Sea Watch 5 allowed to land minors in Pantelleria after four-day standoff with Italian authorities
UK confirms 25 February 2026 ‘no ETA, no flight’ rule—Italian leisure and business travellers must apply in advance
Night-time closure of A57 Tangenziale di Mestre threatens weekend logistics around Venice
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Italy Converts 2026-2028 ‘Flow Decree’ Into Law, Opening 497,550 Work-Visa Places
Law 179/2025 converts Italy’s draft Flow Decree into binding law, approving a record 497,550 work-visa places for 2026-2028. The move gives employers larger, clearer hiring channels and introduces faster processing tools, while supporting Meloni’s strategy of limiting irregular arrivals through expanded legal migration. Companies should prepare for a highly competitive February quota click-day.
122 Vulnerable Refugees Reach Rome Via Humanitarian Corridor From Libya
A UNHCR-chartered flight landed in Rome on 12 December carrying 122 refugees evacuated from Libyan detention centres under Italy’s privately funded humanitarian-corridor scheme. The arrivals, mostly women and minors from Sudan, South Sudan and Eritrea, receive immediate humanitarian visas and integration support, showcasing Italy’s dual strategy of strict border control and safe legal pathways.
Nationwide Strike Paralyses Italian Transport, Forcing Mobility Teams to Re-Route Travellers
A 24-hour general strike on 12 December disrupted rail, port and some airport operations across Italy, complicating holiday-season business travel and cargo flows. Companies faced compliance headaches as employees and shipments were delayed, underscoring the need for robust contingency plans ahead of further strikes later in December.