C​ondolences of Minister Moavero Milanesi for the victims of the tragic airplane crash

“I am deeply touched by the very said news of the tragic airplane crash in Ethiopia. I stand by the families of the victims, to whom I express my sincerest and heartfelt condolences,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi. He also assured that the Foreign Ministry will put utmost […]

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Bernini and the Roman Baroque at the National Museum of Belgrade

Until May 26th, the National Museum of Belgrade will be hosting some masterpieces by Bernini and of the Roman Baroque. This is one of many initiatives taken by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute for this year which marks the 140th anniversary of the institution of diplomatic relations between Italy and Serbia and […]

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Washington: the treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Turin

The inauguration of the ‘Queens of Egypt’ exhibition at the National Geographic Museum in Washington was the occasion for a conference by the Director of the Egyptian Museum of Turin, Christian Greco, organized by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute.    The exhibition, which opened its doors to the public on March 1st, […]

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Nicosia: ‘Woman’s Name’presented on 8 March

At the initiative of the Italian Embassy in Nicosia, on the eve of International Women’s Day, ‘Woman’s Name’ (‘Nome di Donna’) by Marco Tullio Giordana was presented at the “Women’s Film Days – Through a Woman’s Lens: A Year in Film”. The film festival was developed and promoted by the United Nations Country Team in […]

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Quartetto Viotti performs at the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong

​Quartetto Viotti performed last night at the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong. The event, which was promoted jointly by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Consulate General, featured a rich repertoire including Giovanni Paisiello, Alessandro Rolla and the Ouverture and selected arias from Mozart’s Don Giovanni. The ensemble, which was well received by […]

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Undersecretary Di Stefano received the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs at the Farnesina today

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Manlio Di Stefano, today received at the Farnesina the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs, Gholam Ansari, with whom he made an overview of their bilateral economic partnership perspectives, reaffirming Italy’s interest in fostering their consolidation albeit being aware of the current context of […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 7 March: latest news from the world

Australia: the Government puts its stakes on digital development The Australian Government puts its stakes on digital development. The Government’s Industry, Innovation and Science Department recently published a detailed document illustrating the strategy and initiatives adopted to favour and promote it. The Document tackles the issues of developing skills, the digital economy and infrastructure, cybersecurity, […]

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4th UNESCO Forum

Pursuant to the latest contacts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in conjunction with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and with the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and Tourism, confirms that the 4th UNESCO Forum will be held in the city of Parma. The precise date and title of the event […]

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Johannesburg hosts an exhibition to celebrate 70 years of Italian fashion

The reproductions of 30 iconic vintage models of Italian haute couture are showcased at a retrospective exhibition entitled “70 years of Fashion Genius.” Organized by Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg and curated by Francesco Lofaro, the exhibition displays the best in Italian fashion handicraft and is also an opportunity to celebrate 14 Italian master […]

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The Premio Strega presented to the public in Spain

As part of the programme of the Ellas Crean Festival, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid hosts the presentation of the Premio Strega, Italy’s most important literary award promoted by the Maria e Goffredo Bellonci Foundation and awarded every year to an Italian work of fiction. The event will be attended by the 2018 winner, […]

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Japan: Italy takes centre stage at FOODEX 2019

Italy takes centre stage at the 44th edition of FOODEX Japan, the most important agri-food fair in Asia. Thanks to the commitment of ICE Agency, numerous Italian companies were welcomed to the Fair by Italian Ambassador in Tokyo, Giorgio Starace. The 2,000 sq. m Italy Pavilion is the largest and most impressive and hosts almost 190 […]

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Indonesia – Jakarta: Italian excellence in research and technology

“Italy: The Beauty of Knowledge”, an exhibition on Italian excellence in research and technological innovation, was inaugurated in Jakarta by the Ambassador of Italy to the Republic of Indonesia, Vittorio Sandalli.The exhibition, hosted at the National Museum of Jakarta, which will remain open to the public until 31 March 2019, is a showcase of Italian know-how and […]

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