Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus. EFSA’s chief scientist, Marta Hugas, said: “Experiences from previous outbreaks of related coronaviruses, […]
Read moreDecree of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers on further urgent measures to combat and contain the Coronavirus
On March 11, 2020, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers issued a decree outlining further urgent measures to combat and contain the coronavirus. Having regard to the protection of Italian citizens abroad, and in order to provide information to the general public, we draw attention on the following points:•Italian citizens who reside in Italy […]
Read moreScholarship Eduitalia 2020
The Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and Eduitalia, an association of 111 qualified schools, colleges and universities that offer courses for foreign students in Italy, have partnered to offer 23 scholarships aimed to promote Italian language and culture in the U.S. The grants will cover accommodation in Italy for up to 5 weeks at […]
Read moreCorona Virus Advisory
New coronavirus. Alert 4 for the Lombardy and Veneto Regions (update 29 February 2020). The United States maintains the travel alert for Italy at level 3 (“Avoid Non Essential Travel”). However, in light of the spread of Coronavirus in some areas of the country, on February 29, 2020, the Department of State raised the travel […]
Read moreRai Italia launches a new English subtitles service in an experimental phase until January 6
Rai Italia has announced that the audiovisual productions with the purpose of information or entertainment, intended for the Italian communities abroad (including the “L’Italia con Voi” program), will be broadcast in Italian with English subtitles. The service will be available in an experimental phase until January 6.
Read moreIMPORTANT NOTICE: Relocation of the office of the Consulate General
ATTENTION – IMPORTANT NOTICE Relocation of the office of the Consulate General of Italy in Houston Effective Saturday February 1st 2020 the office of the Consulate General of Italy in Houston will be moving to the new location at 1330 Post Oak Blvd, 19th floor, 77056. Full operation of the offices cannot be […]
Read moreUSA speak Italian
The following video, produced with contributions from Italian consulates in the USA, was previewed, in the presence of the Italian Ambassador to the United States, during the training day held at the Italian Embassy, which was attended by the teachers from the American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) present in Washington to attend the […]
Read morePress Release – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Italy confirms its strong support for the fight against all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which continues to be a grave and unacceptable barrier to women’s full enjoyment of their rights and their complete self-fulfillment. It is a priority commitment for Italy’s […]
Read more“Amazing Leonardo” directed by Jesus Garces Lambert (2019, 90’) | Leonardo 500 | Week of the Italian Language in the World
US premiere of a filmic journey through the life of Leonardo starring Luca Argentero. Produced by Sky with Progetto Immagine. The film will also be screened in Los Angeles on October 21 and San Francisco on October 23. Organized on the occasion of Leonardo500 and the 19th annual Italian Language Week in World, in collaboration […]
Read moreIl Deserto Dei Tartari – Film screening and lecture (Houston, October 23, 2019)
Come celebrate Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo (The Week of Italian Language in the World) with us! We will be showing Il Deserto Dei Tartari and we will talk about the Magic Realism in Dino Buzzati’s works. The movie and lecture are part of the Week of Italian Language in the World. Plot of […]
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