Undersecretary Tripodi speaks in Naples at the opening day of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange

Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi took part in the XXVIII edition of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange in Naples today, organised by Federalberghi Terme. “Tourism is one of the pillars of the Italian economy, not only for its contribution in terms of GDP and employment, but also for the key role it plays in promoting […]

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Ancient DNA Reveals Genetic Resilience in North Africa’s Neolithic

A new study published in Nature sheds light on the remarkable genetic and cultural continuity of forager populations in the eastern Maghreb (modern Tunisia and eastern Algeria), revealing that local groups preserved their genetic identity despite the arrival of farming populations from Europe and Southwest Asia. The research was conducted within the framework of the […]

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Shanghai, “Palazzo Treccani. Italian culture for all”

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and China, the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, and the 100th anniversary of the founding of Treccani, the exhibition “Palazzo Treccani (1925-2025). Italian Culture for All” was inaugurated in Shanghai. This exhibition is the result […]

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Oslo, celebration of Italian Design Day 2025

Italian Design Day 2025 was celebrated in Oslo, the result of collaboration between the Italian Embassy, the Italian Cultural Institute, and Triennale Milano, with the support of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). In the year when the Italian Design Day worldwide is linked to the theme of the 24th International Exhibition of Triennale Milano, titled […]

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Institutional mission of Undersecretary Silli to El Salvador

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Giorgio Silli, concluded an institutional mission to El Salvador today, where he co-chaired the third session of the Political Dialogue Mechanism alongside Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adriana Mira. Several topics were on the agenda, including bilateral relations, development cooperation, regional issues, the reform of the United Nations Security Council, […]

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Vienna: Arcimboldo, Bassano, and Bruegel on display

The Italian Ambassador to Vienna, Giovanni Pugliese, attended the opening of the exhibition “Arcimboldo – Bassano – Bruegel. Die Zeiten der Natur” at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The exhibition, open to the public until 29 June and organised in collaboration with the Italian Embassy, features works not only by Giuseppe Arcimboldo and Jacopo and […]

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Osaka: “Canaletto and the Splendour of Venice”

The Kyoto Prefecture, The Museum of Kyoto, The Mainichi Newspapers, MBS Mainichi Broadcasting System, and the National Gallery of Scotland, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Osaka, present Canaletto and the Splendour of Venice—the most comprehensive exhibition ever held in Japan on the Venetian painter. The exhibition will be open to visitors until […]

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Minister Tajani’s mission to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be on a mission to Charlevoix, Canada, from 12 to 14 March to take part in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the first under the Canadian Presidency. “The G7 is a crucial platform for allies to discuss major international issues,” […]

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I-ACT, new call for applications for the selection of young people engaged in the fight against climate change.

I-ACT (Italy-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit) is a training programme designed to enhance the knowledge and teaching capacity of young people engaged in energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development. The project is the result of a collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the International Renewable Energy Agency […]

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Rome. Deputy Minister Cirielli received the Slovak Secretary of State for Foreign and European Affairs at the Foreign Ministry

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli, today received the Slovak Secretary of State for Foreign and European Affairs, Marek Estok, at the Foreign Ministry for an exchange of views that reaffirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations.  Undersecretary Cirielli stated: “Our bilateral political dialogue is proceeding with intensity and […]

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Egypt, award of the Biblioteca Italia to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

In the framework of the stop of the Amerigo Vespucci ship in Alexandria, Egypt (February 12-18 February), a ceremony was held on Saturday 15 February 2025 to award the Biblioteca Italia to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. The Biblioteca Italia is an important recognition that the Italian Ministry of Culture, in agreement with the […]

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Minister Tajani today in Verona for the opening ceremony of Let EXPO – Logistics Eco Transport

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attends today in Verona the opening ceremony of the fourth Let EXPO – Logistics Eco Transport, Italy’s reference Fair  for transport, logistics and business services, organised by ALIS (Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association) in cooperation with Veronafiere. Italy boasts important logistics infrastructure (62 ports, 24 interports, 39 airports) and a strategic position […]

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