Greece – Sergio Garbari’s snapshots tell “3 short stories about Florence”

Sergio Garbari’s photographic exhibition, opening at the Italian Cultural Institute in Athens on 23rd March at 7.00 p.m., is entitled “3 short stories about Florence”. The exhibition, which will be open to the public until 29th April, is divided into three parts: “A Michelangelo Scrapbook”, with details of some of the artist’s sculptures, “The Enchanted […]

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Ireland – IIC in Dublin hosts event with Domenico Starnone

The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Dublin will host a meeting with Domenico Starnone, a Neapolitan-born writer of international renown, next 6 April. He was born in 1943 and has written several books that have inspired various Italian contemporary film directors. On his books, Daniele Lucchetti based “La Scuola” (“School”), Gabriele Salvatores “Denti” (“Teeth”) and […]

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Minister Alfano: “Condolences and solidarity to the British people”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Angelino Alfano, conveyed his condolences and solidarity to the British people for yesterday’s attack in London. When speaking at the Italian Embassy in Washington at a concert to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, Minister Alfano immediately recalled the tragic episode perpetrated in the […]

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The 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome in Egypt

The 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome is being celebrated concomitantly with the Alexandria Book Fair in Egypt. This stimulating coincidence will bring the ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of Europe inside the halls of the Library of Alexandria, to be attended by over 200 Egyptian students of different ages. The event […]

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Scientific and technological cooperation between Italy and China: Technical Panel meets at the Farnesina

Following President Sergio Mattarella’s recent visit to China, which led to the signing of new bilateral agreements, the Farnesina  is highlighting the importance of systematic cooperation with China  in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The strategic guidelines have been reiterated during the meeting of the  fourth edition of the “Technical Panel for Scientific and Technological […]

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“Colore Italiano”, concert by the duo Emy Bernecoli and Elia Corazza

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, the Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa, with the patronage of the Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, have organised a concert by the duo formed by Emy Bernecoli and Elia Corazza (violin and piano), in a performance entitled […]

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Turkey – Italy’s contribution to archaeological missions

The conference titled “Contributo italiano a scavi, ricerche e studi nelle missioni archeologiche in Turchia; Economia, produzione e società” (“Italian contribution in carrying out excavations, research and studies in archeaological missions in Turkey – Economy, Production and Society”) will celebrate its eighth edition at the Teatro della Casa Italiana in Istanbul on Friday March 24 […]

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Australia – Art: Silvia Tuccimei’s Flower Power on show

On next 27 March (at 6 p.m.) the residence of the Italian Ambassador in Canberra will host the opening of Flower Power, a permanent exhibition by Silvia Tuccimei. The Italian artist’s multidisciplinary reputation is now consolidated in Australia. Already in 2013, “Passage Secret”, a sculpture by the artist, was exhibited at the impressive collective exhibition […]

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Poland – Cinema Italia Oggi

As is customary every spring, Poland stages the “Cinema Italia Oggi”, a festival of Italian contemporary cinema. The Italian Embassy in Warsaw, under whose honorary auspices the event takes place, informs that the 2017 “Cinema Italia Oggi” Festival will expand to six different Polish cities, with screenings scheduled in Warsaw (where the Festival opened on […]

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Italian Festival in Thailand

The 12th edition of the Italian Festival in Thailand has started. It is a promotional and cultural integrated programme organised by the Italian  Embassy in Bangkok as part of the #vivereALL’italiana initiative. This year the Thai capital will host many events dedicated to Italy for 112 days, averaging two events per week. The programme features […]

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“Ever Closer Union” exhibition on the ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate in Singapore

The major event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of  Rome in Singapore was held on board of the Italian Navy’s ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate, in the city’s harbour from March 15 to 19, during a mission aiming to promote the technological excellence of the Italian defence industry. The Italian Ambassador Paolo Crudele and the European […]

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Alfano: “Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment​”

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment against all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance around the world. “The elimination of all forms of racial discrimination is a challenge for the entire international community that must be met in synergy, also with civil society organisations. Educating especially […]

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