“Coronavirus, Di Maio: China is a partner, but we share the values of NATO” (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Di Maio, the United States claims that China is responsible for Covid-19, which has escaped a laboratory. Beijing rejects the charges. Who is right? «I do not want to discuss it, we take Washington’s concerns seriously, as well as the positions taken by US intelligence and their experts. I think the wisest thing to […]

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Morocco: Ms Sereni, phone call with Deputy Minister Jazouli, focus on repatriation, Libya and bilateral relations

Today, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni had a phone call with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mohcine Jazouli. The Deputy Minister, thankful for the authorities that have supported the efforts of our Ministry to repatriate more than 4,000 compatriots stranded in Morocco following Covid 19 pandemic, has […]

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Coronavirus: Japan, ready to relaunch promotion in Italy

An articulated programme of initiatives of great impact to relaunch Italy in Japan, after Coronavirus emergency, will be illustrated to Italian companies during a webinar on May 11th, organised and promoted by ICE and the Foreign Ministry. “Japan remains the third largest economy in the world, one of the main markets for Italian exports to […]

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#ItalyRest-Art: London Embassy, culture goes online

Creating a bridge between pre and post-pandemic and keeping the dialogue with the British public open. This is how #ItalyRest-Art, the cultural and scientific divulgation and promotion programme of the Italian Embassy in London, was conceived. The initiative is entirely online in collaboration with the Cultural Institutes of London and Edinburgh. From 8 May to […]

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IIC Los Angeles: four video concerts with Antonio Lysy

A series of four video concerts organized by the acclaimed Italian cellist Antonio Lysy: this is the proposal of the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles for its Maggio Musicale. Lysy has performed as a soloist in major theatres around the world, alongside prestigious orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestras of London, the Camerata Academica […]

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IIC Sao Paolo: Romanistan by Luca Vitone

Romanistan is a project presented by the Centro per l’arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci, winner of the fourth edition of the Italian Council (2018), a call for proposals by the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism aimed at promoting Italian contemporary art in the world. It is the story of the journey Luca […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry

On 3 May 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry

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Embassy in Moscow: “Russian culture for Italy”

Exhibitions, lectures, concerts, virtual theatrical performances promoted by illustrious exponents of Russian culture, not only in Moscow, but in the entire territory of the Federation. The numerous and important initiatives that Russian cultural institutions have dedicated to Italy during the very difficult months of the Covid-19 epidemic “are a touching demonstration of attention, interest and […]

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#unpensieroIICMadrid videos restart with Daria Bignardi

In May, Daria Bignardi reopens the video series Un pensiero da pensare insieme tra Italia e Spagna (A thought to think together between Italy and Spain) , the project launched on April 20th by the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid on its website and its social networks. The initiative proposes the reflections of well-known Italian […]

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Di Maio: “Without the support of foreign countries we would never have made it” (La Stampa)

“Criticized because medical aid has come in and saved lives? Well then, I hope to be criticized every day. We have activated our diplomatic corps and appealed to all countries. So many governments have responded and sent us medical aid.” This is how Luigi Di Maio, in an interview with the Huffington post, replied to […]

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Di Maio: “Now we’re lowering taxes” (Huffingtonpost.it)

First indications for phase 2. Interview with Di Maio: “Emergency income alone is not enough; we must also think about reducing the tax burden. If we thought about the consensus tomorrow, we would reopen everything. Renzi wears the T-shirt of Italy fun club with us”. “The Emergency income cannot be the only instrument to give […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Algerian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sabri Boukadoum

On 2 May 2020, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with the Algerian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sabri Boukadoum

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