Com.It.Es. Elections 2026 – How to Request A Ballot
Com.It.Es. Elections 2026 – How to Request Registration on the Electoral Roll Elections for the renewal of the COMITES will be held by the end of 2026. The Committees of Italians Abroad (Com.It.Es.) represent the Italian community in its relations with Italian diplomatic and consular missions. They also work to promote the integration of the […]
Read moreCOM.IT.ES. ELECTIONS 2026 – Preparation and Submission of Candidate Lists
In 2026, elections will be held for the renewal of the Committees of Italians Abroad (Com.It.Es.). Pursuant to Article 14 of Presidential Decree (D.P.R.) No. 395/2003, candidate lists may be submitted to the Electoral Office of the Consulate General between the twentieth and thirtieth day following the official calling of the elections (which will […]
Read moreTHE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD XXVI: CONTEST FOR K-12 SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
The Week of the Italian Language in the World (WILW), taking place from October 19 to 24, 2025, is themed “Genius Language: Imagine, design, create with Italian!”. This contest is inspired by the WILW theme and celebrates the linguistic, cultural, and social space of the Italian language. It encourages the imaging of a global community […]
Read moreItalian Innovation for the Green Transition: 17 Companies at INNOVIT
Seventeen innovative Italian companies took part in the latest CleanTech/GreenTech acceleration program at INNOVIT – Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, bringing to San Francisco technologies and solutions addressing some of the key challenges of the green transition. From clean energy and grid resilience to regenerative agriculture and AI-enabled industrial operations, the participating companies showcased the […]
Read moreElectronic Identity Cards (CIE): Unlimited Validity for Citizens Aged 70 and Over
As of 30 July 2026, the Italian Electronic Identity Card (Carta d’Identità Elettronica – CIE) issued to Italian citizens 70 years of age or older at the time of application will have unlimited validity. Accordingly, Italian citizens aged 70 and over who are issued a CIE on or after 30 July 2026 will no longer […]
Read moreItalian Innovation Meets Silicon Valley: Young Entrepreneurs at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco
The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco welcomed a group of outstanding young Italian entrepreneurs admitted to Y Combinator Startup School, together with representatives of Lead The Future Mentorship, for a meeting dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the growing ties between Italy and Silicon Valley. Deputy Consul General Davide Corriero welcomed the delegation on […]
Read moreThe Consulate General of Italy visit Meta’s headquarters
The future of artificial intelligence was the focus of a visit by the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco’s visit to Meta’s headquarters, where Consul General Massimo Carnelos and Consul Davide Corriero met with Hugo Barra of Meta Superintelligence Labs and T.J. Won, Senior Director for AI Glasses & Wearables Partnerships. The discussions explored […]
Read moreFerrari week in the Bay Area
Consul General Massimo Carnelos took part in a series of events celebrating Ferrari in the Bay Area, highlighting the enduring ability of one of Italy’s most iconic brands to combine tradition, technological innovation, and world-class engineering. The week featured the Bay Area unveiling of the new Ferrari Elettrica “Luce” in San Francisco, an important milestone […]
Read moreCessazione della validità della carta d’identità cartacea per l’espatrio dal 3 agosto
A partire dal 3 agosto 2026 la versione cartacea della carta di identità cesserà di essere valida per l’espatrio, indipendentemente dalla data di scadenza riportata sul retro. Il DL 26/06/2026 n.108 ha introdotto alcune modifiche importanti: La Carta d’Identità Cartacea non scaduta può essere utilizzata come strumento identificativo nei rapporti con la Pubblica Amministrazione italiana […]
Read moreCom.It.Es. Elections 2026
Elections to renew Com.It.Es. (Comitati degli Italiani all’Estero, i.e. Committees of Italians Abroad) will be held this year. Italian citizens residing abroad who submit a request will be eligible to vote. What are the elections for? They are for the renewal of Com.It.Es. (Comitati degli Italiani all’Estero, i.e. Committees of Italians Abroad). Established in 1985, […]
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