Ryanair urges Italy to halt new biometric passport system; EU rejects call
Fresh surge of migrant boats brings 265 people to Lampedusa overnight
Alaska Airlines launches first-ever Seattle–Rome nonstop, opening new US–Italy business corridor
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Italian and Slovenian unions denounce Schengen-border suspension, warn of damage to cross-border workers
Trade unions from Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Slovenia jointly called Italy’s ongoing suspension of Schengen free movement “costly and unjustified”. They argue that daily passport checks hurt 15,000 cross-border workers and disrupt supply chains, urging Rome and Ljubljana to restore normal mobility or at least create a fast-track scheme for commuters.
Italy widens 7 % ‘pensioner flat-tax’ to towns of 30,000 residents, boosting relocation options
A legal amendment effective 7 April 2026 raises the population cap for Italy’s 7 % pension-tax regime from 20,000 to 30,000 residents, adding about 140 medium-sized towns—often with better services—to the list of eligible relocation destinations. The change broadens options for foreign retirees and for companies planning tax-efficient retirement moves for staff.
Sydney consulate switches to appointment-only passport service, signaling wider digital shift
From 1 May Italy’s Sydney consulate will issue passports only to applicants who book through the Prenot@MI portal, eliminating walk-ins. Mobility teams should review passport-expiry dates for Italian staff in Australia, as emergency exceptions are limited and appointment slots may fill quickly.