Schinasi’s Neofuturism on show in Amsterdam and The Hague

The Italian Cultural Institute of Amsterdam, in partnership with the Italian Embassy in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, presents a double retrospective exhibition devoted to the artist Daniel Schinasi, founder of the Neofuturist movement. The retrospective, edited by the artist’s daughter, Sarah Schinasi, allows visitors to explore the painter’s artistic world and discover his contribution to the contemporary […]

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Sparkle expands its international network in South Africa

Sparkle announces the expansion of its network in South Africa with the opening of two new Points of Presence (PoPs) in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Fully integrated with Sparkle Seabone‘s Tier-1 global IP backbone – which boasts extensive coverage in Africa – and the Equiano submarine cable connecting South Africa to Nigeria and Portugal, the […]

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Speech by Undersecretary Tripodi at the 4th Conference with International Higher Education Agencies

Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi opened the 4th Conference with International Higher Education Agencies, held at the Farnesina. The Conference, organised by the association Uni-Italia with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, explored “The economic impact of international students”. During her speech, Undersecretary […]

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The Italian culinary tradition stars in Algeria

On the occasion of the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, the Italian Embassy in Algiers has devised a programme full of activities to present and illustrate the Italian culinary and gastronomic tradition. Guest of honour will be Chef Giuseppe D’Alessio of the Settimo restaurant in Rome. The events were organised together with […]

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Prague celebrates Baroque architect Jan Blažej Santini Aichel

On the 300th anniversary of the death of Jan Blažej Santini Aichel (1677-1723), the great Czech Baroque architect of Italian origin, the Italian Cultural Institute of Prague organised the conference “Un mistero chiamato Santini, 300 anni dopo” (A Mystery Called Santini, 300 Years Later). The event was held in the Institute’s Baroque Chapel and featured […]

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Italy re-elected to UNESCO’s Executive Board with 155 votes: the highest number of endorsements for the Western Group

Italy was re-elected yesterday to its seventh consecutive four-year mandate as a member of UNESCO’s Executive Board. The election took place during the 42nd meeting of UNESCO’s General Conference in Paris. The election, which saw Italy receive the highest number of votes in the Western Group, reaffirms the leading role played by the country in […]

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Protocollo tra il Governo della Repubblica Italiana e il Consiglio dei Ministri della Repubblica di Albania per il rafforzamento della collaborazione in materia migratoria

Protocollo tra il Governo della Repubblica Italiana e il Consiglio dei Ministri della Repubblica di Albania per il rafforzamento della collaborazione in materia migratoria. Protocollo Italia-Albania Fatto a Roma, il 6 novembre 2023

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#insiemepergliSDGs campaign in Trieste. Participation of Deputy Minister Cirielli at the event “Trieste: Science for the 2030 Agenda”

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, participated, together with the Mayor of Trieste Roberto Dipiazza, in the event “Trieste: Science for the 2030 Agenda” organised within the framework of the #InsiemepergliSDGs campaign in Trieste scheduled from 15 to 18 November 2023. The event was attended by the President of Area […]

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New cooperation protocol with the Chamber of Deputies

In the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and the President of the Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana, the Secretary General of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, and the Secretary General of the Chamber of Deputies, Fabrizio Castaldi, today signed the text of the addendum to […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani takes part in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, participates today in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies.

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The Greccio Nativity scene on display at the Vatican

Italy will be the guest of honour at the 6th edition of the international exhibition “100 Presepi in Vaticano” (100 Nativity Scenes in the Vatican) with the Greccio Nativity (RI). The event will take place from 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024 under the Bernini colonnade in Saint Peter’s Square. Every year, the Dicastery for Evangelisation […]

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Ukraine, Italian cuisine at the service of solidarity

In Ukraine, the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World has a special significance: that of solidarity. “In the light of the dramatic context of Russian aggression, and the strong desire of the Ukrainian people for a return to normality, in Kyiv we are interpreting this year’s theme in a social key: well-being with […]

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