Italy unveils end-to-end digital visa portal, pledging paperless processing by mid-2026
Foreign Ministry tells Italians to leave Iran and avoid wider Middle East hotspots
Italy Unveils Fully-Digital Schengen & National Visa Portal, Going Paperless by Q2 2026
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24-Hour National Rail Strike to Disrupt Passenger and Freight Movements across Italy
Rail workers will down tools from Friday night to Saturday night, halting many passenger and freight services nationwide. Only limited ‘guaranteed’ trains will run, and logistics operators such as DHL expect shipment delays. Companies should reroute travellers and plan for knock-on effects over the weekend.
EU Says Italy–Albania Migrant Transfer Protocol Complies with European Law
The European Commission said on 27 February that Italy’s protocol to process some asylum seekers in Albania is in line with EU law. The endorsement lessens immediate legal risk for the scheme, which externalises part of Italy’s reception system. While business visas are unaffected, the decision signals EU tolerance for Italy’s tougher border approach, a factor global mobility teams should watch.
Italy Hosts Four-Nation Meeting in Rome, Agrees on Legal Pathways to Combat Irregular Migration
At a four-nation conference in Rome, Italy, Spain, Greece and Pakistan agreed to widen legal migration channels and enhance cooperation against people-smuggling. The accord could pave the way for streamlined Italian work permits for Pakistani talent, supporting employers while curbing irregular flows.