2026 Scientific Awards “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”, “Innovation that Speaks Italian” and “Science, She Says!”
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) announces the ninth edition of the “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” and “Innovation that Speaks Italian” Awards, and the fourth edition of the “Science, She Says!” Award. The “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” is awarded in alternating years to senior and […]
Read moreMESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, HON. ANTONIO TAJANI, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCINELLE TRAGEDY AND THE 25TH NATIONAL DAY OF COMMEMORATION OF THE SACRIFICE OF ITALIAN WORKERS AROUND THE WORLD
(Marcinelle, 8 August 2026) Seventy years ago, on August 8, 1956, Marcinelle became forever etched in the collective memory of our country and of Europe. At the Bois du Cazier mine, 262 workers of twelve different nationalities lost their lives, including 136 Italians. Today, we remember each and every one of them. Behind those numbers […]
Read moreMontreal to Host the 2nd Edition of Italian Fashion Days in the World
Celebrating the Excellence of Made in Italy as Part of M.A.D. Festival 2026 From August 17th to 23rd, Montreal will host the second edition of Italian Fashion Days in the World. This initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is organized with the support of the Embassy of Italy in […]
Read moreAmbassador Alessandro Cattaneo’s Mission to Montréal on the occasion of the final Canadian port call of the training ship Amerigo Vespucci
The Ambassador of Italy to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, travelled to Montréal from 30 to 31 July to take part in the initiatives organized on the occasion of the second and final Canadian port call of the Amerigo Vespucci, as part of the World Tour – North America Campaign 2026. The Tour is an initiative of […]
Read moreNotice of recruitment for n. 3 full-time, permanent, in-person executive assistants
The Embassy of Italy in Ottawa has announced a public recruitment process for the following position: n. 3 permanent executive assistants (locally employed staff). Eligibility requirements Applicants must: be at least 18 years of age; be physically fit to perform the duties of the position; hold a middle school diploma (or equivalent) or higher proof […]
Read moreThe Amerigo Vespucci sails towards Montréal
The Italian Navy’s Training Ship “Amerigo Vespucci”, an ambassador of Italian excellence around the world, is sailing towards the port of Montréal, where she will call from July 29 to August 3 for the second Canadian stop of her World Tour – North America Campaign 2026, following the great success of her visit to Québec […]
Read moreThe Ambassador of Italy to Canada participates in events held aboard the “Amerigo Vespucci” Training Ship in Québec City
The Ambassador of Italy to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, has been in Québec City since July 23 for an official visit to take part in the initiatives organized on the occasion of the first stop in Canada of the Italian Navy’s Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci, as part of the “World Tour – North America Campaign 2026”. […]
Read moreEntry/Exit Sistem (EES): New Border Procedures in EU
European Union has introduced a new digital border management system – the Entry/Exit System – for non-EU-nationals travelling to Europe for a short stay (up to 90 days). The new automated procedures – starting from October 12, 2025 – will gradually introduce self-service computerized systems for the collection of travel documents and biometric data of travelers, which will be collected and […]
Read moreAmerigo Vespucci World Tour – North America Campaign 2026
July 22, 2026 –The journey of the Amerigo Vespucci continues in Canada. The Italian Navy’s Training Ship, part of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour – North America Campaign 2026 which began in Genoa on May 9th, is about to arrive in the province of Québec. It will make two stops, Québec City from July 23rd […]
Read more2026 Com.It.Es. elections
What are we voting for?These elections are for the renewal of the Committees of Italians Abroad (Com.It.Es.). Established in 1985, they are representative bodies of the Italian communities abroad, directly elected by Italian citizens residing for at least six months within their relevant Consular District. What do the Com.It.Es. do?They represent Italian citizens abroad in […]
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