Italy Implements EU Entry/Exit System, Long Queues Reported at Major Airports
Italian Consulates Publish New Visa Fee Schedule Effective 1 April 2026
Florence Local Transport to Face 4-Hour Strike on 27 April
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Meloni opens door to tweaks in controversial migrant repatriation-bonus scheme
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government will modify—but not scrap—the disputed €615 bonus for lawyers who convince migrants to return home voluntarily. The incentive is expected to enter into force unchanged this week and be revised in a later bill, creating legal uncertainty for immigration practitioners and companies that rely on timely permit processing.
Nation-wide transport strike in Italy called off—residual delays likely for cargo and travellers
A planned 24-hour strike affecting Italy’s road, port and airport sectors has been withdrawn, but logistics firms expect residual cargo backlogs and potential future walkouts. Mobility managers should keep alternative routing options and monitor union negotiations that could trigger new action with limited notice.