by Guisela Chiarella
Interview: Caterina De Gavardo, Trieste’s councilor for public security
Beginning August 1 and lasting through September 30, 2025, the city of Trieste will enforce a new emergency ordinance aimed at curbing public disorder and improving safety in the area between Piazza Perugino and Piazza Garibaldi.
Signed this week by the city’s mayor, the ordinance includes targeted restrictions such as the temporary closure of certain commercial establishments and a ban on the possession of alcoholic beverages and drinks in glass containers within the designated zone. The measures are described as both “contingent and urgent,” with the primary goal of addressing behaviors and situations that threaten public safety and contribute to urban decline.
City officials state that the ordinance is designed to prevent escalating tensions and protect both residents and local businesses. In a statement accompanying the announcement, the administration emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between public order and the vibrancy of economic activity.
“This is a preventive measure,” a municipal spokesperson said, “intended to protect the quality of life for residents while also supporting the work of commercial operators who are invested in the area’s long-term well-being.”
The area affected by the ordinance includes key intersections and streets in one of Trieste’s busiest urban districts. A full perimeter map has been made available to the public, detailing the exact zones where the restrictions will apply.
The ordinance comes amid growing concerns about nighttime disturbances and a rise in episodes of vandalism and street-level violence. While local law enforcement will be tasked with implementing the new rules, city leaders hope the measures will lead to a broader conversation about long-term urban development and safety strategies.
The administration has not ruled out the possibility of extending or modifying the ordinance depending on its effectiveness and community feedback.
Phony Meloni said no migrants. Fuhrsula and Klaus Schwab gave her lots of money. Now Italy is absolutely destroyed by people from south of the Mediterranean. Migrants running around Rome with machetes and knives. True story.
I traveled all over Italy for the last few years. Now I wonder if I’m on another continent.