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Public transport strike called in Rome and Milan . Editorial credit: Travelling Jack / Shutterstock.com

Italy ready for public transport strike on Friday 3 December

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UGL trade union Autoferro e Ferrovieri has called a public transport strike. It is in protest over the mandatory use of the Green Pass in Italy on public transport.

Italy confirms first cases of Omicron coronavirus variant

November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy on Saturday confirmed its first case of the Omicron covid-19 variant, a heavily mutated strain of the virus recently detected in southern Africa. An Italian national returning from Mozambique tested positive on arrival in Milan.

Best Cathedrals in Italy

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City in Rome, Italy naturally springs to mind when people think of cathedrals. But the country is bursting with beautiful cathedrals and churches. Read our short list of the best cathedrals in Italy.

Winter season forecasts show strong UK visitor numbers

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) reports sports specialists are enjoying positive business from the UK ahead of early winter season opening on 4th December.

6 million cruise passengers forecast for Italy in 2022

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ports in Italy expect a 100% increase in passenger movements in 2022 compared to this year. Forecasts by Risposte Turismo suggest 42 Italian ports will collectively welcome 5.98m cruise passengers on 2,928 ship visits next year.

7 Spooky Places to Visit in Italy

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Halloween may not be the most celebrated festivity, but there is no end of spooky places to visit in Italy. We take a look at seven of the most spine-chilling sites.

World Travel Awards - Venice has several winners

Italy hotels and resorts scoop World Travel Awards – Europe 2021

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The World Travel Awards announced the winners for this year’s best travel options in Europe. There was a wealth of categories, with Italy registering quite a few winners.

Italy places some countries onto List E

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian authorities announced the country removed several countries from its List D, which includes third countries whose citizens are permitted to enter Italy under certain conditions. Italy travel regulations now have them on List E which means visitors can only enter Italy for essential purposes.

Italy’s ski season underway with Green Pass regulations

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ski resorts in Italy are reopening with Green Pass and other health measures in place. The resorts hope the measures will prevent closures as they did last season.

EU vaccinated travellers exempt from US entry ban

United States allows EU vaccinated travellers into country from 8th November

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The United States administration has finally decided to exempt EU vaccinated travellers as well as those from the UK, and Ireland from the entry ban, among others. The exemption is from 8th November.