Italian Cooperation and ICCROM sign agreement to strengthen craft skills in cultural heritage conservation in Africa

The Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, today signed an agreement at the Farnesina with ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) to launch the initiative “Towards sustainable development in Africa: strengthening craft skills in cultural heritage conservation”, funded by a EUR 6 […]

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Undersecretary Silli’s mission to Mozambique

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, carried out an official mission to Mozambique from 24 to 25 July, during which he held high-level meetings with representatives of the Mozambican government, civil society, and the private sector. Throughout an intensive agenda of institutional meetings — including with the Secretary of State […]

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July–August issue of the SFIM Newsletter now online

The SFIM Newsletter provides monthly insights into developments concerning Italian education abroad, highlighting key initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities promoted by the Italian Education System in the World (SFIM). SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights of this issue include: the follow-up to […]

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MAECI and AMACI for the Contemporary Art Day: applications now open

The Italian Foreign Ministry is once again partnering with AMACI (the Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums), through the global network of Italian Cultural Institutes, to promote the 21st edition of the Contemporary Art Day, which will take place internationally from Saturday 4 to Friday 10 October 2025. On Saturday 4 October 2025, the 21st […]

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Elena Fontanella appointed as new Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid

Elena Fontanella, newly appointed and highly esteemed Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, aims to strengthen the Italian cultural presence throughout western Spain by promoting decentralised activities, teaser events for major Italian initiatives, and joint projects with the various Italian institutions operating in Spain. A strong identity, hospitality, appeal, and the promotion of […]

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Italy–Algeria Business Forum

The Italy–Algeria Business Forum takes place today in Rome, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), on the occasion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Summit between the two countries. Opened by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and his […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi meets with the EU Special Representative for the Sahel

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, met today with the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, Joao Cravinho. During the meeting, Undersecretary Tripodi reiterated that the Sahel is a region of strategic importance for Europe. For this reason, Italy does not envisage disengagement from the area but instead supports renewed European […]

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Italy–Algeria Business Forum

On the occasion of the Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and Algeria, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), will host the Italy–Algeria Business Forum. Algeria, Italy’s leading gas supplier, is also its foremost economic partner on the African continent. Italy ranks as Algeria’s top customer […]

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New diplomats sworn in at Villa Madama in the presence of Tajani, Bernini, Zangrillo, Orsini, Anghileri and Buonfiglio

Today, Tuesday 22 July, the swearing-in ceremony of 46 young officials who passed the 2023 diplomatic competition for Secretaries of Legation is taking place at Villa Madama, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani.     “It will be a ceremony open to Italy and the world,” said Minister Tajani. “Joining […]

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Budapest, exhibition dedicated to Giacomo Marastoni

Following six years of preparatory work, the first major retrospective exhibition dedicated to Giacomo Marastoni was inaugurated on 18 June at the Budapest History Museum: “An Italian in Pest – Giacomo Marastoni (1804–1860) and the first Hungarian Academy of painting”. Giacomo Marastoni – or Jakab Marastoni, as he was known in Hungarian – was born […]

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Mali, Ambassador Dejak takes part in the Diaspora Forum

The Italian Ambassador to Mali, Stefano A. Dejak, took part in the International Diaspora Forum held in Bamako, participating in a panel discussion alongside the Minister for Malians abroad and African integration, Mossa Ag Attaher, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, Karamoko […]

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REMINDER Press Accreditation Note – Italy-Algeria Business Forum (Rome, Parco dei Principi Hotel, 23 July 2025)

REMINDER PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE ITALY-ALGERIA BUSINESS FORUM Parco dei Principi Hotel 23 July 2025   On the occasion of the Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and Algeria, scheduled to take place in Rome on 23 July, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency, is organising the Italy–Algeria Business Forum […]

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