What is happening
At 3:36 a.m. on 24 August 2016, a violent earthquake destroyed entire towns in central Italy. A ceremony is being held at the war memorial, followed by a solemn Mass attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and regional and local authorities. President Sergio Mattarella said that reconstruction must be completed and “cannot wait.”
Why is it on the Radar?
The anniversary highlights both the continuing grief of residents and the unresolved reconstruction of the affected territory.