Culture is an essential part of Italy’s identity around the world, representing a tangible and intangible asset which can be drawn upon to face contemporary challenges. The Italian language represents an important part of this, acting as both a legacy of the past and a bridge to the future, as does scientific research, a sector in which Italy boasts excellent achievements on a global scale.
Cultural promotion therefore plays a key role in foreign policy, representing one of the main tools for promoting Italy abroad.
Tunis, “My house is a Le Corbusier”
The international project by Cristian Chironi, centred on the theme of dwelling, has kicked off at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with La Boîte – Centre d’Art & d’Architecture, the Embassy of Italy and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Launched in 2015, the project examines […]
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Italy–Australia: Ambassador Lener in Melbourne to strengthen bilateral ties
The first official visit of the Italian Ambassador to Australia, Nicola Lener, to the State of Victoria has concluded successfully. During his mission, the Ambassador met with Governor Margaret Gardner and senior members of the state government, including the Minister for Finance, Danny Pearson, the Minister for Energy, Lily D’Ambrosio, and the Minister for […]
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The March 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 launch of the educational project “Un Voto, […]
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Vilnius, the Concert “Giullari di Dio” for St. Francis of Assisi
As part of the initiatives organized in Lithuania to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian Embassy, the Apostolic Nunciature, and the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius organized the concert “Giullari di Dio” (Jesters of God) by the Micrologus Ensemble at the National Museum – Palace of the […]
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