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Italy is slow to grant status and reluctant to forgive an expired one. Permesso di soggiorno, renewals, work and study — and what to do once the deadline has passed.
Italy approved about 94.5% of Russian and 99.6% of Belarusian Schengen visa applications in 2025, while Poland, Finland and the Baltics cut them off.
When everything closes in Italy: the 12 national holidays, local patron saint days, the ponte phenomenon, and how it affects business and meetings.
A Moroccan national's death in police custody in Bologna, seen through one lawyer's personal take on Italian policing and migration policy — not a legal ruling.
Sardinia refunds half the cost of buying or renovating a first home in towns under 5,000 people — up to €15,000 — if you live there 5 years. Who qualifies.
How a family obtained residence registration and a tax ID in Italy while waiting for a court decision under Article 31. A practical relocation scheme with children.
A break in residency in year 9 of 10 resets the clock to zero. Requirements, the 730-day processing wait, and the new March 2025 rule for children explained.
What to do if your permesso di soggiorno has expired but renewal is filed. How to keep working, access healthcare, and travel from Italy with an expired permit.
Mount Etna forces ~700 flight cancellations at Catania airport, UK Home Office revokes EU Settlement Scheme status, Italy sees 285 car thefts daily.