EMSB receives grant from Italian government
The Consulate General of Italy in Montreal is pleased to announce the allocation of a grant from the Italian Government to the English Montreal School Board (EMSB). This financial support aims to promote the teaching of the Italian language in EMSB schools, thereby strengthening cultural ties between Italy and the Italo-Canadian community. The initiative seeks […]
Read moreGianni Rodari Competition 16th Edition and 21st Edition of the Competition Together to Play, Sing, Dance, and Act
We are pleased to announce that the Cultural Association Arte, under the patronage of the Piedmont Region, the Province of Verbano Cusio Ossola, Rome’s Municipio I, and various municipalities, is organizing the 21st edition of the competition “Together to Play, Sing, Dance, and Act”. The event also features the 4th edition of “Together Short” and […]
Read moreThe Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassies and Consulates join the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
This year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is once again participating in the international mobilisation campaign to mark the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, emphasised, “Italy must lead in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, […]
Read moreNew Interpretative Guidelines on Italian Citizenship by Right of Blood (iure sanguinis)
Persons potentially interested in the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent are hereby advised of important new developments, introduced by recent rulings of the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation (Cass. Civ. Sez. I, ord. No. 454/2024 and No. 17161/2023) and by Circular No. 43347, dated October 3, 2024, from the Italian Ministry of the Interior, […]
Read moreCall for applications “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”, “L’innovazione che parla italiano” Award, and “Science, She Says!” Award
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announces the eighth edition of the “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” and “The innovation that speaks Italian” Award, and the third edition of the “Science, she Says!” Award. The “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” is dedicated to senior researchers who have distinguished themselves in the context of the country in […]
Read moreChanges in the Scheduling Procedure for Passport Renewal or Issuing
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Passport Office is currently working to improve the appointment booking system. Starting in 2025, the calendar will be re-organized in quarterly blocks, allowing users to book according to the natural expiration of their passports. Please note that it is normally recommended to apply for a new passport starting from six months before […]
Read moreThe Consulate General informs: 2024-2025 Scholarships for the Academy of Performing Arts and Crafts Teatro alla Scala – Master in Performing Arts Management
ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MAECI) International students only The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers a maximum of 9 scholarships/grants, for six months, 1.000€ each month, from January 2025 to June 2025 (for a total of 6.000€) which will be awarded to a maximum of 9 International students. Please note that […]
Read moreThe Consulate General informs: the history of the Italian community in Quebec
It is with great pleasure that the Consulate General invites you to attend a presentation by Professor Bruno Ramirez on the history of the Italian community in Quebec. The event will take place on July 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Italian Cultural Institute in Montreal, located at 1200 Dr Penfield. On the occasion […]
Read moreThe Consulate General informs: Concert “The Great Italian Opera Heritage of Humanity”
On Friday, June 7th, Italy will celebrate the recent inscription of the Art of Lyrical Singing on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list with a special event at the Arena di Verona. The concert “The Great Italian Opera Heritage of Humanity”, organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Arena di Verona Foundation […]
Read moreThe Consulate General Informs: European Elections 2024 and Administrative – Travel facilitations for voters residing abroad and in Italy
The Circular No. 49/2024 of the Ministry of the Interior, published at the following link https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/italiani-all-estero/elezioni-amministrative-e-referendum-locali-in-italia/, provides indications on travel facilitations within the Italian territory for voters both in Italy and abroad. Reference is made to the circular for comprehensive and accurate information. Additionally, the circular specifies the validity periods envisaged for each type of […]
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