Regione Umbria in the news

Regione Umbria has extended the deadlines for families and municipalities to apply for and process free or partially free textbook contributions for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Umbria Regional Council renewed the environmental authorization for GreenASM's biodigester in Nera Montoro, imposing stringent upgrades and a temporary operational suspension for 12 months.

The Umbria Region is developing a new Regional Social Plan through a School of Innovation and Social Generativity, aiming to update welfare policies to address contemporary societal challenges and inequalities.

The President of the Umbria Region met with the US Deputy Chief of Mission to explore new collaborations in technology, sustainability, and tourism, aiming to strengthen ties with the United States.

The 116117 non-urgent healthcare service is fully operational across Umbria, handling thousands of calls and aiming to optimize regional healthcare access.

The Umbria Regional Council passed a motion to maintain construction investments after the PNRR, allocating hundreds of millions of euros for urban regeneration, infrastructure, and energy efficiency, while urging the national government for continued support.

Regione Umbria has fully implemented the 116117 health service across its territory, providing a free, 24/7 telephone access point for non-urgent medical needs and guidance to local health services.

Regione Umbria is hiring 17 new healthcare directors and facing political opposition over the pace of general healthcare staff hirings and facility safety certifications, with the administration defending its progress and plans.

Regione Umbria granted 200,000 euros to the Fondazione Umbria contro l'usura for 2026, expanding the 'Sostegno Donna' project to support university students and continuing other aid initiatives.

Regione Umbria allocates over 59 million euros for inner areas and 13 million for mountain regions to counteract depopulation by enhancing services, employment, and infrastructure.

Letizia Michelini, regional councilor for Umbria, is advocating for a strategic plan to ensure continued investment in the construction sector after the PNRR to prevent economic contraction.

Regione Umbria met with US Embassy representatives to enhance collaboration in innovation, aerospace, sustainability, AI, and tourism, strengthening existing ties and exploring new opportunities.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Assisi, Umbria, on October 27, 2026, for an international peace meeting, emphasizing dialogue, fraternity, and the legacy of Saint Francis.

Regione Umbria has approved new guidelines for regional law 2/2024, aiming to improve the quality of work and social services by prioritizing quality over price in public tenders and protecting workers' rights.

Umbria has established a regional laboratory and school to redefine social policies using innovation, data, and participatory methods, launching with an event that engaged 400 stakeholders to develop a new Regional Social Plan.

The Umbria Region is investing 59 million euros to revitalize its internal and mountainous areas, focusing on services, job opportunities, and making these areas attractive for residents.

Umbria faces a day of severe weather on October 8th with widespread rain, strong winds, and hail, prompting a yellow alert from Civil Protection.

Rifondazione Comunista is organizing a three-day festival in Scafali, Umbria, to discuss political, economic, and social issues, including environmental policies and gender equality, with various political representatives.

Regione Umbria is launching a competition for high school students to create a peace message for international distribution through embassies.

A parliamentary commission visited Umbria to discuss development challenges in internal and mountain areas, identifying needs for investment in infrastructure, connectivity, and local businesses.