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New Year’s Eve Security Measures Restrict Access to Italian City Centres and Events
Major Italian cities will use metal detectors, ticketed gates and bans on bottles, fireworks and pepper spray to police New Year’s Eve events. The controls restrict vehicle access and may trap travellers inside or outside concert perimeters, so companies should review transport plans, hotel logistics and duty-of-care messaging for staff in Rome, Milan, Naples, Venice and Bologna.
Italy’s Investor ‘Golden Visa’ Under the Spotlight as Applications Surge Ahead of 2026
Media coverage shows applications for Italy’s Investor (Golden) Visa rising sharply, drawn by relatively low investment thresholds, faster digital processing and the €100 000 flat-tax regime extended in the 2026 Budget. Mobility and tax advisers should review eligibility, biometric requirements and investment timelines to leverage this gateway to Schengen residence for executives and high-net-worth staff.