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. […]
Read morePagamento 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 […]
Read moreCITIZENSHIP 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 […]
Read moreScholarships 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 […]
Read moreItaly 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 […]
Read moreCitizenship 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 […]
Read moreItalian citizenship by descent – Increase in the application fee and 2025 calendar of appointments
We inform all of those interested in applying for recognition of Italian citizenship by descent that, for the year 2025, the appointment calendar is regularly operational. Furthermore, effective as of January 13, 2025, an increase in the consular fee for applications for the recognition of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis has been introduced. For further information, […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25.11.2024
Also this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation joins the international mobilisation campaign on the occasion of the day for the elimination of violence against women. As stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, ‘Italy must be at the forefront in promoting […]
Read moreSwiss Film Club: “Bonjour Switzerland” / “Ciao-Ciao Bourbine” – Free online screening
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver announces the upcoming screening of Swiss-Italian coproduction “Bonjour Switzerland” / “Ciao-Ciao Bourbine” by director Peter Luisi. A referendum throws Switzerland into a state of emergency. Switzerland shall from now on only have one national language: French. In consequence, many German- and Italian-speaking Swiss are in a state of crisis. […]
Read moreLaunch of the “Italian Museums” App
The Italian Ministry of Culture recently launched the first version of “Italian Museums,” an App that provides users with information on cultural venues in the national museum system and allows the purchase of admission tickets. The App shares information in English and Italian on 406 Italian museums and archaeological parks, geo-localizing their location with respect […]
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