Italy counts 63,712 migrant landings so far in 2025, Interior Ministry says
EU approves trade-sanction tool for migration non-cooperation, impacting Italy’s supply chains
Italy Enacts Law 179/2025, Overhauling Work-Visa Procedures and Employer Deadlines
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ITA Airways Confirms First-Ever Rome–Houston Non-Stop Route, Sales Open Today
ITA Airways put tickets on sale for a new Rome–Houston route starting 1 May 2026, marking the first non-stop link between the two cities. The move strengthens Italy’s trade corridor with Texas and gives multinationals in energy and life-sciences a faster transatlantic option.
Wizz Air Adds Rome–Košice Twice-Weekly Service, Cites Ongoing Italian Growth
Wizz Air will launch a twice-weekly Rome–Košice service from 31 March 2026, strengthening Fiumicino’s role as the carrier’s largest base and giving businesses a direct low-cost link to eastern Slovakia’s industrial hub.
Ryanair Reports 13.8 Million November Passengers, Renews Call to Scrap Italy’s Municipal Airport Tax
Ryanair’s November traffic grew 6 % to 13.8 million passengers, with Italian bases leading the expansion. The carrier used the figures to renew its campaign against Italy’s €6.50 municipal airport tax, claiming it hampers further connectivity and job creation.
New Italian Immigration Law Allows Foreign Workers to Start Working While Awaiting Permit Conversion
A clause in Italy’s new Law 179/2025 lets foreign nationals start working immediately after applying to renew or convert a residence permit, eliminating costly downtime for employers. Police can still block the arrangement, so compliance checks remain crucial.