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Italy is investing in sports diplomacy. We are building peace with Milano–Cortina Olympics (Il Messaggero)

Below is the statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani published today in the daily newspaper “Il Messaggero” on the occasion of the opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Milano–Cortina 2026 will be a global event, bringing to Italy 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries, competing in 304 […]

CALL FOR SPONSORSHIP PROPOSALS OF THE ITALIAN PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES PLANNED IN 2026

The Italian Embassy in Pretoria invites public and/or private entities to express their interest in supporting, through sponsorship, the organisation of events and integrated promotional activities (cultural, scientific, economic) related to its mission. Interested parties will have the opportunity to promote their image, company name or other distinctive elements in accordance with the terms agreed […]

EMBASSY OF ITALY: INVITATION OF SERVICES NOTICE

Invitation of Services Notice  

Notice of Recruitment of an Administrative Officer in the Consular Section – Embassy of Italy in Pretoria

The Embassy of Italy is recruiting an administrative officer in the Consular Section. Applications using exclusively the form provided by the Embassy, along with the required documentation, must be submitted only via e-mail to: archivio.pretoria@esteri.it. The deadline for submission is 09 October 2025 at 11h59pm. Notice of Emplyment (with all details and requirements) Application form 

The results of the selection ‘Scholarships offered by the Italian Government to foreign and Italian students living abroad (IRE) 2025 – 26’ are announced

EVOLUTION & ENVIRONMENT: TELMO PIEVANI IN SOUTH AFRICA

Evolution & Environment: Telmo Pievani in South Africa 🌍✨ The Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is proud to welcome Telmo Pievani, a renowned Italian philosopher of science and evolutionary biologist, for an exclusive series of lectures across South Africa as part of Italian Research Day in the World 2025. From the […]

UNIDROIT International Programme for Law and Development

The UNIDROIT International Programme for Law and Development (IPLD) initiative created under the UNIDROIT Academy aims to advance the dissemination of international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT. This programme fosters legal unification and provides knowledge-sharing and training for professionals in law and development. The IPLD is made possible through the generous support of the Directorate […]

Ninth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, with the theme: ‘Mediterranean Diet and Roots Cuisine: Health and Tradition’

The diplomatic-consular network in South Africa is celebrating with events in the main cities (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town), from 12 to 24 November 2024, the Ninth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. This year’s theme is ‘Mediterranean Diet and Roots Cuisine: Health and Tradition’ and aims at enhancing Italian cuisine with particular reference to […]

“Study in Italy” scholarships winners announced

“Study in Italy” scholarships winners announced

Presentation of credentials to the President of Namibia

On 12th June 2024, Ambassador Alberto Vecchi presented his credentials to the President of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba.