EU Tightens Schengen Visa Rules for Russian Citizens—Italian Consulates Brace for Higher Workload
24-Hour Local Transport Strikes Snarl Mobility in Four Italian Cities on 7 November 2025
EES-ETIAS Advisory Group Meets on 6-7 November: Early Data Show Smooth Roll-Out at Italian Borders
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Nation-wide Strikes Set to Disrupt Italian Transport on 7 November—Business Travellers Warned
Unions confirmed on 6 November a wave of 24-hour strikes hitting local transport in Milan, Palermo and other cities, plus motorway toll operations, on 7 November. Business travellers should expect reduced metro, bus, tram and highway services and re-plan itineraries.
Campobasso Police Bust €5,000 Residence-Permit Scam Targeting Argentine Nationals
Police in Campobasso charged five Italo-Argentine intermediaries with fraud and aiding illegal immigration after they charged up to €5,000 for bogus promises to turn tourist visas into permanent residence permits. The scam highlights compliance risks for companies relying on unlicensed agents as Italy gears up for a major expansion of work-visa quotas.
Florence Demonstration Challenges ‘Surcharge’ on Residence-Permit Applications
CGIL and INCA held a protest in Florence on 6 November against the government’s reinstated €80-€200 residence-permit surcharge, arguing it violates EU law and burdens foreign workers. The legal battle could influence mobility budgets and processing timelines.