Attention Italy Travellers: Strikes in September 2026
Between 7 and 30 September, several strike days are planned in Italy. Here is what travellers need to know about trains, flights and public transport.
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A Week of Strikes in Italy: Ferries, Public Transport, Air Traffic Control
From 22 to 30 September, several strikes are planned in Italy. The port sector will down tools nationally for 24 hours on 29 September.
Supermarkets in Italy: Which Chains Exist and Where to Find the Best Deals
Which supermarkets are there in Italy? The main chains from Conad to Lidl, where to shop cheaply and what newcomers should know.
Monster low-pressure system over Italy: extreme rainfall forecast for Roma and Napoli
Extreme rainfall and landslides are forecast across Italy until Saturday. Rome, Naples and Sardinia are in the path of a severe low-pressure system, with the possibility of a medicane remaining on the table.
Parking in Italy: What Do Blue, White, and Yellow Lines Mean?
Blue means paid, white means free, yellow means no parking. What Italy's parking lines mean, what it costs and how to avoid fines.
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From Genoa to Naples: strikes in Italy in October
Strike Calendar Italy October 2026: Rail, Flights and Local Transport. Key Dates: 2nd, 14th, 16th and 30th October.
Flight Strike in Italy: Rome, easyJet and Tuscany on Sunday
On Sunday, 13 September 2026, security staff at Rome's airports, easyJet, and the airports of Pisa, Florence, and Cagliari will be on strike.
Bottle Deposit in Italy: Is It Coming Soon, Like in Germany?
Italy has not yet introduced a bottle deposit system, but an EU regulation could soon make one mandatory. What consumers and holidaymakers need to know.
Etna Eruption and Flight Cancellations: What Rights Travellers Have in Italy
Etna eruption and passenger rights: what travellers need to know about flight cancellations in Italy under EU regulations and the European Consumer Centre.
Petrol Stations in Italy: How Filling Up Works
How to fill up in Italy: servito vs self-service, paying by card at the machine and using senza piombo without a hitch. A guide for visitors.
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Carabinieri and Polizia: How Italy's Police Force Works
Carabinieri, Polizia di Stato, Guardia di Finanza: who does what in Italy? The differences explained simply, with practical tips for travellers.
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Petrol Station Chains in Italy: ENI, Q8, IP, Tamoil & Co. at a Glance
Where are the best fuel prices in Italy? ENI, Q8, IP, Tamoil and Esso at a glance, plus what holidaymakers and those moving to Italy need to know.
Sunday Shopping in Italy: Are the Shops Open?
Sunday shopping in Italy: usually possible in cities, rarely in mountain villages. Since liberalisation in 2011, shops have been free to decide for themselves.
Sorting Rubbish in Italy: How the raccolta differenziata Works
Sorting rubbish in Italy: a simple guide to raccolta differenziata, with umido, secco, plastica, and porta a porta explained.
Tap Water in Italy: Is It Safe to Drink?
Is tap water in Italy safe to drink? Usually yes, but it depends on the region. What travellers and expats should know about drinking water.
Are There Drugstores in Italy Like dm or Rossmann?
Drugstores in Italy: dm and Rossmann are nowhere to be found. But Acqua & Sapone, Tigotà and Risparmio Casa fill the gap. Our 2026 overview.
Italy's diesel price cap comes to a permanent end from Thursday
On 18 September 2026, Italy's diesel price cap comes to an end. A record high is looming, and the government is discussing a fuel bonus as an alternative.
Severe Weather in Northern Italy: Orange Warning Issued for Three Regions
The Protezione Civile has issued an orange weather warning for 9 September in Veneto, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. Northern Italy is bracing for severe storms.
"Volare": A Song That Conquered the World
Where Volare comes from, what the lyrics mean and why Domenico Modugno's 1958 song still enchants the world. The story behind the classic.
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Amalfi Coast 2026: Traffic Restrictions Every Traveller Should Know
Driving restrictions on the SS163 along the Amalfi Coast are back in 2026. Dates, exceptions, number plate rules, and tips for drivers and visitors.