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National strike for local transport 8th November

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Commuters in Rome, Milan, and other Italian cities are set for major disruptions on Friday, 8th November, as a nationwide 24-hour public transport strike takes effect. The strike affects transport within cities and the surrounding areas, but not intercity trains.

Imprompptu train strike sees schedule reduced to 30% Credit: Di Gisorr650 - Opera propria, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128289010

Impromptu strike affects 70% of trains in main cities

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

An eight-hour impromptu strike by railway workers from Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, Fs Security, Italo Ntv, and Trenord disrupted train services across Italy on Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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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”.