11th Edition of the Symbola Foundation’s Report “Italy in 10 Selfies”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, opened last January 13th, 2025, the conference at the Foreign Ministry to present the Symbola Foundation’s Report “Italy in 10 Selfies”, an annual publication that illustrates some of the strengths of our Country System. This year’s Report highlights some “firsts”: Italy is the first […]
Read moreJOB ANNOUNCEMENT – TRADE ANALYST ITA OFFICE IN MANAMA
The Italian Trade Agency (“ITA”; former “ICE”) is a Governmental entity which promotes the internationalization of Italian companies, in line with the strategies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It has its headquarter in Rome and operates worldwide through a large network of offices in cooperation with Italian Embassies, Consulates and the whole diplomatic network. ITA […]
Read moreIncrease of the consular fee for submittng applications for citizenship by descent requests
Please be advised that Article 1, paragraphs 639-641 of the 2025 Budget Law has provided for some changes relating to applications for citizenship by descent – i.e. for having Italian parents or ancestors, based on the principle of iure sanguinis – submitted by adults to the Diplomatic-Consular Network, effective January 1, 2025. Paragraph 639 establishes […]
Read moreThe Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Embassies join the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Also this year the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is taking part in the international mobilisation campaign to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, stated that “Italy must be at the forefront […]
Read moreIX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Presentation Event at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in live streaming.
The Italian Embassy in Bahrain also launched the IX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, last November 14. This year’s event is dedicated to the theme “Mediterranean Diet and Roots Cuisine: Health and Tradition“, to promote the culture of Italian food and the Mediterranean diet as a food model for a healthy and sustainable […]
Read more“Science, She Says! Award”
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is willing to establish the “Science, She Says! Award” to recognize an outstanding junior female scientist who has remarkably contributed to the advancement of science and technology. The third edition of the Award will take place during the Italian Scientific Attachés Conference, to be held […]
Read more“Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award”
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) established the “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize the work of an Italian experienced scientist who has remarkably contributed to the advancement of science and technology (S&T) while performing his/her research abroad, thus improving Italy’s S&T relations with foreign countries and International Organizations. The […]
Read moreCCONFERRAL OF THE HONOR OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE “STAR OF ITALY” TO DR. KHALID BIN RASHID ALZAYANI
In recognition of his particular merits in promoting relations of friendship and collaboration between Italy and Bahrain, the Italian Ambassador Andrea Catalano awarded Dr. Khalid Bin Rashid Alzayani, upon conferral by the President of the Italian Republic, the honor of Commendatore of the Order of “Star of Italy”.
Read moreUPDATE ON VISAS REQUEST: MANDATORY ACQUISITION OF BIOMETRIC DATA ALSO FOR TYPE “D” VISA
Please note that with the approval of Legislative Decree 11 October 2024, n. 145, starting from 11 January 2025, it will be mandatory to acquire fingerprints also for requests regarding the issuance of national entry visas (type D). The methods of acquisition and any exceptions are the same as those currently in force for short-stay […]
Read moreMoU between the Fondazione Links and the Polytechnic of Bahrain
The Ambassador of Italy Andrea Catalano participated today at the signing ceremony of the MoU between the Italian Links Foundation (founded by the Italian bank foundation Compagnia di San Paolo and Politecnico di Torino) and the Polytechnic of Bahrain. A further step towards the creation of a regional and international network for cooperation and development […]
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