Welfare & Benefits

Italy’s ISCRO scheme (Indennità Straordinaria di Continuità Reddituale e Operativa) continues in 2026 as a targeted income support measure for self-employed workers. It is designed to help freelancers and professionals …

The world’s population is still growing, but at a highly uneven pace. While some regions continue to experience strong demographic expansion, others are entering a historic phase marked by falling …

The switch between daylight saving time and standard time continues to affect millions of citizens across Europe. While often perceived as a routine adjustment, the time change has measurable consequences …

Italy’s nursery school bonus (Bonus Asilo Nido) is a government benefit. It helps families with the cost of childcare. The system is changing to make applying easier. But the real …

Living in Italy with children can be rewarding. At the same time, the Italian welfare system can feel overwhelming. Many benefits use Italian legal terms. Most expats do not understand …

For foreigners living in Italy, understanding how public incentives work is often challenging. Rules change frequently, official documents are usually in Italian, and information can be fragmented across different sources. …

Moving to Italy with a family can be an exciting adventure, but it also comes with paperwork and financial planning. One key support you should know about is the Assegno …

The year ends and Christmas fills streets with lights and noise. Families plan gatherings and organize travel. Yet bureaucracy never rests. Many people must handle documents even during festive days. …

Several outlets in Italy have highlighted a draft idea often described as the “fondo pensione figli” (child pension fund): parents would pay a fixed amount each month (reports suggest €100) …

If you’re an expat mother living in Italy, the Bonus Mamme 2025 could provide a welcome financial boost. This support, offered by the Italian government, is designed to help working …