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Italianism – News about Italy
- Citizenship
Venezuela: Senator demands urgent protection for 160.000 Italians.
Italian citizenship for minors: last chance to extend the deadline.
Geopolitics of the Italian passport: the strategy of protection.
Embassy confirms that citizenship fee exemption excludes those born up to May 2025.
Mayor cites overwhelming capacity in registering an average of 1,6 Italian citizenship applications per month.
- Italy in Brazil
Let's go! Itu celebrates its roots with the 22nd Italian Festival.
Italy opens consulate in Florianópolis, but Santa Catarina remains 'dependent' on Curitiba.
'Intense year' and record number of citizens: Italian consulate in São Paulo releases end-of-year message.
Stone sculpture immortalizes Italian legacy in Rio Grande do Sul.
Which cities in São Paulo best preserve Italian culture? Award will reveal.
- Italian heritage
Ary Toledo, the humor and Italian roots that marked his life
Rolando Boldrin: Italian-Brazilian became a symbol of Brazilian popular culture
Italianism pays tribute to Rolando Boldrin this Sunday
Guarnieri came from Italy and made history in the performing arts
Mazzola: Italian-Brazilian competed in world cups for Brazil and Italy
- Destinations
Ordering this after 11 am in Italy is the mistake that gives away any tourist (and irritates the locals).
The UN selects the best tourist villages of 2026; a Brazilian village and three Italian villages are among the winners.
What to do in Italy in January 2026: from sales to skiing in the Alps
Olive oil tourism is booming in Italy: discover the phenomenon that combines flavor, health, and culture.
Mark your calendars: the biggest cultural events in Italy in 2026.
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- Gastronomy
Mata Città consolidates the appreciation of Italian heritage in São Paulo.
What is the best coffee in Italy? The brands that define true Italian espresso.
Best Italian restaurants outside of Italy: Brazil leads the 2026 ranking.
Ranking 2025 reveals the 8 best supermarket panettone in Italy.
"Long live Italian cuisine": Meloni cites Italians abroad after UNESCO victory.
- Lifestyle
The Italian habit of eating 15 minutes after dinner to prevent weight gain (and it's not a diet).
Outrage and shock: Bodies of victims of the tragedy in Switzerland arrive in Italy amid calls for justice.
Italian-Brazilian man convicted of rape of a vulnerable person is arrested in Italy.
The common mistake that can get you a fine in Italy
To foreigners, this seems rude. To Italians, it's normal.
- Sport
- Study in Italy
Top 10: The most sought-after university cities in Italy
Milan Polytechnic is the best Italian university in ranking
Italian parents take children out of school with 'too many foreign students'
The best universities in Italy according to the new QS World Ranking
University of Rome opens scholarships to Italian-Brazilians
- Gastronomy
A piece of Italy
'Dolce Vita' on Paulista Avenue: Mata Città brings classic Italian cuisine and abundant food to Cidade Matarazzo.
Italian Party
Italian Festival of Itu: 22nd edition celebrates tradition and culture in the Main Square.
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.
Crisis in Venezuela
"Security is non-negotiable": Senator Borghese demands urgent action from Italy in the crisis in Venezuela.
behaviors
To foreigners, it may seem like just a preference; to Italians, it's an attack on physiology and culinary tradition.
Thousand extensions 2026
Milleproroghe 2026: Understand the last chance to extend the Italian citizenship deadline for minors.
Italian teenagers
Italy repatriates bodies of teenagers killed in tragedy in Switzerland.
Crime
End of the line in Italy: Man sentenced to 20 years for rape in Brazil is captured in Turin.
Epiphany Holiday
Understand how Befana evolved from a Roman goddess to a witch, and why Mussolini promoted her as a patriotic symbol in Italy.
Free Zone
Why does this Italian city evade the country's tax rules?
Restricted access
Avoid fines for entering ZTL zones in Italy. Understand how a common mistake leads foreigners to automatic penalties.
Milan Cortina 2026
The opening event will take place on February 6, 2026, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.
Communication style
Understand the culture shock in Italy and why foreigners confuse intensity with aggression when talking to Italians.
Citizenship
Italy has learned that South American instability dictates the pace of its own demographic pressure.
Editor's Spotlight
See the list of the 1000 most common Italian surnames. Understand their origin, distribution, and how they evolved over time.
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Justice in Switzerland
Fire at the Le Constellation nightclub in Switzerland: owners face charges of negligent homicide.
sustainable tourism
Italian heritage in the spotlight: Antônio Prado and other Italian villages are included in the UN's list of the best in the world.
Crisis in Venezuela
US captures Maduro: Italy on high alert for the safety of Italians in Venezuela.
Restrictive rules
Embassy confirms charging 250 euros for Italian citizenship for minors, frustrating MAIE's promise.
Happy ending
Unusual: Ring theft in Milan ends with marriage proposal at police station.
Public service
A municipality in Veneto is "collapsing" and registering fewer than two cases per month.
Lifestyle
Research with Italian women reveals that higher education provides autonomy and makes women reject unequal relationships; "IQ" influences motherhood.
Italy in Brazil
The new "Sportello Consolare" facilitates document collection, but the state with the country's second-largest community still lacks its own consulate and autonomy.
Destinations
January is the month of opportunities for those who want to escape the crowds and take advantage of discounts on hotels and the famous winter sales.
Living in Italy
New simplification law speeds up work permits to 30 days and allows medical certificates to be issued via video call.
Victim identified
The first face of the tragedy in the Alps: young athlete dies in fire that has already claimed 47 victims.
Identification made difficult
With 12 injured people hospitalized and searches for missing persons ongoing, the Italian government is trying to finalize the count of victims in Crans-Montana.
Fatal similarities
The nightmare of an indoor fire involving pyrotechnic devices claimed the lives of dozens of young people at a luxury ski resort.
Demographic winter
Incredible synchronicity: 4 babies are born at the same time in Rome, starting Italy's 2026 with hope.
Italian tradition
Capodanno: The hidden meaning behind the Italian New Year that few tourists understand.
Your pocket
Understand the seven main measures in Italy's 2026 Budget that impact foreigners, including taxes, bonuses, and new charges.
Oleotourism
Did you know? Olive oil attracts tourists in Italy with experiences of well-being and flavor.
Tajani Decree
Italy approves budget and leaves tax exemption for minors in the hands of Tajani's ministry.
Justice in Switzerland
Identification made difficult
Justice in Switzerland
Crisis in Venezuela
Justice in Switzerland
Identification made difficult
