This year too, the synergy between the Association of Italians in the World in Fiume – LCFE and the Italian Community of Fiume has led to the creation of a series of cultural events successfully held as part of the Fiume Culture Week and the Days of St. Vitus, the patron saint's day (8-16 June 2026).

Wide coverage in the local Italian-language newspaper La Voce del Popolo , which we provide feedback on in the following press review.

Presentation of the book Do amiche :

River, over the years and in affections

Lecture on the mathematician and biologist Umberto D'Ancona from Fiume:

Illustrious citizens of Fiume: Umberto D'Ancona and biomathematics

Presentation of the book El bosco del Stribor :

"The Stribor Forest", the tale that the Fiume man learned

Award ceremony for the "Critico in Erba" competition for children from Rijeka elementary schools where Italian is taught (in collaboration with the Verona Provincial Committee of the National Association of Venezia Giulia and Dalmatia):

"Budding critic", massive and interested turnout

AFIM and the Society of Rijeka Studies met with Rijeka Mayor Iva Rinčić and City Council President Robert Kurelić:

The mayor meets with exiles: "A fitting recognition of the Fiume dialect."

Award ceremony for the winners of the "San Vito" literary competition, organized by the Società di Studi Fiumani and AFIM at the Scuola Media Superiore Italiana:

The soul of Fiume lives again within the walls of the former high school (photo)

5th edition of the “Fiumane Songs” Festival in Fiumana's Resolution Square:

"Fiume Songs." A festival of dialect music (photo)

Conference "Fiume Sport" and presentation of the book on the history of the Fiume Section of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club):

Mountains, a passion that knows no bounds

Presentation of issue 35 of the periodical of the Italian Community of Fiume La Tore :

"La Tore." Fifty-five years of Fiume's words

Presentation of the book Cicole e ciacole in fiuman :

How many stories and memories are contained in one book…

Holy Mass in Italian celebrated in the Cathedral on the occasion of the patron saint San Vito (June 15):

San Vito, Nuncio Girelli to the faithful: "Meekness is not weakness."

Presentation of the guide The monumental cemetery of Cosala :

In Cosala much more than a cemetery

Presentation of the book The literary Fiumano: dialect tradition and contemporary voices :

Heritage in motion and expression of identity

Presentation of the “La scartaza” project:

"La scartaza." The city seen with irony and critical spirit.

A solemn session of the City Council and the presentation of the "Golden Plaque – Coat of Arms of the City of Rijeka," one of the city's most prestigious honors, to Melita Sciucca and Abdon Pamich:

San Vito, Fiume celebrates Melita Sciucca and Abdon Pamich

Visit of an AFIM delegation to the Department of Italian Studies at the University of Rijeka:

Humanity must have a "home" here too