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
Living in Europe Italy or Portugal? See how much you need to earn to live well (and what you'll have left over) in 2026. Understand why Brazilians are swapping European capitals for medium-sized cities to save up to 500 euros per month. Redaction4 days ago
Citizenship Councilor in Veneto attacks Italian-Brazilians and speaks of a "fascist history of blood" City councilor from Belluno criticizes the Tremaglia Law and cites Brazilians waiting in citizenship lines. Redaction4 days ago
Winter in Italy The Italian habit of taking 10 minutes to wake up prevents mold and disease (and costs nothing). Understand why Italians open their windows in the cold and how this saves their clothes and their health. Redaction4 days ago
Free trade Are Italian wines and olive oils cheaper? The effects of the Mercosur-EU agreement. Learn how the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union can lower wine prices and expand the availability of premium chocolates in Brazil. Redaction5 days ago
Health "Congestion": Why is showering after eating an absolute taboo in Italy? The Brazilian habit that Italians consider a deadly danger. Understand why they wait 3 hours before entering the water. Redaction5 days ago
Retirement in Italy Retirement without contributions in Italy: see new values and requirements in 2026 Social Security Benefit 2026: Find out who is entitled to the benefit in Italy. Redaction5 days ago
Exchange programs for people from Trentino Italian province opens exchange program opportunities for descendants of Trentino people in 2026. Learn how to participate in the 2026 Youth Exchange Program in the Province of Trento. Applications are open for descendants residing abroad. Redaction5 days ago
Justice in Switzerland Owner of bar involved in Swiss tragedy arrested; businessman has criminal record. Tragedy in Switzerland: Bar owner arrested for arson had previously been convicted of kidnapping. Redaction6 days ago
Eat and drink The 15 PM Rule: The Italian Secret to Eating Pasta Every Day Without Gaining Weight It's not the diet, it's the clock: find out why the time you eat carbohydrates changes everything in your body. Redaction6 days ago
Justice in Switzerland Video suggests possible escape of owner with cash register after tragedy in Switzerland. Owner may have fled with money after tragedy in Switzerland; video is key piece of evidence in the investigation. Redaction6 days ago
Tajani Decree The Italian Embassy in Brazil confirms that the citizenship fee is waived for all minors. Confirmed to be free of charge: Italian embassies and consulates guarantee exemption from the €250 fee for all minors. Redaction7 days ago
Citizenship Guide 2026: Everything that changes in the rules of citizenship and immigration in Italy Learn how the Constitutional Court's decision on citizenship and the new border rules will impact Brazilians and foreigners. Redaction7 days ago
Italian politics Right or left? Test reveals which Italian party matches your profile. Italian website creates quiz to help voters identify their ideal political party. Redaction7 days ago
Daily Brazilian driver's license in Portugal: President signs decree authorizing its use and work. Brazilian drivers in Portugal: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa signs decree that formalizes the recognition of the Brazilian driver's license. Redaction7 January 2026
Citizenship Consulates backtrack and guarantee free citizenship fees for all minors. Italian citizenship: The €250 exemption for minors will apply in all cases. Redaction7 January 2026
Citizenship Italian Consulate in Rio Grande do Sul breaks passport processing record and reduces waiting time to 15 days. The Italian Consulate in Rio Grande do Sul issued 15.641 passports and reduced the waiting time to 15 days. Redaction7 January 2026
Italy in Brazil 'Santa Catarina's Capital of Italian Culture' celebrates the opening of the 2026 grape harvest. Arroio Trinta: the emotion of the harvest and Italian pride at the opening of the 2026 grape harvest. Redaction7 January 2026
Business Tourism is one of the sectors that contributes least to the Italian economy, according to a study. Tourism is a symbol of Italy, but it generates little value for the economy, figures show. Redaction7 January 2026