#560 | What Makes An Italian?

What do “truthiness”, “selfie”, and “goblin mode” have in common? In this episode, we'll see how Words of the Year are chosen, look at some of the most pertinent from history, and explore the winners of this year's prize. What "Word of the Year" means How dictionaries choose: dat ...  Show more

Is AI really a disaster for the environment, or are the fears exaggerated? In this episode, we'll discuss the environmental cost of Artificial Intelligence. From a water controversy in Scotland to the heat of Arizona, we look at how much energy AI really needs, and whether we sho ...  Show more

With recent changes to Italian citizenship by descent causing widespread uncertainty, many individuals are questioning their current eligibility or wondering whether they still qualify under the new regulations. From the generational limits introduced by the Tajani Decree to the ...  Show more

There’s a lot happening right now in the world of Italian citizenship, and if you’ve been thinking about applying—whether through Italian citizenship by descent, marriage, or the 1948 case—this is definitely a moment to stay tuned. Italy is considering some major legislative refo ...  Show more

A recent decision from Italy’s Constitutional Court has clarified the status of the country’s previous rules for obtaining Italian citizenship by descent, confirming their compliance with the Italian Constitution and preserving them for cases filed before the March 28 legislative ...  Show more

A major update for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has been approved by the Italian Chamber of Deputies, moving one step closer to becoming law. The bill would create a central office in Rome within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to handle all Italian citizenship ...  Show more