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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​Ambassador Angeloni attends Italy’s first Metaverse Festival

“Digitalisation and innovation have led our internationalisation and export support strategy”, observed Ambassador Angeloni, the Farnesina’s Director General for Country Promotion, speaking at the first Metaverse Festival in Italy. The event, which took place on 11 October 2022 in Turin, was organised by the Italian Association of Young Innovators (Italian initials ANGI) in collaboration with […]

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​Director General Angeloni takes part in WeChat Altagamma presentation

The Director General for Country Promotion, Lorenzo Angeloni, made a virtual contribution to the presentation of the WeChat Altagamma programme, which is designed to promote Italian excellence in China’s social media. The programme was produced by the Altagamma Foundation in collaboration with the Farnesina and ICE-Agenzia. “The goal is to continue to develop initiatives to  […]

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Contemporary Art Day, Farnesina Collection, presentation of “Magma” by Biasiucci

The site-specific work “Magma” by Antonio Biasiucci was presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Saturday 8 October to mark the XVIII edition of Contemporary Art Day in Italy, promoted by AMACI – Associazione dei Musei d’Arte Contemporanea Italiani (Italian contemporary art museums association); the artist was in attendance and the […]

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Presentation of the 22th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World

The Director General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano, opens the presentation of the the 22th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World. The event is moderated by journalist Chiara Piotto, and is attended by young representatives of the world of culture, the arts, and communication who, in their […]

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Thailand – telephone conversation between Ambassador Galanti and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

In view of the approaching end of his mandate, the Italian Ambassador to Thailand, Lorenzo Galanti, had a telephone conversation with Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, to take stock of Italy-Thailand relations in the field of security, science, technology, and medicine. Indeed, 2022 marks the 154th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two Countries. They both reaffirmed their commitment to […]

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