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Eight Italian cities will have new direct flights between Italy and destinations in the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe in the coming months.
As Italy's government has kept checks on arrivals from Spain in place past the promised review point, what's the current situation for travel between the two countries?
From 'decorum' rules on clothing and behaviour to increased entry fees, these are the new and expanded tourism restrictions you need to know if you're planning to visit Italy in summer 2026.
Catania airport in Sicily reopened on Saturday after suspending flights for a week because of a volcanic eruption at nearby Mount Etna that spewed ash into the sky.
Travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.
Sicily's international airport in Catania, a top Italian tourist destination, remained closed on Wednesday due to ongoing ash emissions from Mount Etna.
Some Italian cities are trying to limit short-term rentals amid a housing crisis, creating a patchwork of rules for owners and guests. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to stay in one this summer.
The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, reopened late Saturday afternoon after suspending arrivals when an eruption at nearby Mount Etna spewed volcanic ash.
Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, belched smoke and ashes in a new eruption on Saturday, forcing the suspension of arrivals at a nearby airport on Sicily.
Following reports that Rome’s airports may suspend new EU biometric checks to avoid travel ‘disaster’ this summer, what do Italy’s other airports have planned?
The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.
The coming weekend brings some of the heaviest traffic Italy’s roads will see all summer, with the state police forecasting critical conditions as holidaymakers set off for the August break.
Train passengers in Italy were warned to expect cancellations and delays this week as a second round of maintenance work at Florence's central station gets underway.
Airline staff and airport ground services are set to strike for up to 24 hours on Tuesday July 21st, with warnings of delays and cancellations for passengers.
European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cases tripling the average.
The EU's border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it?
A growing number of towns across Italy are taking aim at unruly tourists, with more local authorities than ever imposing rules on attire and behaviour this summer.
The EU is expected to delay the launch of its travel authorisation scheme known as ETIAS until 2027 because of problems and delays with the rollout of the biometric EES border checks this year, according to reports.
The European Commission is refusing to suspend strict new border controls despite pressure from airports and airlines who have demanded they be put on hold until after summer amid fears of chaos at holiday hotspots.
MEPs in the European Parliament have given the green light to a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why have airlines reacted angrily?
Passengers crossing Italy by train could face cancellations and delays of up to three hours in July as scheduled maintenance at Florence's central station gets underway.
