Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, attends the opening of the 103rd edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo (Florence, 10 January 2023)

By proxy of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, Undersecretary of State Giorgio Silli participated today in the inauguration of the 103rd edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, one of the major trade fairs dedicated to men’s fashion, which will be held until 13 January in Florence. “I […]

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Athens: Sicilian puppets narrate the Iliad

In collaboration with the Italian School of Athens, the Parnassos Literary Society and the Art and Speech Laboratory of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Italian Cultural Institute of Athens presents “L’Iliade o sia il riscatto di Priamo”, a free adaptation for Sicilian puppets by Mimmo Cuticchio, from the Figli d’Arte Cuticchio Association […]

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Norway: Calabria stars at tourism fair

Italy has taken part the Reiselivsmessen – The Norwegian Travel Fair, one of the most important gathering points for the tourism industry in the Scandinavian region, held in Oslo from 6 to 8 January 2023 – with a stand promoted by the Calabria Region. In cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Oslo, the Calabria Region […]

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Telephone conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Othman Jerandi

This morning, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a telephone conversation with the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Othman Jerandi. Deputy Prime Minister Tajani highlighted the importance of cooperation with Tunisia in the migration field, particularly regarding the fight against human traffickers and repatriations. […]

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Beijing: song contest as a tribute to the Sanremo Festival

On the occasion of the 73rd edition of the Sanremo Festival, which will be held from 7 to 11 February, the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing has organised a song contest to promote the Italian music and language. The initiative is aimed at non-professional singers of any nationality who then have to perform, in Italian, […]

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Tajani: “No sign of openness from Moscow. Ongoing dialogue with Paris on the air shield for Ukraine”

ROME – Minister Antonio Tajani, the news arriving from Kiev still do not allow for any optimism. Are we destined to face a long war? “Unfortunately, this is the case, there is no good news coming. Even Putin’s unilateral ceasefire was for internal purposes only. We must continue to work for peace, even though all […]

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Tajani: “No sign of openness from Moscow. Ongoing dialogue with Paris on the air shield for Ukraine” (Il Corriere della Sera)

ROME – Minister Antonio Tajani, the news arriving from Kiev still do not allow for any optimism. Are we destined to face a long war? “Unfortunately, this is the case, there is no good news coming. Even Putin’s unilateral ceasefire was for internal purposes only. We must continue to work for peace, even though all […]

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“Il piccolo principe, Sand Art Story” arrives in Strasbourg

On 17 January, the Italian Cultural Institute of Strasbourg presents the show “Il piccolo principe, Sand Art Story” organised as part of the project “Lire notre Europe / Leggere la nostra Europa” (Reading our Europe). The event is realised in cooperation with the partners of the local EUNIC network, the European Union’s network of national […]

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Antonio D’Agata in Sofia with “Artisti in Residenza”

Jazz guitarist and singer Antonio D’Agata will be hosted in Sofia as part of the A.I.R. – Artisti in Residenza project. As of 20 January, the young musician will take part in a month-long artistic residency project that includes several master classes. The artist will also come into contact with the jazz scene of the […]

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Marco Morricone talks about his father Ennio’s legacy in Lisbon

On 20 January, the Italian Cultural Institute of Lisbon is presenting L’eredità di Ennio Morricone (Ennio Morricone’s Legacy) – a dialogue with Marco Morricone, the Maestro’s son, and pianist and composer Filipe Melo – in preparation for the debut in Portuguese cinemas of the documentary Ennio: The Maestro.  The initiative has been organised by RISI […]

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Meeting between the Italian Secretary General, Ambassador Ettore Sequi, and the Ambassador of Poland in Rome, Anna Maria Anders (04 January 2023)

Today the Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, received the Ambassador of Poland to Italy, Anna Maria Anders, to exchange views on bilateral relations, the current situation in Ukraine and the latest developments in the Western Balkans. The meeting was an opportunity to reiterate the importance of political […]

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Lima, a guided tour to discover three art exhibitions

On 13 January, as part of the first cultural activities in 2023, the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima offers a guided tour through the exhibitions In the land, Sicilia, il mondo in un’isola and The upcoming Polar Silk Road. In the land is a sculpture exhibition curated by Giacomo Rizzo featuring works made from disused […]

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