Damien O'Farrell
@damienofarrell.bsky.social
🛵 Italy Relocation Expert | 35+ Years
🧳 Private & Corporate Clients | Strategic Advisory
📥 'Ultimate Italy' Newsletter ⬇️
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🧳 Private & Corporate Clients | Strategic Advisory
📥 'Ultimate Italy' Newsletter ⬇️
🌐 https://linktr.ee/damienofarrell
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Planning a move to Italy? I help private and corporate clients navigate immigration, relocation, and citizenship - with clarity and discretion. Reach out: [email protected]
According to Corriere della Sera, over half of Italians aged 18 to 34 would consider working abroad. Not for adventure, but for better pay and real prospects. When opportunity feels scarce at home, talent quietly leaves. A slow, steady brain drain Italy can’t ignore.
February 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
According to Corriere della Sera, over half of Italians aged 18 to 34 would consider working abroad. Not for adventure, but for better pay and real prospects. When opportunity feels scarce at home, talent quietly leaves. A slow, steady brain drain Italy can’t ignore.
Big update on the bonus under 35: INPS now includes young freelancers with a Partita Iva. If you’re under 35, were unemployed when you opened your activity, and it’s in a strategic sector, you can apply for €500 a month through early March 2026.
February 1, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Big update on the bonus under 35: INPS now includes young freelancers with a Partita Iva. If you’re under 35, were unemployed when you opened your activity, and it’s in a strategic sector, you can apply for €500 a month through early March 2026.
Sponsoring a non-EU unmarried partner in Italy can be tricky. Questura and Comune offices often apply different rules, causing delays for both opposite and same sex couples. It is essential to review the process early and plan well before relocating.
January 31, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Sponsoring a non-EU unmarried partner in Italy can be tricky. Questura and Comune offices often apply different rules, causing delays for both opposite and same sex couples. It is essential to review the process early and plan well before relocating.
Italy scores big on the New York Times’ 2026 travel list with Breuil-Cervinia’s alpine glow, Assisi’s historic celebrations for St. Francis, and Genova’s vibrant cultural comeback. Three very different reasons to book that trip now.
January 31, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Italy scores big on the New York Times’ 2026 travel list with Breuil-Cervinia’s alpine glow, Assisi’s historic celebrations for St. Francis, and Genova’s vibrant cultural comeback. Three very different reasons to book that trip now.
Italy’s stock market heads into Q1 2026 steady but selective. Investors are focusing on banks and finance, industrials, consumer goods, tech and telecom, plus defense. With growth still modest, solid earnings, margins and cash flow will separate the winners from the rest. #italy
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Italy’s stock market heads into Q1 2026 steady but selective. Investors are focusing on banks and finance, industrials, consumer goods, tech and telecom, plus defense. With growth still modest, solid earnings, margins and cash flow will separate the winners from the rest. #italy
Whether you’re a retiree, a digital nomad, or a career-oriented individual, the Italian peninsula offers a plethora of options. #italy
Italy: Urban vs. Rural — Navigating Relocation Decisions for Foreigners
Italy, with its rich history, diverse landscapes, and world-renowned cuisine, has become an attractive destination for foreigners looking…
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January 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Whether you’re a retiree, a digital nomad, or a career-oriented individual, the Italian peninsula offers a plethora of options. #italy
Milan has drawn nearly €30B in foreign real estate investment over 15 years, roughly half of Italy’s total. Porta Nuova leads the charge, with global investors like Qatar Investment Authority reshaping its skyline, signaling strong international faith in the city’s future. #italy
January 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Milan has drawn nearly €30B in foreign real estate investment over 15 years, roughly half of Italy’s total. Porta Nuova leads the charge, with global investors like Qatar Investment Authority reshaping its skyline, signaling strong international faith in the city’s future. #italy
Rents in Rome’s Garbatella are rising fast, part of a citywide surge. Prices in Garbatella and Ostiense are up over 20 percent, outpacing many districts. Apartments near metro stops or shops now often top €1,400 a month. Rome’s rental squeeze is real and getting tighter. #rome
January 30, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Rents in Rome’s Garbatella are rising fast, part of a citywide surge. Prices in Garbatella and Ostiense are up over 20 percent, outpacing many districts. Apartments near metro stops or shops now often top €1,400 a month. Rome’s rental squeeze is real and getting tighter. #rome
In Italy, domestic work is under strain. Demand for caregivers and housekeepers is rising with an aging population, yet formal jobs are shrinking as off the books work surges. Over half now work irregularly, and caregivers outnumber housekeepers, exposing pressures on families and the labour market.
January 29, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In Italy, domestic work is under strain. Demand for caregivers and housekeepers is rising with an aging population, yet formal jobs are shrinking as off the books work surges. Over half now work irregularly, and caregivers outnumber housekeepers, exposing pressures on families and the labour market.
Renting a long-term property in Italy can be a challenging pursuit due to a confluence of factors, predominantly revolving around the high demand for short-term rentals and the preferences of landlords. #italy
Long-Term Rentals in Italy: A Comprehensive Guide
Renting a long-term property in Italy can be a challenging pursuit due to a confluence of factors, predominantly revolving around the high…
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January 29, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Renting a long-term property in Italy can be a challenging pursuit due to a confluence of factors, predominantly revolving around the high demand for short-term rentals and the preferences of landlords. #italy
A new Giorgio Armani biopic has tapped Oscar winner Bobby Moresco to direct, but buzz is already building. Filming may happen in Hungary, not Italy, driven by tax breaks and financing. The choice raises questions about backing Italy’s film industry while telling such an iconic Italian story. #italy
January 29, 2026 at 5:59 AM
A new Giorgio Armani biopic has tapped Oscar winner Bobby Moresco to direct, but buzz is already building. Filming may happen in Hungary, not Italy, driven by tax breaks and financing. The choice raises questions about backing Italy’s film industry while telling such an iconic Italian story. #italy
Italy’s pizzerias are raising the alarm over a shortage of skilled pizza makers. Turnover is high, training is weak, and many young workers lack motivation or leave too soon to build skills. For a craft that demands stamina and precision, this churn now threatens the survival of some businesses.
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Italy’s pizzerias are raising the alarm over a shortage of skilled pizza makers. Turnover is high, training is weak, and many young workers lack motivation or leave too soon to build skills. For a craft that demands stamina and precision, this churn now threatens the survival of some businesses.
Italy’s tax authority is restarting cadastral checks on homes that received fiscal bonuses but never updated their declared value. About 20,000 owners will get letters asking them to regularize or explain. Ignore it, and the agency can reassess the property itself and apply full penalties. #italy
January 28, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Italy’s tax authority is restarting cadastral checks on homes that received fiscal bonuses but never updated their declared value. About 20,000 owners will get letters asking them to regularize or explain. Ignore it, and the agency can reassess the property itself and apply full penalties. #italy
"This is a militia that kills ... of course they're not welcome in Milan," the city's mayor, Beppe Sala, told Italian radio on Tuesday. #italy
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:35 PM
"This is a militia that kills ... of course they're not welcome in Milan," the city's mayor, Beppe Sala, told Italian radio on Tuesday. #italy
While buying a cheap property in a remote area of Italy may seem like a dream come true, the challenges that follow can turn this dream into a bittersweet reality. #italy
The Allure and Challenges of Buying a Cheap Property in Remote Italy
For many adventure-seekers and dreamers, the idea of owning a quaint property amidst the picturesque landscapes of Italy is an enticing…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:50 AM
While buying a cheap property in a remote area of Italy may seem like a dream come true, the challenges that follow can turn this dream into a bittersweet reality. #italy
Italy is tightening payroll checks for public employees. From January, salaries above €2,500 may be reviewed for tax debts. Those owing €5,000+ could see payments delayed or reduced. A small rule on paper, maybe, but one that could directly affect take-home pay and cash flow for many. #italy
January 27, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Italy is tightening payroll checks for public employees. From January, salaries above €2,500 may be reviewed for tax debts. Those owing €5,000+ could see payments delayed or reduced. A small rule on paper, maybe, but one that could directly affect take-home pay and cash flow for many. #italy
Italian State Police say ICE agents will not handle security at Milano Cortina 2026. No cooperation agreements are in place, and all public order remains under Italy’s Interior Ministry. Any US presence would be limited, likely focused only on protecting senior officials, not athletes. #italy
January 26, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Italian State Police say ICE agents will not handle security at Milano Cortina 2026. No cooperation agreements are in place, and all public order remains under Italy’s Interior Ministry. Any US presence would be limited, likely focused only on protecting senior officials, not athletes. #italy
Footage of two Italian journalists being threatened by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis has sparked controversy in Italy. #italy
ICE agents threaten Italian journalists in US, sparking outcry in Italy
Footage of two Italian journalists being threatened by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis has sparked controversy in Italy.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Footage of two Italian journalists being threatened by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis has sparked controversy in Italy. #italy
Lost your Italian citizenship years ago? You may be able to get it back. Former citizens who lost status before Aug 15, 1992 can apply if born in Italy. The window runs July 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2027. Simple in theory. In practice, documents, timing, and details matter. #italy
January 26, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Lost your Italian citizenship years ago? You may be able to get it back. Former citizens who lost status before Aug 15, 1992 can apply if born in Italy. The window runs July 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2027. Simple in theory. In practice, documents, timing, and details matter. #italy
Rome is trying something refreshingly human. The city council just approved a pilot “condo caregiver” role to help seniors with groceries, prescriptions, and appointments. Not medical care, just everyday support to reduce isolation and keep over-65s connected to their community. #italy
January 25, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Rome is trying something refreshingly human. The city council just approved a pilot “condo caregiver” role to help seniors with groceries, prescriptions, and appointments. Not medical care, just everyday support to reduce isolation and keep over-65s connected to their community. #italy
Just wrapped another non EU immigration case for a client who chose Gubbio as their new home. Timeless streets, real community, everyday Italy at its best, yet close enough to Rome for travel and convenience. Authentic living without feeling remote. A rare balance that really works. #italy
January 24, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Just wrapped another non EU immigration case for a client who chose Gubbio as their new home. Timeless streets, real community, everyday Italy at its best, yet close enough to Rome for travel and convenience. Authentic living without feeling remote. A rare balance that really works. #italy
Italy is changing citizenship rules for minors born abroad to Italian citizens by descent. From Jan 1, 2026, parents have 3 years to file a declaration and no €250 fee applies. Not retroactive. For births before May 25, 2025, file by May 31, 2026. Timing matters. #italy
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Italy is changing citizenship rules for minors born abroad to Italian citizens by descent. From Jan 1, 2026, parents have 3 years to file a declaration and no €250 fee applies. Not retroactive. For births before May 25, 2025, file by May 31, 2026. Timing matters. #italy
More than 6.6 million Italians now live abroad, with Europe leading, followed by South and North America. Growth is fueled by new citizenships and steady migration. For Italy it hints at a brain drain. Globally, it is a growing Italian footprint that keeps expanding year after year. #italy
January 23, 2026 at 7:44 AM
More than 6.6 million Italians now live abroad, with Europe leading, followed by South and North America. Growth is fueled by new citizenships and steady migration. For Italy it hints at a brain drain. Globally, it is a growing Italian footprint that keeps expanding year after year. #italy
Just wrapped up a non-EU immigration case for a client relocating to Urbino. Quietly elegant, walkable, and rich in history, with a lively university spirit and gentler costs than Rome or Milan. For foreigners wanting authentic Italy without the chaos, Urbino is a smart, beautiful choice. #italy
January 23, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Just wrapped up a non-EU immigration case for a client relocating to Urbino. Quietly elegant, walkable, and rich in history, with a lively university spirit and gentler costs than Rome or Milan. For foreigners wanting authentic Italy without the chaos, Urbino is a smart, beautiful choice. #italy