1. Centre-left, Jamil Sadegholvaad towards the encore
Outgoing mayor Jamil Sadegholvaad is preparing to run again in the 2027 local elections. The Democratic Party is expected to make its support official by mid-November, while the final announcement is expected by the end of the month. Meanwhile, work is underway on the construction of a large field that could also involve the 5 Star Movement. The provincial secretary of the dem Giulia Corazzi confirms the commitment to prepare for the next electoral challenges, as reported the Resto del Carlino.
2. Centre-right, doubts about Mussoni’s candidacy
There is not yet full convergence in the center-right of Rimini on Manuel Mussoni’s civic candidacy for mayor. Part of the coalition would prefer to focus on a member of the Brothers of Italy, such as the lawyer Carlo Rufo Spina. The results of the 2024 regional elections also underlie the doubts, which saw FdI collect 28.15% of the votes in Rimini, clearly surpassing the allies. The internal discussion remains open, reports the Courier of Romagna.
3. Sports facilities, investments for the former Ghigi and Romeo Neri
New investments for Rimini’s sports facilities. For the former Ghigi area at Gaiofana, a 1.5 million euro tender is ready to build pitches and changing rooms, with the aim of reopening in 2027. At the Romeo Neri, after the abandonment of the new stadium project, the Municipality is aiming for the reconstruction and covering of the Est curve. Synthetic pitches are also planned in Torre Pedrera and in via della Fiera by mid-2027, according to the Resto del Carlino and the Courier of Romagna.
4. Tourism, Ecomondo boosts hotel attendance
The Ecomondo fair confirms its strategic role for off-season tourism. Rimini’s hotels are almost fully booked and November records an average occupancy of 50%, up 4% compared to last year. The booking data for New Year’s Eve is also positive, already close to 40%, with average stays of four days. The sector is driven by trade fairs, exhibitions and large events. The balance sheet is drawn up by Antonio Carasso of Hotel Promotion on the pages of the Resto del Carlino and of Courier of Romagna.
5. Falchi case, sentence confirmed for arrested tourist
The probationary sentence for the tourist arrested in 2024 in Rimini on charges of resisting a public official remains confirmed. The young man had gotten into trouble after accidentally getting into an unmarked car, mistaking it for a taxi. Despite the investigation into the alleged false reports involving eight agents from the Falchi unit, the judge did not order his acquittal. The legal matter, explains the lawyer Massimo Campana, is still to be clarified, he reports the Resto del Carlino.
6. Misano, the Giro d’Italia arrives for the first time
Misano is preparing to welcome the Giro d’Italia for the first time. On May 11, the fourth stage of the 2027 edition will start from Argenta and will end after 151 kilometers at the Misano World Circuit, with a final sprint and free entry for the public. An event of great international appeal that will offer visibility to the Riviera and the territory. Satisfaction was expressed by the regional councilor Roberta Frisoni and the mayor Fabrizio Piccioni, as reported the Resto del Carlino.
7. Bellaria, security guard harassed: a 55-year-old under investigation
A 55-year-old man, resident in the Rimini area, is under investigation for sexual assault and resisting a public official after attacking a policewoman on duty in Bellaria on the evening of 10 August. According to the reconstruction, he would have picked her up from the ground and molested her in the street, before the intervention of a passer-by. Two days later he would be stopped again for throwing a chair at other officers. He has been required to sign daily, they report the Resto del Carlino and the Courier of Romagna.
8. Tonino Guerra Award 2026 to Dacia Maraini
The writer Dacia Maraini will receive the 2026 Tonino Guerra Award. The ceremony will take place at the Cinema Fulgor in Rimini on 6 and 7 November, as part of two days dedicated to the culture and memory of the poet. The screening of the film is scheduled Teresa the thiefa documentary dedicated to the writer and a public meeting hosted by Laura Delli Colli, before the delivery of the heraldic ring. A recognition of the literary and human value of his work, underlines the promoter Andrea Guerra su the Resto del Carlino.
