Italian Senate opens debate on Decree-Law 100/2026 linking justice reforms with EU Migration Pact implementation
Nationwide Transport Strike Calendar Updated: Key Disruptions Flagged for Autumn 2026
Transport Ministry updates national strike calendar with August–October walk-outs affecting airports, rail and road freight
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Italian police smash nationwide ‘pay-for-permit’ ring; 22 arrests across 10 provinces
Police and financial investigators have broken up a ring that sold Italian work-residence permits for up to €10,000 each, filing hundreds of fake job offers under the Decreto Flussi. Twenty-two people were arrested and €2.3 million in assets seized. Companies using external agents are advised to strengthen compliance controls as authorities review more than 1,200 suspect permits.
Italian authorities dismantle nationwide network that forged visas and work permits
Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza officers have broken up a ring that sold forged nulla osta and other documents to help non-EU nationals enter or regularise in Italy. Twenty-two suspects face charges ranging from aiding illegal immigration to money laundering. The bust signals tougher document checks ahead of the next ‘decreto-flussi’, and employers are advised to review compliance processes.
Lampedusa and Messina hit by fresh wave of arrivals as 700 migrants reach Sicily in 24 hours
About 700 migrants reached Sicily on 27 July, overwhelming the Lampedusa hotspot and prompting emergency transfers to mainland centres. Flight slots and ferry schedules may be disrupted, and the government is poised to prolong emergency powers. Companies with travellers in Sicily should monitor transport advisories.
EU Entry/Exit System passes 100 million crossings: what exempt travellers to Italy need to know
The European Commission’s 27 July update shows the new biometric Entry/Exit System has registered more than 145 million crossings since April. Travellers holding Italian residence permits, long-stay visas or EU-family residence cards are exempt from fingerprint and facial-scan enrolment, while most other non-EU visitors are not. Employers should align mobility policies and traveller briefings with the clarified exemption list.
Italian labour ministry to take immigration and employment portals offline for maintenance on 29 July
Italy’s Ministry of Labour will shut down the CO, UNIPI and UNIMARE portals from noon to 17:00 CET on 29 July 2026 for a security upgrade. Employers will be unable to submit mandatory employment and posting notifications during the outage; filings due that day may be lodged on 30 July without penalties. HR and mobility teams should adjust onboarding timelines accordingly.
Europe-wide aviation walkouts continue; Italian airports brace for ripple effects
Strikes by air-traffic controllers and ground-handling staff in several EU countries caused 900+ cancellations on 27 July. Italian airports are operating normally but preparing for diversions and delays. Businesses should monitor flight status closely and advise travellers to carry only hand luggage and select early-day departures.
Four-hour bus strike in Savona disrupts Riviera commuters at height of summer season
Bus services in Savona province stopped for four hours on 27 July as TPL Linea workers protested staffing levels and work conditions. The mid-day walk-out caused knock-on delays for cruise passengers and commuters along the Ligurian coast and highlights a packed strike calendar that could affect summer travel plans.