Disputes over camper van parking areas: from Italy to France

In Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, renovation work on the parking lot at Parco Urbano near the Campano Amphitheater will begin on June 3, 2026. Camper owners must vacate the area by June 1, 2026. The project aims to convert the current parking into a modern, equipped temporary stopover area for tourist vehicles.

Independent bookstore Bookbank in Piacenza has converted an old caravan into a mobile library. The project debuts June 6–7 at the BuskeRaggio festival in Pontenure and June 13–14 at Rallio Market in Montechiaro. Inside, books are arranged by thematic paths rather than traditional genres, with literary speed-dating and Juke-Book readings.

Sara Moretta and Paolo Provera from Saluzzo are completing a four-year camper journey that began with a plan to reach Japan. They traveled through Africa and Asia, including Senegal and Japan, with their dog and cat. The return to Italy was announced on social media; the cat Sake may become the first to complete such a round trip in a camper.

A motorhome was completely destroyed by a fire in Rome's Tor Sapienza district. The blaze broke out on Via Alessandro Magnasco, opposite the highway police offices. A dense column of black smoke was visible from neighboring areas. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.

The article discusses methods for maintaining a stable internet connection in motorhomes and camper vans. Key challenges include signal shielding by metal body panels and uneven cellular coverage. Solutions involve using external antennas and dedicated routers. For remote work, a data plan of at least 200 GB per month is recommended.

City councilors from Forza Italia in Alghero reported an uncontrolled accumulation of motorhomes in the port area and along the coast, especially in Calabona. They stated that drivers set up tables, chairs, improvised verandas and hang laundry, constituting illegal camping accompanied by uncontrolled waste discharges. The councilors demand that the municipality introduce daily police patrols twice a day in the most affected areas to restore order and sanitary standards.