Good newsManduria makes its case for Capital of Culture 2029
On 10 November, at the Province of Taranto, Manduria presented its bid to be Italian Capital of Culture 2029. The project is called “Manduria VibrA, Terra Suono Futuro” and ties together nature, history and community: water, wind, memory and shared life. Manduria is Puglia’s only candidate, one of sixteen in Italy. A shortlist of ten is due by 16 December, and the winner by 25 March 2027. The mayor says the project will now be shared with the town at a public meeting.
Sources: La Voce di Manduria, 11 November 2026 · RTM, 5 November 2026 · ManduriaOggi, 7 October 2026
Good newsResearch from our hospital, in an international journal
Dr Claudio Tana, who heads internal medicine at the Marianna Giannuzzi hospital in Manduria, led a study called HAPPY, now published in the medical journal Annals of Medicine. It asked 221 health workers how they see patient safety. Its central message: good communication and teamwork are what keep patients safe.
Source: RTM, 8 November 2026
Good newsLizzano’s Passion becomes heritage of Puglia
The Passion of Christ that Lizzano stages every Palm Sunday is now recognised as intangible heritage of Puglia, by a regional decision of 27 October 2026. It began about 55 years ago with the Franciscan friars of the town’s San Pasquale Baylon convent, and today the volunteers of the Pietre Vive association keep it going. Lizzano is about 26 minutes from Manduria by car.
Source: ManduriaOggi, 9 November 2026
Good newsLooking after the coast at Campomarino
The town of Maruggio has won €1.3 million of regional funding for the coastline at Campomarino, between Monaco and Mirante: work against erosion, stronger rock faces and a safer coast road, the SP 122. Campomarino is about 19 minutes from Manduria by car.
Source: ManduriaOggi, 7 November 2026
Good newsYou told us
Last week’s answers to our poll pointed to everyday life in winter. Early votes are an indication, not a count, so this week’s One thing to know is about exactly that.
Good newsManduria is a 7% town
Pensioners who move their tax residence here from abroad can opt for Italy’s 7% flat tax. Check your case with a tax adviser. Our plain-English guide: manduriashire.it/seven-percent.
