Anita Mattes
Anita Mattes analyzes Italian cultural diplomacy and the impact of new policies on the diaspora.
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Italianism – News about Italy
- Citizenship
Italy speaks Arabic (and Albanian): the map of citizenships in Italy, according to ISTAT.
Brazilians in Portuguese city halls? Proposal could open public service positions for immigrants.
'I wouldn't come today': Brazilian YouTuber criticizes Portugal after new nationality law.
"It's not rational": Church leader in Portugal criticizes nationality law and warns of injustice.
The Court of Appeals rules that Italian citizenship by blood is a 'permanent and imprescriptible' right.
- Italy in Brazil
Paula Toller: national rock muse is the great-granddaughter of Trentinos
The Fogazza Festival celebrates Italian tradition and helps restore the Bixiga church.
Italian DNA: The story of Tubaína, the soft drink that was born in the hands of immigrants in São Paulo.
Celebration and outrage in Santa Catarina: City uses black stripe on Italian flag to protest citizenship restrictions.
Quiririm 2026: Traditional Italian festival in Taubaté confirms dates and free program.
- 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
Europe distributes 40 free train tickets to 18-year-olds; Click Day opens.
Discover the medieval village voted 'the most beautiful in Italy' in 2026.
Tourism in Italy: 7 classic 'rip-offs' you need to avoid
Free wine fountain in Italy goes viral, but it works in a way few people know.
This city in Italy looks like Venice, but goes unnoticed by tourists.
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- Gastronomy
Ranking reveals the most ordered pizzas in Brazil, with pepperoni leading the way.
Michelin 2026: Eat like a king in Italy for less than €40? It's possible.
Not even sushi escaped: Brazilians dominate Japanese cuisine in Portugal.
The end of "pizza with everything": the revolution that is changing tastes in São Paulo.
End of a tradition: Italian restaurant closes after almost 71 years in Poços de Caldas.
- Lifestyle
Guide to Italian acronyms: understand the most common terms from AIRE to ZTL.
Italian citizenship: unification of cases strengthens judgment in the Court, says lawyer.
Happiness in Italy: Bologna leads the national ranking, but the country is outside the world's Top 50.
Not suitable for minors: Italy accelerates law banning social media for those under 15.
See which university courses are expected to generate the most jobs in Italy by 2028.
- 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
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
Milan Polytechnic is the best Italian university in ranking
Italian parents take children out of school with 'too many foreign students'
- Gastronomy
