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Stricter citizenship laws are in place affecting those claiming an Italian passport by descent. Passport regulations finally updated after 60 years. Citizenship by descent

Stricter citizenship laws for those claiming by descent

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has introduced stricter citizenship laws, tightening the requirements for those claiming an Italian passport by descent. The decree, effective from midnight on Friday, aims to curb what the government calls “abuse” of the system.

Deputy Permier Tajania and Deputy PM Salvini disagree over German elections. Now over the place of the EU. Salvini remarks about macron result in diplomatic spat

Deputy PMs clash over EU

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Deputy PMs disagree over the place of the EU. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Sunday that Europe must strengthen rather than break apart in today’s global climate. In contrast, fellow Deputy PM Matteo Salvini wants to challenge VdL’s defence plan.

On this day in history: actor Terence Hill born

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Terence Hill, born Mario Girotti on 29 March 1939 in Venice, is a well-known actor. He is famous for spaghetti westerns and playing Don Matteo. His career has lasted more than seven decades in Italian cinema and television.

Pope Francis will not attend the service in Saint Peter's Basilica on 6 April for the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Health

Pope won’t attend service for Jubilee of the Sick

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican announced on Saturday that Pope Francis will not attend the service in Saint Peter’s Basilica on 6 April for the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Health as he continues to recover from bilateral pneumonia.

Albanian migrant processing centres (or return hubs) for migrants landing illegally in Italy. A recent decree is allowing one of them to be used as a CPR Credit: Getty Images

Albanian centres to function as CPRs

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government approved a decree on Friday allowing one of two Italian-run facilities in Albania to function as a repatriation centre (CPR) for irregular migrants. This includes foreigners in Italy who have received an expulsion or detention order.

consumer and business confidence down. Image shows red arrow on a downward trend

Consumer and Business Confidence Falls in March

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national statistics agency, Istat, reported a decline in both consumer and business confidence for March 2025. The consumer confidence index dropped from 98.8 in February to 95.0.

Meloni at Azione conference saying she was surprised at the reaction over her FT interview

FT interview triggers tsunami of political rhetoric

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that people misinterpreted her FT interview. In the interview with the Financial Times, she called it “childish” to suggest Italy must choose between supporting the European Union or former US President Donald Trump.

Paris Summit on Ukraine. Image credit: www.governo.it

Paris Summit on Ukraine – ceasefire discussions

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Paris summit on Ukraine discussed a possible ceasefire and the role of the United Nations, according to Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office at Palazzo Chigi. The summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, brought together the coalition of the willing.

Meloni praises Trump on his election. In a Financial Times interview, she says it is "childish" to expect Italy to choose between the EU and US. Meloni fumes over Almasri case

Meloni – “childish” to have to choose between EU and US

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni called it “childish” and “superficial” to suggest Italy must choose between the European Union and the United States under President Donald Trump. She made the statement in an interview with the Financial Times on Friday.