From the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to Italy, from Erbil to Naples, a message of peace from young Kurds through sport.
The Cambridge International School of Erbil, Kurdistan, eagerly joined the invitation from the Consulate General of Italy to take part in the “Sail of Peace” project, in collaboration with Scholas Occurrentes, to highlight the educational and social role of sports and to symbolically involve young Kurds and local communities in the preparation for the America’s […]
Read moreAICS Public Comparative Procedure “Christian Minorities 2026”
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) published on 21 July 2026 the Public Comparative Procedure “Christian Minorities 2026”, aimed at financing initiatives providing direct support to populations belonging to Christian minorities. Iraq is among the eligible countries. The Call is addressed to eligible civil-society organisations and other nonprofit entities, in accordance with the requirements and […]
Read morePresident Nechirvan Barzani Awarded the Rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy
Erbil, 08/07/2026 – During a solemn ceremony organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Erbil, the Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Niccolò Fontana, presented His Excellency Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with the insignia and diploma of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy, the highest rank […]
Read moreKRI: Security Update
In light of the ongoing military escalation in Iran and across the region, Italian nationals present in Federal Iraq and in the Kurdistan Region are strongly advised to exercise the utmost caution in their movements, to remain in secure locations, and in particular to avoid approaching military installations and places where crowds may gather. Nationals […]
Read moreInstitutional Mission to Sulaymaniyah: Memory, Dialogue, and New Opportunities for Italian Businesses
As part of the efforts to strengthen relations between Italy and Iraq, the Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Niccolò Fontana, accompanied by Consul General Tommaso Sansone, conducted an institutional mission to Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan. Tribute to Jalal Talabani The visit began with a moment of silence at the Mausoleum of Jalal Talabani, the first President of […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]
Read moreItalian Cooking Class Launched in Erbil for the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
A new Italian cooking class was officially launched in Erbil, a special initiative organized by the Consulate General of Italy on the occasion of the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. The event was attended by Ambassador Niccolò Fontana, Rector Nazar Shabila, and the group of young students selected by the Catholic University, […]
Read moreNOTICE OF RECRUITMENT OF ONE (1) LOCAL STAFF TO BE ASSIGNED TO ADMINISTRATIVE COLLABORATION SERVICES
The Consulate General of Italy in Erbil informs that recruitment process has been opened for a local staff to be assigned to administrative collaboration services. Applicants must fulfill and send the application form to erbil.office@esteri.it no later than 12.00 a.m. on 17 December. Find out more…
Read moreNotice of Recruitment for a Fixed-Term Contract Employee
Please be advised that the Consulate General of Italy in Erbil intends to recruit one Administrative Assistant under a fixed-term contract of six months, renewable once. Interested candidates are invited to consult the attached Notice of Selection for detailed information regarding the position and application procedures. Applications must be submitted no later than midnight on […]
Read moreAvviso di pubblicità per contributi a soggetti privati per finalità di mantenimento della pace e della sicurezza internazionale e di attuazione di iniziative umanitarie e di tutela dei diritti umani
La Direzione generale per gli affari politici e di sicurezza (DGAP), la Direzione Generale per la Mondializzazione (DGMO) e la Direzione Generale per l’Europa e la Politica Commerciale Internazionale (DGUE) della Farnesina bandiscono un avviso di pubblicità per l’erogazione di contributi a soggetti privati, italiani e stranieri, per le finalità connesse al mantenimento della pace, della sicurezza internazionale e l’attuazione di iniziative umanitarie […]
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