Earthquake in Central Italy – Slow Food Initiative: A Future for Amatrice
The Slow Food movement has launched an international solidarity campaign to support the people affected by the earthquake that struck central Italy on August 24, 2016. Slow Food is calling on restaurateurs around the world, particularly those who prepare traditional Italian cuisine, to put pasta all’Amatriciana on their menu for a year, and to donate […]
Read moreBook of Condolence for the Victims of the Earthquake in Central Italy
A book of condolence is available at the Consulate of Italy in Detroit in memory of the victims of the August 24 earthquake in Central Italy. You can sign it on Tuesday, August 30, from 9 am to 12 pm, and Wednesday, August 31, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy – Donations and solidarity initiatives
To send monetary donations to assist people affected by the earthquake, please see the information below regarding the bank accounts that Regional Administrations and Institutions have opened to collect donations: A) Regions – LAZIO REGION: Bank Account Name: Regione Lazio per Amatrice e Accumoli IBAN: IT 60 P 02008 05255 000104428939 BIC/SWIFT: UNCRITMM More information […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy – Donate to the Italian Red Cross
If you want to make a donation to the Italian Red Cross for the earthquake of Amatrice, Rieti and Central Italy: REASON FOR PAYMENT: “Terremoto Centro Italia”E-MAIL: aiuti@cri.itPHONE NUMBER: 06.5510IBAN: IT40F0623003204000030631681BIC/SWIFT: CRPPIT2P086(BIC/SWIFT for foreign bank transfers: CRPPIT2P086) Online donations can be made at:https://www.cri.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/31392 Link to the English language donation page:https://www.cri.it/flex/FixedPages/IT/DonaOra.php/L/EN/IDCausale/36/Importo/10/AltroImporto/-/Dona/Donate%20now/BL/KnBhZ2VzL1NlcnZlQkxPQi5waHAvU1VfL2hvbWU%3D/X/1?uniq=698ae29f457b13828b4e6f17d993dc99
Read moreEmergency number for information about the earthquake in Central Italy
If you are abroad, this is the phone number to call to receive information about the earthquake in Central Italy.
Read more“Innovation that Speaks Italian” Award – Italian Technology Startups Operating Abroad
Call for applications The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and PNICube, the Italian Association of University Incubators and Local Business Plan Competition, has established the “Innovation that speaks Italian” award to recognize the highly innovative value of Technology Startups, founded by Italian citizens, operating abroad. The award, which consists of a medal and […]
Read moreItalian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award – Call for nominations
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has established the “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize an eminent Italian scientist who, in performing his/her research abroad, has made a remarkable contribution to the advancement of science and technology, thus improving Italy’s S&T relations with foreign countries and with International Organizations. The award […]
Read moreFundraising event at the IACS for the Adrian Memorial
On Friday, August 5, 2016, starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Cultural Center of the Italian American Cultural Society (IACS), a fundraising event for the memorial for the victims of the 1901 Adrian train wreck, in which numerous Italian immigrants lost their lives, will take place. The event includes a buffet dinner and a presentation […]
Read moreMemorial Ceremony for the Victims of the 1901 Train Wreck in Adrian, Michigan
FUNDRAISING FOR THE ITALIAN VICTIMS OF THE 1901 TRAIN WRECK MEMORIAL IN ADRIAN, MI The city of Adrian, MI, has launched an online fundraising campaign titled “Italian/American Train Wreck Memorial – Honoring The Forgotten Victims After 115 Years” on the Patronicity website. On November 28, 1901, on the eve of Thanksgiving, two trains crashed near […]
Read moreConsulate of Italy Closed for Independence Day
The Consulate of Italy will be closed on Monday, July 4th due to the Independence Day Holiday.
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