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Italianism – News about Italy
- Citizenship
Italian citizenship: why the EU's case against Portugal is of interest to descendants.
What does your last name reveal about your Italian ancestor's profession?
Association seeks support in Parliament to restore citizenship to descendants of Trentino people.
Brazilians living abroad break record: see the 10 countries where most of them live.
Who is Alberto Pazzi, the rapporteur for the case that could change Italian citizenship at the Court of Cassation?
- Italy in Brazil
Festival Itália Moderna brings grape stomping and cooking classes with chefs to São Paulo
33rd Italian Festival of São Caetano: call for entries selects musical groups, dance groups, and choir.
What to do in Italy in July: 16 festivals, shows and traditions not to be missed.
Bixiga and Calabria move towards sister-city agreement on the centenary of Achiropita.
Rio do Oeste chooses queen and princesses for the 22nd State Polenta Festival.
- 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
Parliament approves law requiring ride-hailing app drivers in Portugal to speak Portuguese.
Earthquakes and reduced taxes: how foreigners choose where to live in Italy.
Colosseum reopens for nighttime visits, taking the public into the arena and the underground areas.
Airbnb in Italy: what changes for those who will be staying there this European summer?
EES app: Sweden and Portugal are already using pre-registration to enter Europe.
- Corn (Mais)
- Gastronomy
Pizza Day: Why the Brazilian slice isn't the same as the Italian one.
Naples is the only Italian city on the list of the world's best places to eat.
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.
- Lifestyle
Italian roots in the World Cup final: Messi and Simeone almost played for Italy.
Earthquakes and reduced taxes: how foreigners choose where to live in Italy.
Portugal's Parliament approves burqa ban; Italy discusses similar measures.
Citizenship awaiting revocation: new ruling vindicates Italian-Brazilians
Italy faces third summer heat wave with health risks and temperatures reaching 42°C in Sardinia.
- Sport
Italian roots in the World Cup final: Messi and Simeone almost played for Italy.
Ancelotti, the Italian referee, and Martinelli: Brazil beat Japan with an Italian accent.
Ronaldinho explains his move to Ravenna and promises a historic project in Italy.
Giovanni Malagò is elected president of the Italian Football Federation and could bring Mancini back.
Ronaldinho will return to playing at age 46 for a Serie C Italian club.
- Study in Italy
What is 'maturità', the exam taken by 527 students 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.
- Gastronomy
Sport
One was born in Rome; the other has a surname from the Marche region. See the connection to the Azzurra (Italian national team) of Sunday's protagonists.
Immigration
Parliament held the final vote; the text now goes to the president. In the peninsula, two parties are already proposing to restrict the full-face veil.
Daily
The court accepts that a failed attempt at Prenot@mi is valid as a timely filing. Find out what's at stake for those considering filing a lawsuit.
Daily
Third summer heat wave intensifies alerts in Florence, Rome, and Turin. Peak expected on Tuesday with Saharan air and risk of wildfires.
Living in Italy
A new survey cross-references complaints, online fraud, and security perceptions to pinpoint where the risk has grown the most. See the full list.
Brazilians in Portugal
Understand why a Brazilian man who reported a theft to the PSP (Portuguese police) received a notice to leave Portugal in 20 days, in Setúbal.
Daily
Housing project in Italy turns into a nightmare for Brazilians and comes under scrutiny from the courts.
Daily
The region has 179 municipalities with fewer than 3 inhabitants. The case of Cibiana, with 300 residents and a mayor who resigned, reignites the debate.
Sport
Ancelotti on the bench, Mariani refereeing, and Martinelli scoring in the final moments: Brazil's comeback against Japan owed a lot to Italy.
Sport
The Ballon d'Or winner defends the club's project and speaks of inspiring young people; it is not yet confirmed whether he will take the field.
Daily
Extreme heat in Italy: 15 cities on alert and the number will rise by Thursday.
Living in Europe
The community grew by 106% in just four years and now accounts for more than a third of immigrants in the country.
Sport
The new president of the Italian Football Federation takes office and Roberto Mancini is the favorite to choose the national team.
Sport
At 46 years old, Ronaldinho signs with Ravenna and returns to Italian football.
Sport
The Italian sports press highlighted early Saturday morning Carlo Ancelotti's first victory as coach of the Brazilian national team.
Study in Italy
Find out why the graduation ceremony for high school students mobilizes half a million young people and how it compares to exams in Portugal.
Daily
The Council of Ministers extended the deadline, and those who have the old document do not need to rush to issue the electronic version.
Crime
Fabio Ravasio died after being hit by a car in 2024. Eight people were found guilty of plotting to steal his three million euro inheritance.
Living in Italy
The school break reaches three months and surpasses the European calendar. Understand the problem faced by families in the country.
Daily
A small fire led to the evacuation of staff and users from the Italian Consulate General on Paulista Avenue. Services for the day were cancelled.
Study in Italy
Sapienza, Padua, and Milan lead the CWUR 2026 ranking. See which Italian universities appear among the best in the world.
Daily
The decision could facilitate the movement of those traveling to or living on the continent. See which nations are involved and what changes in practice.
Lifestyle
This official European Commission program teaches the language from scratch, free of charge and without fixed schedules. See the step-by-step instructions.
Lifestyle
Born in Friuli and marked by war, she maintains a good sense of humor and has a simple explanation for her long life.
Daily
The Festa della Repubblica will feature a parade in Rome, the Frecce Tricolori, free museums, and events in cities such as Milan, Venice, and Turin.
Immigration
Data from the Comune shows 2.660 former residents have left Italy in three years.
Daily
The Constitutional Court and the Court of Cassation are analyzing the rules of citizenship by descent; the month will also include a railway strike, a national holiday, and tax deadlines.
Daily
A 24-hour strike is affecting trains, flights, and urban transport throughout Italy. See the guaranteed schedules and what to do if your...
Crime
Imprisoned in Rio Grande do Norte since 2023, Giuseppe Bruno signed an agreement with the Attorney General's Office and revealed drug routes that had been financing the Cosa Nostra for decades.
Daily
Meloni's coalition won in Venice and Reggio Calabria. Abstention rose almost five points compared to 2020, with 60% participation.
Daily
Salvini's League is distancing itself from the very Muslim candidates it has put on its list.
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