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The 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, titled “Italofonia: Language Beyond Borders,” will take place from October 13th to 19th. For this occasion, several cultural events have been organized by the Italian Embassy in Malta and the Italian Cultural Institute in Valletta. The goal is to offer locals and […]

Entry Exit System (EES) from 12th October 2025

Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 established a centralized system for registering the entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the Schengen external borders for a short stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This new system is intended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of border controls. This system, scheduled to enter into force […]

Call for applications for the recruitment of two contract employees to serve as Administrative Assistants, primarily assigned to administrative and accounting duties

The Embassy of Italy hereby announces the opening of a selection procedure for the recruitment of two contract employees to be assigned to administrative assistant duties in the administrative-accounting sector at the Embassy of Italy in Valletta. Applications for admission to the selection process, to be completed using the attached form (also available at the […]

Public notice for grants to private entities aimed at supporting international peace and security and advancing humanitarian initiatives and the protection of human rights

The Directorate General for Political and Security Affairs (DGAP), the Directorate General for Global Affairs (DGMO), and the Directorate General for Europe and International Trade Policy (DGUE) of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have issued a public notice for the allocation of grants to private entities, both Italian and foreign, aimed at supporting international […]

Opportunitaly business platform

OpportunItaly is a new website designed to create opportunities for Italian and foreign operators — importers, distributors, investors, and professionals — to meet and develop lasting and profitable business relationships. The online platform https://opportunitaly.gov.it/ is divided into two sections: one for Italian SMEs and one for foreign buyers, distributors, and importers. OpportunItaly is the new strategic program promoted […]

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, HON. ANTONIO TAJANI, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 69TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCINELLE DISASTER AND THE 24TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE SACRIFICE OF ITALIAN LABOUR AROUND THE WORLD

On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Marcinelle disaster and the 24th National Day of Sacrifice of Italian Workers Around the World, the Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Hon. Antonio Tajani, sent the following message: click here

SCHOLARSHIPS 2025/2026 – ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS AND CRAFTS (TEATRO DELLA SCALA)

The Embassy informs that seven six-month scholarships are available for the 2025-2026 academic year (effective January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026). The Academy’s announcement for each scholarship is attached. The monthly amount is €1,000.00. Scholarship recipients of the Global Master in ‘Performing Arts Management’ must independently take out health and accident insurance. Scholarship Information

NUOVA MODALITA DI PRENOTAZIONE APPUNTAMENTI PER PASSAPORTI E CIE

Si informa la cittadinanza che a partire da oggi venerdì 25 luglio gli appuntamenti per i servizi di rinnovo/rilascio Carta d’Identità Elettronica (CIE) e Passaporti verranno assegnati esclusivamente tramite la nuova piattaforma Prenot@mi. Il nuovo sistema permetterà di fissare un appuntamento in modo semplice, veloce e sicuro, scegliendo data e orario disponibili direttamente online. I […]

Visit to Malta by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida

Malta, 22 July 2025 – The official visit to Malta by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida, concluded successfully today. The visit, which took place on 21 and 22 July, aimed to promote the candidacy of Italian cuisine as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The highlight of the […]

EVOLUTION OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT BETWEEN ITALY AND MALTA

Evolution of foreign direct investment between Italy and Malta. From 2013 to 2023, Italian investments in Malta grew steadily, a sign of Italian business confidence in the country. Maltese investments in Italy have fluctuated more but remain significant. The debt component is limited, while long-term investments prevail. These data demonstrate a strong economic relationship between […]