Undersecretary Scalfarotto participates in the videoconference on the economic restart after Covid-19 and on the collaborations between Italy and Switzerland

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto, participated in the videoconference on the economic recovery after Covid-19 and the collaborations between Italy and Switzerland jointly organised by the Swiss Embassy in Italy and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce with the participation of Swiss companies active in Italy. On the day of Minister Di Maio’s mission […]

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Declaration by the Italian Government over the discovery of mass graves in Tarhouna, Libya

The Italian Government is appalled by the recent discovery of several mass graves in the city of Tarhouna, Libya. In line with the recent statements by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, EU High Representative Josep Borrell, and the UNSMIL Mission, Italy calls for an independent and transparent inquiry in order to identify perpetrators and hold them accountable. Italy calls on all parties […]

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In USA: Italian Embassy supports Pride Month

On the occasion of the event “Pride Month – Capital Pride”, held every year from 4 to June 15 2020, the Italian Embassy in Washington joined and supported the campaign on LGBTQ+ people’s rights through the Twitter and Instagram platforms. Other diplomatic representations in Washington in addition to the State Department also participated in the […]

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Santiago Embassy: the “Day of Italian-Chile Friendship”

Expressing a sign of closeness and hope to Chile and the testimony of unity and pride of the Italian community at a time when the South American country is going through the most acute phase of the health emergency: this was the objective of the first Italian-Chilean Friendship Day, which took place virtually on June […]

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Diplomazia Economica Italiana 16 June: latest world news

SERBIA – Signature of the MoU between Iervolino Entertainment Spa and the Ministry of Economy Iervolino Entertainment S.p.A., the Italian film production company, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Serbian Ministry of Economy for an investment to produce animated short films. The investment covered by the MoU provides for the recruitment of […]

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Di Stefano at the “The frontiers of e-commerce”

Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano spoke today at the opening of the webinar “The frontiers of e-commerce”.  Today’s webinar is first of a new cycle organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and dedicated to sectorial themes for the support of Made in Italy. The event follows the successful geographical cycle “Direct Markets” which saw almost […]

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Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano participate in the webinar “The frontiers of e-commerce”

Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano spoke today at the opening of the webinar “The frontiers of e-commerce”.  Today’s webinar is first of a new cycle organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and dedicated to sectorial themes for the support of Made in Italy. The event follows the successful geographical cycle “Direct Markets” which saw almost […]

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IIC Oslo: Finn Skårderud’s lecture on Fellini

On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the Italian cinema master Federico Fellini, the Italian Cultural Institute in Oslo is organizing for the Fare Cinema 2020 festival a lecture on the master of Rimini by the psychiatrist, professor, writer and expert of Italian cinema Finn Skårderud. To watch the live web lecture […]

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The “University corridors for refugee students” project

The “University Corridors” project addressed to refugee students in Ethiopia, which offers courses and integration in Italy for young people holding a refugee status in the African country, has been strengthened. The second edition of the Memorandum of Understanding “UNICORE” (University Corridors for Refugees) promoted by UNHCR, with the participation of the Directorate General for […]

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University corridors for refugee students

The “University Corridors” project addressed to refugee students in Ethiopia, which offers courses and integration in Italy for young people holding a refugee status in the African country, has been strengthened. The second edition of the Memorandum of Understanding “UNICORE” (University Corridors for Refugees) promoted by UNHCR, with the participation of the Directorate General for […]

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Reopening of the IIC in Paris with “Un jardin de culture”

From 22 June, the Italian Cultural Institute in Paris will partially reopen to the public after more than three months of confinement and closure due to the health emergency. Until 21 July, visitors will be welcomed exclusively outdoors, in the magnificent garden of the Hôtel de Galliffet, with the events Un jardin de culture: concerts, […]

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Brazil, the “Short Film Day” initiative

The Italian Cultural Institutes in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro together with the Italian Embassy in Brazil, and in collaboration with the National Short Film Centre, are pleased to present the “Short Film Day”, an initiative dedicated to the most recent production of Italian short films scheduled for 21 June, the shortest day of […]

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