Coronavirus. Ambassador Armando Varricchio joins a conversation with David Harris, CEO of the American Jewish Committee.
Washington, March 27, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy to the United States of America, Armando Varricchio, participated in a conversation on the Italian response to the COVID-19 with the CEO of the American Jewish Committee, David Harris. The conversation took place via Zoom (with over 400 listeners) and was broadcast live on the AJC […]
Read moreCoronavirus. Contacts of the Consular network
The Italian Embassy in Washington and the consular network in the United States are working to assist Italians in the United States during the Coronavirus emergency. We are at the service of Italy and our citizens relentlessly and with the utmost commitment. Below are the telephone numbers, email and web addresses of the 9 Consulates […]
Read moreThe campaign #WeAreItaly #StayTunedOnIt started
The campaign #WeAreItaly #StayTunedOnIt launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the most creative and vital Italy in the world in the days of the Coronavirus has just started. Andrea Bocelli, Uto Ughi, Tiziano Ferro, Paolo Fresu, Ada Montellanico, Nek, Andrea Griminelli, Rita Marcotulli, Fabrizio Bosso and many others have joined the initiative […]
Read moreAmbassador Varricchio at the Atlantic Council for a conversation on the COVID-19 emergency response.
Washington, March 19, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy to the United States of America, Armando Varricchio, together with fellow Ambassadors from Singapore and the European Union, participated in a conference on the international response to the emergency COVID-19 organized by the Atlantic Council, one of Washington’s most prestigious think-tanks. During the conversation attended by representatives of […]
Read moreCoronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus. EFSA’s chief scientist, Marta Hugas, said: “Experiences from previous outbreaks of related coronaviruses, […]
Read moreCovid-19 Emergency measures: Consular Office services
Acting in compliance with instructions from Italian authorities regarding the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) emergency, please note that access to the Consular Office will now be only by appointment and for essential services only. Guests are kindly requested to keep a safe distance between people. Please report any emergencies related to Covid-19 to washington.emergenza@esteri.it. For any other matter please refer […]
Read moreMeasures to combat and contain the Coronavirus
UPDATE OF JULY 6th, 2021 ON NATIONAL INTEREST EXCEPTIONS FOR ENTRY IN THE UNITED STATES The U.S. Department of State has announced that, starting from July 6th, 2021, all National Interest Exception (NIE) authorizations will be valid for 12 months for multiple entries with retroactive effect, and valid for NIEs issued (with a Visa or […]
Read moreAnnouncement to fill the position of Junior Analyst del Desk FDI at the Italian Trade Agency – New York office
The Italian Trade Agency – New York office is recruiting a Junior Analyst del Desk FDI. For more information please visit the Italian Trade Agency website.
Read more13 Embassies in the US capital together for International Women’s Day 2020
Washington DC (March 6, 2020) – A total of 13 Embassies met today at the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC to celebrate International Women’s Day with a unique online initiative. Italy, together with the Embassies of Argentina, Canada, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and in collaboration with the […]
Read more#AmericaLovesVenice
Washington DC (March 04, 2020) – The #AmericaLovesVenice campaign, launched by the Italian Embassy in Washington DC in partnership with Save Venice, the leading American non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Venice’s artistic heritage, raised over half a million dollars to finance restoration projects following the damage caused by the waves of bad weather […]
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