Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Francisco Cuoco valued his Italian origins in life and career. He died at the age of 91 in São Paulo, leaving behind a cultural and family legacy.
Hello, what do you want to look for?
Italianism – News about Italy
- 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.
- More
- 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
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.
The European Commission is asking Italy and eight other countries to end border controls.
- 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
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Frank Caprio, the "kindest judge in the world", dies at 88.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Martin Scorsese, architect of Italian-American cinema, has Sicilian origins.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Actor Mark Ruffalo, an Italian descendant from Girifalco, celebrates his Calabrian heritage and conveys family values.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Star of Rocky, Rambo and Cobra, Sylvester Stallone has made a name for himself in Hollywood and proudly preserves his Italian heritage.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Robert De Niro has roots in Ferrazzano/Molise, southern Italy, and preserves his connection with his Italian ancestry.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Susan Sarandon has roots in Ragusa, Sicily, and keeps her connection with her maternal grandfather's homeland alive.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Hollywood star John Travolta has his roots in Sicily, in southern Italy.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Lady Gaga exalts her Italian ancestry and keeps her connection with Sicily alive.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
From Gesualdo to Hollywood: Ellen Pompeo's Italian-American Journey.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Nicolas Cage, heir to the Coppola family, has deep Italian roots from Bernalda and Naples.
Made in Italy: Stars of the world
Series about celebrities who carry Italian blood – and are proud of it.
ADVERTISING
Italian citizenship
Find out who is eligible and how to start the process.
• Document search in Italy
• Consular services
• AIRE and registration update
• Support for passport issuance
Talk to expert
• Consular services
• AIRE and registration update
• Support for passport issuance