Category: Italy

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Italy Travel Alert: National Strike to Cause Major Delays

If you’re heading to Italy around June 20, 2025, be prepared. A major nationwide strike is expected to cause serious travel delays across the country. The 24-hour strike kicks off at 9 PM on June 19 and runs until 9 PM on June 20, and it will likely disrupt flights, trains, buses, and metros across…
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Italy Narrows Path to Citizenship for Italian Descendants

Italy has passed a significant reform to its citizenship laws, narrowing the eligibility criteria for individuals claiming Italian citizenship through ancestry, while also introducing new provisions aimed at managing migration and offering a path to reacquire lost citizenship. Under the updated law, only individuals with a parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen by…
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Pope Francis’s Funeral to Attract Millions: Travel Warning Issued for Rome

British travellers heading to Italy are being urged to stay informed and cautious as crowds gather in Rome and Vatican City following the death of Pope Francis. The Pope passed away at the age of 88 in the early hours of Easter Monday, April 21. His death sparked a major global pilgrimage, with millions expected…
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Venice Brings Back Daytripper Fee

If you’re planning a quick visit to Venice, be aware that a day trip could now cost you €10, and skipping the fee could lead to a fine of up to €300. The city has relaunched its daytripper entry fee, doubling it for last-minute visitors. The goal? To reduce overcrowding and protect the historic city…
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UK Holidaymakers Warned as Italy Braces for Strikes

Holidaymakers heading to Italy this week may face travel disruptions due to a nationwide general strike on March 8, affecting air, rail, and road travel.  Supported by the SLAI-COBAS, CUB, and USI-CIT unions, the strike could impact flights, particularly with British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair, affecting 8,000 to 11,000 passengers. Major routes like London-Rome, London-Milan,…
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