Mr Di Stefano opens “Invest in Bahrain” web conference

Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano spoke at the opening of the web conference “Invest in Bahrain” organised by Confindustria Assafrica e Mediterraneo in cooperation with the Economic Development Board of Bahrain and the Embassies of both countries. Also, the Bahraini Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al-Khalifa, the Director General of ICE, […]

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Italian condemnation of attacks targeting civilians in Saudi Arabia

Italy condemns the attacks against civilian targets in Saudi Arabia perpetrated by the Houthis. These attacks trigger new tensions in the Region and threaten Saudi security. Italy calls for an end to hostilities in Yemen and the immediate restart of the political process mediated by the United Nations.

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Le Piazze (in)visibili

After the international preview launched on June 2nd on the occasion of the Republic Day, Le Piazze (in)visibili (The (In)visible  squares), a project promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Directorate General for the Promotion of the Country System), is presented in full through the dedicated website www.piazzeinvisibili.com, where the ebook with […]

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IIC Prague: the “Viaggio in Italia” exhibition

From 26th June to 30th July the cloister of the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague will host the exhibition “Viaggio in Italia” (Trip to Italy), conceived by Carlo Romeo, Alessio Liguori, Marco Pescetelli and Stefano Baldi as a journey through all the Italian regions by means of photographic panels. Each panel presents a landscape shot, […]

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Mission to Libya by Minister Luigi Di Maio

Minister Luigi Di Maio is on a mission to Libya today. Watch the statements to the press>>     JOURNALISTS ACCREDITATION  

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Press accreditation notice – Statements to the Press by Minister Di Maio returning from his mission to Libya (Ciampino Military Airport, 24 June 2020)

Today, Wednesday 24 June 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will make statements to the press at the Ciampino Military Airport returning  from a mission to Libya.  In accordance with the current legislation on social distancing, a limited number of press representatives will have access. Therefore, only one journalist per […]

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Zagreb, the Italian Cultural Institute reopens

Following the conclusion of the acute phase of COVID-19 epidemic in Croatia and, in full compliance with health prevention and containment measures, the Italian Cultural Institute in Zagreb reopens to public tomorrow, on Thursday 25th June at its usual times. The reopening of the Institute will be celebrated with the exhibition 100 Vico Magistretti (available […]

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Di Stefano: “Only 800 SMEs out of 140 thousand use export funds” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

The pact for export, presented last June 8th by Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio with a funding of 1.4 billion euros, enters the operational phase. In the last few days, the Foreign Ministry’s Facilitation Committee has outlined the new guidelines for the use by Simest of the instruments defined by Law 394 on internationalisation, now […]

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IIC Madrid: the “2020 Solinas Italy-Spain” award

The Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid and the Solinas Award launch the fifth edition of the Solinas Italy – Spain Award. The Solinas Italy – Spain Award invites screenwriters to write film subjects to be proposed to the world of Italian, Spanish and international production and cinema. The competition is open to screenwriters of legal […]

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Sereni to the Arab League: preventing Israeli annexations together

“We will work together to prevent annexation and unilateral steps.” So said the Vice Minister Marina Sereni during the meeting held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a delegation of eight Arab League Ambassadors, who presented Resolution 8522 with which the League in recent weeks has condemned the prospect of annexation of portions […]

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Sereni to the Arab League delegation: working together to prevent the prospect of Israeli annexation

“We will work together to prevent annexation and unilateral steps.” So said the Vice Minister Marina Sereni during the meeting held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a delegation of eight Arab League Ambassadors, who presented Resolution 8522 with which the League in recent weeks has condemned the prospect of annexation of portions […]

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Di Stefano: the trade fair system crucial for the Made in Italy

Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano spoke today at the opening of the webinar “The future of trade fairs” organized by the ICE Agency within the cycle of events dedicated to the support of Made in Italy. “The trade fair sector makes a decisive contribution to national GDP,” said Di Stefano, “not only in terms of turnover […]

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