Algiers: how RAI narrated the war of independence

A Conference to tell how RAI followed the most important phases of the Algerian war between 1954 and 1962 was organized by the Italian Embassy in Algiers, in partnership with the Ministry of Moudjahidine, as part of the initiatives for the 60th anniversary of Algerian independence and the beginning of diplomatic relations between Italy and […]

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Giving voice to youths: “Inventa il titolo della SLIM 2022” competition

Deadline for participation extended to May 25, 2022 In the European Year of Youth, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation gives voice to Italian school students in the world, the cornerstone of the Italian Educational System worldwide. They will be the key players at the 22nd Italian Language Week in the World, envisaged to be focused on the theme “Italian and Youths” and […]

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Italy condemns the attacks in Saudi Arabia

Italy condemns the serious attacks on civilian and energy infrastructures in Saudi Arabia claimed by Houthi rebels: a violation of international law that puts regional security at risk. Italy reiterates its support for the UN mediation efforts in Yemen.

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Vice Minister’s Sereni visit to Senegal has just ended: “A partnership that also concerns young people and companies”.

Vice Minister Marina Sereni’s visit to Senegal has just ended. In Dakar, the Vice Minister met with various Ministers of the Senegalese government and UN representatives for West Africa, with whom she discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation in the political, economic and development spheres. In particular, the Vice-Minister met the Foreign Minister and […]

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Ambassador Guariglia at the International Congress of Jacobean Studies

The Italian Ambassador in Madrid, Riccardo Guariglia, took part in the XII International Congress of Jacobean Studies in Santiago de Compostela, in the prestigious Royal Hall of the Hospital of the Catholic Monarchs. This year’s Congress, celebrated on the occasion of the Jubilee Year of the Camino de Santiago (21-22), is dedicated to the “Paths […]

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Belgrade, Italian excellence in lighting design

“Italian Lighting Technology: intelligent lighting for smart cities. Italian excellence in lighting design at the service of the individual”: this was the theme of the conference held in Belgrade among the initiatives of the 2022 edition of Italian Design Day, co-organized by the Italian Embassy and the ICE Italian Trade Agency at the Italian Cultural […]

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union strongly condemn the continued testing of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch conducted on March 24, […]

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Undersecretary Della Vedova to attend Doha Forum

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, will be on a mission to Qatar tomorrow to represent Italy at the Doha Forum. Political leaders and institutional representatives of the spheres of research, economy, the media and culture from across the globe shall gather at the event to be held in Qatar’s capital city […]

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Minister Di Maio had telephone conversation with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation today with Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba. While reasserting the firm condemnation of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the Minister confirmed Italy’s commitment in implementing sanctions – agreed upon with partners and allies – to induce the Russian government […]

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Italy-United States: mission to Washington by Farnesina Secretary General

The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Francesco Sequi, is in Washington, where he will be meeting the Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, to discuss key international dossiers, from Ukraine to Libya. The meeting will take place at the Department of State. Ambassador Sequi will also be meeting the Under Secretary for Defence, Colin […]

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​Tunis: exhibition on “100 years of Magistretti”

The exhibition “100 Years of Magistretti” consists of sketches, drawings, plans and photos documenting the intensive work of architect and city planner Vico Magistretti. It was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Tunis, as part of the initiatives marking Italian Design Day 2022. The exhibition is introduced by a video-presentation by Margherita Pellino, from […]

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​The Farnesina Collection welcomes the photographs of Paola Agosti

The Farnesina Collection welcomes a selection of works – “Vallemosso (Biella), Lanificio Giuseppe Botto” (1983) and “Torino, Fiat Mirafiori”(1983) – by photographer Paola Agosti (Turin 1947). The images are from the 1980s series “La donna è la macchina”, dedicated to women’s work in Italian factories such as Olivetti, Indesit, Solex or Fiat. From the early days of […]

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