Vilnius, Opening of the Exhibition “Connections”

On May 21, the photography exhibition “CONNECTIONS: Architectural Modernity between Italy and Lithuania”, by Marina Macrì and Edoardo Prando, opened at the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius. The exhibition, curated by Vilnius University Professor Marija Drėmaitė, reveals the connections between Lithuanian and Italian modernism in the interwar period – architectural dialogues through which a contemporary […]

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Foreign Ministry’s News Alert: ASEAN Power Grid – Event at the Foreign Ministry For Presenting The Regional Initiative

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, participated in the event organized at the Foreign Ministry for presenting the ASEAN Power Grid, a $700 billion regional initiative aimed at strengthening electricity generation and interconnection among Southeast Asian countries, fostering cross-border energy trade, energy security, and the green transition. During the event, the ASEAN […]

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Tajani Met with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen at the Foreign Ministry today. The meeting confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations, supported by intense political dialogue and solid economic ties. In 2025 trade between the two countries reached €58 billion, a 6% increase over the previous year. The two Ministers expressed […]

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Tajani Convened Italian Ambassadors to the Middle East by Videoconference

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani convened a videoconference at the Foreign Ministry with the Italian Ambassadors accredited to Middle Eastern countries in light of the military operations that have affected the region in recent days. During the meeting, an update was provided on the security situation in various countries in the region, with particular attention to […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Italy-Korea Business Forum (12 June – Hotel The Westin Excelsior, Rome)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Italy-Korea Business Forum (12 June – Hotel The Westin Excelsior, Rome)   The Italy-Korea High-Level Business Forum will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The Westin Excelsior Hotel in Rome, in the framework of the State visit of the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung. […]

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Tajani opened the Italy-Norway Business Forum

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani opened the Italy-Norway Business Forum yesterday at the Foreign Ministry, together with the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth. During the Forum, Minister Tajani presented a guide to investment and business opportunities in Norway for Italian companies, as a tool to support internationalization. At the end of the event, […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Conference of Italian Consuls in the World (Foreign Ministry, June 12, 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Conference of Italian Consuls in the World (Foreign Ministry, June 12, 2026)   On June 12, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will open the Conference of Italian Consuls in the World, a meeting of the Italian Consular Network worldwide. The aim is to explore topics such as […]

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The May 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 at foreign universities. This issue focuses on the large participation of public and students in the SFIM presentations at […]

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Italian Republic Day

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the network of Italian Embassies, Consulates and Italian Cultural Institutes celebrate June 2. Watch the videos of the celebrations around the world!   Ambasciata d’Italia ad Accra – Ghana Consolato Generale d’Italia a Bahia Blanca – Argentina   […]

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Tajani opens the Italy-Norway Business Forum, dedicated to energy transition, green maritime issues, defence, and infrastructure security

Today at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, together with the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, will open the Italy-Norway Business Forum. This initiative aims to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries, implementing the Declaration of Intent signed by Minister Tajani and Norwegian Foreign Minister […]

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Tajani: “This way we will put more money in Italians’ pay packets” (Libero)

Minister Tajani, the feeling is that – once again – it will be the economy that decides the winner of the upcoming general election. Do you agree? ‘Yes, I believe so too. Italians are rightly calling for greater prosperity, not a form of degrowth that can never be “happy”.’ We will go back to the […]

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National Sports Day: the Italian Foreign Ministry promotes the Sistema Italia worldwide through sports diplomacy

On the occasion of National Sports Day, the Italian Foreign Ministry reaffirms its commitment to promoting the Sistema Italia internationally through sports diplomacy, an increasingly important instrument for supporting economic growth, showcasing Italy’s excellence and promoting the values of dialogue, inclusion and peace around the world. “Sport is an outstanding expression of Italian talent and […]

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