24-Hour National Transport Strike on 17-18 May to Disrupt Rome and Long-Distance Rail
Cinque Terre’s Vernazza Moves to Cap Tour Groups Amid Overtourism Concerns
Italy Quarantines Four Passengers After Hantavirus Case on KLM Connection
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Bologna ‘Alto Impatto’ Police Sweep Nets Irregular Migrants in University Quarter
A multi-agency operation in central Bologna on 12 May identified three irregular migrants for deportation and seized drugs, highlighting Italy’s tougher stance on document checks in urban ‘red zones’. Businesses reliant on foreign labour are advised to review permit compliance as authorities promise further sweeps.
Italian Embassy in Copenhagen Shuts Consular Counter for IT Upgrade, Affecting Visa and Passport Services
The Italian Embassy in Copenhagen closed its consular counters on 11–12 May for a planned IT upgrade, delaying all visa, passport and legal-document services. Mobility managers should expect knock-on effects on assignment start dates and build extra lead time into applications until the new digital system stabilises.