Italy sets June launch date for new fully-digital Schengen and national visas
Rome approves quota of 10,500 work visas for skilled Pakistani nationals
Nationwide 24-hour strike to ground ITA Airways and easyJet flights on 26 February
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Bergamo case study exposes extreme bottlenecks in 2024 Flussi intake: 3,196 applications, only 23 permits
A deep dive into Bergamo’s 2024 immigration-quota files shows that fewer than one per cent of applications translated into residence permits, illustrating severe regional bottlenecks in Italy’s migration system and warning employers of possible hiring shortfalls.
Nation-wide air-transport strike on 26 February set to ground hundreds of flights across Italy
A 24-hour national aviation strike on 26 February 2026 will hit Italy’s main airports and carriers, with ITA Airways already cancelling over half its flights. Although some time-bands are legally protected, severe disruption is expected from 25-27 February. Business travellers should rebook early, check EU 261 entitlements and consider alternative transport or virtual meetings.
Rome-Fiumicino and Ciampino named Europe’s top airports for service quality—for the ninth year running
ACI World’s ASQ Awards, released on 24 February, rank Rome-Fiumicino Europe’s best large airport and Rome-Ciampino the region’s best small hub, marking nine consecutive wins for the Italian capital’s airports. Upgrades such as biometric gates and a new boarding area have enhanced passenger experience, offering multinational companies a dependable entry point during the run-up to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
IRC warns of rising land arrivals on Italy–Slovenia border as winter shelter capacity stretches thin
An IRC report released on 24 February shows land arrivals via the Balkan route into Trieste rose 27 % in January 2026, straining local reception capacity and prompting tighter police checks. Business travellers in the region may face sporadic ID controls, while companies have fresh opportunities to support humanitarian relief efforts.