International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]
Read moreWEEK OF ITALIAN CUISINE IN KOSOVO: A JOURNEY THROUGH HEALTH, CULTURE, AND INNOVATION
From 24 to 30 November 2025, Kosovo will host the tenth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (SCIM 2025), whose main theme will be: “Italian cuisine between health, culture, and innovation”, organized by the Embassy of Italy in Pristina in collaboration with the ICE Agency in Tirana, also responsible for Kosovo. […]
Read moreEXPIRATION OF PAPER-FORMAT IDENTITY CARDS (CIC) – 3 AUGUST 2026
In accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 1157/2019, Italian paper-format identity cards (CIC) will no longer be valid as of 3 August 2026, regardless of the expiry date shown, as they no longer meet EU security standards for identity and travel documents. Italian nationals residing in this Consular District who still hold a paper-format identity card […]
Read moreKOSOVO: THE NEW EDITION OF THE WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD DEDICATED TO ITALOPHONY KICKS OFF
Pristina – The Week of the Italian Language in the World returns: the annual event dedicated to promoting Italian as a language of prestige in both classical and contemporary culture. It is organized by the diplomatic and cultural network of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Farnesina), under the High Patronage of […]
Read moreFree Italian courses in UP: enrollment open for the winter 2025-26 semester
Italian courses at the Qendra e Gjuhëve / Language Centre of the University of Pristina will resume from September 15th. Classes are open also to individuals who are not affiliated with the University. NB Once enrolled, regular attendance and some homework are required. Thanks to the support of the Italian Embassy in Pristina, the courses are offered free of charge with a registration fee […]
Read moreBANDO BALCANI 2025: Call for Grants to Private Entities for Peace, International Security, and Human Rights Protection
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Directorate-General for Europe and International Trade Policy – DGUE) has published a Call for Proposals (Bando Balcani) aimed at acquiring, through a public procedure, project proposals seeking funding for initiatives designed to enable Italy’s participation in international peace and security efforts, as well as the implementation […]
Read moreFare Cinema 8th Edition: Italian Screens Brings the Best of Italian Cinema to Kosovo, June 23–27
For the eighth edition of Fare Cinema – a festival dedicated to promoting Italian cinema and the film industry, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) – the Italian Embassy in Pristina, together with the Italian Cultural Institute in Tirana and DokuFest, has organized the Italian Screens program in Kosovo. The […]
Read moreCultural and academic cooperation: grants for study and research missions in 2025
The Italian Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), through the Directorate-General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy (DGDP) and its Unit for the Coordination of Italian Cultural Institutes, supports and encourages the carrying out of missions abroad and in Italy by Italian and foreign (including those from Kosovo) researchers, teachers, experts, cultural personalities and […]
Read moreScholarships Offered by the Italian Government for International Students and Italian Citizens Residing Abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the Academic Year 2025-2026 in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According […]
Read moreElettori temporaneamente all’estero
Referendum abrogativi ex art. 75 della Costituzione – 8/9 giugno 2025 Elettori temporaneamente all’estero Gli elettori residenti in Italia che per motivi di lavoro, studio o cure mediche si trovano temporaneamente all’estero per un periodo di almeno tre mesi, nel quale ricade la data di svolgimento delle prossime consultazioni referendarie (referendum abrogativi ex art. 75 […]
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