Capossela: “Italy and me, and that inner world beyond the Adriatic”. Concert in Peja on Nov 8th
A show that delves into the past, sifts through present and looks to the future. In Peja, in the western region of Kosovo, on Tuesday 8 November Vinicio Capossela, the multi-instrumentalist songwriter (and novelist) performs on the closing day of the ‘Peja Jazz Festival’. The concert, realized with the support of the Italian Embassy in […]
Read moreItalian language in Kosovo: a week dedicated to literature, games, music and films
From 17 to 23 October the XXII edition of the “Italian Language Week in the World” will be celebrated under the theme “Italian and young people. Sorry what? Non ti followo”. Launched in 2001 in collaboration with the “Accademia della Crusca”, it is implemented by the diplomatic-consular network and the Italian Cultural Institutes, with the […]
Read moreDefense Minister Guerini visits Kosovo. Italy taking over the Command of KFOR Mission
The Minister of Defence, Lorenzo Guerini, visited the Italian contingent in Kosovo today, on the occasion of the transfer ceremony to Italy of NATO KFOR mission command, active in the country since 1999, to promote security and stability. Taking over the command from Division General Michele Ristuccia, successor of the Hungarian Major General Ferenc Kajári, […]
Read moreSelection procedure for hiring n. 1 contracted employee (administrative assistant) at the Embassy of Italy in Pristina
The Embassy of Italy in Pristina announces a vacant position for the recruitment of one employee on a permanent contract as administrative assistant. The deadline for applications is 07 September 2022. Full details are available in the vacancy announcement. Vacancy announcement Application form Exam calendar Final ranking list (Published on 08.08.2022. Updated on 17.10.2022)
Read moreKosovo-Serbia, Amb. De Riu: “Toning down needed, Pristina wise on postponing measures”
Italy supports the EU-backed dialogue for the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo and pushes for a moderation of tones and as well of acts on both sides. This was reiterated by the Italian Ambassador in Pristina, Mr. Antonello De Riu, in a statement to “Agenzia Nova” concerning the tensions occurred yesterday between the […]
Read moreMahmood restarts from Kosovo and Dua Lipa’s, Sunny Hill Festival (August 5, 2022)
After the temporary suspension of his “Ghettolimpo” summer tour due to an inflammation in his vocal cords, Mahmood starts big with a much-awaited performance at the “Sunny Hill Festival” in Pristina (Kosovo), one of the most important music festivals in the Balkans, founded and directed by Dua Lipa and his father Dukagjin, both British with proud […]
Read moreReduce, Recycle, Reuse: Exhibition in Pristina on Sustainable Italian Design
Making sure that rubbish turns into raw materials. Placing recycle and reuse at the base of a circular economy that can overcome squandering and wasting. Not only rethinking design and production keeping environmental sustainability in mind, but also building a new sociality based on sharing, responsibility, and respect for future generations. These are some of […]
Read morePeace and humanitarian initiatives: grants to proposals from IO and Italian public bodies, applications till 30 November
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (General Directorate for Europe and International Trade Policy – DGUE) awards and allocates contributions for the implementation of initiatives within the framework of the provisions of art. 23 ter of DPR 18/67 (Presidential Decree), for aims related to Italian participation in peace and humanitarian initiatives at […]
Read morePeace, security and human rights protection: “Bando Balcani” 2022 is on-line, applications till 30 September
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation published a public notice (Call for Proposals Balkans) for the implementation of projects aimed at allowing the Italian participation in international peace and security initiatives and the fulfillment of humanitarian initiatives and human rights protection. Financial contributions are granted to proposals for initiatives on the following […]
Read moreFassino (President of Foreign Affairs Commission, Italian Chamber): “It’s Time for EU to Open its Doors to Balkans”
“Do we need to hope that Russia invades us to convince the European Union to open its doors to us?”. These words, used by a Balkan diplomat addressing me a few weeks ago, well express the frustration matured in the Western Balkans in the light of the exasperating slowness imposed by the European Union on […]
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