Vilnius: “Wolf” sculpture unveiled to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations
On 16 June, a sculpture by the Italian contemporary artist Davide Rivalta, entitled “Lupo” (Wolf), was unveiled in Vilnius. The work brings together the legends surrounding the founding of Vilnius and Rome, to mark the 35th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Lithuania and Italy. The project, launched on the initiative of the […]
Read moreLuanda, celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Angola
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Embassy of Italy in Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Angola with an evening of music and culture that brought together Angolan authorities, representatives of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the Italian community, and many friends of the two countries. The ceremony was held […]
Read moreVienna, Contemporary Art Exhibition “Contamination”
On the evening of June 11, the third event in the series of contemporary art installations curated by Marcello Farabegoli, Contamination #3, was held at the Embassy of Italy in Vienna. The works of the two artists Flavia Bigi and Maria Cristina Finucci were exhibited alongside those of Cristina Fiorenza and Esther Stocker, protagonists of […]
Read morePrague, Italian Academy of Cuisine Dinner at the Parliament of the Czech Republic
The Prague delegation of the Italian Academy of Cuisine organized a dinner at the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament on June 10, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Friendship Group chaired by Hon. Vojtech Munzar, with the patronage of the Embassy of Italy in Prague and the support of COMITES and CAMIC. Approximately sixty […]
Read moreSerbia, public notice for the search of sponsorships for the Italy Pavilion at EXPO 2027 Belgrade
The Embassy of Italy in Serbia has launched a search for sponsorships for the Italy Pavilion at EXPO 2027 Belgrade. The invitation is addressed to all public and private economic operators interested in submitting proposals for financial sponsorships and/or sponsorships in the form of “Value in Kind” relating to services and supplies in the various product categories […]
Read moreLondon, Leonardo’s manuscripts reunited after 400 years on a digital platform
Museo Galileo, the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Italy in London announce the reunion of two globally significant collections of Leonardo da Vinci’s writings and drawings for the first time in over 400 years in a new online platform. Leonardotheka, available since 8 June 2026, at teche.museogalileo.it/leonardo, and constitutes the most extensive […]
Read moreDamascus, concert for the Republic Day
On the occasion of the Italian Republic Day, musicians Francesco Bearzatti and Gianpaolo Rinaldi performed together with the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra at the Damascus Opera House. The concert opened with a piece from Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata (The fallen woman), before moving on to contemporary Italian compositions, including Estate by Bruno Martino, a piece […]
Read moreChongqing, Italian Republic Day in Southwest China
For Italian Republic Day 2026, the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing organized two receptions: on June 1 in Chongqing and on June 5 in Chengdu, with over 600 guests from the Italian community, local authorities, business, media, and culture. The institutional guests included Zhao Shiqing, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing […]
Read moreAthens, Republic Day Celebrations with the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
As part of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, the Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, organized a tour of Greece for the musicians from the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, one of the most prestigious institutions of the Italian operatic tradition. The musicians enriched the reception […]
Read moreVilnius, Opening of the Exhibition “Connections”
On May 21, the photography exhibition “CONNECTIONS: Architectural Modernity between Italy and Lithuania”, by Marina Macrì and Edoardo Prando, opened at the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius. The exhibition, curated by Vilnius University Professor Marija Drėmaitė, reveals the connections between Lithuanian and Italian modernism in the interwar period – architectural dialogues through which a contemporary […]
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