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Rome's Colosseum Closed After a Worker's Death: Ticket and Refund Advice
The Colosseum shut on 23 September 2026 after a worker died inside. What that means for timed tickets, refunds and where to go in Rome instead.
Read more →Colosseum Partly Closed After Fatal Accident, as Rain Reaches an Uffizi Room
Part of the Colosseum is shut to visitors after a worker died in an overnight accident, while heavy rain reached an Uffizi room in Florence. What to check
Read more →Milan's New San Siro: 17-Floor Towers, Hotels and a 2 Billion EUR Plan
Milan and Inter's San Siro plan has reached environmental assessment, with hotels, offices, 17-floor towers and over 2 billion EUR of investment.
Read more →Milan on 19-20 September 2026: Tram Diversions, Highway Closures and East Market
Milan reroutes trams and buses on 19 September, closes A8, A4 and Tangenziale Nord sections from Monday, and hosts East Market on 20 September.
Read more →Italy This Weekend: Uffizi Storm Aftermath and Venice Events
Florence's Uffizi had a water leak after a storm on Sept 17. Venice hosts a bike ride, wine festival and sagre from Sept 18-20. What to know.
Read more →Deer Charges Tourist in Abruzzo National Park: Selfie Warning
A tourist was hospitalized after a deer charged him during a selfie attempt at Villetta Barrea in Abruzzo. What park visitors should know.
Read more →Milan Autumn 2026: Zuccaland Pumpkin Field Opens as Storms Hit
Zuccaland's pumpkin field and straw maze opens near Milan on 25 September 2026, while forecasters warn of more storms and hail for the city.
Read more →Catania Airport Closed by Etna Ash: Flights Diverted to Palermo
Etna ash shut Catania airport to arrivals on 14 September 2026, with flights diverted mainly to Palermo. Plus Rome's Baths of Trajan mosaic opens.
Read more →SIGEP World 2027 in Rimini: Dates Set for Gelato, Pastry and Coffee Fair
SIGEP World 2027 runs Jan 23-27 at Rimini Exhibition Center. Check public access before booking travel to the gelato, pastry and coffee trade fair.
Read more →Italy Airport Strikes on Sunday 13 September 2026: What to Check Before You Fly
Baggage handlers and cabin crew strike at several Italian airports on Sunday 13 September 2026. Here is what to check before you leave for the terminal.
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