Italy extends internal border checks with Slovenia until June 2026
Irregular crossings at Slovenian frontier drop 40 % – relief for Italy’s North-East
Storm system threatens holiday travel across Italy with snow and flight disruption
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UK updates Italy travel advice, highlights Winter Olympics 2026 and dual-national entry rules
The FCDO has issued a 21 December update to its Italy travel advice, clarifying passport rules for UK-Italian dual nationals and flagging likely congestion around the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Companies should brief travellers on exit-passport consistency and begin booking accommodation early for Q1 2026 projects.
Rome Fiumicino tops 50 million passengers for first time, plans terminal expansion
Rome’s main airport has crossed the 50 million-passenger threshold and unveiled a €2 billion upgrade programme that will add gates, lounges and biometric border tech. While the expansion promises better connectivity, companies should anticipate phased construction and tight slot availability over the next two years.
Italy and 14 EU partners push new ‘innovative solutions’ to manage migration
On 19 December Italy hosted 14 other EU countries and the European Commission to fast-track EU rules on returns and a common list of safe countries of origin. Agreement would streamline repatriations, reduce ad-hoc border checks and create a more predictable environment for corporate mobility. Businesses should watch the legislative calendar as the bloc tries to seal the deal before the 2026 elections.
Italy renews internal border checks with Slovenia until June 2026
Italy has officially re-extended its temporary border controls with Slovenia from 19 December 2025 to 18 June 2026, citing security and migration risks. Travellers and freight operators must be prepared for random ID checks that can slow journeys between the two Schengen states.
Italy opens labour-market door to foreign descendants of Italian nationals, outside quota system
A decree published on 19 December allows foreign nationals of Italian descent to obtain work permits outside Italy’s strict immigration quotas, providing employers with a new talent pipeline. Companies can now recruit from diaspora communities without competing in the annual quota click-day.
40 % fall in irregular crossings at Slovenian frontier eases pressure on Italy’s North-East
Slovenia’s announcement of a 40 % drop in irregular crossings has immediate operational benefits for Italy’s border provinces, cutting delays and easing pressure on reception facilities. While positive, companies should keep contingency plans in place until the trend proves durable.
Asti police expel four irregular migrants in renewed year-end enforcement drive
Asti’s police expelled four irregular migrants on 19 December as part of a nationwide year-end enforcement campaign. The case signals stricter document checks that employers must factor into compliance planning for foreign staff.