Thirtieth Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Estonia

On the occasion of the cultural initiatives organized with the Estonian authorities to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the re-established diplomatic relations between Italy and Estonia (on August 27, 1991), The Italian Embassy in Tallinn decided to pay tribute to Maestro Ennio Morricone (1928-2020).   Morricone is one of the most famous composers of movie […]

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Joint press conference of Minister Luigi Di Maio and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, meets today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the end of the meeting,  the two Ministers will hold a joint press conference.  

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Meeting between Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio and Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, meets today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the end of the meeting,  the two Ministers will hold a joint press conference.   

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Italia-Uganda, prestito agevolato per regione Karamoja

Italy and Uganda have signed a financial agreement for a facilitated loan which will be applied to implement a project for the promotion of recovery and development in the Karamoja region of Uganda (Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project II-KIDP II), as part of a broader plan of national development and the country’s peace program. Signing the […]

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Afghanistan.Statements by Minister Di Maio

None of our compatriots was involved in the attacks reported today in Kabul. I thank the Italian military and diplomats for their courage and commitment,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio. “At the same time, I express my condolences for those who lost their lives and my sympathy for the people wounded. […]

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The fourth edition of the ‘Barolo & Friends in Helsinki’ event

“The fourth edition of “Barolo & Friends in Helsinki”, an event organised under the patronage of the Italian Embassy – and in strict compliance with measures to contain the risk of contagion – by “Consorzio I Vini del Piemonte (Piedmont Wines Consortium)” in collaboration with “Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte (Consortium for the protection of […]

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Belo Horizonte, exhibition and conference “Piazze [In]visibili”

The Consulate of Italy in Belo Horizonte, in collaboration with Casa Fiat de Cultura and the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo, has created a virtual photographic exhibition entitled “Piazze [In]visibili ([In]visibile Squares)”. The aim is to highlight squares as spaces for living together, socialising, organising commercial activities, cultural events, and being significant reference points […]

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Sparkle launches Panama Digital Gateway

Sparkle and the Panamanian telecommunications company Trans Ocean Network have signed an agreement to form a strategic joint venture in Panama for the construction of a neutral landing and connectivity station that aims to become a digital hub for all of Central America, the  Andean region, and the The Caribbean. Panama Digital Gateway will be […]

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“Presenza Italiana in Peru”, an exhibition of watercolours

The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Lima have organised an exhibition of watercolours entitled “Presenza Italiana in Peru” (Italian Presence in Peru)”. Ten buildings representing the Italian presence in the South American country are the protagonists of the cultural event set up at Parque Tamayo in San Isidro. The initiative was organised […]

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The term for the call for tenders for Italian start-ups in Israel has been extended

The term for the presentation of applications relative to participation in tender no. SCI01-21 – “Accelerate in Israel 3rd Edition” – has been extended to October 22, 2021. The call for tenders refers to financing of the mobility in Israel of young Italian start-ups and is based on the cooperation agreement between Italy and Israel […]

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Farnesina Collection: Three mosaics by Afro restored

Three mosaics by Afro (1912-76) have been restored and are now involved in an important reorganization of the Farnesina Collection. The three titles in question are “Rosso” (“Red”, 1963), “Il percorso” (“Pathway”, 1967) and “Lo stemma” (“Coat of Arms”, 1971).     Afro is one of the great Italian artists of the mid-20th century. He […]

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Press accreditation notice – Press point Minister Di Maio – Minister of Labour (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 27 August 2021)

On Friday, 27 August 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the end of the meeting, approximately 1:00 p.m., the two ministers will hold a joint press conference. In compliance […]

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