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    Diplomatic Network
    26 July 2022
    ​Beijing – Masterpieces from the GNAM in Rome

    The Ambassador of Italy in Beijing, Luca Ferrari, recently opened an exhibition dedicated to Italian art entitled “The Infinite Universe of Wuji: Masterpieces from the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma”. The exhibition is open to the public until 30 October 2022 at Beijing’s World Art Museum. The initiative was organised as part […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    26 July 2022
    Georgia, Italian musicians at the Batumi MusicFest 2022

    The Italian Embassy in Georgia renews its collaboration with the prestigious Batumi Black Sea Music and Art Festival, now at its 9th edition, which this year will be running from 23 to 31 July. To close the Festival, which is held under the High Patronage of UNESCO, an exceptional concert will be organised to mark the […]

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    Accreditation Notices
    26 July 2022
    MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOTE FOR THE CONFERENCE OF DIRECTORS OF ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTES – NAPLES, 29 JULY 2022

    The Conference of the Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes (IIC) will be held at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples on 28 and 29 July 2022 to offer an opportunity to discuss the principal issues linked to Italy’s current cultural promotion policy in the world through debates, workshops, and working groups. The event will be attended by the Minister of […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    26 July 2022
    Ambassador Massari – new Vice President of UN ECOSOC Bureau

    Ambassador Massari is the new Vice President of the UN Economic and Social Council. Thus, Italy returns to the Bureau after 23 years, with a prestigious election by acclamation to the body’s Vice Presidency. Its last stint was in 1999, when Ambassador Fulci held the Presidency. This marks the second extraordinary recognition for Italy in […]

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    In detail
    26 July 2022
    Statements by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, and by Defence Minister, Lorenzo Guerini, before combined Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and of the Senate

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, together with the Minister of Defense, Lorenzo Guerini, reports on Italy’s participation in international missions. The parliamentary hearing is held before the Joint Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate.

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    Press Releases
    25 July 2022
    Strong condemnation of the capital executions carried out in Myanmar

    Italy strongly condemns the capital executions carried out in Myanmar, on the basis of anti-terrorism laws which deny respect for fundamental rights and contradict the most basic legal and judiciary guaranties, and despite the repeated calls of the international community and of Italy. We express our deepest sympathy for the bereaved families; stand by the […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    25 July 2022
    ​Italy-Greece dialogue features “Testimoni di pietra” photographic exhibition

    A cultural dialogue between an Italian photographer, Cosmo Laera, and a Greek photographer, Giannis Giannelos, is displayed in an exhibition on the island of Kythnos, in the Cyclades archipelago, under the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Greece and organised in collaboration with the Municipality of Kythnos and the Italian Cultural Institute of Athens. The […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    25 July 2022
    Tunisia, flute player Griminelli performs at International Festivals

    The Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis helped set up the El Jem and Hammamet International Music Festivals, which featured, for the first time ever in Tunisia, flute player Andrea Griminelli and the Octa Jazz Quartet. Italy’s Ambassador in Tunis, Lorenzo Fanara, attended both events. At the El Jem Festival – held in the Roman amphitheatre […]

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    In detail
    25 July 2022
    General Elections 2022

    By Presidential Decree No. 96 of July 21, 2022, the President of the Republic dissolved Parliament. By Presidential Decree No. 97 of the same day, the date for general elections was set for September 25, 2022. Citizens living abroad shall vote for the candidates of the Foreign Constituencies. Pursuant to Law No. 459 of December 27, 2001, […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    25 July 2022
    Pianist Nazareno Ferruggio in concert in South Africa

    The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria has organised two concerts by the eminent pianist Nazareno Ferruggio. The first concert will be held at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria on Monday, 8 August, and the second will be hosted at the Durban Jewish Club on Tuesday, 9 August. Scarlatti and Chopin are the composers of the […]

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    In detail
    25 July 2022
    Interview of the Director General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Pasquale Q. Terracciano

    The Director General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy at the Farnesina, Pasquale Quito Terracciano, participates in the ANSA Forum titled “Italy, Cultural Superpower – The Role of the Farnesina”.  The interview, conducted by the Deputy Director of ANSA, Stefano Polli, is focused on the importance of cultural diplomacy in the promotion of Italy abroad, especially […]

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