Media Accreditation Note – 17 May at 10 a.m.: International Day Against Homophobia – Statement by Undersecretary Della Vedova and the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTIQ+ persons of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOTE    On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 at 10 a.m., the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, and the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTIQ+ persons in the world of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Fabrizio Petri, […]

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Ambasciatore Luzzi: “Costa d’Avorio, servono macchinari italiani” (ANSA)

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Launch of the project “Up For Travellers” in Prague

“Up For Travellers” is the name of a project on tourism launched by the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague and promoted by the Sardegna Travel society, with the support of the Italian-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAMIC). The Italian Ambassador in Prague, Mauro Marsili, welcomed the initiative, “an introspective look on tourism that meets […]

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Italy assumes command of NATO Mission Iraq

The Italian Ambassador in Iraq, Maurizio Greganti, and the Joint Operations Headquarters Commander, General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, participated in the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) handover ceremony this morning; Italy will be committed for the next 12 months. Following the Danish-led command under the authority of General Michael Lollesgaard, it is now up to Italy to […]

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Minister Di Maio participates in the G7 and NATO Foreign Ministers’ meetings (12-15 May)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, is in Germany starting today to attend the G7 and NATO Foreign Ministers’ meetings. The G7 Foreign Ministers will meet from 12 to 14 May at Weissenhaus castle, in Schleswig-Holstein, to discuss the war in Ukraine and its consequences at the regional and global level, […]

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Ambasciatore Guariglia: “Roma e Madrid voce comune anche alla Nato” (ANSA)

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Secretary General, Ambassador Sequi, attends “True Italian Experience” event organised by ITA Airways

May 11, 2022. ​Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, spoke at the presentation of the event “True Italian Experience”, organised by ITA Airways. “Promoting Italy as a privileged destination for international tourists is a priority of the economic and commercial diplomacy of the Farnesina”, Ambassador Sequi […]

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Zagreb: great beauty and Italian car design

Ambassador Sacco will open the exhibition “LA GRANDE BELLEZZA attraverso il design italiano dell’automobile” [The GREAT BEAUTY through Italian car design] on 12 May at the Technical Museum in Zagreb to celebrate the Italian Design Day 2022 in Croatia on such date. The exhibition was organized by the Italian Embassy in Zagreb, the Italian Cultural Institute […]

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Mumbai, Lock Upp winner awarded by the Consulate

Mumbai – Two days in Milan and one week in Puglia with the aim of promoting Italy as a destination for tourism, culture and investment. This is the prize that was awarded to Munawar Faruqui by the Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, Alessandro De Masi, during the final show watched by 14 million people. […]

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Minister Di Maio’s diplomatic mission to Morocco

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, is in Marrakech today to attend the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh that will be co-chaired by Morocco and the United States. Established in September 2014, the Coalition currently comprises 85 Countries and Organizations and stands out for its multidimensional approach […]

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Lina Bo Bardi, from glass to mud

On Wednesday 11 May the Italian Cultural Institute in Barcelona will host a screening of the documentary “Lina Bo Bardi, dal vetro al fango” (Lina Bo Bardi, from glass to mud), on the work of the famous Italian architect. The film is directed by Josep Mº Montaner and Jacobo Sucari. It was produced by the […]

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UPDATE – Press Accreditation for the session of Foreign Ministers of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

Press Accreditation for the session of Foreign Ministers of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Foreign Affairs Ministers from the 46 Council of Europe member States will meet on 20 May 2022 in Turin (La Venaria Reale), under the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers. At the end of the meeting, […]

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