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ICoN Consortium offers 20 scholarships opportunities to partially cover tuition fees for the first semester of the first year of the degree program. The scholarships are valid for the didactic-linguistic (DIL) curriculum only. No. 5 scholarships to cover 50% of costs; No. 10 scholarships to cover 30% of costs; No. 5 scholarships to cover 20% […]

Call for sponsors for the celebrations of Italian National Day

With this Call for Sponsors, the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver is in search for sponsors for the celebrations of Italian National Day 2025.

Grants for foreign students living abroad awarded by the Italian Government for the a.y. 2025-2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favour of foreign students living abroad for the 2025-2026 academic year, in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote the Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to the Italian law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions). Grants […]

“Parthenope” by Sorrentino – A Film Screening + Discussion

The Dante Alighieri Society of British Columbia in Vancouver, with the support of the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, is organizing a screening & discussion of “Parthenope” by Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino. RSVP here  https://shorturl.at/6fgEy  May 13, 2025, 7:00pm – 9:30pm PDT  The Cinématheque, 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC  This is a free event […]

Italian Research Day in the World in Vancouver

Italian Research Day in the World in Vancouver Wednesday, April 9th 2025 – 7pm to 10pm Doors open at 6.30pm To celebrate the 2025 edition of the Italian Research Day in the World, ARPICO presents a talk by Dr. Vincenzo Macri on the potential of lab-grown heart cells to improve heart disease research and treatment. […]

Pagamento delle pensioni INPS all’estero – Campagna di accertamento dell’esistenza in vita 2025/2026

(Content available in Italian only) L’INPS, con messaggio n. 890 del 13/03/2025, disponibile qui, ha comunicato l’avvio della campagna per l’accertamento dell’esistenza in vita 2025/2026, finalizzata al pagamento delle pensioni all’estero. Si precisa che la campagna di verifica avrà luogo in due distinte fasi: – la prima prevede uno svolgimento dal 20 marzo 2025 al 15 luglio […]

CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT: Decree Law no. 36/2025 – Appointments temporarily suspended

Following the approval by the Italian Council of Ministers, on March 28, 2025, of Decree Law no. 36/2025 regarding citizenship by descent, in compliance with specific instructions of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is necessary to suspend the calendar of appointments for citizenship by descent. For further information concerning the decisions adopted by […]

Scholarships for the “Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala”

The “Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala” has opened applications for the two-year advanced course for opera singers and the one-year “Global Master in Performing Arts Management.” Applications for the advanced course are open until April 9, while applications for the Master’s program are open until October 1, 2025, for citizens of […]

Italy in 10 Selfies

On January 13th, the presentation of the report “Italy in 10 Selfies”, organized in collaboration with the Symbola Foundation and Assocamerestero, took place at the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Now in its 11th edition, the report highlights ten key achievements of Italy in various sectors, underscoring the uniqueness of the Italian […]

Citizenship by descent: New differentiated appointment channel for adult children of current Italian citizens

Please be informed that a differentiated appointment booking channel has been activated the adult children of current Italian citizens (to whom Italian citizenship has already been recognized under the criteria prior to Circular no. 43347 of October 3, 2024). Applicants are kindly asked to send an email to the Citizenship Office at citt.vancouver@esteri.it.  making sure […]