Ministry of Culture: National Translation Awards 2024
Every year the Italian Ministry of Culture, through the General Directorate of Libraries and Copyright, awards the National Translation Awards to Italian and foreign translators and publishers who have contributed to the diffusion of Italian culture abroad and of foreign culture in our country. The Awards acknowledges the cultural and professional value of the activities […]
Read moreItaly’s Presidency of the G7 2024
On January 1, 2024, Italy assumed, for the seventh time, the Presidency of the G7: the group that brings together Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The G7, in which the European Union also participates, is united by common values and principles and plays an invaluable role […]
Read moreSpeech by Minister Antonio Tajani at Yad Vashem on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, took part as guest of honour at the ceremony held at the Yad Vashem, the Shoah memorial, on the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Below is an excerpt of the speech: https://youtu.be/wBFGzldjtds?si=HGgX91tGs1k9qUNR
Read moreScience Cafe: The Role of Carbon Materials in the Energy Transition
Dear All, we are excited to invite you to a Science Cafe dedicated to exploring groundbreaking solutions in the energy sector. In collaboration with the Consulate General of France in Houston and Rice University, we will mark the International Day of Clean Energy (A/RES/77/327). This event promises an evening of insightful dialogue, pushing the boundaries […]
Read moreJOB OPENING JUNIOR TRADE ANALYST POSITION (CONSUMER GOODS SECTORS)
Position: Jr. Trade Analyst Headquarters: ITalian Trade Agency – Houston Application deadline: February 2 Role Description: The Italian Trade Agency is pleased to announce the opening of the position of No. 1 Jr. Trade Analyst in the Houston office. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the development of trade relations […]
Read moreNEW PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER WITH A.I.R.E.
Registration with the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (in Italian Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero, or A.I.R.E. for short) is an Italian citizen’s right and duty (Law No. 470/1988, Article 6) and constitutes the prerequisite to avail oneself of consular services provided by representations abroad, as well as for the exercise of important rights. It is emphasized that […]
Read moreEvent on Space Exploration – Quo vadimus?
Dear All, this year, once again, we commemorate a significant occasion established by MAECI in honor of the launch of Italy’s first satellite, the “San Marco 1”, on December 15th, 1964. This date marked Italy’s ascent as the third country globally to venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere. On December 15th, the Consulate General of Italy in […]
Read morePremio “ITALIAN BILATERAL SCIENTIFIC AWARD”, Premio “L’INNOVAZIONE CHE PARLA ITALIANO”. Premio “SCIENCE, SHE SAYS!”. Richiesta raccolta candidature.
Dear All, as you may know, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is once again promoting three awards dedicated to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the field of scientific research and/or technological innovation. The awards are as follows: • Italian bilateral scientific cooperation award, Eligibility: Italian researchers, maximum 35 years of […]
Read morePMI DAY 2023: THE 14TH DAY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ITALIAN ENTERPRISES IN THE USA
Piccola Industria, the Organization of Confindustria (General Confederation of Italian Industry) aimed to promote the development and growth of SMEs, organizes the National Day of Small and Medium Enterprises – PMI DAY every year since 2010. This is an open day for Confindustria SMEs, focused on students and teachers. Its goal is to tell the […]
Read moreThe CONSUL and COMITES meet the community.
Comites Houston is pleased to invite you to a special event with the Consul General of Italy in Houston, Mauro Lorenzini. The appointment is scheduled for November 11th at Southern Methodist University in Dallas at 10:30 a.m. The event will open with a presentation by Comites, which will illustrate its important contribution in supporting compatriots, the activities carried out […]
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