Italian & Global Carriers Reroute Flights, Suspend Middle-East Routes After Iran Strikes
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24-Hour National Transport Strike Grinds Italian Rail & Air Networks to a Halt
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Law 26/2026 Extends Deadline for Minor Children to Claim Italian Citizenship
Law 26/2026, entered into force on 28 February, prolongs until 31 May 2029 the window for foreign-born minors of Italian citizens to claim nationality. The move eases appointment backlogs and gives multinational employers more time to secure EU status for dependants on assignment in Italy.
Thick Fog Shuts Down Abruzzo Airport, Forces Diversions to Rome
Zero-visibility conditions on 28 February forced Pescara airport to cancel the Milan flight and divert several arrivals to Rome, illustrating the vulnerability of regional gateways. Business travellers should build extra buffers into winter itineraries and favour through-tickets that cover ground transfers when diversions occur.
Italy sets 1 June 2026 go-live date for fully digital Schengen and national visa applications
Italy will switch to an all-online visa application portal on 1 June 2026, covering every Schengen and national visa category. Most repeat travellers will no longer need a consulate appointment, while companies gain real-time status tracking and API access. The rollout positions Italy as the digital frontrunner in the Schengen area and should shorten processing times for business and leisure visitors alike.
Fourth ‘Click Day’ opens 8,000 residual work-permit slots under Italy’s 2026 Decreto Flussi
Italy’s Interior Ministry released the last 8,000 work-permit places of the 2026 Decreto Flussi in a 27 February Click Day that sold out in under a minute. Companies that prepared documentation and rehearsed uploads were most likely to secure authorisations, which will be processed within 60 days. The event underscores the importance of meticulous planning for employers relying on non-EU talent.
Law 27/2026 extends Ukrainian temporary-protection residence permits to March 2027
Italy has enacted Law 27/2026, letting around 170,000 Ukrainians living under temporary protection renew their residence permits until 4 March 2027. The move offers legal certainty for employers and preserves beneficiaries’ access to health care and integration services, but early renewal is advisable given appointment backlogs.
National rail strike set for 27–28 February to compound post-aviation chaos
Italy’s main rail unions will strike from the evening of 27 February to the evening of 28 February 2026, threatening nationwide train cancellations just one day after an aviation walkout. Guaranteed peak-hour services will run, but knock-on disruption could last into 29 February, forcing business travellers to build extra buffer time into itineraries.
Mobile passport unit heads to Ibiza on 26–27 February to serve Italians abroad
The Italian Consulate in Barcelona will run a two-day mobile passport service on Ibiza on 26–27 February 2026, allowing AIRE-registered citizens to renew passports without leaving the island. The pop-up helps Italian expatriates avoid travel costs and ensures continuous compliance for cross-border work.