6 February: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Italy has reasserted its strong commitment to combating any form of violence against women and girls. This is a priority action of our current mandate in the UN Human Rights Council (2019- 2021). According to the figures contained in the very […]
Read moreNew Visa Codes effective from February 2, 2019
Foreign nationals who wish to apply for a visa are informed that, according to the new European Union Visa Regulation (1155/2019), as from the 2nd of February 2020 the consular fee for submitting the Schengen visa application will increase from 60 € to 80 € and from 35 € to 40 € (for applicants aged […]
Read more25th of November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Italy reaffirms its firm commitment to the fight against all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which continues to be a serious and unacceptable obstacle to the enjoyment of women’s rights and their full personal fulfillment. This is a priority commitment of our country’s foreign policy action carried out by the Ministry of Foreign […]
Read moreThe Embassy of Italy in Pretoria pays homage to the Italian Deputy Honorary Consul, Ms. Loredana Civico
The Embassy of Italy in Pretoria pays homage to the Italian Deputy Honorary Consul in Port Elizabeth Ms. Loredana Civico, who passed away prematurely. In expressing the most heartfelt condolences to her family and friends, the Embassy wishes to honour her earnest commitment to the Italian Community and her unremitting services to our Institutions.
Read moreDay of Republic: June 2, 2019
The Embassy of Italy in Pretoria celebrated the Day of Republic on June 3rd, 2019. This date has market the 73rd anniversary of the referendum by which, June 2, 1946, the Italian citizens, by voting for the first time by universal suffrage, have chosen to establish the Republic. For the organization of the Day of […]
Read moreSale promotion for Italian brands in the outdoor sector in South Africa
On October 2, the Italian Embassy has organized a promotional event in Cape Town in the outdoor sector for Italian brands, as part of the planning of integrated promotion activities. The event took place in the climbing gym CityRock, the largest and most famous gym in the country. Four Italian companies have joined, as Ferrino, […]
Read moreLa Voce is changing address.
On 5th September 2019 the Ambassador of Italy in Pretoria Paolo Cuculi, with the Plenipotential Minister Natalia Quintavalle (present in South Africa due to an inspection visit) and the Consul General Marco Petacco, has presided the inauguration of the new “La Voce” headquarter, the information body of the Italian Community in South Africa for 45 years. The […]
Read moreTour Jazz in Africa: for the first time in Windhoek
On October 4, Italy returned to the cultural scene of Namibia with the concert of “Federica Michisanti Horn Trio” at Warehouse Theater in Windhoek: the first public initiative organized in the country since the closure of the Embassy in Windhoek in 2018. The concert is part of the “Jazz in Africa”, tour promoted by the […]
Read moreFirst meeting of the Ambassador of Italy Paolo Cuculi with the representatives of the Italian Community in South Africa
The Ambassador of Italy in Pretoria, Paolo Cuculi, had the first meeting with representatives and associations belonging to Italian Community in Johannesburg and Pretoria, at Società Dante Alighieri Johannesburg. A hot felt thanks to Società Dante Alighieri, to all the associations who participated and to Comites.
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