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Italians, French Lead Towel-Reservation; Italy Fines Up to €500

8/8/2026

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A YouGov poll shows Italians and French reserve towels 45% of the time, versus 38% for Germans.
The poll finds 51% of Germans and 46% of Britons link Germans to towel reservations, while only a minority do elsewhere.
Italian authorities seized 40 items during a dawn sweep near Naples and can fine offenders up to €500.
Activist Danilo Ruggiero says the practice stems from avoiding equipment and securing sea spots.

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A YouGov poll shows Italians and French reserve towels 45% of the time, versus 38% for Germans.
The poll finds 51% of Germans and 46% of Britons link Germans to towel reservations, while only a minority do elsewhere.
Italian authorities seized 40 items during a dawn sweep near Naples and can fine offenders up to €500.
Activist Danilo Ruggiero says the practice stems from avoiding equipment and securing sea spots.