Italian Sports Day 2026 – Fencing Open Day
The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong is pleased to present the Italian Sports Day 2026 – Fencing Open Day, taking place on Sunday, 13 September 2026, at the International Fencing Academy in Hong Kong. The Fencing Open Day will be guided by Italian Olympic Coaches Maurizio Zomparelli and Giacomo Fanizza, in collaboration with […]
Read moreItalian Sports Day 2026 – Open Water Swimming Race
On 13 September, the Italian Sports Day 2026 – Open Water Swimming Race will bring together swimmers in Hong Kong to celebrate sport, well-being and exchanges between Italy and Hong Kong. Following the success of last year’s event, which attracted around 200 amateur and professional swimmers, the competition will once again highlight the values of […]
Read moreScientific and Innovation Awards of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Applications are now open.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation invites nominations for the 2026 science and innovation awards. 1) “Farnesina – Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” The ninth edition of the award is open to early-career researchers (aged 40 or under at the time of publication of the call for applications) of Italian nationality who have […]
Read morePaper Identity Cards No Longer Valid for International Travel from 3 August 2026
Please be advised that, with effect from 3 August 2026, paper identity cards (Carta d’Identità Cartacea) will no longer be valid for international travel, irrespective of the expiry date shown on the reverse of the document. Pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 108 of 26 June 2026, the following provisions apply: A valid paper identity card […]
Read moreItalian Sport Day 2026 – Call for Sponsorships
The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau announces the intention to sign in-kind sponsorship contracts for the supply of goods and services in the framework of the organization of the Italian Sport Day 2026. To this end, the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau commits to offer to interested […]
Read moreHong Kong Football Festival 2026 to Welcome FC Internazionale Milano and Juventus from Italy
The Consulate General in Italy in Hong Kong welcomes the announcement that FC Internazionale Milano and Juventus will participate in the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. The festival will bring four leading European football clubs to Hong Kong this summer, featuring two matches at Kai Tak Stadium: 1 August 2026 – Manchester City vs FC […]
Read moreSCHOLARSHIPS – ACCADEMIA TEATRO ALLA SCALA a.a. 2026/2027
Applications are now open for the Global Master in Performing Arts Management, a 20-month, English-taught programme designed for aspiring professionals seeking a career in performing arts and opera management. The programme is offered by the Accademia Teatro alla Scala in partnership with POLIMI Graduate School of Management and in collaboration with the Piccolo Teatro di […]
Read moreHONG KONG: OPERA TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
An opera concert organized in collaboration with the Academy of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna marked the celebration of Italy’s Republic Day in Hong Kong, featuring four Academy singers—Cecilia Taliano Grasso (soprano), Gaia Cerri (soprano), Simone Fenotti (tenor), and Guo Xiaotong (baritone, a Chinese student based in Italy)—accompanied by pianist Amedeo Salvato. The programme, dedicated […]
Read moreItalian National Day 2026: video-message of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani
Oggi, 2 giugno, celebriamo l’80° anniversario della nascita della Repubblica Italiana, a seguito del Referendum svoltosi il 2 giugno 1946. Il Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani, ha rivolto ai connazionali nel mondo un videomessaggio di auguri. “Cari Italiani, ovunque voi siate nel mondo, buona […]
Read moreIniziativa CNEL: “Giovani Expat: diamo voce ai protagonisti del cambiamento”
“Giovani Expat: diamo voce ai protagonisti del cambiamento” è una nuova iniziativa lanciata dal Consiglio Nazionale dell’Economia e del Lavoro (CNEL) per raccogliere testimonianze dei giovani italiani – dai 18 ai 35 anni – che studiano o lavorano all’estero. L’obiettivo è comprendere le diverse esperienze, raccogliere opinioni e commenti e formulare direttive per accrescere l’attrattività […]
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