Serbia, public notice for the search of sponsorships for the Italy Pavilion at EXPO 2027 Belgrade
The Embassy of Italy in Serbia has launched a search for sponsorships for the Italy Pavilion at EXPO 2027 Belgrade. The invitation is addressed to all public and private economic operators interested in submitting proposals for financial sponsorships and/or sponsorships in the form of “Value in Kind” relating to services and supplies in the various product categories […]
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Brazil, two new murals by Edoardo Ettorre
The Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo has commissioned two murals by artist Edoardo Ettorre, which highlight urban art as a space for connecting cultures, regions and human experiences. Realised in Fortaleza (Ceará) and São Paulo (SP), the murals “Gente di Mare” (Seafarers) and “Acolhida” (Acceptance) formed part of two distinct yet complementary projects, linked […]
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London, Leonardo’s manuscripts reunited after 400 years on a digital platform
Museo Galileo, the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Italy in London announce the reunion of two globally significant collections of Leonardo da Vinci’s writings and drawings for the first time in over 400 years in a new online platform. Leonardotheka, available since 8 June 2026, at teche.museogalileo.it/leonardo, and constitutes the most extensive […]
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Damascus, concert for the Republic Day
On the occasion of the Italian Republic Day, musicians Francesco Bearzatti and Gianpaolo Rinaldi performed together with the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra at the Damascus Opera House. The concert opened with a piece from Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata (The fallen woman), before moving on to contemporary Italian compositions, including Estate by Bruno Martino, a piece […]
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Bratislava: “Coffee?… Italian!” exhibition inaugurated at the Slovak National Museum
On 9 June 2026, the exhibition “Coffee?… Italian!” was inaugurated at the Slovak National Museum in Bratislava, dedicated to the history, culture and design that have made coffee one of the most recognisable symbols of Made in Italy worldwide. The initiative was promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute of Bratislava and the Embassy of Italy […]
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Chongqing, Italian Republic Day in Southwest China
For Italian Republic Day 2026, the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing organized two receptions: on June 1 in Chongqing and on June 5 in Chengdu, with over 600 guests from the Italian community, local authorities, business, media, and culture. The institutional guests included Zhao Shiqing, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing […]
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GITEX AI Mediterranean 2027: Italy Strengthens Its Role in Global Technological Innovation
On April 21-22, 2027, Rome will host the first GITEX AI Mediterranean/Italy, a new event dedicated to technological innovation and artificial intelligence that will bring to Italy one of the leading international platforms for startups, companies, investors, and institutions. The project is part of the Foreign Ministry’s broader commitment to strengthening Italy’s international positioning in […]
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Athens, Republic Day Celebrations with the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
As part of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, the Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, organized a tour of Greece for the musicians from the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, one of the most prestigious institutions of the Italian operatic tradition. The musicians enriched the reception […]
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Vilnius, Opening of the Exhibition “Connections”
On May 21, the photography exhibition “CONNECTIONS: Architectural Modernity between Italy and Lithuania”, by Marina Macrì and Edoardo Prando, opened at the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius. The exhibition, curated by Vilnius University Professor Marija Drėmaitė, reveals the connections between Lithuanian and Italian modernism in the interwar period – architectural dialogues through which a contemporary […]
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The May issue of the SFIM Newsletter is online
Every month the SFIM Newsletter delves into the latest news on Italian education abroad, ranging from the most relevant and interesting initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships and assistantships at foreign universities. This issue focuses on the large participation of public and students in the SFIM presentations at […]
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