G20 Summit 2021 (Rome, October 30-31). Temporary reintroduction of controls at national internal borders
The Italian Ministry of Interior announced that on the occasion of the G20 Summit 2021 (Rome, October 30-31) will be temporarily restored internal border controls within the Schengen Area, at land, air and sea entry points in our country. The suspension of the ordinary regime of freedom of movement within the Schengen Area is activated in […]
Read moreAmbassador of Italy in Addis Ababa Agostino Palese
“It is with enthusiasm that I take up the position of Ambassador of Italy to Ethiopia. I will work intensively to consolidate the deep bond of friendship that binds our two Countries and to favor the strenghtening of bilateral relations in the political, economic, cultural and cooperation fields to address together the great challenges that […]
Read moreVisit to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, today bid farewell to the Ambassador of Italy, H.E. Arturo Luzzi, in view of the upcoming end of the Ambassador’s mandate. During the cordial meeting has been reiterated the importance of Italy – Ethiopia bilateral relations that are deeply rooted in […]
Read moreVisit to the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde
The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, today bid farewell to the Ambassador of Italy, H.E. Arturo Luzzi, in view of the upcoming end of the Ambassador’s mandate. The meeting was very cordial and thoroughly extended and represented an opportunity to reiterate the excellent state of bilateral relations. […]
Read moreGreeting message from the new Director of the Italian Institute of Culture in Addis Ababa
The Embassy of Italy in Ethiopia is pleased to welcome Dr. Semen Kumurzhi, the new Director of the Italian Institute of Culture in Addis Ababa. Dr. Kumurzhi would like to send the following message to the entire community and friends of Italy: “I take up my position in Ethiopia with great interest and genuine […]
Read moreEstate all’Italiana Festival 2021
The ‘Estate all’Italiana Festival’ is back for a second year, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Associazione ItaliaFestival, the association formed by some of the most prestigious Italian festivals. From 4 July to 21 September 2021, a tour of the biggest Italian festivals: a programme full of […]
Read moreGrants for foreign and Italian citizens living abroad awarded by the Italian government
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign citizens not residing in Italy and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2021-2022 in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to Law 288/55 and […]
Read moreStudy visas for university students. Summary of the issuing procedure.
We hereby provide an overview of the procedure for issuing study visas for university students. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications for study visas for the academic year 2021-2022 is 30 November 2021. Click here to download the document in pdf format.
Read moreInauguration of the Coffee Training Center Ethiopia
The new Coffee Training Center Ethiopia has been inaugurated yesterday at the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. Ethiopia represents the cradle of coffee which is an outstanding commodity resource for this Country and Italy. The Center is the result of EXPO Milan 2015 legacy and stands as the first of its kind in the whole […]
Read moreRegulatory update on COVID-19 testing for all passengers entering/exiting/transiting Ethiopia
Effective Monday, June 7, 2021, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health has provided a new digital COVID-19 test certification system for outbound, inbound and transit passengers in Ethiopia. Paper certificates for exit, transit and entry into the country will cease to be accepted as of July 1, 2021. All outbound passengers from Ethiopia will be required […]
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