Meeting with the Minister of Oil, Bassim Mohammed Khudair Jasim Al-Abadi
The Italian Ambassador of Iraq, Niccolò Fontana, met with the Minister of Oil of the Republic of Iraq, Bassim Al-Abadi, for an in-depth exchange of views on the prospects of Iraq’s energy sector and on opportunities for economic cooperation with Italy. During the meeting, developments in the national energy sector were reviewed, with particular attention […]
Read moreScholarships awarded by the Italian Government for the a.y. 2026-2027 – Final Ranking
Please see the link below for the list of recipients (indicated as “vincitore”) and reserve candidates (indicated as “riserva”) for the 2026-2027 scholarships offered by the Italian government to Italian and international students living abroad. Recipients have seven (7) days to accept the grant through the Study in Italy portal. Candidates not included on the list were not selected. […]
Read moreBUSINESS INSIGHTS FROM ITALY – A letter to international investors
Are you an international investor interested in doing business in Italy? The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides you with a monthly publication to share new Italian economic perspectives and promote the growing advantages of investing in Italy. “BUSINESS INSIGHTS FROM ITALY – A letter to international investors” is a useful tool […]
Read moreIRAQ: Security Update
Security Update 26 March 2026 Travel to Federal Iraq and to the Kurdistan Region is strongly discouraged for any purpose. The conflict that began on 28 February continues to cause significant disruptions and has a severe impact on international connections to and from Iraq. The country’s airspace remains closed nationwide. Land borders with Jordan, Turkey, […]
Read moreGRANTS FOR VISITS BY RESEARCHERS, FACULTY MEMBERS, EXPERTS, AND CULTURAL PROFESSIONALS.
Are you a researcher, professor, or cultural professional interested in visiting Italy at the invitation of Academic Institutions ? You can apply to MAECI for a grant to partially cover travel and living expenses. Click on the form for details
Read moreScholarships for foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad awarded by the Italian Government 2026-2027
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships in favour of foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the 2026-2027 academic year, in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote the Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to the Italian law 288/55 and its subsequent […]
Read moreSCHOLARSHIPS Opportunities for Iraqi students at the University of Brescia
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the University of Brescia offers scholarships to students who have obtained their diploma in a non-EU country. STAR Call – for enrollment in undergraduate programs, reserved for students from developing countries or from Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Jordan, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Tunisia, and the Palestinian Territories. These scholarships are awarded […]
Read moreSCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES University of Venice Ca’ Foscari
For the 2026–2027 academic year, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has established a merit-based scholarship program called Ca’ Foscari Honours Scholarships, aimed at outstanding international students who wish to enroll in undergraduate or master’s degree programs (offered in both Italian and English). Specifically, the program offers: 8 scholarships for undergraduate students, worth €10,000 per year […]
Read moreIRAQ. Italy’s Commitment in the South: Among Cooperation, Economic Growth, and Political-Religious Dialogue
Ambassador Niccolò Fontana carried out an institutional mission in southern Iraq, confirming the strengthening of Italy’s presence in the country through an integrated approach that combines economic diplomacy, development cooperation, protection of cultural heritage, and dialogue with political and religious authorities. Visits to Basra, Nasiriyah and Ur highlighted the contribution of development cooperation and Italian […]
Read moreADMISSION CALLS AND SCHOLARSHIPS – SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MASTER’S DEGREES, UNIVERSITY OF TRENTO
The School of International Sudies of the University of Trento has published the admission calls for the Academic Year 2026/2027 for the Master’s Degree in International Security Studies (MISS), offered in collaboration with the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, and the Master’s Degree in European and International Studies (MEIS). For both courses, all teaching activities are conducted in […]
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