\n From sporting events to spring festivals and transport strikes, here\u2019s what people in Italy can expect this week.\n <\/p>\n
Monday, May 11th<\/p>\n
Boston-Milan flight route launches \u2013 American low-cost airline JetBlue on Monday launches<\/a> its new summer flight route linking Boston with Milan Malpensa, with daily departures scheduled from either destination.<\/p>\n Air travel strike \u2013 Monday is an unlucky day for airline passengers travelling to and from Italy, who could see their journey disrupted due to a nationwide walkout.<\/p>\n Air traffic controllers and other technical and support staff at airports in Milan, Cagliari, Palermo, Naples and Rome have announced a series of walkouts, while EasyJet workers plan to strike from 10am to 6pm on the same day.<\/p>\n READ ALSO: What to expect from Italy\u2019s air transport strikes on Monday<\/a><\/p>\n Tuesday, May 12th<\/p>\n Giro d\u2019Italia arrives in Italy \u2013 The 109th edition of Italy\u2019s premier cycling competition arrives in Calabria on Tuesday, following the Grande Partenza in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n The fourth stage will see the riders race from the regional capital of Catanzaro to the city of Cosenza, taking in the Tyrrhenian Coast.<\/p>\n Wednesday, May 13th<\/p>\n Coppa Italia final \u2013 The final match of Italy\u2019s annual domestic football tournament takes place on Wednesday, with Lazio set to face off against Inter Milan.<\/p>\n Kick off is at 9pm at Rome\u2019s Olympic Stadium; fans will be able to watch the match<\/a> at home on Channel 5 or via streaming at Mediaset Infinity.<\/p>\n Friday, May 15th<\/p>\n General strike \u2013 Italy\u2019s second general strike<\/a> of the month (after May 1st Labour Day work stoppages) is scheduled to start on Friday, with union CSLE calling on all public and private sector workers to strike until the end of Saturday, May 16th.<\/p>\n Staff of Milan\u2019s public transport operator ATM have announced a 24-hour strike on Friday that is likely to cause major disruption in the northern city, with local bus strikes also expected in the provinces of Perugia, Padua, Salerno, Terni and Rovigo.<\/p>\n Infiorata di Noto begins \u2013 The Baroque Sicilian city of Noto\u2019s annual infiorata flower petal display opens on Friday and is set to remain in place until Tuesday, May 19th.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s flower carpet is themed around pop art and culture from the 20th century, and can be found on Via Nicolaci in the historic centre.<\/p>\n READ ALSO: What’s on in Italy: 12 events to look forward to this May<\/a><\/p>\n Summer tyre change deadline \u2013 Motorists in Italy have until Friday to switch from winter to summer tyres or face a fine of up to \u20ac1,731 \u2013 though the rule doesn\u2019t apply to everyone.<\/p>\n Check out our guide<\/a> to find out whether you need to make the change.<\/p>\n Saturday, May 16th<\/p>\n Italian Open women’s finals \u2013 The women’s finals of this year\u2019s Italian Open tennis tournament, also known as the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, are set to take place at 11am on Sunday at Rome\u2019s Foro Italico.<\/p>\n People wanting to watch the matches at home can view live on Sky Sport or on streaming catch up with NOW.<\/p>\n Mandatory licence plates for e-scooters \u2013 From Saturday, May 16th, it will become compulsory<\/a> for all e-scooters in Italy to display a small adhesive licence “plate” or face a fine of between \u20ac100 and \u20ac400.<\/p>\n Sunday, May 17th<\/p>\n