Notice of recruitment for a permanent staff position
: The Embassy of Italy in Riga is hiring an employee on a permanent contract to serve as an administrative assistant in the commercial sector. Candidates meeting the following requirements are eligible to participate: 1) have reached the age of 18 by the date of this notice; 2) are physically fit for the specific […]
Read moreEuropean College of Parma – First-Level Master’s Degree in European Affairs and Policies & Second-Level Master’s Degree in EU-MED African Relations and Cooperation Policies
This Embassy wishes to highlight the launch of two Master’s programmes by the European College of Parma, jointly designed and delivered in collaboration with the University of Parma. These are two educational programmes of particular relevance for the preparation of professionals capable of operating in European and international contexts: First-Level Master’s Degree in European Affairs […]
Read moreEuropean Languages’ Festival
The Festival of European Languages took place on Friday 18 September at the National Library of Latvia, an initiative organised by the Representation of the European Commission in Latvia, dedicated to enhancing the linguistic and cultural diversity that characterises Europe. Teachers from the Italian language school “L’Italii” organized several interactive activities aimed at introducing a […]
Read moreVIVA VERDI: Balletto di Milano comes to Riga and Daugavpils.
The Balletto di Milano brings VIVA VERDI to the stage with two spectacular performances: 4 November at 7:30 PM at the VEF Culture Palace in Riga, and 5 November at 7:30 PM at the Culture Palace in Daugavpils. A tribute through dance to Giuseppe Verdi, Italy’s most celebrated composer and an enduring symbol of our […]
Read moreDriver, clerk, phone operator (6 months)
The Embassy of Italy in Riga is looking for a driver, clerk and phone operator to hire on the basis of a temporary 6-month contract. Applications For more info check the selection notice published on 21st september 2026. The deadline for submitting your application is set for 21st october 2026 at 12:00.
Read moreOfficial Visit of the Defense Minister Guido Crosetto
The Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto was on an official visit in Latvia in order to meet the Italian Army taking part in the Operation “Baltic Guardian” at the Ādaži military base, and he met the Ambassador Marsella. Guido Crosetto also had a fruitful meeting with the Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis, during which […]
Read moreAmbassador Marsella visits the Ādaži military base
Ambassador Marsella visited the Italian military contingent taking part in Operation ‘Baltic Guardian’ at the Ādaži military base. Photo: Task Force Baltica
Read moreAmbassador Andreina Marsella Presents Letters of Credence to President Rinkēvičs
Ambassador Andreina Marsella today presented her Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, at Riga Castle, the seat of the Presidency of the Republic. The President thanked Italy for its important contribution to the security of Latvia and the Baltic region within the framework of NATO. The talks also […]
Read moreCalls for Awards in the Fields of Innovation and Scientific Research
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has opened the following calls for awards in the fields of innovation and scientific research: Call for the 4th edition of the “Science, She Says” award, aimed at recognizing a young female scientist, who must not be an Italian citizen, for her significant contribution to the […]
Read moreHon. Min. Tajani on the 70th Anniversary of the Marcinelle mining disaster
To mark the 70th anniversary of the tragedy, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation addressed a message to Italian nationals living abroad. The Honourable Minister Tajani recalled the tragedy of 8 August 1956, when 262 workers lost their lives in the Bois du Cazier mine in Belgium, including 136 […]
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