Regione Puglia in the news

The Puglia Region is inviting local SMEs to participate in the 11th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in China to promote regional products and services.

The application deadline for the "OFF-SHORE ENERGY TRANSITION" Master's program, organized by the Polytechnic University of Bari in collaboration with the Puglia Region, has been extended.

Regione Puglia, led by Governor Antonio Decaro, is increasingly opposing the national government's policies, particularly on fiscal federalism, differentiated autonomy, and healthcare funding, often resorting to appeals to the Constitutional Court.

Regione Puglia, the Government Commissioner, and the Southern Apennine Basin Authority signed an agreement to expedite projects against hydrogeological instability through integrated planning and faster execution.

The 41st Olive Festival in Sannicandro di Bari, taking place from October 9th to 11th, promotes the "Dolce Termite" olive, extra virgin olive oil, and regional agri-food products with support from the Puglia Region.

The Constitutional Court invalidated several provisions of the 2025 Puglia Region law concerning accommodation facilities, changes of property use, and hydroelectric concessions, citing conflicts with state law on competition, property rights, and environmental protection.

Regione Puglia is allocating 2.49 million euros to municipalities to establish Rental Agencies, aiming to alleviate the housing emergency by connecting property owners with those seeking affordable housing.

Raffaele Fitto, Vice-President of the European Commission, settled a 20-year civil dispute with the Puglia Region for 170,000 euros, stemming from the ‘La Fiorita’ case.

Regione Puglia reaches an agreement with pediatricians for the 2026/2027 vaccination campaign, allocating 1.24 million euros for 124,000 doses of influenza and RSV vaccines.

Regione Puglia is addressing issues with renewable energy plant construction and planning to leverage offshore wind, with an energy plan due by year-end.

The Puglia Region is hosting a press conference for the second edition of "Puglia by UTMB - Terra delle Gravine," an international ultra trail running competition expecting over 3,000 athletes from 70 countries.

Regione Puglia is holding an informational meeting on October 9th for its "GO!" call, which funds community projects by young people aged 18-29, offering up to 7,560 euros per project.

The application deadline for the Puglia & Japan Connections initiative, focused on promoting Apulian fashion in Japan, has been extended to October 20, 2026.

Regione Puglia's Civil Protection issued a yellow weather alert for October 8, 2026, due to rain, advising caution on specific roads and underpasses.

Students from the University of Salento won top awards at the Puglia Region Data Hackathon with innovative projects utilizing regional open data and AI for fire prevention, cancer screening, and urban mobility.

Regione Puglia, in collaboration with the Regional School Office and Local Health Authorities, launched the 2026/2027 'Catalogo Scuola e Salute' on October 7, offering projects for students, teachers, and families to promote health and well-being.

A three-day educational camp in Carovigno, Puglia, supported by the regional government, provided children with type 1 diabetes and their families with therapeutic education, health assistance, and social activities to manage their condition.

Foggia has been designated European City of Sport for 2028, reinforcing Puglia's status in European sports.

Puglia has signed an agreement with pharmacy associations to expand vaccine administration, including new types, with increased funding and participation from 1,280 pharmacies.

Regione Puglia has allocated an additional 8.23 million euros to the Inte.R.SS.eca public notice, increasing its total funding to nearly 50 million euros, to support the modernization and accessibility of social and socio-welfare infrastructures across the region.