Boletim Italianismo – 7 facts from this Tuesday in Italy

All commerce closed in Lombardy

Fifteen days of absolute curfew in Lombardy. The idea comes from the regional government. Offices, shops, except those selling electrical goods, and commerce in general must close “so that Italy can restart as soon as possible,” said Attilio Fontana, president of Lombardy. The measure could be announced at any time.

Duties exemption assistance  payment of consumption bills and taxes 

In the decree that the government is developing to support the Italian economy, severely affected by the spread of the coronavirus, there may also be a suspension in the national territory of the payment of mortgages, consumption bills and taxes. “We are working in this direction,” said the Minister of Economic Development, Stefano Patuanelli.

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In the Vatican, St. Peter's Square is closed.

The square and St. Peter's Basilica will remain closed until April 3. The call for “responsibility” and “collaboration with the appropriate competent authorities” comes from Pope Francis, who defines them, together with “good will”, “an added value that the world needs most”.

Help comes from China

1000 ventiladores pulmonares e 100 mil máscaras de alta tecnologia estão a caminho da Itália. A ajuda inesperada vem da China. Pequim disponibilizou ainda 20 mil roupas de proteção e mais de 50 mil swabs para a realização de novos testes da doença.

Updated Coronavirus numbers in Italy

Italy has (since the beginning) 9.172 cases and 463 deaths. The number of cured people rose to 724.

More flights canceled

Ryanair, British and EasyJet cancel flights to or from Italy. Spain also interrupts air connections. In the United Kingdom, 14-day quarantine for Italians arriving in the country. Malta also closes the airport to flights from Italy.

Long queues in supermarkets

From Rome to Naples, in many cities across Italy, there were crowds at supermarkets after the Prime Minister announced on Monday night the decree extending the "red zone" measures to all of Italy. Today, things returned to normal. "There will be no food shortage," said Giuseppe Conte.

With information Republic, Corrieri and TG24

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🔴 Supreme Court • May 2026

Standing in line at the consulate doesn't erase your right to citizenship.

The Italian Supreme Court has confirmed that a consular blockade is legal grounds for legal action.

• Were you unable to schedule an appointment at the consulate?
• Is the process stalled or poorly managed?
• Maternal lineage?
• Incomplete documentation?

See if there is still a solution.