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Major transport strikes at end of Feb Train disruption. Transport strikes in November

Transport strikes in November set to cause widespread disruption

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is set to experience widespread travel disruptions in November 2024, with multiple strikes impacting air travel, trains, and local public transport.

Trevi pool in front of fountain. Image credit: AP

Toss your coins in the Trevi pool

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the Trevi Fountain in Rome undergoes maintenance work, tourists now have an unprepossessing ‘Trevi pool’ into which they can toss their coins.

Trento - one of our top cities for a winter city break in Italy

Winter City Breaks in Italy

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Winter city breaks in Italy offer a different perspective on the country’s charm, with many places revealing unique atmospheres and a quieter, more relaxed vibe. Here are ten Italian cities that become especially enchanting during the colder months.

Venice from the air - Giudecca Canal. Copyright Getty Images

Venice Announces 2025 access fee calendar

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice has unveiled its 2025 access fee calendar, introducing a daily charge on designated days for day-trippers visiting the Old City. The fee will apply on a total of 54 “red dot” days, an increase from 29 days in 2024.

Image of new Areanways train presented at the Innotrains fair in Berlin

Spanish firm RENFE interested in Arenaways

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Private operator Arenaways has confirmed it is in talks with one public and one private investor over selling stakes in the company. The Italian firm said that “advanced negotiations are underway to expand the corporate structure with two shareholders, a public and a private company, both leaders in the European market”.

Trevi Fountain, Rome. Image: wikipedia creative commmons license

Access to Trevi Fountain to be limited during Jubilee

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Access to the Trevi Fountain will be restricted during the Roman Catholic Jubilee Holy Year in 2025. It is part of a pilot scheme that could pave the way for an entry fee to view the famous landmark, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced on Monday.

Illegal vendors removed from oputside pompeii entrance

Illegal stands seized at Pompeii

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A significant number of illegal souvenir and food stands were seized at the entrance to Pompeii on Monday, with 63 individuals placed under investigation for occupying public land.

Train chaos: RFI suspends contract with maintenance firm

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian rail agency Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) suspended its contract with Str92 on Thursday.

Cancelled on departure board. Italy faces many travel strikes in October 2024

More travel strikes across Italy in October

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers and commuters in Italy face significant disruption throughout October. This is due to a series of planned travel strikes affecting air, trains, and local public transport.

Roma Termini station where there is major train disruption following a blackout

Train disruption as Rome stations face blackout

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of passengers were stranded, and dozens of trains faced delays and cancellations on Wednesday morning following a technical issue in Rome. The train disruption will have severe knock-on effects.