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Italy implements new anti-smog and transport measures
Various regions across Italy are implementing new environmental and labor measures for the upcoming season. In the Po Valley, the Italian government has postponed the structural ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles until October 1, 2027. To compensate, regions including Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Veneto, and Piedmont are introducing alternative restrictions, such as delaying the heating season until November 1 and extending daily traffic limitation hours.
In urban areas, local authorities are intensifying security and regulatory enforcement. Milan has conducted large-scale police operations in the Centrale and Gratosoglio districts, resulting in multiple arrests and vehicle checks. Meanwhile, transport sectors face potential disruptions: an air traffic strike is scheduled for September 30 affecting major airports like Milan Linate and Bologna, and an ATM strike in Milan is expected on October 9. In Sicily, transport workers have announced a five-day strike starting October 16 to protest rising fuel costs and unpaid subsidies.
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AL Cobas · ATM · Confial Trasporti · ENAV · Emilia-Romagna · ITA Airways · Italian Government · Italy · Lombardia · Lombardy · Milan · Milano
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- [● 2 SOURCES] ATM workers in Milan have called for a 24-hour strike on October 9, affecting metro, bus, and tram services. www.lamiafinanza.it · www.mitomorrow.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] ITA Airways has canceled several domestic and international flights due to the September 30 strike.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sicilian truck drivers have announced a strike from October 16 to October 20 to protest fuel costs and unpaid subsidies. www.messaggeromarittimo.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Heating systems in Emilia-Romagna can only be activated starting November 1. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] In emergency air quality phases, private vehicle circulation restrictions have been extended to the hours of 8:00 to 19:00. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Enav and Techno employees will hold a strike on September 30 from 13:00 to 17:00. ameve.eu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The structural ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles in Emilia-Romagna has been suspended. www.reggio2000.it · www.sassuolo2000.com · www.emiliaromagnanews24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The structural ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles in the Po Valley has been postponed from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027. www.aibi.it