Los Angeles Vigil for Earthquake Victims
Yesterday August 29th a candlelight vigil was held together with Consul General Antonio Verde, Councilman Joe Buscaino, Italian American organizations and friends of Italy to express solidarity and pay tribute to the victims of the devastating earthquake that shook Central Italy on August 24, 2016. Los Angeles City Hall will remain illuminated with the “Tricolore” […]
Read moreConsular Visit to Phoenix, Arizona (November 3, 2016)
The Consulate General of Italy, in order to facilitate the access to the services rendered by the passport department to our citizens living in areas far away from Los Angeles, also this year is organizing – in collaboration with our local Honorary Consulate – a meeting in Phoenix to take the fingerprints of those who […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy
To receive information on the earthquake that hit Central Italy from abroad, call the Emergency Number of the Civil Protection: +39-06-82888850 EARTHQUAKE IN CENTRAL ITALY – DONATIONS AND RELIEF EFFORTS Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California is collecting funds for donations that will be distributed between the City of Amatrice and the Italian Red Cross. […]
Read moreCivil Unions: Italian Council of Ministers Presidential Decree no. 144 of July 23, 2016, has entered into force
The new regulations enable civil unions between people of the same sex, contracted in Italy or abroad, to be registered in the Provisional Registry of Civil Unions established in every Italian municipality. For more information, please visit the “civil unions” page.
Read more“Innovation that Speaks Italian” award – Italian Technology Startups Operating Abroad
Call for applications The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and PNICube, the Italian Association of University Incubators and Local Business Plan Competition, has established the “Innovation that speaks Italian” award to recognize the highly innovative value of Technology Startups, founded by Italian citizens, operating abroad. The award, which consists of a medal and […]
Read moreItalian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award – Call for nominations
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has established the “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize an eminent Italian scientist who, in performing his/her research abroad, has made a remarkable contribution to the advancement of science and technology, thus improving Italy’s S&T relations with foreign countries and with International Organizations. The award […]
Read moreL’Italia a RIO 2016
La presenza italiana a Rio 2016 sarà caratterizzata da un programma promozionale che, oltre alla componente sportiva, valorizzerà le eccellenze culturali italiane: archeologia, arte contemporanea, design, innovazione tecnologica, accessibilità, fare imprese e tradizione enogastronomica. Tutte le iniziative sono state presentate il 7 luglio alla Farnesina dal Ministro Degli Affari Esteri, Paolo Gentiloni e dal Ministro […]
Read moreMessaggio per il 60° Anniversario della Tragedia di Marcinelle
Oggi 8 agosto 2016 ricorre il 60° anniversario del disastro minerario di Marcinelle, la più grande tragedia che ha colpito la nostra migrazione in Europa. Nella miniera del Bois du Cazier morirono, in quell’agosto del 1956, 262 lavoratori provenienti da ogni parte del vecchio continente. 136 di loro erano italiani, emigrati in Belgio. Dal 2001 […]
Read moreWork opportunity at the Italian Trade Agency in San Francisco – Lead Generation Professional Expert
The Italian Trade Promotion Agency (ITA) is seeking a Foreign Direct Investment Lead Generation Professional Expert for its Foreign Direct Investment Desk in San Francisco. For more information click here.
Read moreMessage from the Ambassador of Italy in Washington, Armando Varricchio, in occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Italian Republic
I am very pleased to extend my warm greetings to Italians, and Italian-Americans, in the United States on the occasion of Italy’s National Day. I would like to thank all of our fellow citizens, our American friends of Italian origin and all those who recognize themselves – in their different ways – in Italy, for […]
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