Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Baby Born in Italy's Dying Village Sparks Hope
A tiny village in Italy called Pagliara dei Marsi hadn't had a baby born there in 30 years.
The village was very quiet, with only a few people left.
But this spring, a baby girl named Lara was born.
This made the whole village very happy because it gave them hope.
People come to visit just to see the baby.
But Italy has a big problem: not many babies are being born.
Many young people are leaving small towns for jobs, and it's hard to raise a family.
The village is trying to stay alive, but it's not easy.
They need more help to make sure families can stay and have babies.
Lara Bussi Trabucco is the first baby born in Pagliara dei Marsi in nearly 30 years.
The village population has increased to around 20 people with her birth.
Italy is facing a deep birth crisis, with the lowest number of births ever recorded in 2024.
The village receives government support, including a one-time baby bonus and monthly child support.
Finding childcare and balancing work and parenting are significant challenges for the family.
- Who
- Lara Bussi Trabucco, the first baby born in Pagliara dei Marsi in 30 years
- What
- A baby girl was born, bringing hope to a dying village
- When
- This spring
- Where
- Pagliara dei Marsi, a tiny mountain village in Italy’s Abruzzo region
- Why
- Due to a deep birth crisis in Italy, with fewer young people having children and many leaving small towns for work elsewhere
- Village Name
- Pagliara dei Marsi
- Region
- Abruzzo, Italy
- Baby's Name
- Lara Bussi Trabucco
- Village Population
- 20
- Last Birth Before Lara
- 30 years ago
- Government Support
- One-time baby bonus and monthly child support
- Nearest School
- Another town
- Italy's Birth Rate
- Lowest ever in 2024