Undersecretary Silli in Marcinelle for the commemoration of the mining tragedy of 8 August 1956

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, today led the Italian delegation at the commemoration of the Marcinelle mining tragedy in Belgium, held on the occasion of the twenty-fourth “National Day of Sacrifice of Italian Workers in the World”. The ceremony took place at the Bois du Cazier, the site […]

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Tajani: “The memory (and lesson) of Marcinelle” (Il Messaggero)

The memory – and the lesson – of Marcinelle, where so many lost their lives that day in the Bois du Cazier mining disaster, marks Marcinelle as both an Italian and European tragedy. I have underlined this with deep emotion throughout the many visits I have paid in various official capacities: as Member of the […]

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Tajani: “The memory (and lesson) of Marcinelle” (Il Messaggero)

The memory – and the lesson – of Marcinelle, where so many lost their lives that day in the Bois du Cazier mining disaster, marks Marcinelle as both an Italian and European tragedy. I have underlined this with deep emotion throughout the many visits I have paid in various official capacities: as Member of the […]

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New food aid for the Palestinian civilian population under the “Food for Gaza” initiative

A new convoy of food aid under the “Food for Gaza” programme is currently departing from Jordan en route to the Gaza Strip. The convoy comprises 20 trucks operated by the World Food Programme, loaded with aid purchased using Italian funds. The shipment includes over 350 tonnes of flour, destined for the civilian population in […]

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New Delhi, ancient Rome and India in “Beyond Boundaries”

The Italian Cultural Institute of New Delhi hosted the conference “Beyond Boundaries”, in collaboration with the Humayun’s Tomb Museum. The event featured two prominent speakers: Professor Emerita Romila Thapar, one of India’s most distinguished historians and a transformative figure in the study of ancient Indian history. She has been honoured with the prestigious Kluge Prize […]

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Bratislava, exhibition for the 90th anniversary of Pino Pascali’s birth

The exhibition dedicated to Pino Pascali has opened at the Považská Art Gallery in Žilina. The event has been organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Bratislava and the Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with Frittelli Arte Contemporanea and the Archivio dell’Opera Grafica di Pino Pascali in Florence. Curated by Simone Frittelli, the exhibition focuses […]

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Berlin, “MILLESUONI” at the third edition of IT Out OFF

The third edition of IT Out OFF is currently taking place in Berlin. The programme, launched in 2022 by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity (Italian Ministry of Culture) in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation), aims to promote the internationalisation of Italian contemporary art. […]

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Warsaw, first exhibition dedicated to Giorgio Morandi

In the presence of Ambassador Luca Franchetti Pardo, the Zachęta National Gallery of Art in Warsaw hosted the opening of the exhibition “Giorgio Morandi”, the first-ever show in Poland dedicated to the renowned Bolognese artist. The exhibition, held under the honorary patronage of the Embassy of Italy in Poland, has been organised in collaboration with […]

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Kraków, “Italia in Villa”: three days celebrating Italian excellence

“Italia in Villa”, a three-day festival entirely dedicated to Italy, transformed the historic Villa Decius in Kraków into a true corner of the Bel Paese in the heart of Poland, from 25 to 27 July. For three days, the villa and its park provided the setting for wine and food masterclasses, culinary workshops, concerts, exhibitions, […]

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Beijing: conference on Arnaldo Pomodoro

Just over a month after the passing of renowned sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926–2025), the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing hosted a conference dedicated to the great Master at the Chao Art Center, one of China’s leading institutions for contemporary art research and development. Among the most iconic works of Pomodoro’s international career is Sphere Within […]

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First technical meeting of the Italian Foreign Ministry’s Tariffs Task Force with Italian companies and businesses held today

Following the initial meeting convened by Minister Tajani on 28 July with the agencies of the Italian economic system – ITA, SACE, SIMEST, and CDP – as well as the main national trade associations, a Tariffs Task Force has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Equipped with a dedicated phone […]

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Manama: Preview of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

From 27 to 31 July 2025, the Italian Embassy in Manama hosted a preview of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, which will officially take place in November. The initiative featured a five-day course on pasta-making entitled Pasta from Scratch. Young Italian chef Francesca Bottacci taught 30 young Bahrainis the secrets, authenticity, and […]

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