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- Citizenship
Closure of the São Paulo Consulate suspends registration slots for minors due to legal benefits.
Court of Appeals recognizes Italian citizenship based on Prenot@mi screenshots.
In Court: Italy created the consular queue and now blames those who waited in it.
'Mellone was perfect': the lawyers' reading the day after the historic hearing.
Five lawyers, one hearing: the arguments the Court will have to respond to.
- Italy in Brazil
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 Republic Roundabout: a roundabout to call our own.
Ciccillo Matarazzo Award honors Costanza Pascolato and Rubens Ricupero
Italian festival transforms a city in the interior of São Paulo with gastronomy and culture.
- 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
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.
Where to live in Italy: the 2026 ranking for seniors, young people and children.
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- Gastronomy
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.
Two sandwiches of Italian origin make the list of the best in the world.
- Lifestyle
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.
The European Union is offering a free online Italian course for beginners.
At 107 years old, Italian woman reveals what she eats every day and wants to reach 120.
- 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
All posts tagged "MAIE"
Citizenship
“You didn’t fight to be Italian,” MAIE representative tells descendants; Porta reacts.
Attack on the press
After being confronted with the facts, the MAIE leader attacked the integrity of Italian nationalism.
Citizenship
MAIE parliamentarians abstain from voting that affects the citizenship of thousands in South America.
Crisis in Venezuela
"Security is non-negotiable": Senator Borghese demands urgent action from Italy in the crisis in Venezuela.
Thousand extensions 2026
Milleproroghe 2026: Understand the last chance to extend the Italian citizenship deadline for minors.
Restrictive rules
Embassy confirms charging 250 euros for Italian citizenship for minors, frustrating MAIE's promise.
Citizenship
Senate vetoes exemption and extended timeframe for children born before the new law, frustrating Italian descendants.
Citizenship
The Budget Law confirms a controversial rule regarding citizenship and excludes minors born before the reform.
Citizenship
Deputy Fabio Porta says that the PD's proposal was publicized as a victory for MAIE.
Citizenship
Senator Borghese clarifies that any descendant of Italians can obtain citizenship after two years of work in Italy.
Citizenship
The President of MAIE criticizes the health tax, defends the citizenship proposal, and says that the press distorts MAIE's actions in Parliament.
Citizenship
Italian language test for great-grandchildren? 1 in 3 Italians wouldn't pass, according to the OECD.
Requirement of B1 level Italian for descendants exposes contradiction: Italy has 35% functional illiteracy.
Citizenship
The proposal alters citizenship rules and includes a requirement for Italian language proficiency level B1 for great-grandchildren and future generations.
Citizenship
According to information obtained by Italianismo, the proposal provides for jus sanguinis up to the second generation and requires B1 certification for all other generations.
Citizenship
The president of MAIE (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) urges calm among Italians abroad and says that Italian ID cards are best left on the "bedside table".
Daily
Mario Borghese reaffirms his exclusivity in defending the Italian community abroad.
Daily
Merlo attacks Meloni's government, but MAIE remains an ally of the base in the Italian Parliament.
Citizenship
Senator Borghese criticizes €250 fee for Italian citizenship for minors.
Citizenship
Senator Mario Borghese asks the Italian government to repeal the fee for minor children in citizenship applications iure sanguinis.
Citizenship
Deputy Fabio Porta, elected in South America, criticized the absence of government allies on the committee.
Citizenship
Merlo and Porta exchange barbs over vote on Italian citizenship.
Citizenship
Lega distances itself from amendments that restrict Italian citizenship and could be decisive in changes in the Senate. Meeting with Salvini takes place this Wednesday.
Citizenship
The government's strategy is to limit debate on Italian citizenship in the Chamber. The Senate is expected to vote between May 13 and 15.
Citizenship
Letter signed by Italian senators was delivered to diplomatic offices in 21 cities in the Americas.
Citizenship
Italian government presents two amendments to the citizenship bill, which is due to be voted on from May 5
Citizenship
Vincenzo Odoguardi, from MAIE, criticizes decree on Italian citizenship and warns of risks to the cultural identity of descendants abroad.
Citizenship
Mario Borghese states that the decree on citizenship needs adjustments and sees the government's openness to constructive dialogue.
Citizenship
Senate analyzes 106 amendments to the decree that reforms Italian citizenship by blood.
Citizenship
“They want to erase our history”: Merlo reacts to decree that restricts citizenship by descent.
Citizenship
Senator Mario Borghese proposes an amendment to block a new tax on Italian citizenship, considered discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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