Scholarships for foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad awarded by the Italian Government
The Italian 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 […]
Read moreUniversity of Verona: Call for Applications for Scholarships and Grants for International Students A.Y. 2026/2027
This Embassy wishes to highlight an important initiative promoted by the University of Verona aimed at attracting international talent. The University has opened the call for pre-admission requests and applications for the awarding of: 15 scholarships 48 reduced student contributions (flat rate) These opportunities are intended for students who hold a qualification obtained abroad, possess […]
Read moreSecond Latvian National Pizza Championship
On 26 February, the second “Latvian National Pizza Championship” was held in Riga, organised by the Latvian Chefs’ Club and food and delicatessen distributor Reaton Food, with the support of the Italian Embassy in Riga. The event was promoted with the aim of enhancing and developing the skills and professional expertise of pizza chefs in […]
Read moreThe figure of Margherita Sarfatti takes center stage at the Art Academy of Latvia in Riga
The Art Academy of Latvia in Riga recently hosted a masterclass by Guicciardo Sassoli de’ Bianchi Strozzi, organized under the patronage of the Embassy of Italy in Latvia. The lecture, titled “The First Woman Art Critic: Margherita Sarfatti, the Biennales, Futurism, and Italian Exhibitions Worldwide (Including Latvia),” explored the profound influence of Margherita Sarfatti on […]
Read moreThe Latvian National Museum of Art is hosting the presentation of the catalogue “The Light of Italy: from Fattori to Morandi
On Thursday 26 February, the catalogue of the exhibition “Light from Italy: from Fattori to Morandi” was presented at the Latvian National Museum of Art. The initiative, promoted and supported by the Embassy of Italy in Riga, marks the conclusion of a broader project dedicated to exploring the connections between Italian and Latvian art of […]
Read moreStand with Ukraine
It has been 4 years since the russian aggression against Ukraine began. Our thoughts go to the countless victims, to the families shattered by the conflict and to a courageous nation that has faced continuous attacks. Our support to Ukranian people remains unwavering. #StandWithUkraine #WeStand4Ukraine
Read moreGregorio Botta headlining at the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils from Feb 20
The Embassy of Italy in Riga is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition “La pittura porta a casa” (Painting brings home) by the artist Gregorio Botta, to be held on 20 February at the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils. the Ambassador of Italy to Latvia, Alessandro Monti, and the Latvian Minister of Culture, Agne […]
Read moreGRANTS FOR TRAINING AND REFRESHER COURSES FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS OPERATING IN FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES (2619/3 E.F. 2026)
GRANTS FOR TRAINING AND REFRESHER COURSES FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS OPERATING IN FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES (2619/3 E.F. 2026) GRANTS, ALLOCATION CRITERIA, AND TIMELINES FOR USE The aforementioned grants are awarded to public and private university institutions operating within the relevant jurisdiction that submit a request through their respective Diplomatic Representations. The grant application must outline training […]
Read moreGRANTS TO FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES FOR THE PROMOTION OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ABROAD (2619/2 E.F. 2026)
GRANTS TO FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES FOR THE PROMOTION OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ABROAD (2619/2 E.F. 2026) GRANTS, ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA, AND TIMELINES FOR USE The aforementioned grants are awarded for the creation and operation of Italian chairs at foreign universities and are intended to partially cover the salaries of teachers hired directly by the universities under […]
Read more“Rothko and Fra Angelico” lecture by Gregorio Botta
The Embassy of Italy in Riga is pleased to announce that a lecture in English by Italian artist Gregorio Botta, titled “Rothko and Fra Angelico,” will be held tomorrow at the “Saules Skola” in Daugavpils. Gregorio Botta is also the first Italian artist to be exhibited at the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils. His exhibition, “La […]
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