Italy Extends Schengen Suspension With Spain Until 1 October
Italy prolongs border checks on travellers from Spain for another 15 days
Wave of Local Transport Strikes Disrupts Mobility in Six Italian Cities
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September wave of transport strikes kicks off, disrupting mobility across Italian cities
A 24-hour local-transport strike on 15 September marked the start of a dense calendar of industrial action that will hit multiple Italian cities throughout the month, culminating in a nationwide air-traffic-control walk-out on 30 September. Business and leisure travellers face reduced bus and tram services now and potential flight cancellations later, prompting firms to activate contingency plans and advise staff of possible delays.
Germany to Reinstate Border Checks With Neighbours—Including Routes From Italy—From 16 September
Germany will activate temporary internal border checks from 16 September for six months, covering all land borders—including routes indirectly used by Italian road and rail freight via Austria. Italian travellers and hauliers should prepare for on-the-spot ID inspections and possible delays on the Brenner corridor.