Earthquake 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 […]
Read more2 Giugno. A Los Angeles la Festa Nazionale si fa Social!
La Festa Nazionale del 2 Giugno celebra la Repubblica Italiana, nata 70 anni fa dal Referendum istituzionale del 1946, e rappresenta un’importante ricorrenza anche per rafforzare il nostro senso di Unitànazionale. Festeggiarla in America non rende meno intensa, al contrario, l’emozione di riascoltare insieme, lontani da casa ma vicini nel cuore, l’Inno di Mameli che […]
Read moreJune 2nd Art Selfie-Contest
The winner of the “June 2nd Selfie-Contest” of this Consulate General is Barbara Pollastrini, who won herself a flight to Rome with the most successful social campaign!! Congratulations Barbara!
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