Address by the Director General for Promotion of the Italian Economic System, Ambassador Lorenzo Angeloni at the Conference “Foreign-owned companies and relaunch of the territory” – The Farnesina at the service of the country

Director General for Promotion of the Italian Economic System, Ambassador Lorenzo Angeloni gave an address at the Conference “Foreign-owned companies and relaunch of the territory” on 18 October last, organised by the Piedmont Confindustria. His address emphasised how the present rapidly changing international situation “means that we have to make increasingly accurate decisions on what […]

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“Agile fragile”, Rosy Rox’s exhibition in Copenhagen

On the occasion of the 18th Contemporary Art Day, the Italian Cultural Institute in Copenhagen is hosting an exhibition by the Italian artist Rosy Rox, entitled “Agile fragile” and open to visitors until 4 November 2022. The exhibition includes photographs, videos and sculptures of projects carried out by the artist (Naples, 1976) over the past ten years. It unfolds along a diachronic path […]

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​Croatia – numerous events to mark Italian Language Week

To mark the 22nd Week of the Italian Language in the World, a full programme of events organised in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Zagreb is taking place. Lectures, theatre shows, readings, exhibitions and screenings have been organised throughout Croatia. The organisers are the Italian Cultural Institute in Zagreb, the Consulate General in Fiume, the Italian departments of Croatia’s […]

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Palazzo Borromeo hosted the event: “USQUE AD SIDERA!”

Palazzo Borromeo, the seat of the Embassy of Italy to the Holy See, was the venue that hosted the event titled “USQUE AD SIDERA! Space Diplomacy in the Geopolitical Scenario”, co-organised with the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. Present at the event were Ambassador Francesco Di Nitto, the Rector of the Catholic University, Franco Anelli, and the Director of the Office […]

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Skopje: the “Ecosystems” art exhibition to mark Contemporary Art Day​

On the initiative of the Italian Embassy in Skopje and of the Italian Cultural Institute in Belgrade, in association with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Skopje, an exhibition titled “Contemporary Ecosystems: a research study between art and ecology in North Macedonia” opened in the Macedonian capital. The exhibition was opened by the Italian Ambassador, Andrea Silvestri, at the attendance of the President of […]

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Meeting between the Secretary General, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, and the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Rome, Faisal bin Sattam Abdulaziz Al Saud

Farnesina Secretary General, Ambassador Ettore Sequi, met the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Sattam Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the meeting, they reviewed the excellent bilateral relations and the prospects for their further development. The Saudi Head of Mission also presented some initiatives he intends to carry out in the coming months […]

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​“SIGN”, the network for Italian scientists in Germany, is launched

The Italian Scientists in Germany Network (Italian initials SIGN) was set up on 12 October 2022 at the Embassy of Italy in Berlin by an initial group of 50 prominent Italian scientists working in Germany. The goal of the association is to draw and build upon the large network of Italian academics and researchers in […]

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Tripoli – First edition of the “Marcus Aurelius Arch” Award

The Italian Embassy in Libya organised the first edition of the “Marcus Aurelius Arch” Award addressed to representatives of Institutions, the media, culture, and archaeology who especially contributed to foster cooperation relations between Italy and Libya. The event, organised in association with the Libyan Department of Antiquities and the Municipality of Tripoli with the sponsorship of the Presidential Council, was held in the old city […]

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“Contemporary Art Day” in the United States

“This year’s ‘Contemporary Art Day’ offers the unique opportunity to address, in a different way, complex and increasingly topical issues such as sustainability and climate change”, Italy’s Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, said. “Italy’s commitment in addressing these challenges while promoting more environment-friendly practices is to be seen in all activity sectors,” the […]

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China: Embassy, Consulates and Cultural Institutes organise “Contemporary Art Day” events

On the occasion of the “Giornata del Contemporaneo” (“Contemporary Art Day”), a major event that promotes contemporary art – curated by the Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums and set up with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – the Italian Embassy, the Consulates General […]

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Sarajevo: Football Camp for 120 youngsters

Italy’s Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marco Di Ruzza, attended the press conference presenting the “Football Camp” that Atalanta B.C. shall set up in Sarajevo at the “Safet Zajko” sports complex from 19 to 21 October. Some 120 youngsters aged 8-12 years will take part in it. The initiative is supported by Intesa SanPaolo Banka […]

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​Vienna – conference on “Italian Risorgimento as European journey”

“To build an every-stronger Europe it is important to have a shared reading of history as a starting point. After the conference in April 2022 dedicated to De Gasperi and the June conference on Alto Adige-Sud Tirolo, this is the third event for shared reflection on Italy and Austria’s common history. An event extended this […]

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