Italian Research Day in the world
On April 15 – the date of birth of Leonardo da Vinci – we celebrate the Italian Research Day in the world. Over 80 initiatives have been organized by the diplomatic-consular network abroad. More will be announced over the next few weeks, delayed due to the pandemic. The day celebrates Italian researchers and academics abroad. […]
Read moreEmbassy telephone number update
We kindly inform that the Embassy of Italy in Australia is now reachable on the new permanent number +61 (0)2 6185 8111 .
Read moreTranslations, dubbing and Book Fairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation promotes the dissemination of Italian publications and films abroad by granting subsidies for translation and dubbing/subtitling, which represent a strategic tool in the promotion of Italian language and culture abroad. The Foreign Ministry grants two types of financial incentives: Grants for the translation of unpublished Italian works […]
Read moreConsular Office of the Embassy will reopen from Thursday 18 March
L’Ufficio Consolare dell’Ambasciata riaprira’ da giovedi 18 marzo. Ci scusiamo per il disagio causato. The Consular Office of the Embassy will reopen from Thursday 18 March . We apologise for the inconvenience we may have caused.
Read moreUNIVERSITY OF TURIN. ONLINE OPEN DAY (8th April 2021)
The University of Turin informs that the first Online Open Day of orientation for international students, entitled “Study in English at UniTO”, will take place on Thursday 8 April 2021, starting at 9.00 (CET). Students will be able to participate in the online presentations and discover the educational offer in English of the University of […]
Read moreEXTENSION OF ACCESS TO MEDICARE IN AUSTRALIA FOR ITALIAN CITIZENS UNTIL 17/09/2021
We inform you that the Australian Authorities have extended the validity of Medicare Cards expiring on 17 March 2021 until the 17 September 2021, to those who are entitled. For more details, please visit the following webpage: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/reciprocal-health-care-agreements/when-you-visit-australia/visiting-from-italy
Read moreBeginning of the celebrations in Canberra for the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death
2021 is dedicated to the celebrations of the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri. The Embassy of Italy in Australia has planned a series of initiatives aimed at remembering his immortal art and his central role for the Italian language and culture. In Canberra the celebrations began with the interpretation, by the actress […]
Read moreINFORMATION NOTICE – PRESS CONFERENCE TO LAUNCH “italiana” PORTAL CELEBRATING ITALIAN LANGUAGE CULTURE AND CREATIVITY WORLDWIDE (4 March 2021, 15.00 CET)
On Thursday, 4 March 2021, at 15.00 (CET), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will hold a press conference, in virtual format, to launch its new portal called italiana celebrating Italian language, culture and creativity worldwide (italiana.esteri.it). The live-streamed press conference will be opened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio. […]
Read moreTowards COP-26: Building on ambition
On 24 February, the Embassy of Italy in Australia, in partnership with the British High Commission, held the event “Towards COP-26: Building on ambition”, as part of the 2020-21 action plan developed by the two diplomatic missions to raise awareness on the need of taking action to combat climate change. Global warming is a scientific […]
Read moreEXTENDED “Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition”, applications are open to young leaders of the “green generation” from all over the world
From 1 February 2021 until 14 March 2021 it is possible to submit the application to participate to “Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition”. The meeting, reserved to young people from all over the world held in Milan from 28 to 30 September 2021, will precede the COP26 Conference of Parties in Glasgow scheduled between 1 and 12 […]
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