Argentina – “Buenos Aires celebrates Italy” day on 11 June

On 11 June Argentina will host “Buenos Aires celebrates Italy”, a one-day event dedicated to Italy’s culture, history and tourist attractions. For the occasion, there will be the presentation of a special edition of ENIT’s “Piccoli Borghi d’Italia” to illustrate the Country’s most beautiful highlights. The event, organised with the participation of more than 50 […]

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Russian Federation – Moscow to open exhibition on Italy’s Renaissance with Titian

The Italian Embassy in Moscow hosted a preview on Tuesday of Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, one of the most iconic masterpieces of the exhibition “Venezia del Rinascimento. Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese”, opening on June 8 and running until August 25 at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. The painting comes from […]

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Alfano: “Terrorism strikes again in the East as in the West”

“Terrorism strikes again in the East as in the West and this further confirms the importance of working with all the allies in favour of a long-term strategy against terrorism incorporating security aspects and political dialogue on different fronts,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, this morning at the Farnesina […]

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The Geometry of Nature​

The Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon continues its effort to promote contemporary art by presenting the latest work by Sandro Sanna in an exhibition entitled “The Geometry of Nature”, curated by plastic artist António Olaio, director of the School of Arts of the University of Coimbra and with a critical review by Lorenzo Canova. The […]

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Alfano presides over the third meeting of the National Development Cooperation Council

“I am very happy today to chair the National Development Cooperation Council, which I would define as the ‘cooperation consultative assembly’, a vital forum of debate between the State, Regions, Local Administrations, Universities, NGOs, Chambers of Commerce and the world of profit and non-profit organisations,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino […]

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22 new diplomats swear loyalty to the Republic

“Today you become the voice of our Country abroad. In all the contexts in which you will be called to operate, always remember that serving Italy today means targeting your actions on our national interests and on those of Europe,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, in his address at […]

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Reopening the Embassy of Honduras in Rome​

“Reopening the Embassy of Honduras in Rome will contribute to further strengthening our excellent relations. The Italian business community in Honduras is extremely dynamic especially in the area of infrastructure, mines and hydropower, tourist services and restaurants. Moreover, Italy is fully committed to implementing the cooperation initiatives that have already been expedited both at bilateral […]

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Uruguay – A cycle of film screenings for a changing society

The Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo, in Uruguay, will begin a cycle of film screenings “for a changing society” starting on 8 June. The screenings include: “My Country” (“Patria”) by Felice Farina (8 June); “Italy in a day – Un giorno da italiani” by Gabriele Salvatores (15 June); “Terra di transito” by Paolo Martino (22 June); […]

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Vietnam – Raphael on show in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day

Raphael will be on show in Hanoi with 35 of his works in digital format. The exhibition entitled “Raffaello: opera omnia” (“Raphael: Opus Omnia”) will be displayed for the first time in Asia. It was organised by the Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in conjunction with institutional and Italian partners as […]

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Hungary – Italy guest of honour at Global Sustainable Fashion Week

The Global Sustainable Fashion Week, which will be running in Budapest from 7 to 10 June, is a unique event interlacing an international conference, presentations and fashion shows on the themes of sustainable and ethical fashion, with the coverage of international media. It represents an opportunity to explore different aspects and results spanning from the […]

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Towards a Rome to “Welcome Chinese”

Today the Farnesina hosts the event Towards a Rome to “Welcome Chinese”, new communication and reception services for Chinese tourists, promoted to present the second edition of the “Guide through the flavours and pleasures of Rome” published by the daily La Repubblica, and translated into Chinese, dedicated to the “gusto” culinary routes and historic and […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Joint press point by Minister Alfano – UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura (Farnesina, 7 June)

On Wednesday, 7 June at 11:30 a.m. the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet at the Farnesina the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura.   A joint press point is scheduled at the end of the meeting.   Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the press point […]

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