One of the most frequently asked questions in respect of Italian citizenship is in regard to jus sanguinis and jus soli. Jus soli and jus sanguinis are both used in citizenship law. This segment will address what they both mean, their significance in the context of Italian citizenship law, and their relevance in terms of obtaining Italian citizenship. Jus sanguinis Jus Sanguinis, used interchangeably with Jure sanguinis, are Latin words that mean “by right/virtue of blood”, its literal translation, “blood right.” At present, Italy predominantly grants recognition of citizen ..read more

Italy has always been an attractive destination for those looking to experience inspiring art, ancient architecture, and natural beauty. Not only just for tourism, but many make Italy their second home and buy property in this desirable locale. Other than simply for daily access to pizza, pasta, and gelato, many wonder if there are other reasons to buy a house in Italy. This article will outline those benefits and why it may be advantageous to invest in Italian property. Ever since the 17th century when upper-class aristocrats toured the most beautiful and culturally significant parts of Europ ..read more

Sarnano, the hill town in Le Marche that lies between the mountains and the sea, is unique, wonderful and the best of Italy.  That is what people say. Of course, they are incorrect. There are other villages like Sarnano. We just don’t know their names, leaving that to the tourist bureaus and travel agencies. Some must be nearly as beautiful and inviting. The foreign born man with a limp from an accident years before has lived in the centro storico since his wife’s death and what he thought of as retirement and retreat from previous lives and adventures. The town brought peace. His apartme ..read more

“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” – Brené Brown The loss of income for expats can be triggering because it may define who we are. As an American, it certainly defined my “worth.” However, I’ve learned my real currency should not based on what I do, but rather who I have become. Sure, it’s a social status motivator that drove my career and the same holds true in other countries, except others don’t cling to the notion quite as tightly. I learned this early on in Paris when I discovered my soon-to-be ex-h ..read more

Et Alia Theater, a dynamic NYC-based company co-led by Italian actress and producer Giorgia Valenti, brings Federica Borlenghi’s Until Dark to the stage. The new play focuses on the complex realms of sexual consent and sisterhood, pushing boundaries and unraveling ties with compelling depth. Set to open at Out of the Box Theatrics from February 15th to March 3rd, Until Dark promises an unforgettable exploration of how family trauma passes down generations. At the heart of Et Alia Theater’s mission lies a commitment to providing opportunities for diverse voices, particularly women and immigrant ..read more

“Friendship needs no words – it is solitude delivered from the anguish of loneliness.” —  Dag Hammarskjold Even though I am content with my choice to move abroad and rebuild my life post-divorce from the New York area five years ago (to France, and now Italy), I didn’t realize in the dizzying spell of potential and promise, how lonely I would be, at times. Not all the time, but sometimes, and that’s been hard. The occasional sting of seeing other couples, families, and friend groups together, especially during holidays and vacations, feels like a one-two punch. As if my nose is ..read more

In December 2023, on the eve of the premier of Verdi’s Don Carlo at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, UNESCO announced that the practice of Italian opera singing had joined its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The UN’s agency described opera singing as “a physiologically controlled way of singing that enhances the carrying power of the voice in acoustic spaces.” It further explained that Italian opera, whose “cultural value is recognized at national and international levels,” fosters “collective cohesion and sociocultural memory.” Italian opera appeared for the first time i ..read more

Expats come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. Different ages and backgrounds, each required to have a permesso di soggiorno, a residency permit. Some expats are dreamers or cynics, to find, look, renew, create an Italian family or hide from themselves and others with no association to the musical language or Rome. They come for adventure, believing they have exhausted the beauty and experience of their birth country. A few leave their homeland with only a desire to wander in green hills or walk upon the baked clay where centurions marched two thousand years ago. There are men who have been ..read more

In the heart of Naples, a unique Christmas decoration unfolds every year — the Neapolitan nativity scene. Far beyond a religious tradition, the presepe is an anthropological display that weaves together centuries of history, artistic research, and contemporary resonance. A journey through time The fascinating genesis of the Neapolitan nativity scene dates back to the early years of the past millennium, but it fully flourished in the Baroque centuries. The tradition began humbly in the churches to represent the birth of Jesus on the 25th of December. As Naples transformed into the importan ..read more

Once you have obtained Italian citizenship by descent, could you lose it? Would there be a possibility for jure sanguinis to be abolished? In this article, we answer these questions as well as everything else you might be wondering regarding renunciation of Italian citizenship. How do you qualify for citizenship by descent? In order to understand if you can lose Italian citizenship by descent, you need to first understand what the qualifications are. Italy has some of the most flexible citizenship by descent laws in the world, with essentially no generational limit. You can only qualify throug ..read more