Dialogue on Iraq and Regional Challenges: The Embassy of Italy Hosts the Meeting of EU Heads of Mission with Qubad Talabani
Baghdad, 29 June 2026 – The Embassy of Italy in Baghdad hosted this morning the meeting of the Heads of Mission of the Member States of the European Union accredited to Iraq, with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Qubad Talabani, as keynote speaker. The meeting, which brought together representatives […]
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 moreMission to Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah and Halabja
The Ambassador of Italy to Iraq, Niccolò Fontana, has concluded an institutional mission to the northern part of the country, comprising several stages in Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah and Halabja, aimed at strengthening political dialogue and bilateral cooperation with the local authorities. During the visit, the Ambassador met with the Governor of Kirkuk, Mohammed Samaan Agha; the […]
Read moreMeeting with the Minister of Industry and Minerals, Mohammed Nouri Ahmed Al-Karbouli
As part of the ongoing economic dialogue between Italy and Iraq, the Italian Ambassador to Baghdad, Niccolò Fontana, met today with the Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals, Mohammed Nouri Ahmed. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore prospects for strengthening bilateral industrial cooperation and to examine opportunities for collaboration and investment in strategic sectors […]
Read moreMeeting 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 […]
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