Italy and Spain lift temporary Schengen border checks introduced after Ceuta migrant surge
Decreto Flussi 2027: Italy opens pre-filing window for 165,850 new work-visa quotas
Italy temporarily re-introduces border controls with Spain amid migration security concerns
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Ministry portal sets 23 October opening for 2027 ‘Decreto Flussi’ work-permit quotas and rolls out new help-desk process
An Interior Ministry bulletin published on 21 October sets the pre-compilation window for 2027 work-permit quotas at 23 October–7 December and requires all technical support requests to be e-mailed to a new address from 22 October. Employers must act quickly to prepare applications under the 165,850-place quota or risk missing January click-day filings.
Fuel Shortages Ground Flights at Crotone and Reggio Calabria Airports as Trucker Protests Escalate
Jet fuel has run out at Crotone and Reggio Calabria airports after trucker road-blocks cut tanker deliveries. ENAV has told airlines to arrive fully fuelled or divert, forcing carriers to cancel or reroute services and stranding business travellers. The incident highlights the vulnerability of Italy’s regional airports to ground-transport disruptions and could spread timetable knock-ons nationwide if protests continue.
Fiumicino strike register shows clear skies today but flags nationwide transport walk-outs from 29 October
The Fiumicino strike register update of 21 October confirms no active airline strikes today but highlights a series of stoppages starting on 29 October, including a 24-hour general strike on 30 October that covers air and rail transport. Businesses should review travel plans, book contingency flights, and brief staff on their passenger rights.