Calls for Application for: “ITALIAN BILATERAL SCIENTIFIC AWARD”, “L’INNOVAZIONE CHE PARLA ITALIANO” AND “SCIENCE, SHE SAYS!”.
Calls for Application are now open for the following awards of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI): “Science, She Says!” Award. The third edition of the award will designate five young foreign researchers under 40 from five geographical areas (Africa and the Middle East; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Central and South […]
Read moreRequesting a Visa for the Jubilee – 2025
A special “Tourism-Jubilee” visa is available for those participating in pilgrimages to Rome organized by their local churches. In preparation for the Jubilee 2025, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Dicastery for Evangelization have signed a Modus Procedendi that can facilitate the issuance of an entry visa for Italy for the faithful who intend […]
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni (18 October 2024)
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, paid today a visit to Lebanon where she met with Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, with whom she discussed the situation in Lebanon and in the rest of the region as well as the ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in both […]
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of the new Chief of Defense Staff, General Luciano Portolano (8 October 2024)
For his first visit abroad, the new Chief of Defence Staff, General Luciano Portolano, chose Lebanon. General Portolano met again with long-time acquaintances, such as Speaker Berri, Minister Sleem and the Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun. The visit was an opportunity to confirm, now more than ever, Italy’s constant support to […]
Read more17 million euros from Italy to support the civilian population in Lebanon
Italy grants 17 million euros in support of the civilian population affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Upon request by the Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, the Deputy Minister, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli, approved on October 2nd, 2024 the financing of […]
Read moreVisit of the Chief of the Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, to Lebanon (4 – 5 September 2024)
The Chief of the Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Beirut where he met with the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Gen. Joseph Aoun. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two Armed Forces, to take an overview of the situation in general and the latest […]
Read moreProvision of grants for private entities. Maintenance of international peace and security and implementation of humanitarian initiatives and protection of human rights.
To enable Italian participation in international peace and humanitarian initiatives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation grants contributions to initiatives proposed by Private Italian and foreign entities, following a public procedure, in compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment. For the allocation of contributions from the resources of their competence for […]
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of the Chief of the Central Operation Command, Gen. Francesco Paolo Figliuolo (7- 8 August 2024)
The Joint Ops HQ Commander, Gen. Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, paid a visit to the Italian contingent in UNIFIL. Upon his arrival at Beirut airport, Gen. Figliuolo met Ambassador Marcelli. The visit is a sign of closeness and a further demonstration of Italy’s commitment to the stability and peace of Lebanon.
Read moreItalian museums. Launch of an app for the valorisation and purchase of entrance tickets
On 3 July 2024, “Italian Museums”, the official app of the National Museum System, was presented at the Ministry of Culture: an application that provides users with information on the national museum system and which allows the purchase of entrance tickets. The application contains information in English and Italian on 406 Italian museums and archaeological […]
Read moreScholarships academic year 2024-2025. Final list of beneficiaries
We are pleased to communicate the final ranking of the scholarships offered by the Italian government to foreign students and Italians residing abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2024-2025. The winners have 7 days to accept the scholarship by logging into their account on the Study In Italy portal and accepting the scholarship. Exclusion of […]
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