Della Vedova: good Polish proposal for a new dialogue on European security in the OSCE

“The proposal for a renewed dialogue on European security in the OSCE offers a valuable opportunity that must not be missed, to once again re-engage in the vision of a free, democratic, common and indivisible Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security community.” These are the words spoken by the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, during […]

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Opening of the 7th edition of Filming Italy in Los Angeles

Human rights, the future of young people, equal opportunities through the promotion of the role of women in the filmmaking industry, and the relaunch of film and TV productions following the lockdown are the main topics of the 7th edition of Filming Italy, which will open in Los Angeles on 28 February and will continue until […]

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The works of Donglai and Diatto are exhibited in Shanghai

The Italian Cultural Institute in Shanghai, in collaboration with ArtCN Gallery, is organising the exhibition ”Into the Woods”, which will be open to the public from February 12 to March 27, 2022. Wood is the link between the works of the two artists, Guo Donglai and Claudio Diatto, who come from different countries and generations. […]

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Dakar, Ambassador De Vito summons UN Italian personnel

In order to promote dialogue on the regional situation in the Sahel, exchange relevant information and contacts and analyse the ongoing projects, Italy’s Ambassador in Dakar, Giovanni Umberto De Vito, has summoned over 50 Italian officials working at the Dakar-based offices of the United Nations and of other international organisations. The meeting – which addressed, […]

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Hearing of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, and the Minister of Defence, Lorenzo Guerini, before the Joint Foreign and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate

The Joint Foreign and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate held a hearing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, and the Minister of Defence, Lorenzo Guerini, on the situation in Ukraine.

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Italy firmly condemns the repeated ballistic missiles tests by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Italy firmly condemns the repeated ballistic missiles tests by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including the recent launch of a ballistic missile of intermediate-range. These actions confirm DPRK’s aim to diversify and expand its ballistic missile capabilities. We urge the DPRK to refrain from further provocations, which undermine regional as well as international peace […]

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“The Fondazione EBRI Rita Levi-Montalcini, in partnership with the MAECI, hosts in Rome Afghan students for scientific research”

Rome 9 February 2022 – A project to host in Rome Afghan female students was launched by the Fondazione EBRI (European Brain Research Institute) Rita Levi-Montalcini to give back to the young female students – who saw the option of pursuing their studies and research activities in their Country suddenly vanish – the possibility of […]

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Meeting between Minister Di Maio and Stephanie Williams, the Special Adviser on Libya to the Secretary-General of the United Nations

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a cordial meeting this morning with Stephanie Williams, the Special Adviser on Libya to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Their discussion focused on their shared views on the political situation in Libya and Italy’s full support for the United Nations Support Mission […]

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Madrid: catalogue of works by architect Sabatini presented

The Italian Ambassador to Madrid, Riccardo Guariglia, presented  – at the Cibeles Palace – the catalogue “El Madrid de Sabatini. La construcción de una capital europea (1760-1797)”, published on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of the architect from Palermo who, under the reign of Charles III of Bourbon, transformed the capital […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio due to speak at the event “(Dis)Information. International Challenges and Internal Resilience”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will speak at the event: “(Dis)informazione: sfide internazionali e resilienza interna”. The event, co-organized with the “Italian Digital Media Observatory (IDMO), will be introduced and moderated by Prof. Paola Pisano, scientific expert in digital economy and the evolution of technological innovation at the Farnesina. […]

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Exhibition “Diva!” on Italian jewellery staged in Amman

The exhibition “Diva! Italian glamour in fashion jewellery” has been inaugurated at the National Gallery of Fine Arts of Amman, Jordan’s most prestigious exhibition venue. The display, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and set up in Jordan by the Italian Embassy, is curated by Alba Cappellieri, tenured professor at the […]

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Illustrated books for children donated to Laos

A children’s book “Amali e l’albero” by Chiara Lorenzoni, with illustrations by Paolo Domeniconi, published in Italy by EDT, will be donated to very young students in schools in Laos. This initiative is part of a project promoted by the European Union Delegation, in which the Italian Embassy in Bangkok is participating, for the dissemination […]

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