SOUTH AFRICA: INSPIRING NEW WAYS – (from NEWSLETTER 01/2019)
Dear Readers, We have reached the end of the 2018-2019 financial year and as a Mission we begin to take stock of our achievements that have been made through the year, and we look forward to our activities that will shape our interactions with Northern Italy in the 2019-2020 financial year. In 2018 the Mission […]Read More
New Year’s Message from Crispin Conroy, Australian Consul General in Milan
Thank you to the Easy Milano team for again giving me the opportunity to send a Seasons Greetings message to your readers! And, as I understand this will be the last issue of Easy Milano after many successful years, I would like to thank the team for providing such a great service for all expats […]Read More
Independence Day Message from Sri Lanka Consul General
“our heartfelt appreciation for the Government and people of Italy for their generous support and goodwill …” It gives me great pleasure to convey my warm greetings and sincere best wishes to the Sri Lankan expatriate community in the Regions of Lombardy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Liguria, Piedmont, Trentino Alto Adige, Valle d’ Aosta and Veneto […]Read More
Be an Active Voter: Vote in the 2016 U.S. Elections!
In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election officials by October 10. In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed […]Read More
HMA Christopher Prentice CMG – Doing time in Italy
What can I say about my time here in Italy? It has been a privilege to be in Rome at a time of immense change, both in Italy and back in the UK. The UK underwent something of an ‘Italian’ experience, with a coalition government – a novelty for us Brits –,before reverting, in the […]Read More
July 4th message from Amb. Philip T. Reeker Consul General in Milan
Dear Friends, It’s my pleasure, on behalf of the whole U.S. Consulate General in Milan, to once again wish my fellow Americans a Happy Independence Day – and a happy 240th birthday to the United States of America! It has been quite a busy year. 12 months ago we were experiencing the incredible Expo Milano. […]Read More
Sri Lanka opens its first consulate in Milan
A message from Consul General Mrs. Pradeepa Saram To foster bilateral relations with Italy and serve the large Sri Lankan expatriate community, the Government of Sri Lanka established its Consulate General in Milan with effect from 1st February 2016. I am honoured to be the first Consul General of Sri Lanka in Milan, the financial […]Read More
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Bobby McDonagh, Ambassador of Ireland to Italy
As the Irish Ambassador to Italy, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to Easy Milanoreaders on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day. I am particularly conscious as we celebrate our national day this year that we are also celebrating the centenary year of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, an important step on […]Read More
Happy Waitangi Day from the New Zealand Consulate General
On February 6 each year New Zealand celebrates Waitangi Day. This national holiday marks the signing of what is regarded as New Zealand’s founding document, a treaty signed on February 6 1840 between the then Queen of England Victoria, and the chiefs of most of New Zealand’s indigenous Maori tribes. This holiday is at the […]Read More
A Message from Tim Flear, British Consul General in Milan
Dear Easy Milano readers, It has been an eventful year for Milan. Indeed, hugely successful. With Expo 2015, the city came to feel almost like the centre of the universe from May to October. The world fair attracted over 21 million visitors, beating predictions. At this festive time of the year, when traditionally there is […]Read More
Message from Canadian Ambassador Peter McGovern
Dear Canadians and Friends of Canada in Italy! Happy Thanksgiving! As Canada’s foliage is gaining its legendary colours, students of all ages are now settled into another school year. Here in Italy, the summer heat has (finally) faded and it’s now harvest time: wine, olives, almonds, chestnuts, porcini mushrooms, and other delicious local produce are […]Read More
Children/minors travelling to/from South Africa
As from 1 June 2015, where parents are travelling with a child, such parents must produce a copy of an unabridged birth certificate of the child reflecting the particulars of the parents of the child. All documents issued in a language other than English should be accompanied by a sworn translation issued by a competent […]Read More
Important Notice for US Passport Renewal
Due to the increased rate of exchange of the US dollar against the Euro, effective March 18th, 2015 there will be a change in passport fees paid in local currency. Fees for Adult Passports First adult passport or replacement for lost/ stolen/mutilated passport – $135.00 or the Euro equivalent Adult passport renewal – $110.00 or the […]Read More
UK National Day – One GREAT Day at Expo 2015 on June 17
UK participation at Expo presents a special opportunity to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday The UK National Day will be celebrated at Milan Expo on 17 June. It marks the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It will be a “GREAT” day linked to the British Government’s GREAT Britain campaign. This will […]Read More