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The opening of Mata Città reinforces a key trend for 2026: the appreciation of the historical heritage of the Italian colony in São Paulo. The opening of Mata Città reinforces a key trend for 2026: the appreciation of the historical heritage of the Italian colony in São Paulo.

A piece of Italy

'Dolce Vita' on Paulista Avenue: Mata Città brings classic Italian cuisine and abundant food to Cidade Matarazzo.

The Italian Festival in Itu is marked by great shows and good food.

Italian Party

Italian Festival of Itu: 22nd edition celebrates tradition and culture in the Main Square.

The 15-minute secret: Why don't Italians gain weight eating pasta? The answer is (in part) the passeggiata | Photo: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli

Lifestyle

Known as "la passeggiata," this age-old ritual is the secret to longevity and good health in a country that loves pasta and wine.

Senator Mario Borghese (left) recently met with Gonzalez Urrutia, who claims to be the president-elect of Venezuela.

Crisis in Venezuela

"Security is non-negotiable": Senator Borghese demands urgent action from Italy in the crisis in Venezuela.

News

Avoid the classic mistake every tourist makes in Italy when ordering coffee after lunch.

behaviors

To foreigners, it may seem like just a preference; to Italians, it's an attack on physiology and culinary tradition.

Deadline extension or illusion? The future of Italian citizenship in Parliament in 2026 | Photo: Depositphotos Deadline extension or illusion? The future of Italian citizenship in Parliament in 2026 | Photo: Depositphotos

Thousand extensions 2026

Milleproroghe 2026: Understand the last chance to extend the Italian citizenship deadline for minors.

"Families demand justice": Bodies of young people killed in Crans-Montana arrive in Italy. "Families demand justice": Bodies of young people killed in Crans-Montana arrive in Italy.

Italian teenagers

Italy repatriates bodies of teenagers killed in tragedy in Switzerland.

International justice: A Brazilian man sentenced to 20 years for the rape of a vulnerable person in São Paulo was captured by Italian police in Turin. International justice: A Brazilian man sentenced to 20 years for the rape of a vulnerable person in São Paulo was captured by Italian police in Turin.

Crime

End of the line in Italy: Man sentenced to 20 years for rape in Brazil is captured in Turin.

People dressed as La Befana participate in a traditional parade in Viterbo. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP People dressed as La Befana participate in a traditional parade in Viterbo. Photo: Tiziana Fabi/AFP

Epiphany Holiday

Understand how Befana evolved from a Roman goddess to a witch, and why Mussolini promoted her as a patriotic symbol in Italy.

The tax exception that makes Livigno much cheaper. The tax exception that makes Livigno much cheaper.

Free Zone

Why does this Italian city evade the country's tax rules?

The "Restricted Traffic Zone" sign indicates restricted access, but it often goes unnoticed by foreign drivers. The "Restricted Traffic Zone" sign indicates restricted access, but it often goes unnoticed by foreign drivers.

Restricted access

Avoid fines for entering ZTL zones in Italy. Understand how a common mistake leads foreigners to automatic penalties.

Mariah Carey and Laura Pausini will be part of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Mariah Carey and Laura Pausini will be part of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Milan Cortina 2026

The opening event will take place on February 6, 2026, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.

Are they fighting? Understand why the way Italians speak scares foreigners. Are they fighting? Understand why the way Italians speak scares foreigners.

Communication style

Understand the culture shock in Italy and why foreigners confuse intensity with aggression when talking to Italians.

The twilight of jus sanguinis: geopolitics, crises in South America, and the new Italian "bureaucratic wall". The twilight of jus sanguinis: geopolitics, crises in South America, and the new Italian "bureaucratic wall".

Citizenship

Italy has learned that South American instability dictates the pace of its own demographic pressure.

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