Nation-wide air-transport strike on 26 February set to ground hundreds of flights across Italy
Rome-Fiumicino and Ciampino named Europe’s top airports for service quality—for the ninth year running
IRC warns of rising land arrivals on Italy–Slovenia border as winter shelter capacity stretches thin
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Mediterranean deaths top 600 as winter storms route migrants toward Italy’s southern shores
IOM figures released 23 February show 606 deaths or disappearances on the Mediterranean so far this year, with bodies washing up on Italian beaches after winter storms. The spike intensifies debate over the Meloni government’s new naval-blockade bill and signals possible operational repercussions—from port closures to stricter vessel-diversion rules—for companies active in southern Italy.
Italy braces for 26 February aviation strike and back-to-back rail stoppage
Unions confirmed on 23 February that a nationwide 24-hour aviation strike on 26 February will be followed by a rail stoppage from the evening of 27 February. ITA Airways has pre-cancelled over half its flights and airports are warning of cascading delays; rail operators expect widespread service cuts. The walk-outs could derail business travel itineraries and disrupt supply chains, making contingency planning essential.
UNHCR weekly snapshot shows surge in asylum requests and maritime arrivals to Italy
UNHCR’s new weekly dashboard shows 11,540 maritime arrivals so far in 2026—almost twice last year’s pace—and a sharp rise in pending asylum cases. Overcrowding at reception centres and looming Entry/Exit System biometric rules mean longer processing times and possible logistical bottlenecks for companies moving staff or dependants through Italy’s ports and airports.