Baby boom in Monte Argentario: 12 births in under three weeks

Twelve babies were born in Monte Argentario in under three weeks, with seven girls and five boys, signaling a local baby boom. At least three more births are expected in the coming days. The births include nine in Porto Santo Stefano and three in Porto Ercole, according to the registry office. This contrasts with the 51 total births recorded in all of 2025, of which six were foreign nationals. The recent surge suggests 2026 could see a significant increase in births, a notable trend given Italy's declining birth rates in recent years. The count remains informal and may grow further.