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Can a man who lived at Naples airport find his family?

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Airport staff began reporting him within his first 10 days there, but he turned down every offer of help.

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days in, reports made, every offer of help refusedSource: Open · 03.11.2026

The city says his parents, who had not heard from him since August, were informed and reassured. Chiara Marciani credited the social workers: This result was achieved thanks to the patient and constant work of the social workers and the collaboration of the Swedish embassy and consulate.

“This result was achieved thanks to the patient and constant work of the social workers and the collaboration of the Swedish embassy and consulate.”

Chiara Marciani

He says he wants to go home to Sweden, and the city will work with the consulate and embassy on the trip, but no departure date has been set. His identity is still unconfirmed. He says he was beaten and robbed in Rome, but cannot explain how he reached Naples.

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