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Rail and bus strikes hit Sicily and Bari, business travellers warned
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Sicily Rail Strike and Bari Bus Walk-Out Disrupt Monday Commutes
A 24-hour rail strike in Sicily and a morning bus strike in Bari disrupted passenger and freight movements on 12 October. Cancellations on Palermo rail corridors and reduced bus frequency to Bari’s industrial parks caused delays for commuters, assignees and logistics operators. Further transport strikes are scheduled later in the month.
Civil Protection Issues National Yellow Weather Alert Impacting Travel in Five Regions
Italy’s Civil Protection Department has declared a yellow weather alert for 12 October in parts of Tuscany, Abruzzo, Campania, Calabria and Sicily, warning of heavy rain and local flooding. Airlines, ferry operators and motorway managers have activated precautionary measures, and companies should prepare for potential delays on affected routes.
Morning Air France Flight AF1205 Rome–Paris Cancelled, Triggering EU261 Rights
Air France cancelled flight AF1205 (Rome–Paris) on 12 October with less than two hours’ notice, affecting roughly 160 passengers. Travellers are eligible for re-routing or refund and will likely qualify for €250 EU261 compensation. Companies should assist staff with claims and alternative itineraries.
Trasporti: sciopero bus a Bari e revoca del blocco ferroviario a Palermo; nessun impatto sugli aeroporti
Il 12 ottobre uno sciopero locale dei bus AMTAB ha rallentato i collegamenti a Bari, mentre la protesta ferroviaria a Palermo è stata revocata all’ultimo minuto. Nessun aeroporto italiano è stato coinvolto; restano però allertate le imprese per le azioni sindacali programmate dal 14 al 16 ottobre.
Bologna Airport extends targeted checks on flights from Spain
Bologna’s Marconi Airport says selective passport checks on passengers arriving from Spain have been prolonged to 15 October. Only third-country nationals are screened; EU citizens move freely. Firms with non-EU staff on the Spain-Italy shuttle should budget a few extra minutes on arrival and ensure workers carry proof of legal stay.
Italy Keeps Border Checks with Slovenia in Place Through 18 December Amid Security Concerns
Italy has confirmed that land-border controls with Slovenia will stay in force until 18 December 2026 to address security risks on the Western Balkan route. Document checks add 20–30 minutes to road crossings, and businesses should ensure travellers carry original residence permits and factor delays into schedules.
Brennero: divieto notturno ai mezzi pesanti sull’A22 dal 12 al 16 ottobre per lavori in Austria
Dal 12 al 16 ottobre, l’A22 chiude di notte la carreggiata nord tra Vipiteno e Brennero ai mezzi oltre 3,5 t per lavori sul lato austriaco. Le imprese di autotrasporto devono ripianificare le rotte o viaggiare di giorno; possibili code al mattino in direzione sud.
Italy’s aviation regulator passes first EASA drone standardisation audit
EASA has completed its first drone-specific standardisation check at ENAC, finding Italy compliant with EU rules. The positive verdict should accelerate authorisations for commercial UAS operations and bolster investor confidence in Italian advanced air-mobility projects.
Guardia di Finanza seizes €96 million in undeclared cash at Fiumicino
Customs officers at Rome Fiumicino have intercepted €96.7 million in undeclared cash so far in 2026, applying tougher post-2024 penalties. China- and Egypt-bound routes are most affected. Companies should discourage staff from transporting large cash sums and ensure mandatory declarations are filed to avoid seizures and fines.