# Italy just got a fresh US travel warning

> The State Department is telling Americans headed to Italy to watch for terrorism and pickpockets alike.
- Title: Italy just got a fresh US travel warning · Fox News | Shortify
- Summary: The State Department is telling Americans headed to Italy to watch for terrorism and pickpockets alike. Italy stays at Level 2: go, but stay alert in crowded…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/travel/us-warns-americans-stay-vigilant-terror-risk-looms-major-vacation-hot-spot
- Author: Andrea Margolis
- Published: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: travel, italy, state department, terrorism, safety, news, politics
## A new warning for Italy
The State Department refreshed its travel advisory for Italy on Thursday, keeping the country at Level 2 but rewriting the summary to spell out the risks.

> Exercise Increased Caution
## Terrorism is the headline
The advisory names terrorist violence as an active concern, even though Italy draws less attention on that front than other parts of Europe.

> There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy
## Two teenage arrests
In August a 16-year-old in northern Italy was arrested on international terrorism charges over pro-ISIS material online. In June another 16-year-old near Bologna was held with jihadist material and weapons manuals.
## Pickpockets, not just plots
The advisory flags petty crime as a real problem in tourist areas and on public transportation, trains included. Most of it is opportunistic.

> purse snatching, pickpocketing, and car break-ins
## What travelers should do
Watch local media for breaking news, stay alert in crowded tourist spots, and be ready to change plans on short notice.

> Stay aware of your surroundings
## Italy is not alone
Peru's advisory was updated this month over crime, unrest, kidnapping and terrorism. Brazil's cited armed robberies, carjackings and drink-drugging robberies.
## Key takeaway

Italy stays at Level 2: go, but stay alert in crowded tourist spots and keep your bag close.