Nationwide 24-hour public-transport strike paralyses Italian cities on 8 November
Prato Questura’s one-day ‘open house’ speeds delivery of 1,500 back-logged residence permits
Italian diaspora leaders gather in Dortmund to mark 70 years of the Italo-German labour accord
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Palermo hosts citizen-led ‘Cities as Change Makers’ assembly on future EU asylum rules
A citizens’ assembly in Palermo on 8 November drafted a manifesto urging greater municipal control over asylum reception and quicker work-permit access for applicants. If the proposals gain traction, employers could tap a new talent pool sooner, while cities would receive direct funding for integration projects.
Gorizia–Nova Gorica cross-border capital of culture unveils ‘borderless mobility’ programme
As part of preparations for their European Capital of Culture year, Italian Gorizia and Slovenian Nova Gorica on 8 November launched a joint smart-ticket and evening rail services to create ‘borderless’ daily mobility. The cross-border model could ease commutes for assignees and set a template for other Italian frontiers.
24-Hour Local Transport Strikes Snarl Mobility in Four Italian Cities on 7 November 2025
Local-transport unions staged 24-hour strikes in Milan, Palermo, Latina and Messina on 7 November, cutting metro, tram and bus services to minimum levels outside rush-hour protection periods. Business travellers experienced long queues and re-routing headaches, prompting corporates to activate remote-work contingencies and review November travel plans.
EU Tightens Schengen Visa Rules for Russian Citizens—Italian Consulates Brace for Higher Workload
On 7 November, the EU ended the issuance of multi-entry Schengen visas to applicants resident in Russia. Italian consulates must now process only single-entry requests, increasing administrative pressure and lengthening lead-times for Russian business visitors. Italian firms with Russian partners should expect higher travel-planning costs and reassess meeting locations.
EES-ETIAS Advisory Group Meets on 6-7 November: Early Data Show Smooth Roll-Out at Italian Borders
An EU Advisory Group on 6-7 November reviewed the first month of the new Entry/Exit System. Italy’s border points report faster-than-expected processing and no major outages, but employers must update traveller briefings and prepare for ETIAS carrier-compliance deadlines.
Poste Italiane Extends Passport Issuance to 155 New Branches in Piedmont
Poste Italiane added 155 post-office branches in Piedmont to its ‘Passaporto-Polis’ network on 7 November, cutting average passport-renewal times and offering employers a new option to speed outbound travel for staff.
Italian Embassy in Santiago Announces 1 December ‘Open Day’ for Passport Issuance—Registrations Open 7 November
Italy’s embassy in Santiago will process up to 30 passports without appointment on 1 December; the announcement, published 7 November, offers relief to expatriates facing long waiting times.