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Italian border forces seize cache of assault rifles – heightened checks likely on north-eastern frontier
Customs police in Gorizia confiscated five AK-47 rifles and hundreds of rounds hidden in a van arriving from Slovenia, arresting two suspects and triggering tighter border inspections. The operation may cause delays for commercial traffic and cross-border commuters while reinforcing Italy’s case for keeping temporary Schengen checks in place.
Italy & France Seek to Postpone EU Vote on Mercosur Trade Deal, Citing Safeguard Concerns
Rome and Paris asked Brussels to delay the EU’s vote on the Mercosur pact, freezing provisions that would have eased short-term business travel and mutual recognition of qualifications. Italian firms must keep using standard visa channels for the Mercosur bloc into 2026, impacting project timelines and travel budgets.
Foreign Ministry Opens 18th Conference of Ambassadors With Mobility & Consular Digitalisation High on Agenda
Launching the annual Ambassadors Conference, Italy’s foreign-minister set a 2026 deadline for full digitalisation of visa appointments and consular services. The upgrade promises shorter processing times and 24/7 multilingual support, but requires employers and travellers to adapt to new online payment and biometric-registration rules.