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Sabotage of Milan Rail Lines During Anti-Olympics Protest Snarls Business Travel Across Northern Italy
Unknown activists cut signalling cables on two Milan commuter lines during an anti-Olympics march on 7-8 February, halting more than 120 trains and forcing detours for high-speed services. The disruption hit thousands of passengers and prompted a terrorism probe, while six protesters now face charges. Businesses should expect tightened rail security and longer journey times around the Winter Games corridor.
Nationwide Poste Italiane Overtime Strike Threatens Passport and Permit Deliveries Through 12 February
Postal unions have been refusing overtime nationwide since 14 January and will continue through 12 February, slowing the delivery of Italian passports, visa labels and residence permits. StrikeTracker lists the action as active on 8 February, warning of multi-day backlogs in Lombardy and Lazio. Employers should allow additional days for document shipping and consider private couriers where rules allow.