Italy’s airports battle long queues as new EU Entry/Exit System falters
“Christmas Cyclone” grounds flights at Florence and triggers nationwide travel warnings
Holiday strikes threaten fresh wave of flight delays at Italian airports
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Christmas storm grounds flights at Florence airport and triggers travel warnings across Italy
Severe winds and heavy rain on 25-26 December forced flight cancellations at Florence airport and triggered red-alert weather warnings in Emilia-Romagna and other regions. Travellers faced long delays and mobility managers are being urged to build larger weather buffers into year-end travel itineraries.
Governing coalition demands ‘civilian-first’ approach in new Ukraine decree, opening space for expanded humanitarian corridors
On 26 December the League pushed for Italy’s forthcoming Ukraine-aid decree to focus on civilian assistance, a move that could expand humanitarian-visa channels and extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees. Mobility managers should watch the final text for new fast-track provisions.
Sant’Egidio hosts record 80,000-person Christmas lunch for poor and refugees across Italy
On Christmas Day the Community of Sant’Egidio served festive meals to 80,000 people—including thousands of humanitarian-corridor refugees—across Italy, highlighting the country’s commitment to safe legal entry channels and community-based integration.