Editor's Spotlight 20 advantages of Italian citizenship that could change your life. Discover 20 reasons to obtain Italian citizenship today. Redaction20 July 2024
Editor's Spotlight Italian surnames: see the 1.000 most common and discover their origins. See the list of the 1000 most common Italian surnames. Understand their origin, distribution, and how they evolved over time. Redaction18 May 2024
Editor's Spotlight How to obtain Italian citizenship in 2026: see the complete guide. Understand who is eligible and how to obtain Italian citizenship. See required documents, possible routes, and changes to the law in 2025. Complete and updated guide. Redaction5 May 2024
behaviors Valentine's Day in Italy: Traditions and celebrations in 2026 Understand how Valentine's Day is celebrated in Italy on February 14th and discover traditions and events across the country. RedactionFebruary 11, 2026
Citizenship The Constitutional Court receives its fourth challenge against the law that restricts Italian citizenship. A fourth challenge has been sent to the Constitutional Court against the decree that restricts Italian citizenship by descent. RedactionFebruary 11, 2026
Citizenship Law centralizing citizenship applications in Rome comes into effect on February 19. The rule stipulates that, starting in 2029, applications for Italian citizenship will no longer be processed by consulates. RedactionFebruary 10, 2026
Daily Italy rejects defense appeal and upholds extradition trial for Carla Zambelli. The Italian courts rejected Carla Zambelli's defense request to change the judges in her extradition case. RedactionFebruary 10, 2026
Citizenship “A nightmare”: Fabio Porta demands immediate reform of Prenot@mi Deputy Fabio Porta calls for urgent reform of the Prenot@mi system for Italians abroad. RedactionFebruary 10, 2026
Brazilians in Portugal Insurance victory in Portugal signals relief for Brazilians in the country. Vitória de Seguro brings hope to Brazilians in Portugal amid an unstable political landscape and migratory tensions. RedactionFebruary 9, 2026
Destinations Best SIM cards and plans for using mobile phones in Italy in 2026 Planning a trip to Italy? Check out the best mobile phone plans for tourists in 2026. RedactionFebruary 9, 2026
Art & Culture Laura Pausini pays homage to Brazil in new album and announces a unique concert. Laura Pausini sings Ana Carolina, Ferrugem, and Marisa Monte on an album paying tribute to Brazil. RedactionFebruary 9, 2026
Citizenship Consular crisis is not just in Brazil; situation is "unsustainable," says Italian senator. It's not just in Brazil: failures in Italian consular services affect communities around the world. RedactionFebruary 8, 2026
Daily Italian court confirms life sentence for Brazilian man who killed a homeless man. Court confirms life sentence for Brazilian man convicted of stabbing homeless man to death 85 times. RedactionFebruary 8, 2026
Citizenship Former president of the Venice Court says new Italian citizenship law is "legal fiction" Salvatore Laganà, former president of the Venice Court, raised his voice against the Tajani Decree during a legal seminar in Rome. RedactionFebruary 8, 2026
Italian surname Surnames that are worth their weight in gold: what your name reveals about your family's origins in Italy. Understand the 4 origins of Italian surnames in Brazil and what they reveal about your family history. RedactionFebruary 8, 2026
Citizenship The Italian diaspora represents a strategic asset for Italy, says Professor Zencovich. Legal expert criticizes decree that altered citizenship by descent: "The Italian diaspora is a matter of national interest." RedactionFebruary 7, 2026
Citizenship New citizenship law “is not compatible with the rule of law,” says legal expert in Rome. Legal expert calls new Italian citizenship law "illogical, unreasonable and disproportionate". RedactionFebruary 7, 2026
Citizenship 'Italian citizenship revoked without prior notice': EU Advocate General challenges Tajani Decree Vincenzo Valentini challenges the Tajani Decree and warns of human rights violations. RedactionFebruary 7, 2026
Citizenship New offensive against Italian citizenship law: Campobasso takes action in the Constitutional Court. The Campobasso court questions the Italian citizenship law and takes the matter to the Constitutional Court. RedactionFebruary 6, 2026
Celebrities Where does Laura Pausini live? Singer swaps Miami mansion for new life in Italy. The Italian singer left Miami to settle in Italy with her family, maintaining her connection to her roots. RedactionFebruary 6, 2026
Lifestyle Where the dialect still survives: the regions of Italy that best preserve its use. Ranking of Italian regions where the dialect is still most spoken, according to Istat. RedactionFebruary 6, 2026