“Orlando Furioso Reloaded” in Prague

A unique concert to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the arrival of Italian opera in Bohemia, thanks to Count F. A. Špork, was organised by Theatrum Kuks in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Prague. In 1724, in Kuks, Italian musicians performed Orlando Furioso, an opera by Antonio Bioni. Only the overture of the […]

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Serbia – ICT and AI for a prosperous future

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Serbia has grown considerably in recent years, becoming one of the main drivers of the national economy. Today the industry is worth 10% of Serbia’s gross domestic product (GDP) and is among the country’s four largest export sectors. Serbian ICT companies mainly provide software for sectors ranging […]

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A monument in Erbil in memory of Mirella Galletti

On 4 September, a monument in memory of the Italian journalist and academic Mirella Galletti, a great scholar and friend of the Kurdish people, was inaugurated on the main avenue of Sami Abdulrahman Park, the most prominent public park in the regional capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, Erbil. The initiative was spearheaded by Erbil Governor Omed […]

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Maestro Chiantore on tour in Bolivia

On the occasion of Maestro Luca Chiantore’s tour in Bolivia, the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Embassy in La Paz, in collaboration with the Plurinational Conservatory of Music and the German Cultural Centre, organised a concert by the renowned Italian pianist in the “Tiwanaku” Honor Hall of the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign […]

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SFIM Newsletter – Special Edition “Calvino Invisibilia”

The special edition of the Newsletter of the Italian Education System in the World, dedicated to the creative writing contest “Calvino Invisibilia,” is now online. The contest was aimed at students of Italian schools abroad, Italian sections in foreign and international schools, and Italian language courses at foreign universities. Organised by Office V of the […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi meets with the Ambassador of Peru

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, met with Manuel Cacho-Sousa, the Ambassador of Peru to Italy, at the Farnesina. During the meeting, they reaffirmed the importance of strengthening the relationship between Italy and Peru, with a shared commitment to enhancing ties in various areas of mutual interest. Both highlighted the […]

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Philippines: energy transition and mining industry development

In a world undergoing an energy transition, the untapped mineral wealth of the Philippines is becoming increasingly important, especially considering the substantial size of the country’s deposits. According to current estimates, the archipelago has untapped reserves of copper, gold, nickel, zinc, and silver amounting to USD 1 trillion. Only about 5% of these reserves have […]

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In Buenos Aires: “Letizia Battaglia. Chronicle, Life, Love”

On 29 August, the photography exhibition “Letizia Battaglia. Chronicle, Life, Love” was inaugurated at the Centro Cultural Recoleta in Buenos Aires. The event was attended by the Italian Ambassador, Fabrizio Lucentini, the Director of the Centro Cultural Recoleta, Maximiliano Tomas, and the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Buenos Aires, Livia Raponi. The ceremony […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani’s meeting with the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met with the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, at the Farnesina. “Friendship with the United States of America and the transatlantic relationship represent, together with Europe, the pillars of our Government’s foreign policy,” stated the […]

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Tajani: “Solid economy and stable government: Italy matters in the EU”

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, the European Commission about to be set up has important choices to make. What is Italy’s role? “It’s a leading role for several reasons”. First things first… “First of all: The credibility of Italy lies in a stable government. Second: Italy is strongly anchored to the […]

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Tajani: “Solid economy and stable government: Italy matters in the EU” (Il Mattino)

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, the European Commission about to be set up has important choices to make. What is Italy’s role? “It’s a leading role for several reasons”. First things first… “First of all: The credibility of Italy lies in a stable government. Second: Italy is strongly anchored to the […]

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Bilateral relations and opportunities for Italian companies at the centre of the talks between Undersecretary Silli and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama Carlos Ruiz Hernández

Italian Undersecretary of State Giorgio Silli today received the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama Carlos Ruiz Hernández at the Italian Foreign Ministry to discuss the state of bilateral relations between Italy and Panama as well as some of the main regional dossiers. “Italy and Panama are tied by strong bonds […]

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