Politics · ImmigrationItaly's Face-Veil Ban: What Expats and Residents Need to Know
Proposed Italian law would ban face veils in public, with up to 3 years prison for coercion. How it affects residents, citizenship, and family law.
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Immigration · National NewsMediterranean Crossing Crisis: Inside Lampedusa's Record Surge and the Daily Cost of Migration
Italian authorities intercepted 11 migrant landings on Lampedusa in 36 hours, doubling hotspot capacity. The latest on deadly Mediterranean crossings.
Politics · ImmigrationUkraine Aid Package Passes Italian Senate: What Residents Need to Know
Italy Senate approves Ukraine aid package through 2026. Ukrainian residents in Italy can renew permits until March 2027. Military support and journalist protections included.
Immigration · PoliticsPope Leo XIV Charts Bold Course: Africa, Migration, and a Lampedusa Stand for 2026
Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa July 4, rejecting US invite—tours Algeria, Cameroon, Angola addressing migration roots affecting Italy's shores.
Politics · ImmigrationFormer Italian Official Gets 12 Years for Killing Migrant: What It Means for Self-Defense Rights
Former Voghera official convicted for killing Moroccan migrant. 12-year sentence clarifies Italy's 2019 self-defense law doesn't cover public shootings. What gun owners need to know.
Economy · ImmigrationMonfalcone Shipyard Expansion Creates 270+ Jobs: Italy's Balancing Act Between Growth and Worker Integration
Fincantieri adds 270+ direct hires at Monfalcone yard with €600M investment. Learn how Italy balances industrial growth with foreign worker integration in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Immigration · EconomyOne in Four New Workers in Italy Are Foreign Nationals: What This Means for Your Job and Residency
Italy hiring 1.36M foreign workers in 2025—23% of new jobs. Learn how labor migration affects expats, employers, pension sustainability, and regional job markets.
Immigration · PoliticsItalian Taxpayers Hit with €76,000 Sea-Watch Payout After Court Ruling
A Palermo court orders Italy to pay Sea-Watch €76,000 for unlawful ship detention, charging taxpayers and setting a precedent that may prompt more NGO claims.
Immigration · PoliticsItaly’s Sea-Watch €76K Award Fuels Tax Fears and Border Delays Pre-Referendum
Palermo court’s €76K payout to Sea-Watch may spark tax hikes and slower Coast Guard checks ahead of Italy’s 22-23 March justice referendum—find out what it means for residents.