Vienna, concert of the Quinteto Revolucionario of the Astor Piazzolla Foundation

In the evocative setting of Palazzo Metternich, seat of the Italian Embassy in Vienna, a prestigious musical event took place on 30 April, featuring the Quinteto Revolucionario of the Astor Piazzolla Foundation, an outstanding ensemble dedicated to the artistic legacy of one of the greatest Argentinean masters of the 20th century. Organised in collaboration with […]

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Red Bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul

The Red Bench at the Italian Embassy in Kabul – now operating from Doha – was inaugurated by the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, in the presence of Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini and the Embassy staff. The initiative is part of the project – strongly desired by the Deputy Prime Minister and […]

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Non-EU foreign trade performance in the first quarter of 2025

NON-EU FOREIGN TRADE PERFORMANCE IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025 According to the data released by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade—currently available only for non-EU countries—in the first quarter of 2025, Italy exported goods worth €76.3 billion, marking an increase of +3.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. During the same period, Italy imported […]

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Dublin, “Italia Geniale – Design enables”

“Italia Geniale – Design enables”, curated by Francesco Zurlo and Carlo Martino, is an exhibition that celebrates Italy’s heritage of brands and patents, tracing the history and culture of materials and techniques while interweaving with the story of design. Promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the exhibition was organised by […]

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Sofia, “Nicodemo Misiti: Ancient Traditions of Southern Italy”

Nicodemo Misiti, photographer and researcher, has devoted his work to documenting the ancient traditions of Southern Italy, combining his passion for photography with a deep historical and anthropological knowledge. Misiti’s project spans the fields of history, culture, and tradition in the southern regions of Italy, aiming to safeguard and promote customs, festivals, religious traditions, gastronomy, […]

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April issue of the SFIM newsletter now online

Each month, the SFIM newsletter provides in-depth updates on developments in Italian education abroad, covering key initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities within the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights from this issue include: a report on […]

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INFORMATION NOTE Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers (Antalya, Türkiye, 14–15 May 2025)

INFORMATION NOTE Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers (Antalya, Türkiye, 14–15 May 2025)     On 14–15 May 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will participate in the Informal Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers to be held in Antalya, Türkiye. The meeting will be chaired by […]

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Ancient DNA Research Challenges Established Beliefs About the Phoenician-Punic Civilization and Opens New Avenues for Understanding Mediterranean Cultures

THE PUBLICATION MAECI’s Contribution to This Research A new study published in Nature reveals surprising discoveries about one of the most influential maritime cultures in history: the Phoenician-Punic civilization of the Mediterranean. Ancient DNA analysis challenges traditional historical reconstructions of this civilization. An international team of researchers analyzed genomic data from 210 ancient individuals, including […]

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Tajani: “Peace in Ukraine by the end of the year. Moscow’s truce is just a bluff” (La Stampa)

Rome – “I am convinced that the war in Ukraine will end within this year”. Antonio Tajani, speaking from the European People’s Party congress in Valencia — where he is due to be re-confirmed as Vice President today — expresses confident optimism about an imminent end to the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. The Minister of […]

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Visit of Deputy Minister Cirielli to Malta

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, concluded a mission to Valletta today, where he met with the Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg. During the discussions, the excellent state of bilateral relations was reaffirmed. Italy and Malta share strong historical, cultural and commercial […]

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Situation in Spain and Portugal following power outage

The Foreign Ministry continues to monitor the situation in the Iberian Peninsula following the extensive power outage, which had a significant impact on airport and long-distance train traffic in Spain and Portugal, as well as widespread restrictions on health and banking services in the two countries. About 3,600 Italians in Spain (of whom more than […]

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Terza edizione del Premio Stoccolma

The Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture, the Directorate-General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy – Unit for the Coordination of the Italian Cultural Institutes of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Stockholm are promoting the third edition of the Stockholm Prize, a residency programme […]

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