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Applications for long-stay visas to Italy, known as “type-D”, now require fingerprinting
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- Citizenship
Italian citizenship: recourse becomes the norm amid a wave of negative rulings.
Tajani again compares citizenship to Black Friday and sets his sights on South America.
Belén Rodríguez passes Italian exam and gets closer to citizenship.
Cassation postpones 30 citizenship appeals to follow guidance from the Sezioni Unite (United Sections).
Italy denies citizenship to worker for striking, but court overturns decision.
- Italy in Brazil
The Italian Consulate in São Paulo resumes in-person services this Wednesday.
Search for Italian roots fills free classes and generates a queue in Cocal do Sul.
Italian culture spreads throughout Brazil and gains popularity with a festival in the interior of Pará.
Three of Italy's main consulates in Brazil will undergo a change in leadership.
The most Italian city in Santa Catarina is preparing for a festival that expects 150.000 visitors.
- Italian heritage
Paula Toller: national rock muse is the great-granddaughter of Trentinos
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
- Destinations
Ranking points to the safest countries in the world, and Italy appears in 35th place.
Queues of up to 3 hours: Italy confirms it will not pause the EES system.
Speed camera becomes the main source of income for an Italian city.
Strike in Portugal affects flights from Brazil; see how to plan your trip.
The two Wonders of the World unite: Christ the Redeemer and the Colosseum announce an agreement.
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- Gastronomy
Two ice creams for 44 euros in Rome raise warnings about tourist scams.
Five award-winning pubs in Milan recognized by Slow Food for craft beer.
CNN says the best pizza in the world isn't Italian. It's from London.
Negroni: the cocktail that originated in a Florentine bar and conquered the world.
In Rome, Wesley faces 'internet court' with his carbonara recipe.
- Lifestyle
Italy postpones the end of paper identity cards and maintains their validity until expiration.
Brazilian woman sentenced to life imprisonment in Italy for the death of her partner.
Summer vacations in Italy last three months and present a challenge for working parents.
Services at the Italian Consulate in São Paulo are suspended after smoke enters the building; watch the video.
Sapienza leads the ranking of the best universities in Italy in 2026; see the list.
- Sport
Final blow: Meloni government defends intervention in the Italian national team.
Historic humiliation: Italy falls to Bosnia and is eliminated from its third consecutive World Cup.
It's today: Italy decides its place in the World Cup in a decisive match against Bosnia.
Decision day: Italy faces Northern Ireland to keep their World Cup dreams alive; where to watch.
Italian referee arrested for heading illegal betting scheme.
- Study in Italy
Sapienza leads the ranking of the best universities in Italy in 2026; see the list.
"The exodus begins at the university": Calabria will pay 1.000 euros to curb the exodus of young people.
See which university courses are expected to generate the most jobs in Italy by 2028.
Behind only France and Germany: Italy has the 3rd largest university ecosystem in the EU.
Top 10: The most sought-after university cities in Italy
- Gastronomy
Citizenship
In Padua, new fees for certificates and genealogical research amount to €300, making life difficult for descendants
Destinations
Sambuca di Sicilia, Italy, attracts 221 buyers with its 1 euro house project
Italy in Brazil
The beginning of Italian immigration to Rio Grande do Sul occurred on May 20, 1875
Citizenship
Italian Consulate in São Paulo processes only 1.800 citizenship applications in 2024, a 95% reduction compared to 2022.
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Lufthansa is expected to complete the purchase of 13% of ITA Airways for 41 million euros on January 325, following approval by the European Union...
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Italy's PM defends Musk, saying criticism of billionaire reflects ideological bias. She criticized Soros for "dangerous interference."
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What are the most common challenges faced by foreigners in Italy regarding bureaucracy? Share your experiences about processes, taxes and more.
Citizenship
Despite the tragedy in the state, more than 6 thousand gauchos became citizens of Italy in 2024
Citizenship
"Adopt a Registry" project restores civil documents in Emilia-Romagna, damaged by the 2012 earthquake
Citizenship
The Italian Consulate in São Paulo adopts the "Click Day" system for passport appointments on an experimental basis
Citizenship
New law in Italy surprises even native Italians: historical certificates now cost a lot
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Italy's unemployment rate fell to a record 5,7% in November, the lowest level since the start of the series.
Destinations
Brazilians need Electronic Travel Authorization to visit the United Kingdom. Italians remain exempt until April
Destinations
Rome's Termini and Milan's Centrale stations are designated 'red zones' to combat crime
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Meloni visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago ahead of his inauguration. Discussions include the war in Ukraine and the case of an Italian journalist imprisoned in Iran.
Citizenship
Consulate in Porto Alegre expands call center; SP promises to launch new passport appointment system.
Lifestyle
In 2023, life expectancy in Italy reached 81,1 years for men and 85,2 for women.
Eat and drink
Step by step guide to olive oil production, from harvesting to packaging; interesting facts about this ancient product.
Citizenship
Meloni, Salvini, Tajani or Laganà: who could be the real author of the idea? Discover the suspicions.
Destinations
Holiday in Italy, more than 90% should choose national destinations.
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When it comes to choosing names for babies, Italian names are at the top of the list of popularity: for boys and girls. With...
Destinations
Discover how Italy is committed to slow tourism, connecting visitors to local culture and nature.
Citizenship
Discover which international celebrities have Italian citizenship and their stories of connecting with different cultures.
Citizenship
Budget Law increases fees for Italian citizenship jus sanguinis processes. Find out what has changed and what remains the same.
Italy in Brazil
Professor creates Facebook group to rescue Italian culture in Matias Barbosa/MG and preserve the heritage of immigrants.
Eat and drink
Discover the traditions of Sunday lunch in Italy, a ritual that goes beyond food.
Lifestyle
Houses for 1 euro attract foreigners, but Italians avoid the offer. Bureaucracy, distrust and the challenges of rural life explain the local lack of interest.
Lifestyle
Italian legislation sets limits to protect newborns from inappropriate or embarrassing names.
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Research reveals that the majority want closer ties on issues such as security and migration.
Lifestyle
Did you know? Italy and France have a historic rivalry that goes beyond football, involving culture, cuisine and epic clashes.
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Prime Minister also said 2025 will be a 'challenging' year
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