ITA Airways showcases new long-haul and European links at ITB Berlin 2026
Italy issues March transport-strike calendar: nationwide walk-out on 9 March tops list
European Sleeper reroutes Brussels–Milan night train via Gotthard, tickets open mid-March
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UK-Italy treaty simplifies cross-border transfer of sentenced persons
London released Treaty Series 1/2026 on 3 March, detailing a new UK-Italy agreement that speeds and digitises the transfer of sentenced persons to serve time in their home country. The pact shortens decision timelines to 45 days and introduces emergency medical transfers, delivering clarity for expatriates and easing certain consular and immigration burdens.
Italy Publishes Long-Awaited Guidelines for its Digital Nomad Visa
Rome published detailed rules for its long-promised Digital Nomad Visa on 2 March 2026. Non-EU remote workers who earn at least €28,000 annually can now apply online, obtain a one-year renewable residence permit and bring family members. The move positions Italy to capture mobile talent ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games and gives multinationals new flexibility when staffing remote roles.
Italy Extends Slovenia Border Checks through 18 June 2026 Ahead of Paralympics
Citing security risks and the upcoming Milan-Cortina Paralympics, Italy has prolonged ID checks at its border with Slovenia until 18 June 2026. Spot inspections and advance-manifest rules continue to disrupt passenger coaches and freight flows, adding costs for cross-border industries and complicating Schengen free movement.
Passo del Rombo Toll Agreement Renewed, Securing Summer Alpine Route for Another Decade
Italy’s South Tyrol and Austria have renewed the Passo del Rombo toll-road concession for ten more years. The deal secures a key seasonal route for tourism and niche exporters, freezes tolls, and funds safety and green-mobility upgrades, giving businesses long-term planning certainty.
‘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.