Lyon: Tribute to Anna Magnani with Monica Guerritore

The feature film Anna, dedicated to Anna Magnani—one of Italy’s most celebrated actresses—was screened at the Université Catholique de Lyon (Campus Carnot). The screening was attended by the film’s lead actress, Monica Guerritore, and producer Roberto Zaccaria. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Lyon, in collaboration with the Consulate General of […]

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Andrea Palladio’s architecture in Beijing

Bringing to a close the celebrations marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and China, the Embassy of Italy in Beijing and the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing have organised the first major exhibition ever held in Asia dedicated to the architecture of Andrea Palladio. The exhibition Geometry, Harmony and Life. The architecture […]

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Economic and commercial training for diplomatic staff launched with Confindustria

Today, a training module for diplomatic personnel of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) was held at the Confindustria headquarters in Rome. The module focused on the internationalisation of the Italian production system and on the projected development of the country’s industrial supply chains. It represents the first operational follow-up to […]

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Tajani in Washington this evening to meet Italian companies operating in the United States

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will meet this evening in Washington with a group of Italian companies operating in the United States to discuss the outcomes of the meeting on critical minerals held today in the US capital, as well as strategies to promote an increase in Italy–US trade. The meeting will build on […]

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Santiago: Piccolo Teatro di Milano takes the stage

An enthusiastic audience in Santiago welcomed the performance of Ho paura torero (Tengo miedo torero) by the Piccolo Teatro di Milano. The production, adapted from the eponymous novel by Chilean author Pedro Lemebel, was staged at the Teatro Nacional Chileno as part of the 33rd edition of the international Teatro a Mil festival—one of the […]

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Critical Minerals, Italy and Germany’s Strategic Paper for the EU Commission

This morning, Italy and Germany sent a policy document on critical raw materials to the European Commission, revitalizing Europe’s commitment to the sector with the aim of mitigating strategic dependencies and building secure supply chains for European companies. The initiative was taken by Foreign Minister Tajani and German Foreign Minister Wadephul ahead of tomorrow’s meeting […]

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Minister Tajani’s Mission to Washington for the Critical Minerals Meeting

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani concluded his mission in Washington, in which he participated in the Ministerial Meeting on Critical Minerals convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who opened the meeting together with US Vice President J.D. Vance. The event provided the opportunity for a renewed exchange of views between Minister Tajani and Secretary […]

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Bangkok: Tradition, Aesthetics, and Italian Innovation Between Taste and Memory

The exhibition “From Legacy to the Future. Restoration as a Design Project” is currently underway at the TCDC Thailand Creative & Design Center in Bangkok, as part of Bangkok Design Week 2026. The project leads the public to reflect on the centrality of restoration, a recognized excellence of Italian know-how, conceived as a practice of […]

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Oslo, the exhibition “Archivio Creatività Italiane” opens

The first stop of the traveling exhibition “Archivio Creatività Italiane” opened on January 29 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Oslo. The exhibition is promoted by the Directorate General for Growth and Export Promotion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN). The exhibition […]

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Vienna, “Sounds for Peace” Charity Concert

The “Sounds for Peace” charity concert, sponsored by the Italian Embassy in Vienna, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations, the Permanent Mission to the OSCE, and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the University of Vienna, took place at the Vienna Musikverein. The event featured the Vienna University Orchestra and Choir, […]

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The January 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 […]

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Minister Tajani’s mission to Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia to support export companies affected by bad weather

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is leading a systemic mission to support the productive fabric of Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia – regions severely affected by the natural disasters of last January. The visit is part of the government’s initiatives to promote internationalization and will involve the leaders of ITA, SIMEST, SACE, and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. […]

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