Italian politics Brazil and Argentina formalize unprecedented union in defense of the Italian community. Leaders formalize political alliance to defend rights and expand the representation of Italians abroad. Redaction5 days ago
Citizenship Practical guide: how to obtain your Italian ID card (CIE) in any comune in Italy; starting June 1st. Italy will allow the issuance of the CIE (Foreigner Identification Number) to those registered in AIRE starting June 1, 2026. Redaction6 days ago
Daily Guide to Italian acronyms: understand the most common terms from AIRE to ZTL. Understand the essential acronyms of Italy. Learn the meaning of terms such as AIRE, ISEE, ZTL and other fundamental names for residents. Redaction6 days ago
Citizenship Italian ID card in São Paulo: consulate requires proof of need for issuance; see how to do it. The Consulate in São Paulo begins issuing Electronic Identity Cards: find out who can apply and what documents are needed. RedactionFebruary 22, 2026
Referendum 2026 Italians living abroad have until January 24th to request to vote in person in Italy. Find out about the constitutional referendum in Italy. Voters registered with AIRE have until January 24th to request to vote in person. RedactionJanuary 20, 2026
Italians abroad Italians living in Brazil will vote in a referendum on justice in March. Italy will hold a referendum on judicial system reform in March. RedactionJanuary 13, 2026
Citizenship Geopolitics of the Italian passport: the strategy of protection. Italy has learned that South American instability dictates the pace of its own demographic pressure. RedactionJanuary 4, 2026
Citizenship Italian citizenship for money and votes: mayors become defendants in scandal. Citizenship by blood... or by Pix (Brazilian slang for a type of payment)? The scandal that unites Brazil, Argentina, and Italian mayors. RedactionDecember 15, 2025
Citizenship Citizenship unlocked: Italian-Brazilians regain their rights after a 5-year wait. Italian-Brazilians regain their rights after a 5-year citizenship block in Sicily. RedactionDecember 15, 2025
Citizenship "Health tourism will bring us down," says mayor about Italian descendants. Mayor of Veneto attacks Italian descendants and criticizes access to Italian public health system. RedactionDecember 14, 2025
Citizenship Italy releases consular data focusing on passports, identity cards, and AIRE (Registry of Italians Residing Abroad). 562.424 passports and 187.524 identity cards were issued, and 527.357 AIRE applications were processed. RedactionDecember 9, 2025
Citizenship Lorenzato says that the "disastrous" government is trying to classify Italian-Brazilians as "low-level employees." Politician claims Italian decree attempts to classify descendants as "mini-employees" and criticizes the new policy. RedactionNovember 30th, 2025
Citizenship Italy announces new rule for the return of descendants; Brazil is one of the beneficiaries. The Italian government has identified countries with a historical migration pattern to facilitate employment for descendants. RedactionNovember 25th, 2025
Health MP Porta clarifies proposal that could affect the health of Italians abroad. Italians abroad: anyone wishing to receive treatment in Italy will have to pay a fee of €2.000. RedactionNovember 17th, 2025
Citizenship Crisis at consulates affects Italian descendants: "If they don't function, the State doesn't function" Discover how the failure of Italian consulates harms millions of Italian descendants and reveals the fragility of the State. RedactionNovember 16th, 2025
Citizenship Insults, threats, and pressure: ANCI director becomes a target because of his Italian citizenship. Understand why the director became the target of insults and threats after criticizing the impact of Italian citizenship applications. RedactionNovember 15th, 2025
Citizenship Mayor criticizes Italian voters abroad and the costs of citizenship. Italian mayor once again criticizes citizenship by descent and the costs of guaranteeing the right to vote for voters abroad. RedactionNovember 3th, 2025
Citizenship 15 answers for those who want to take advantage of their trip to Italy to obtain an 'Italian ID' Italy approves the issuance of Italian ID cards for residents abroad during temporary visits to the country. RedactionOctober 18th, 2025
Citizenship Italians abroad will be able to apply for electronic identity in Italy from June 2026 From June 2026, Italians abroad will be able to apply for an electronic identity in Italy. RedactionOctober 15th, 2025
Citizenship Italian government approves reform that changes rules in consulates and AIRE Consulates lose their role in the recognition of Italian citizenship and other services. RedactionOctober 15th, 2025
Citizenship Italians abroad now number more than 7,3 million, government says The Italian government reveals that 7,3 million citizens live abroad, according to data updated in August 2025. RedactionOctober 6th, 2025
Daily Can I buy a car in Italy even if I am not a resident? Can non-residents buy a car in Italy? See what the traffic code says and what exceptions apply. RedactionSeptember 17th, 2025
Daily Italy has the most citizens living abroad; Brazil and Argentina lead Number of Italians abroad rises to 6,38 million. Redaction23 July 2025
Citizenship Italian agencies delay issuing certificates and put minors' citizenship at risk Children of Italians may lose citizenship due to delays in communal proceedings, expert warns. Redaction14 July 2025
Citizenship New Italian citizenship law proposes centralizing applications in Rome The proposed law provides for the centralization of processes, updates standards on AIRE and documents, and modernizes consular services. RedactionJune 13th, 2025
Citizenship If Italy considers us foreigners, we will vote 'YES' in the referendum The Meloni Government says we are a threat. Let's respond with our vote: YES Redaction17 May 2025
Citizenship “We oppose this unjust decree with all our strength,” says PD senator Crisanti denounces decree that limits Italian citizenship to descendants and those registered with AIRE. “Unfair measure and without transition”. RedactionApril 22th 2025
Citizenship Council of Ministers today analyzes brake on applications for Italian citizenship Minutes obtained by Italianismo reveal the Italian government's plan to restrict and centralize citizenship applications made abroad. RedactionMarch 28th, 2025
Citizenship Italian Consulate in SP presents 2024 results Consulate reaches 383 thousand registered in AIRE. Passports issued increase by 15%, but users still report difficulties. RedactionJanuary 27, 2025
Citizenship Italian Consulate in SP announces vacancies for passports this Wednesday (15) The Italian Consulate in SP is releasing new slots for passport renewal on 15/01 at 16 pm (Brasília time). RedactionJanuary 14, 2025
Italy in Brazil Italians in Brazil begin to receive notice to vote Postal notice calls on voters to participate in the 2024 European Parliament elections. Redaction19 May 2024
Citizenship More than 6 million Italians live abroad; 285 thousand over 85 years old The Italian community abroad increases considerably, with 285 thousand people over 85 years of age. RedactionOctober 13th, 2023