UK, ETA requirement for EU citizens travelling to the UK as of today
The UK Government has phased in ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) as a travel requirement. The ETA is not a visa, but a prior (electronic) authorisation to travel to the UK reserved for non-resident foreign nationals who are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays not exceeding six months. SINCE WHEN DOES IT APPLY TO […]
Read moreHoly See, Jubilee, and Tourism of Roots
On 26 March, Palazzo Borromeo hosted the event “Jubilee 2025 and Tourism of Roots: synergies and opportunities for rediscovering and enhancing local territories“. The event was organised by the Italian Embassy to the Holy See in collaboration with the Directorate General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies of the Italian Foreign Ministry, led by Minister […]
Read moreVienna, presentation of the “Italians in the World Report 2024”
At Palazzo Metternich, the seat of the Italian Embassy in Vienna, the presentation of the Italians in the World Report 2024, curated by the Migrantes Foundation of the Italian Episcopal Conference, took place. The event, organised by Comites (Committee of Italians Abroad) Austria and dedicated to the theme of Italian mobility abroad, featured the participation […]
Read moreOslo, celebration of Italian Design Day 2025
Italian Design Day 2025 was celebrated in Oslo, the result of collaboration between the Italian Embassy, the Italian Cultural Institute, and Triennale Milano, with the support of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). In the year when the Italian Design Day worldwide is linked to the theme of the 24th International Exhibition of Triennale Milano, titled […]
Read moreVienna: Arcimboldo, Bassano, and Bruegel on display
The Italian Ambassador to Vienna, Giovanni Pugliese, attended the opening of the exhibition “Arcimboldo – Bassano – Bruegel. Die Zeiten der Natur” at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The exhibition, open to the public until 29 June and organised in collaboration with the Italian Embassy, features works not only by Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Jacopo and […]
Read moreI-ACT, new call for applications for the selection of young people engaged in the fight against climate change.
I-ACT (Italy-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit) is a training programme designed to enhance the knowledge and teaching capacity of young people engaged in energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development. The project is the result of a collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the International Renewable Energy Agency […]
Read moreBern, “Positive Nutrition” Conference
On 6 March, an event was held in Bern highlighting the importance of providing consumers with accurate information so that they can better manage their diet. Sharing a meal is a gratifying and engaging experience, combining taste, social interaction, culture, tradition, and well-being. It should not be reduced to a mere calculation of calories and […]
Read moreVienna, “Zero Project 2025” conference
On 5 March, the Italian Minister for Disabilities, Alessandra Locatelli, took part in the “Zero Project 2025” conference, hosted for the thirteenth time at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna. The Minister responded to the organisers’ invitation to join over 1,000 participants from more than 90 countries, who gathered to create a global platform for […]
Read moreGeneva: Minister Locatelli inaugurates the exhibition “The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Through the Eyes of Young People”
“Italy is committed to ensuring protection and promotion of human rights, respect for life, and equality of rights for every individual. Human rights are universal, indivisible and fundamental to achieving peace and security, justice, and sustainable development. Italy has long been an active member of the Human Rights Council. We deeply believe that the Council […]
Read moreVienna, FIAT presents the new Grande Panda
The presentation of the new FIAT model Grande Panda took place in Vienna, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to Austria, Giovanni Pugliese, and the top management of Stellantis in Austria. During the event, the Abarth600 model and the new Fiat 500e Armani were also presented, adding to the Stellantis Group’s range of vehicles. […]
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