Algiers, 27th International Book Fair

The 27th edition of the Algiers International Book Fair was held at the Palais des Expositions des Pins Maritimes in the Algerian capital, with the participation of the Italian Embassy in Algeria and the Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency and the “Roma” Italian School. This year, Italy was […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi attends the Global Partnership summit on Artificial Intelligence

Today, Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi attended the annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in Belgrade, by proxy of Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani. The Undersecretary highlighted Italy’s active role in the GPAI, which helped initiate the integrated partnership with the […]

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Mumbai: homage to Giacomo Puccini

This past 29 November, 100 years after the composer’s death, Mumbai celebrated the genius of Giacomo Puccini at India’s oldest opera venue, the Royal Opera House, with an opera gala organized by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Mumbai, in collaboration with the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, Furtados, Avid Learning, […]

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Tajani on the differentiated autonomy legislation: “The Constitutional Court confirms: there are no delegated powers in international trade”

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani has expressed his great satisfaction over the Constitutional Court’s decision no. 192/2024 on issues of constitutionality relating to the differentiated autonomy legislation. “There can be no delegation of powers to the Regions on international trade in the context of differentiated autonomy. Italy must provide a single, […]

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Riyadh. Undersecretary Silli attends the 16th Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification

Today in Riyadh, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Giorgio Silli attended the 16th Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16), presenting, in the third High-Level Ministerial Dialogue, “Impacts of Land Degradation and Drought on Forced Migration, Security and Prosperity.” Silli commented: “Italy recognises the fundamental role of sustainable management of the […]

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NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels on the Middle East, Ukraine, and strategic challenges. Minister Tajani in attendance

Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani will be on a mission to Brussels on 3 and 4 December to attend the meeting of the Atlantic Alliance’s Foreign Ministers. Also at Italy’s urging, on the agenda for the meeting to be chaired by new Secretary General Mark Rutte, the first session will […]

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Tirana – Faust on stage

After the success of “Vizita”, director Davide Iodice and playwright Fabio Pisano have created a new play freely inspired by Goethe’s “Faust”, as produced by the National Theatre of Tirana and co-produced by Sardegna Teatro, with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tirana. The play debuted last 29 October at the ArTurbina Theatre. […]

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Ljubljana – 100 years of Franco Basaglia

On 17 November, 100 years after the birth of Franco Basaglia – the Italian psychiatrist who revolutionised the way mentally ill patients are perceived and treated – the Italian Cultural Institute of Ljubljana, in collaboration with GO!2025 and Accademia della Follia, presented the play ‘Quelli di Basaglia… a 180°’ by Antonella Carlucci and Angela Pianca. […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani speaks at the assembly of ALIS

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, speaks at the assembly of ALIS (Associazione Logistica dell’Intermodalità Sostenibile), association for the logistics, transport, and business services sector in Italy and Europe.

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Yangon – “Rethink Beato: from Italy to Burma”

The exhibition “Rethink Beato: from Italy to Burma (1832-1909)”, organised by the Italian Embassy in collaboration with the Myanmar Photo Archive, was inaugurated on 30 November in Yangon and will be open to the public until 15 December. Through works, the exhibition retraces the footsteps of Felice Beato, the Italian-born photographer who immortalised the spirit […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Presentation of the “Sfumature di Azzurro” Exhibition

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE PRESENTATION OF THE “SFUMATURE DI AZZURRO” FOOTBALL EXHIBITION Farnesina, 10 December 2024   On Tuesday, 10 December 2024, at 10:30 a.m., the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will open the event for the presentation of the exhibition “SFUMATURE DI AZZURRO”, as curated by […]

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Tajani – “Time for Israel to stop operations in Gaza”

With Italy’s direct involvement, there is hope for a truce in Gaza, without backing down from the goal of “two peoples, two states”. Meanwhile in Syria, the groundwork for chaos have been laid after Israel’s attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. As for Beirut and Gaza, Italy is working to bring the parties to the table, […]

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