FBOs at Roma Ciampino LIRA CIA

City threat summary

Rome operates under a U.S. State Department Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution advisory, primarily citing terrorism risk, with Italian authorities maintaining heightened security postures at select sensitive sites.

Petty crime including pickpocketing and bag-snatching presents an elevated and well-documented risk in crowded transit environments, tourist areas, and public transport.

Spontaneous civil unrest and demonstrations occur with little warning, and the broader terrorism threat across Italy, while not imminent, cannot be ruled out.

Country overview

Italy operates under a U.S. State Department Level 2 advisory (Exercise Increased Caution) driven primarily by terrorism risk, with lone-actor and self-radicalized cell threats remaining the dominant concern across the country including Vatican City.

The Meloni-led centre-right coalition has delivered notable political stability, on track to become Italy's longest-serving post-war government, though the emergence of Futuro Nazionale ahead of 2027 general elections introduces a new competitive dynamic.

Petty crime, organized criminal activity, and a substantially elevated cyberattack environment round out the threat picture for travelers and operators.

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