Italy-Denmark, 160 years of diplomatic relations in an exhibition

This year, Italy and Denmark will celebrate the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1861-2021). In honor of this important event, from November 4 to December 4, 2021, the Italian Institute of Culture in Copenhagen is hosting an exhibition entitled “160 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Denmark”, celebrating the birth […]

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Minister Di Maio: meeting with Algerian Minister Lamamra

On the occasion of the State visit to Algeria of the President of the Italian Republic, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio met his Algerian counterpart Ramtane Lamamra.  

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“Bach is in the air” concert in Prague with Danilo Rea

The Italian Institute of Culture in Prague presented a piano concert on October 29 entitled, “Bach is in the air”, featuring the duo Danilo Rea and Ramin Bahrami. The event, produced in collaboration with the IIC of Warsaw and the New Age Productions agency, in the sphere of the ITALIAN SOUNDS project and the integrated […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio: telephone conversation with Emirates’ Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with his Emirates’ counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They focused on the bilateral partnership, looking forward to Italy’s participation in Expo Dubai.

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Sydney film festival

The Italian Institute of Culture in Sydney renews its collaboration with the Sydney Film Festival, in its 68th edition this year. It is the main event of its kind in Australia, and one of the most prestigious showcases of the sector in the world. Over the years, in its collaboration with the Festival, the Institute […]

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Press statements by Minister Di Maio and Greek Minister Dendias

Live: hear the statements to the press by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Nikos Dendias

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Italy condemns the attack against the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa al Kathimi

Italy firmly condemns the attack against the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al Kathimi which took place in the early hours of 7 November. It is a criminal act and an attempt to strike at the heart of Iraqi democratic institutions, a few days after political elections whose management has been positively assessed by the international […]

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Agreement signed between the Uffizi Gallery and the Bund One Art Museum in Shanghai. Di Maio: “In China, this will provide a well-rounded account of Italy and its wonders.”

Italian art in China: an agreement signed today between the Uffizi Gallery and the Bund One Art Museum envisages ten exhibitions in Shanghai over a period of five years featuring works from the Florentine museum including masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, beginning in 2022, the Italy-China Year of Culture and Tourism, with “Botticelli and the […]

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Speech by Minister Di Maio at the event “The Redemption of the Made in Italy brand”

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, took part in the event ‘The Redemption of the Made in Italy brand’ at the Jambo1 shopping centre in Aversa, which was rescued from organised crime.

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Lima: new lighting for the Italian Museum

The Italian Embassy in Lima and Enel, together with the Culture Ministry of Peru, inaugurated the new lighting system at the Museum of Italian Art in Lima, a gift of Italy to Peru on the occasion of the Bicentennial of Peruvian independence. The innovative lighting system gave new life to the façade of the building, […]

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Minister Di Maio; speech at the Casa Corriere Festival

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, addressed the panel “South variant: stories, narratives and development” at the Casa Corriere Festival.

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“Domus Eyes on Iran” a monographic work by the Embassy in Teheran

The “Domus Eyes on Iran” project by the Italian Embassy in Tehran has produced a monographic supplement to the November issue of “Domus” magazine. The preview launch was held a few days ago in Giò Ponti’s Villa Namazee, built in Tehran in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The event was attended by the Italian […]

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