Undersecretary Dell’Utri meets with the IOM to strengthen cooperation with countries of origin and transit along migration routes and to promote legal and safe channels

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, today opened the high-level regional meeting on the enlarged Mediterranean between Italy and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) at the Foreign Ministry, alongside Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdiker and representatives from the Ministries of the Interior and of Labour and Social Policies. The meeting focused in particular […]

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London, the Ambassador’s Residence opens its doors to Italian contemporary art

On the occasion of Frieze London, one of the leading international platforms for contemporary art, the Embassy of Italy in London opened the doors of Ambassador Fabio Cassese’s Residence for ITALY@FRIEZE, an initiative showcasing the richness and dynamism of the Italian art scene to an international audience. The project brought together different generations, artistic languages […]

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The project “Onde – Parole italiane in viaggio”

On the occasion of the Italian Language Week 2026 (19–25 October 2026), entitled “Lingua geniale: ideare, progettare, creare con l’italiano“ (A Brilliant Language: Conceive, Design and Create with Italian), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation presents the project “Onde – Parole italiane in viaggio” (Waves – Italian Words on the Move), an audio […]

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Principality of Monaco: the 26th Italian Language Week celebrated the Italian-speaking world

On 19 October 2026, to mark the 26th Italian Language Week in the World, the Théâtre des Variétés in the Principality of Monaco hosted an event dedicated to the value of the Italian language and its ability to foster cultural dialogue and reflection on contemporary society, featuring journalist and writer Massimo Gramellini. In the presence […]

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REMINDER – PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE High-level international meeting of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD) on addiction prevention and recovery (San Patrignano Community, Coriano – Rimini, 23 October 2026)

REMINDER – PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE High-level international meeting of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD) on addiction prevention and recovery (San Patrignano Community, Coriano – Rimini, 23 October 2026) On Friday 23 October 2026, the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD) will hold a high-level international meeting on addiction prevention and recovery at the San Patrignano […]

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Bahía Blanca: Opera Gala Celebrated the Excellence of Italian Music

The Consulate General of Italy in Bahía Blanca staged an opera gala devoted entirely to the creativity of the great Italian composers. The Symphony Orchestra of the Organismos Artísticos del Sur (OAS), the Bahía Blanca Resident Choir and special guest sopranos and tenors—more than 120 performers in total—performed arias and music by Donizetti, Mascagni, Puccini, […]

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Maldives: Fundraising appeal for the family of Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee, who died during recovery operations for Italian divers

The Embassy of Italy in Colombo, together with the Honorary Consular Agency in Malé, is promoting a fundraising appeal to support the family of Mohamed Mahudhee, a Sergeant First Class in the Maldives National Defence Force, who died during operations to recover the five Italian nationals who went missing in May 2026 while diving in […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE UPDATE – OICE Report 2026 on the presence of engineering, architectural and technical economic consulting organisations abroad (Farnesina, 20 October 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE UPDATE OICE Report 2026 on the presence of engineering, architectural and technical economic consulting organisations abroad (Farnesina, 20 October 2026)   On Tuesday 20 October 2026, the presentation of the OICE Report 2026 on the presence of engineering, architectural and technical consulting organisations abroad will take place in the International Conference Hall […]

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Melbourne: over 150,000 visitors at the 2026 Festa Italiana

On 17 and 18 October, the 2026 Festa Italiana & Expo took place in Melbourne, an event aimed at celebrating the Italian community’s contribution to the growth of the State of Victoria and engaging the whole city. With over 150,000 visitors, the 2026 edition set a new record. More than 200 exhibitors – including Italian […]

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Muscat, ‘Italian Screens’ at the third European Film Festival

Italy took centre stage at the third European Film Festival, held from 11 to 18 October at the Cinépolis cinema in the Oman Avenues Mall in Muscat – a significant opportunity for the local public to engage with the richness, diversity and vitality of contemporary European cinema. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign […]

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Tajani: ‘Italian diplomacy is increasingly female-led’ (Il Messaggero)

“This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Association of Italian Women Diplomats and Executives. A major milestone and a new starting point for making the Foreign Ministry ever more inclusive, open and capable of making the most of the talent of its women. Today, Italian diplomacy is increasingly female-led. This is a […]

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Afghanistan: the Foreign Ministry’s project for the protection of Bamiyan’s cultural landscape and sustainable development has been completed

The project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and carried out by the University of Florence – Laboratory of Social Geography, has been completed. Its aim was to contribute to the regeneration of informal settlements in Afghanistan. The activities focused on urban […]

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