Italy announces additional humanitarian support for Lebanon
During a meeting today with Lebanese officials and representatives of the United Nations, Italy announced the allocation of an additional humanitarian contribution of 10 million Euros (11,5 million USD) aimed at helping mitigate the effects of the crisis and responding to the most urgent needs of the communities affected by the conflict. 2 million are […]
Read moreMinister Tajani announces EUR 10 million in emergency assistance for Lebanon
In response to the severe humanitarian situation in Lebanon, where the number of internally displaced persons continues to rise with significant repercussions for the country’s socio-economic stability, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today announced a new EUR 10 million emergency assistance package. The package, which will be implemented in the […]
Read moreItalian Government Scholarships for the Academic Year 2026–2027 – Call for Applications Now Open
The Embassy of Italy in Beirut is pleased to inform that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) has published the annual Call for Applications for scholarships offered to foreign students residing abroad and to Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2026–2027. This initiative is part of Italy’s longstanding commitment to fostering academic and cultural cooperation worldwide and aims to […]
Read moreOperational downtime of the VIS IT system for the processing and issuance of entry visas
Please be informed that from 19:00 on 12 February 2026 until 18 February 2026, the VIS operating system will undergo a temporary operational shutdown. This is a scheduled and urgent technical intervention that will result in the temporary suspension of activities related to the receipt and processing of visa applications, as well as the issuance […]
Read moreNews – Declarations for the Acquisition of Citizenship per “beneficio di legge”
Please be informed that the Budget Law for the year 2026 has introduced some amendments to the legislation on citizenship, in particular with regard to acquisition “per beneficio di legge”. As of 1 January 2026, applications and the related declarations submitted by parents—at least one of whom is a citizen by birth—of minors born abroad […]
Read moreVisit of the Italian Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, in Libano (22-23 December 2025)
Today, the Italian Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, concluded a two-day official visit to Lebanon, where he held valuable and cordial meetings with President Joseph Aoun and his Lebanese counterpart, Gen. Michel Menassa, focusing on regional security, Lebanon’s stability, and the strategic role of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Minister Crosetto informed Lebanese authorities of […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]
Read moreItalian cuisine week in Lebanon 2025: Celebrating taste, culture and innovation
The Italian Embassy in Beirut and the Italian Trade Agency Office in Beirut proudly inaugurate the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, taking place across Lebanon from 17 to 21 November 2025. Held under this year’s theme – “Italian Cuisine: Between Health, Culture, and Innovation” – the initiative celebrates Italy’s culinary excellence as […]
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of the Undersecretary of State for Defense, Senator Isabella RAUTI (31 October – 02 November 2025)
Yesterday, concluded the visit to Lebanon of the Undersecretary of State for Defense, Senator Isabella RAUTI. Upon her arrival in Beirut on Friday afternoon, the Senator met with the Lebanese Minister of Defense, Gen. Michel Menassa, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Yarze, before heading to southern Lebanon on Saturday. After discussions with the UNIFIL Force […]
Read moreCittà in scena. Urban Regeneration: the Italian way to a sustainable future
The exhibition “Città in scena. Urban Regeneration: the Italian way to a sustainable future” closes in Beirut: an open lab for urban regeneration and reconstruction The Beirut edition of “La città in scena. Urban Regeneration: the Italian way to a sustainable future” has concluded yesterday at Abroyan Factory in Bourj Hammoud. Promoted by the Italian […]
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