ICE deployment for Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics ignites political backlash in Italy
Orange-level weather alert across central and southern Italy as Storm Kristin threatens transport network
After cyclone shipwrecks, IRC urges EU action while assisting migrants rescued to Lampedusa
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Italy Clarifies Limited Role for U.S. ICE Agents During Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games
Rome says U.S. ICE personnel will stay inside operations rooms during the Milano-Cortina Olympics and hold no street-level authority, after politicians and civil-society groups condemned the plan. The episode highlights security sensitivities ahead of an event that will bring over a million visitors and could influence future Italian border-management upgrades.
Nationwide Helicopter-Crew Strike Set for 29 January Could Disrupt Remote-Site Business Travel
Helicopter crews at AVINCIS RW will walk out nationwide on 29 January, potentially grounding medical and charter flights that serve remote industrial sites and ski areas. Businesses with staff in hard-to-reach parts of Italy should activate contingency transport plans.
Genoa’s 4-Hour Public-Transport Strike on 27 January Snarls Morning Commutes and Port Access
A four-hour CUB-Trasporti strike hit Genoa’s buses, trams and metro on 27 January, disrupting port transfers and airport links. Companies should expect further actions as contract talks continue.