Bizet’s Carmen on stage in Tunis

George Bizet’s opera Carmen will be staged on 14 and 15 February at the Tunis Opera Theatre. The performance, danced, choreographed and directed by Sofien Abou Lagraa, will feature the Opera Ballet, the Tunisian Symphony Orchestra and the Tunis Opera choir, with 120 artists on stage and no less than 11 soloists. This production is […]

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Minister Tajani participates in the celebrations for the 95th anniversary of the Lateran Treaty and 37th anniversary of the Concordat Amendment Agreement

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, took part today in the celebrations for the 95th anniversary of the Lateran Treaty and the 40th anniversary of the Agreement amending the Concordat held at Palazzo Borromeo, seat of the Italian Embassy to the Holy See, in the presence of […]

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Entrepreneurs from Campania meet Bavaria

The Consul General of Italy to Munich, Sergio Maffettone, welcomed a delegation of institutional figures and entrepreneurs from Campania. In cooperation with ITALCAM – represented by its President, Annamaria Andretta, and its Secretary General, Alessandro Marino – the Consulate General organised two days of meetings with Bavarian institutions and companies, in order to promote an exchange of ideas and […]

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Tajani. Farnesina and ICE launch the “Digital Export Bonus Plus’” facility for the internationalisation of SMEs

Today sees the launch of the “Digital Export Bonus Plus” facility, a new business incentive programme promoted by MAECI and ICE-Agenzia, with the technical support of Invitalia, dedicated to the digital internationalisation of Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Antonio Tajani, emphasized: “The Digital Export Bonus […]

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Tripodi-Lührmann meeting: Italy and Germany strengthen cooperation in the framework of the Action Plan

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today received the Minister of State for Europe and Climate of the German Federal Foreign Ministry, Anna Lührmann. The talks focused on bilateral relations, the implementation of the Italian-German Action Plan for enhanced cooperation, and the priorities of the Italian G7 Presidency. As Undersecretary Tripodi […]

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Ludovico Einaudi closes Australian tour in Perth

Three nights of sold-out concerts for the Perth leg of Ludovico Einaudi‘s Underwater Australian tour. The famous Italian pianist and composer returned to perform in Western Australia after seven years, presenting his new album Underwater, as well as an anthology of his extraordinary musical repertoire, to the audience at the Perth Concert Hall. Among the […]

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Press Conference with Minister Antonio Tajani and Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diana Mondino

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, receives today the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of the Argentine Republic, Diana Mondino, at the Italian Foreign Ministry (Farnesina). At the end of the meeting, the two Ministers will hold a joint press point. Minister Mondino’s visit to Italy […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – Italy-Romania Business Forum

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE   On Thursday, 15 February 2024, at 4:00 p.m., the Italy-Romania Business Forum will be held at the Farnesina, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Embassy of Romania in Italy. The event is organised on the occasion of the Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and […]

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180-Million Euros Tender Notice on Development Cooperation Published on the Official Journal

The Tender Notice launched by AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation) in collaboration with the Farnesina Directorate General for Development Cooperation for territorial entities (Regions, Provinces, Municipalities and Metropolitan Cities) and organisations from the civil society, worth 180 million euros (60 million in favour of territorial entities and 120 million to OSCs) was published on […]

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Sydney, Katthy Cavaliere’s Sedia Rossa exhibition

The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney presents the exhibition Sedia Rossa (Red Chair) featuring artworks and archive videos by Italian-born Australian artist Katthy Cavaliere (1972-2012). Curated by Daniel Mudie Cunningham, artist, curator, art critic and lecturer at the National Art School in Sydney, the exhibition includes three archive videos by the artist: 6 Years (1978; […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi speaks at the “Francesca Tardioli” International Award

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, spoke today at the ceremony of the Award named in memory of Ambassador Francesca Tardioli, aimed at recognising international best practices in the implementation of the United Nations Women, Peace and Security Agenda and chaired by Prof. Claudio Marchisio, Professor Emeritus of International Law at […]

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Madrid, exhibition “Mimetica- Riflessi e rifrazioni ceramiche” by Anastasio

On the occasion of the Madrid Design Festival 2024, the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid presents the exhibition “Mimetica– Riflessi e rifrazioni ceramiche” by Andrea Anastasio. The extraordinary work of Andrea Anastasio – an internationally renowned Italian philosopher, designer and artist – focuses on the relationship between tradition and modernity and on the exploration of […]

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