Italy Publishes Long-Awaited Guidelines for its Digital Nomad Visa
Italy Extends Slovenia Border Checks through 18 June 2026 Ahead of Paralympics
Passo del Rombo Toll Agreement Renewed, Securing Summer Alpine Route for Another Decade
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‘Casa Veneto’ Re-opens in Cortina as Paralympics Welcome Centre for International Guests
Veneto reopened its ‘Casa Veneto’ welcome house in Cortina on 2 March 2026, offering real-time transport and accessibility assistance to the influx of international visitors for the Winter Paralympics. The hub supports smooth mobility, promotes barrier-free travel and is forecast to boost the region’s economy by €60 million.
EU–Switzerland ‘Bilaterals III’ Deal Signed: What It Means for Italian Hauliers Crossing Chiasso
The EU and Switzerland signed the ‘Bilaterals III’ package on 2 March 2026, keeping Swiss road-cabotage restrictions but adding 5,000 extra annual transit permits and paving the way for fully digital customs documents. Italian trucking and intermodal operators stand to benefit from smoother Alpine crossings but must temper expectations of domestic Swiss haulage rights.
Trentino Activates 24-Hour Hotline for Residents in Gulf Countries as Regional Tensions Rise
Trento opened a 24-hour toll-free number on 2 March 2026 to support residents stranded or delayed in Gulf countries because of airspace disruptions. The hotline helps with re-routing, visa extensions and emergency coordination, underscoring regional authorities’ growing role in protecting mobile citizens.
ITA Airways halts Tel Aviv and Dubai routes amid Middle-East air-space closures
ITA Airways has suspended services to Tel Aviv (until 8 March) and Dubai (until 4 March) and is avoiding multiple Middle-East air-spaces after new security warnings. The cancellations affect thousands of passengers and significant cargo capacity, forcing companies to reroute travellers and shipments via other European hubs. Mobility managers should verify itineraries, update risk protocols and prepare for longer journey times.
Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa 2026 — new guidance clarifies income threshold, tax perks and family rights
A new WhereNext guide dated 1 March 2026 confirms that Italy’s digital-nomad visa requires a €28 k income, offers a 50 % ‘impatriate’ tax break and now grants automatic family reunification. No quota applies, but processing times vary widely. Employers must keep nomads on foreign contracts to stay compliant.
Paper ID cards to disappear: Italy sets 3 August 2026 deadline, triggering rush for Electronic Identity Card
A 1 March 2026 Interior-Ministry circular confirms that Italy will phase out paper identity cards on 3 August 2026. Citizens who fail to obtain the biometric Electronic Identity Card risk travel disruptions and reduced access to public services. Companies should plan for appointment bottlenecks and update systems to recognise the new 28-digit CIE format.