Elections of the Committees of Italians Abroad – COMITES 2026 HOW TO REQUEST REGISTRATION ON THE ELECTORAL ROLL
The elections for the renewal and establishment of the COMITES will be held by the end of 2026. The Committees of Italians Abroad are representative bodies of the Italian community in its relations with diplomatic and consular missions and work to promote the integration of the Italian community residing in the foreign country in which […]
Read more2026 Scientific Awards “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”, “L’innovazione che parla italiano” and “Science, She Says!”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) invites candidates to apply for the three awards: the “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”, the “L’innovazione che parla italiano” Award, and the “Science, She Says!” Award. 1) “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”: now in its ninth edition, this award is alternately dedicated […]
Read moreDay of the Sacrifice of Italian Labour in the World – 70th Anniversary of the Marcinelle Tragedy
On the occasion of 8 August, the “Day of the Sacrifice of Italian Labour in the World” is observed, commemorating the 1956 Marcinelle mining disaster, in order to acknowledge and honour the sacrifice of the many Italian citizens who emigrated abroad and to remember the tragic loss of the 262 miners — including 136 Italians […]
Read moreNews on the validity of the Electronic Identity Card (CIE) for citizens aged 70 and over
Please be informed that, following the new provisions, the Electronic Identity Card (CIE) issued to citizens aged 70 or over at the time of the application will have unlimited validity, including for purposes of travel abroad. Therefore, citizens over 70 years of age who are issued a CIE as of 30 July 2026 will not […]
Read moreNotice of Public Call for Proposals for Grants to Private Entities for the Promotion of International Peace and Security, Humanitarian Initiatives, and the Protection of Human Rights
The Directorate General for Political and Security Affairs (DGAP), the Directorate General for Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia and Oceania (DGAAAO), and the Directorate General for Europe and International Trade Policy (DGUE) of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have launched three public calls for proposals for the awarding of grants to […]
Read moreCOMITES 2026 Elections
In 2026, elections will be held to renew the Committees of Italians Abroad (Com.It.Es.). The Com.It.Es. are representative bodies that act on behalf of Italian citizens living abroad in their relations with Embassies and Consulates, while promoting their integration into their countries of residence. They also play an important role in preserving the historical memory […]
Read moreTemporary suspension of the application of certain provisions of the Visa Code to Somali nationals.
The public is hereby informed that, pursuant to Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1454 of 25 June 2026, certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code) have been temporarily suspended with regard to Somali nationals, due to Somalia’s insufficient cooperation on readmission. The measures apply from 26 June 2026 and will remain in force until […]
Read moreTemporary suspension of the application of certain provisions of the Visa Code to Guinean nationals.
The public is hereby informed that, pursuant to Council Implementing Decision (EU) 11169/26 of 7 July 2026, the application of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code) has been temporarily suspended with regard to Guinean nationals, due to Guinea’s insufficient cooperation on readmission. These measures apply as of 10 July 2026 and will […]
Read moreICoN Consortium Scholarships
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the ICoN Consortium is offering three semester scholarships providing partial coverage of the tuition fees for the Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture. The programme is delivered online (e-learning) by the ICoN Consortium on behalf of its member universities. The scholarships are open to foreign citizens and Italian citizens […]
Read moreTermination of the Validity of Paper Identity Cards for International Travel as of 3 August 2026.
Starting from 3 August 2026, the paper version of the Italian Identity Card will no longer be valid for international travel, regardless of the expiry date indicated on the back of the document. Legislative Decree No. 108 of 26 June 2026 has introduced several important changes: An unexpired Paper Identity Card may still be used […]
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