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Catania airport which is currently closed due to ash fallout from Mount Etna

Catania airport closed due to ash from Etna

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Flights serving Catania airport in Sicily were halted on Tuesday after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna.

Metro station Spagna will be closed until 3rd October 2024. Image: By Sergio D’Afflitto, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=113459620

Ottavania and Spagna metro stations in Rome closed until autumn

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two of Rome’s busiest metro stations on the A line are closed this summer for renovation ahead of the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025.

pilot and air crew in front of blue screen. Image: Reuters

Global IT systems returning to normal

July 20, 2024July 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Global IT systems are gradually resuming after an unprecedented computer failure disrupted operations worldwide for hours from Thursday evening into Friday.

The day-tripper entry fee to Venice will have a price structure change in 2025. Image shows small canal in Venice, by gnuckx, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Venice to increase day-tripper entry fee in 2025

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice plans to increase its day-tripper entry fee in 2025, following the introduction of a trial scheme earlier this year. The aim of the trial is to manage the influx of tourists in the lagoon city.

Milan Malpensa airport now renamed after Silvio Berlusconi

Milan Malpensa renamed after Silvio Berlusconi

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan Malpensa airport is renamed after the late former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, despite significant public opposition, the Italian transport ministry confirmed on Thursday.

Lufthansa ITA Airways deal depends on routes

EC approves ITA-Lufthansa merger

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission announced Wednesday its approval of the planned ITA-Lufthansa merger.

Cogne. Image courtesy of https://aosta-valley.co.uk/

Helicopter tourists to Cogne – Tourism Minister

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Last week, the mountain resort of Cogne was cut-off following heavy rain which caused landslides. The Italian Tourism Minister has said they government would helicopter tourists to the resort to save the season.

Missoni Delta amenity kit. Image courtesy of Delta Air Lines News

Missoni partner with Delta Air Lines

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Missoni is partnering with Delta Air Lines to enhance the airline’s Delta One experience.

Rome to get more taxis in time for Vatican Jubilee Year

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After an 18-year wait, Rome will finally get thousands of new taxis, according to the city’s mayor, Roberto Gualtieri.

The EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) will come into force in autumn 2024. Image shows Italian passport control sign at airport

How the new EU Entry/Exit Scheme (EES) works for non-Italians

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In autumn 2024, the EU will launch the Entry/Exit Scheme (EES), an automated IT border system designed to register non-EU nationals for short stays. This new system will replace the current practice of manually stamping passports at the border.