Italy’s athletics team arrives in Birmingham
The Italian athletics team has arrived at Casa Atletica Italiana in Birmingham to compete in the 2026 European Athletics Championships. All the best to our athletes, who you can follow on Rai, RaiSport and RaiPlay.
Read moreRecipients of Study in Italy scholarships 2026-27
Please see this link for the list of recipients (indicated as “vincitore”) for the 2026-27 scholarships issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Any candidates not appearing on the list were not selected.
Read moreNational Day of Sacrifice for Italian Workers around the World – video message from Minister Antonio Tajani
8 August 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the Marcinelle tragedy, when 262 workers – 136 of them Italian – lost their lives in a fire at the Bois du Cazier mine. The date is commemorated as the National Day of Sacrifice for Italian Workers around the World. A video message from Antonio Tajani, the […]
Read moreUnlimited Validity for Electronic Identity Cards (CIEs) Issued to Citizens Aged 70 or Over
From 30 July 2026, the Electronic Identity Card (Carta d’Identità Elettronica – CIE) issued to citizens aged 70 or above will have unlimited validity. It will remain valid for travel abroad. This means that citizens aged 70 or over, whose CIE was issued on or after 30 July 2026, will no longer be required to renew their identity […]
Read moreCessazione della validità della carta d’identità cartacea per l’espatrio dal 3 agosto
From 3 August 2026 the paper version of Italian identity cards (Carta d’Identità Cartacea, CIC) will no longer be valid for international travel, irrespective of the expiry date indicated on them. Legislative Decree no. 108 of 26/06/2026 introduced the following amendments: Paper identity cards that have not yet expired will still be accepted as a […]
Read moreAmbassador Cassese meets IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez
The Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom, H.E. Fabio Cassese, met with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on the occasion of Italy’s deposit of its Instrument of Ratification of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement with the International Maritime Organization. The completion of the ratification process marks an important milestone in Italy’s continued commitment to […]
Read moreItalian horticulture looks to the UK: Green Agorà in London
The UK market remains strategic for Italian horticulture, with exports exceeding €43 million. In London, Greenitaly discusses growth, sustainability and the impact of climate change London hosted the latest stop of Green Agorà, a forum run by Greenitaly – International Exhibition of Horticulture and Landscape, organised by Fiere di Parma. The initiative continues its programme […]
Read moreAt the Embassy, the Future of European Space with Special Guest Samantha Cristoforetti
London, 1 July 2026 – The Ambassador’s Residence hosted the event Space Exploration: Challenges and Opportunities for Europe, dedicated to the future of international – and particularly European – space exploration, while highlighting Italy’s standing as a leading ecosystem for talent, scientific excellence and innovation in the space sector. The event was organised by the […]
Read moreBusiness Insights from Italy – A Letter to International Investors (June 2026)
London, 26 June 2026 – The June issue of “Business Insights from Italy – A Letter to International Investors” has been published. Produced by the European House-Ambrosetti in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a number of leading Italian institutions, the publication“Business Insights from Italy – A Letter to International Investors“ aims […]
Read moreGlobal Food Security at the Heart of Dialogue Hosted by the Italian Embassy in London
London, 24 June 2026 – The event “Food Security in Times of Global Uncertainty” was held at the Italian Embassy in London, bringing together leading experts to discuss the growing pressures facing global food systems. The initiative was organised by the Embassy’s Agricultural Expert in collaboration with the three London-based International Commodity Organisations: the International […]
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