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06/09/2026

This is our chosen "Borgo Europeo". Enjoy!

28/07/2026

Die Sommerpost aus Sizilien ist da!

Worum gehts?
„Auswandern für Anfänger“ – Wir helfen dabei!

Auswandern beginnt mit vielen Fragen: Wo soll ich wohnen? Finde ich Anschluss? Wer hilft bei Behörden, Handwerkern und den ersten Schritten? Und fühlt sich der neue Ort überhaupt wie Heimat an?

07/06/2026

So ist das, wenn man auf Sizilien im Centro Storico direkt hinter der Chiesa Madre wohnt: Auf einmal ist der improvisierte Parkplatz vor deinem Haus ein Altar. 🙏

06/06/2026

Today an international group of people from 5 nations enjoyed an exclusive tour on the ancient path "sentiero Madonna delle Nevi" – so much knowledge about history, archeology and botanics!

Thank you for an intense and interesting morning including coffee and snacks, Movimento La Quercia!

05/06/2026

Ma l'avete già visto questo video? Le riprese sono del aprile 2024, prima di fondare la cooperativa. Era la prima presentazione pubblica del progetto "borgo europeo" a Collesano.

È divertente rivedere tutte le persone che all'epoca la fondatrice Anne Bauer non conosceva neanche. E che oggi fanno parte della sua vita.

Grazie a tutti i collaboratori e agli amici internazionali!
foto: Andreas J. Focke e altri, video e montaggio: Paolo Turla

26/04/2026

For new Sicilians.

▶ Relocating to Italy is already appealing. Sicily just added another layer to consider.

▶ Here’s what’s now in place:

✅ A regional incentive now refunds 50% of IRPEF (income tax) paid
✅ That jumps to 60% if you move to smaller towns (under 5,000 residents)
✅ The benefit is capped at €100,000 per year, per person
✅ It runs for 3 years (2026–2028)

▶ But it’s not as simple as just showing up.

▶ To qualify, you’ll need to:

✅ Transfer your tax residence from abroad to Sicily
✅ Generate taxable income in Italy (employment, business, or pension)
✅ Buy or renovate property within 12 months
✅ Maintain both residency and ownership for a minimum period
✅ Avoid overlapping this with other relocation tax regimes

▶ Who tends to benefit most?

✅ Returning Italian expatriates
✅ Remote workers and digital nomads
✅ Foreign investors already considering Sicilian property
✅ Pensioners exploring Southern Italy

▶ There’s also a practical detail many overlook. The tax is paid first through the standard system, and only afterward can the refund be claimed.

▶ And then there’s the strategic layer. Choosing between this and other Italian tax regimes isn’t always obvious and getting it wrong can mean losing the benefit entirely.

▶ This is a general overview. Case-specific details should always be reviewed with an Italian tax expert before making any decisions.

📧 Want expert guidance on turning your Italian dream into reality? Whether you're navigating immigration, relocation, Italian citizenship, or need tailored expat coaching - I’m here to help. Reach out at [email protected] and let’s talk.

19/04/2026

Gestern war Anne von Bürgermeister Marcello Catanzaro Sindaco eingeladen zu einem Workshop zur Bildung einer Gemeinschafts-Genossenschaft in Isnello. Ein Tag mit wertvollen Kontakten und Impulsen. Und viel Anerkennung für unser Projekt. 😎

12/04/2026

Wir waren dabei!