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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Is your Italian passport dream over? Here's what the new rule says
Italy has recently implemented significant reforms to its citizenship laws, particularly affecting individuals seeking citizenship through ancestral ties. These changes, enacted under Decree-Law No. 36/2025 on March 28, 2025, aim to tighten eligibility criteria and ensure a genuine connection between applicants and the Italian state. Key changes in citizenship eligibility As per the earlier system, all those with Italian ancestry dating back to March 17, 1861, were allowed to apply for citizenship under the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood). However, the revised law states otherwise, which going forward, will restrict eligibility to applicants who have at least one parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen by birth. This change effectively excludes those whose connection to Italy traces back to great-grandparents or earlier ancestors, unless they can demonstrate a tangible and recent link to the country. Read more: Vietnam's 10-year Golden Visa program: Key features, perks, and eligibility Introduction of the 'effective bond' requirement A notable addition to the citizenship criteria is the requirement of an "effective bond" (vincolo effettivo) with Italy. Applicants must now provide evidence of a real and recent connection to the country, such as recent residence in Italy or direct parental ties. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This move aligns Italy with other European nations that emphasize a genuine link between the applicant and the state. Administrative and social implications Referring to the development, the Italian Government cites administrative efficiency and prevention of system abuse as primary motivations for the reform. As per the records, the number of Italian citizens residing abroad increased by 40%, from 4.6 million to 6.4 million, between 2014 and 2024, with significant numbers in countries like Argentina and Brazil. This surge has reportedly strained consular resources and raised concerns about individuals obtaining citizenship without meaningful ties to Italy. Impact on applicants and families However, many aspirant citizens are now uncertain and disappointed by the new rules. People who intended to petition for citizenship on the basis of their great-grandparents' Italian ancestry are now ineligible. Families may also encounter circumstances in which certain members meet the requirements of the previous regulations while others do not, potentially resulting in further divides within the family. Read more: 10 weekend getaways in India under INR 5,000 Transitional provisions and future outlook Reports add that applications that have been submitted before March 28, 2025, will be processed under the previous rules. However, the decree remains provisional and requires parliamentary approval within 60 days to become permanent. During this period, amendments or a complete repeal are possible, and legal challenges are anticipated. It's anticipated that the modifications will have ramifications for people looking to rediscover their Italian roots, even as they attempt to overcome administrative difficulties and maintain the integrity of Italian citizenship. The decree's ultimate effects will be ascertained over time, when the outcomes become more clearer. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Arab Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Violating co-ops to face penalties
KUWAIT CITY, May 22: The Cooperative Societies Sector in the Ministry of Social Affairs will soon issue a decision to suspend the signatures of 13 cooperative boards of directors for their continued violation of Ministerial Resolution No. 115T/2022 on the promotion of local agricultural products in cooperatives. Sources disclosed such a decision will paralyze all the work of the boards of directors of cooperatives, particularly since it will lead to the disruption of their financial affairs, which are considered the cornerstone of their dealings with companies supplying food and consumer goods. Sources said the decision is based on the recommendation of the committee tasked to evaluate and monitor the implementation of the aforementioned resolution, whose members conduct field visits to cooperatives to ensure that the boards are following the purchasing policy for local agricultural products. Sources pointed out that, in coordination with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), the matter may reach the point of suspending the labor file of the concerned cooperative; in addition to imposing the penalty of dismissal or dissolution under Article 35 of Decree-Law No. 24/979 regarding cooperatives, amended by Law No. 118/2013. Sources added that the decision to suspend accreditation will be taken after the issuance of a warning to the violating cooperative and a remedial notice within two weeks. 'In the event of noncompliance, the team shall issue a judicial seizure order for the identified violation. A cooperative's requests will not be submitted to the relevant committees at the ministry if the violating procedure is not rescinded. The transactions with governmental and civil entities will then be suspended, and the approval signature will be suspended for a certain period,' sources explained.
Daily Tribune
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Charity fundraising is ‘public money', subject to controls
Charitable fundraising in Bahrain is treated as public money and subject to firm controls, the Social Development Ministry has confirmed. Permits are capped at one year, with a financial audit required within a fortnight of expiry. The response came from the Social Development Minister, His Excellency Osama Al Alawi, yesterday following a question by MP Basma Mubarak on the rules governing how charities may collect donations. He told parliament that the ministry follows the Decree-Law on fundraising in public spaces, along with the executive rules set out in Decision No. 47 of 2014. System The Minister explained that the system is intended to allow charities to carry out their work while ensuring that collections remain within the bounds of the law, as the funds are classed in the same way as public money. Applicants must meet a set of conditions before any permit is granted. Once a complete application is submitted, the ministry has thirty days to decide. Those applying, whether individuals or organisations, must open a bank account for the sole purpose of receiving donations. This must be with a bank licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain. If the application is approved, the ministry coordinates with other authorities to ensure proper oversight. Permit The permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. At the end of that period, the permit-holder must submit a full, audited financial report to the relevant department at the ministry. This must be done within 15 days of the fundraising period ending.
Arab Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Freedom's gate gets new guard
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: The official gazette 'Kuwait Al-Youm' has published Decree-Law No. 64/2025 that amends Article 91 of Penal Code No. 16/1960 and grants the Public Prosecutor the authority to issue release orders for convicted individuals and to revoke those orders upon the request of the Minister of Interior or their representative. The decree states: Article One: Article 91 of the aforementioned Penal Code shall be replaced with the following text: 'The Public Prosecutor is authorized to issue a release order upon the request of the Minister of Interior or his representative, based on the recommendation of a committee formed by a decision of the Minister of Interior. The committee shall include representatives from the Public Prosecution and the Ministry of Interior and shall be responsible for reviewing release requests. It must ensure that the convict's conduct during imprisonment demonstrates genuine rehabilitation and that their release does not pose a threat to public security. The release order may be revoked by a decision of the Public Prosecutor, upon the request of the Minister of Interior or his representative, and based on the recommendation of the same committee mentioned in the previous paragraph.' Article Two: The ministers, each within their respective jurisdiction, shall implement this Decree-Law. It shall be published in the official gazette and shall come into effect on the date of its publication. It is worth noting that before this amendment, Article 91 stated: 'The Public Prosecutor has the authority to issue and revoke release orders.' Meanwhile, the official gazette 'Kuwait Alyoum' published Decree No. 73/2025 regarding the promotion of 31 judicial agents of the Court of First Instance to the rank of 'Counselor' at the Court of Appeals. In other news, Decree-Law No. 63/2025 was recently issued to suspend the provisions of law No. 12/1963 concerning the internal regulations of the National Assembly. Article 1 of the decree, which was published in a special edition of the official gazette 'Kuwait Al-Youm', states: 'With the exception of what is stipulated in Article 178 of Law No. 12/1963, the provisions of this law, and all decisions issued pursuant to it, shall be suspended. This includes, in particular, the decisions and provisions governing the affairs of the employees of the General Secretariat of the National Assembly. The suspension shall remain in effect until either the end of the period specified in Article 2 of the Amiri Order on the Suspension of Certain Articles of the Constitution, or the election of the first National Assembly following the effective date of this Decree-Law, whichever comes first.' Article 2 stipulates the following: 'The provisions governing the General Secretariat of the National Assembly shall apply from the effective date of this Decree-Law until the reactivation of the provisions of Law No. 12/1963, as stipulated in Decree-Law No. 15/1979 and the referenced decree issued in 1979.' Article 3 of the decree states: 'Any provision that contradicts the provisions of this Decree-Law shall be repealed.' The explanatory memorandum to the decree clarified that the Amiri Order issued on May 10, 2024, dissolved the National Assembly, rendering the provisions of Law No. 12/1963 inoperative and inapplicable. Consequently, the civilian employees of the General Secretariat of the National Assembly were transferred to the Council of Ministers pursuant to Article 178 of the law, and were no longer performing duties that would justify the bonuses granted under Resolutions No. 26/2009 and No. 46/2014. Accordingly, it became necessary to unify the employment regulations applied to all employees in any entity, whether originally appointed to that entity or seconded to it, ensuring equal treatment and preventing any undue advantage. In this regard, constitutional expert Dr. Muhammad Al-Faili affirmed the importance of striking a balance between the objectives of newly issued legislation and the rights of those affected by it. He stressed the need to uphold the principle of legal security, particularly when enacting decisions that directly impact the status of employees or the entities concerned. In a statement to the daily, Dr. Al- Faili stated that it is necessary to grant those targeted by the legislation a transitional period to adjust their status before the law takes effect, or at the very least, to implement it gradually.
Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Assets unlocked, exit still blocked
KUWAIT CITY, May 1: In line with Decree-Law Nos. 58 and 59/2025, amending Bankruptcy Law No. 71/2020 and Civil and Commercial Procedures Law No. 38/1980; the enforcement departments on Wednesday started to lift the seizure of all debtors' assets held by banks, pending the adoption of a new mechanism for dealing with debt cases. Under the new amendments, Head of the Enforcement General Administration Counselor Abdullah Al-Othman sent a letter to the governor of the Central Bank a week ago, instructing banks to seize only half of the debtors' salaries. Sources stated that travel bans and vehicle seizures remain in place until the new procedures are finalized. Sources said the Enforcement General Administration attributed these procedures to the issuance of Decree-Law No. 59/2025, amending certain provisions of the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law. Sources added the administration has started amending the computer system regarding the seizure of debtors' assets held by third parties to impose a seizure on the salaries of debtors (those subject to execution) at a rate ranging from 25 percent to 50 percent of the salary, as determined by law, based on the nature of the debt and the place of work of the debtor.
