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How to recover money lost in Trading
How to recover money lost in trading? The first and most important step is to report any suspicious activities that have occurred. For those who invest in online trading, it can be difficult to interpret where money lost was due to natural risks that occur in trading, or if the loss was orchestrated unlawfully; and at times, it is nearly impossible to say with confidence if you have been the victim of a ...
How to claim Italian citizenship through marriage
How to claim Italian citizenship through marriage? It is no longer enough to just be married to an Italian citizen: in order to be eligible, it is now necessary to also know the language. According to Italian law, spouses of Italian citizens have the right to Italian citizenship, provided that they have a sufficient grasp of the Italian language. This was not always a prerequisite. Italian citizenship can be obtained ...
Probate and Succession in Italy
Probate and Succession in Italy represents the event through which the transfer of legal relationships, active and passive, from deceased to the heirs takes place. When a person who owns assets in Italy dies, those assets must be distributed through succession, whether a will is present or not. If a will exists, the laws regulating succession determine its validity. It can be revoked and/or modified with a new will or ...
Family reunification and family cohesion
Family reunification, family cohesion and recognition of the right to family unity for foreigners. Family reunification is the process of joining a family member who lives in Italy. It represents one of the ways provided by the law to legally reside in Italy. It is governed by the Consolidated Immigration Act. Entry into Italy for family reunification is possible upon issue of a special visa for family reunification. Family cohesion ...
Child support and the rights of the children of unmarried parents
With respect to the right to child support for the children of unmarried parents, nothing changes. As a matter of fact, pursuant to Italian legislation, the children born out of wedlock are deemed equivalent to those who are born from married parents. The only difference lies in the legal process in case of separation of the parents. Regardless of the type of relationship between the parents, the law addressing the ...
Electric scooters: the law
The new law regarding the use of electric scooters has been in force since February, a period in which Italian cities were beginning to fall under lockdown measures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At the end of the lockdown, Italian cities were bustling with people, motor vehicles, but also eco friendly vehicles such as the scooter, in much higher numbers than in the months pre-lockdown. The eco-friendly impulse was certainly ...
Refunds for trips and holidays canceled due to Covid-19
The global health crisis brought about by the spread of Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of travel plans for thousands of people around the world. In these cases, the law provides for a refund in cash or vouchers, at the user's discretion. The Justice of the Peace of Palermo has ruled in favor of a citizen who had a trip canceled due to thepandemic. The man had booked a ...
Dual citizenship in Italy
Dual citizenship is a fantastic opportunity for anyone; for those who wish to travel, study, or work abroad - there are endless benefits of being a citizen of more than one nation. Italian citizens who have also become citizens of foreign countries can only lose their Italian citizenship by formal renunciation. But with the majority of states permitting (or, even encouraging) dual citizenship, many people are taking advantage of the ...
How to recognize a Forex scam
Investing online can be risky, especially in the world of the Foreign Exchange Market. Forex scams run rampant in the world of online trading, fuelled by scammers that are protected by the anonymity of trading online. Recognizing a dangerous broker in time can protect investors from serious consequences. Investing online, or trading (buying, selling or investing in financial instruments), is as accessible and easy as it is risky. The combination ...
AFX Capital Markets Ltd: refund request
The Cypriot company AFX Capital Markets LTD saw its authorization to operate on the market suspended in July of 2019. The reimbursement system is in place for customers who have so far been unable to get their money back. Click here to request a refund > From 19 July 2019 onwards, the CySEC (Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission, or the Cypriot supervisory authority) has suspended authorization to operate on the market ...