XXIII Week of the Italian Language in the World (15-19 October 2023)
The Week of the Italian Language in the World is back. Under the high patronage of the President of the Italian Republic, its motto is: „Italian and Sustainability“ and is carried out in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Melbourne, CO.AS.IT Melbourne, Dante Alighieri Society Melbourne and COMITES Victoria and Tasmania. To check out […]
Read morePassing of former President of the Italian Republic, Senator Giorgio Napolitano
The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne mourns the passing of former President of the Italian Republic, Senator Giorgio Napolitano. For those wanting to express their sympathy a virtual book of condolence has been opened at melbourne.pa@esteri.it and will remain open until 26/09/2023.
Read moreVisit of Ambassador Paolo Crudele to Melbourne
Ambassador Paolo Crudele just concluded a new visit to Melbourne. Accompanied by Consul General Hanna Pappalardo he met with the new Governor of Victoria, H.E. Professor Margareth Gardner, with the Director of the Victorian State Office, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Timothy Kane, & with the new CEO of the Australian Grand […]
Read moreMeeting of Consul General Hanna Pappalardo with the Victorian Government
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo attended together with the Consular Corps in Melbourne a meeting with the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, and the Treasurer of Victoria, Minister for Industrial Relations, Trade and Investment, Tim Pallas, hosted by Minister for Housing and Multicultural Affairs, Colin Brooks. Great opportunity to discuss shared priorities while reaffirming the importance […]
Read moreFirst Australian tour of Roberto Bolle with the BIG (Ballet International Gala) production
The Vice Consul Mariagiovanna Rizzo had the pleasure to meet Roberto Bolle after the incredible event produced by BIG (Ballet International Gala) and directed by the Australian dancer Joel Burke. For his first appearance in Melbourne, Roberto Bolle performed with prima ballerinas and principal dancers from London’s Royal Ballet, American Ballet, Australian Ballet and Astana […]
Read moreVIDEO TUTORIAL PASSPORT ISSUE
From today, the new tutorial about passport issue is now available on our Youtube Channel. It is a new tool to facilitate the fruition our consular services.
Read moreAIRE TUTORIAL
From today, the new AIRE tutorial is now available on our Youtube Channel. It is a new tool to facilitate the fruition our consular services.
Read moreLucchini Energy interested to expand its business in Victoria
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo met together with the CEO of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne, Veronica Misciattelli, Lorenzo Lucchini and Flavia Pintossi of Lucchini Energy. Lucchini Energy is part of the Lucchini Group, is specialized in the production of energy from renewable resources and aims at expanding its business in Australia […]
Read moreInauguration of Professor Margaret Gardner AC as the 30th Governor of Victoria.
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo attended together with other members of the Consular Corps in Melbourne the inauguration of Professor Margaret Gardner AC as the 30th Governor of Victoria. The ceremony took place in the wonderful setting of the Chamber of the Legislative Assembly at Parliament House.
Read moreCommemoration of the “Day of the Sacrifice of the Italian Labour Abroad”
Today, like every year, we commemorate the “Day of the Sacrifice of the Italian Labour Abroad” to acknowledge the sacrifices by Italian labourers abroad. The commemoration takes place on the occasion of the mining disaster occured at the Bois du Cazier coal mine at Marcinelle, Belgium, in 1956, where 262 miners lost their lives. 136 […]
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