A coalition of base unions has called a 24-hour general strike against military spending, precarious work, and the war in Gaza. There will be knock-on effects for rail, metro and bus passengers from Thursday evening.
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More than 140 years after the original Orient Express first pulled into Constantinople, Italy’s most celebrated luxury train is preparing to retrace the historic passage. Travellers can expect Michelin-starred dining, 1960s-inspired interiors, and a starting price of €20,000 per person on the Rome-Istanbul route.
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The Tuscan capital, Florence, is the only Italian city in the global top 20 in a Time Out survey. It is recognised for a cultural offering that extends well beyond its Renaissance monuments.
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Delta Air Lines’s new JFK–Olbia service, chosen by a public vote, marks a historic shift in transatlantic access to one of the Mediterranean’s most coveted destinations.
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A Roman palazzo with echoes of Stendhal and a freshly restored Ligurian monastery that has defined the glamour of the Italian Riviera for decades: Italy has claimed two places on the prestigious Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Hotels List 2026.
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Italy has added 14 more resorts to its Blue Flag roster in 2026. Rimini is among the most notable new entries, while and Liguria retains its position as the country’s cleanest coastline.
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Air traffic controllers, easyJet crews, security staff and ground handlers are all set to strike on 11 May. The airport strike prompts ITA Airways to cancel around 38% of its scheduled flights.
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A new pilot monitoring system will track environmental conditions and visitor flows inside the Brancacci Chapel, home to masterworks by Masaccio, Masolino and Filippino Lippi, as part of a European heritage preservation project.
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Molise is looking to its medieval past to secure its future. The Autonomous Tourist Board (AAST) has announced a collaborative project with 34 regional municipalities to develop the “Norman Route,” an ambitious network of themed itineraries designed to showcase the profound heritage left by the Norman people.
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Six months after clearing rickshaws and caddies from its UNESCO streets, Florence begins issuing permits for a new, guided shuttle system. It is designed to bring order to the historic centre’s tourist transport chaos.
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