Celebrating the Centenary of the Birth of Andrea Camilleri
As part of the XXV Week of the Italian Language in the World, “Italofonia: lingua oltre i confini”, and on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Andrea Camilleri, the Consulate of Italy in Adelaide is pleased to invite you to a special event dedicated to the renowned Sicilian writer. A leading figure of contemporary Italian […]
Read more25th Italian Language Week Worldwide – Italophony: language beyond borders (13–19 October 2025)
The 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation together with its traditional institutional and cultural partners (MIM, MUR, MiC, Embassy of Switzerland, Accademia della Crusca, CePeLL, CGIE, RAI, Società Dante Alighieri and Treccani), is this year dedicated to the theme […]
Read moreThe Arena Foundation of Verona in Adelaide with Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, in the iconic staging by Franco Zeffirelli
Described as the largest theatrical production ever staged in Australia, the acclaimed “Zeffirelli’s Aida” will make its international debut in Adelaide on February 5-6, 2026. Around 400 people, including orchestra members, choristers, dancers, and technicians from the Arena Foundation of Verona, will arrive in the South Australian capital with 28 containers in tow, to perform […]
Read moreJewels of Bel Canto
The Consulate of Italy and State Opera South Australia are pleased to announce the resounding success of the concert “Jewels of Bel canto”, held at Ukaria Cultural Centre in the Adelaide Hills. The recital of exquisite art songs and arias, weaving together works from Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti, and other bel canto masters, celebrating the art of […]
Read more8 August, Day of the Sacrifice of Italian Labour in the World
The 8 ofAugust marks the “National Day of Sacrifice of Italian Workers in the World,” which coincides with the commemoration of the mining disaster in Marcinelle, Belgium, where in 1956, 262 miners — including 136 Italians — lost their lives in the Bois du Cazier mine.To honour this tragic event, the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister […]
Read moreOpportunItaly – Driving business growth with Italian excellence
We’re excited to announce Opportunitaly, the new business acceleration program promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, aimed at connecting qualified international demand with the know-how and excellence of #madeinitaly, generating concrete business opportunities for both sides. Find out more on the website OpportunItaly
Read moreInternational Conference Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) 2025 – Landscapes of Collaboration: New possibilities for education in complex times.
The International conference Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) 2025 recently concluded at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Held from 3 to 5 July, the event was titled Landscapes of Collaboration: New possibilities for education in complex times. The event provided a valuable opportunity for dialogue and reflection on the challenges and opportunities in contemporary education, […]
Read moreREACQUISITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP FOR FORMER CITIZENS
The Conversion Law of Decree-Law 36/2025 amended Article 17, paragraph 1, of Law No. 91/1992, allowing former Italian citizens — including those residing abroad — to reacquire Italian citizenship by submitting a declaration, under certain conditions and for a limited period of time. This provision applies if the following requirements are met: a) The applicant must have […]
Read moreItalian National Day celebrations in Adelaide
The Consulate of Italy and the Department of the Premier of South Australia hosted on the 2 June a grand celebration for Italian National Day. The event, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, saw a distinguished assembly of attendees, including several key ministers: the Premier of South Australia, the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, co-host of […]
Read moreREFORM OF CITIZENSHIP IURE SANGUINIS
Law No. 74 of May 23, 2025 (published in G.U. on 23/05/2025, No. 118) has converted, with modifications, Decree-Law No. 36 of March 28, 2025, containing urgent provisions on citizenship. Italian citizenship is based on the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood), whereby a child born to an Italian father or an Italian mother […]
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