Palermo, legal diplomacy against transnational crime
Investigative coordination meetings in honour of Giovanni Falcone were held in Palermo, in the Aula Magna of the Palace of Justice, entitled “International judicial cooperation and the integration processes of transnational criminal groups: analysis and prospects for action”. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the National Anti-Mafia […]
Read moreMuscat, Order of the Star of Italy Awarded to Umberto Fanni
The ceremony for awarding the Order of the Star of Italy to Dr. Umberto Fanni, General Director and Artistic Director of the Royal Opera House of Muscat, one of the country’s leading cultural institutions, was held on May 25 at the Residenza d’Italia in Muscat. The honour, bestowed by the President of the Republic, acknowledges […]
Read moreAfghanistan, digital training initiatives supporting five young women
Building bridges and creating new opportunities for young Afghan women: this is the purpose of the partnership between Fastweb+Vodafone and the Pangea Foundation, resulting in a personalized digital training program for five Afghan refugee girls in Italy, offered by the Fastweb Digital Academy, along with financial support for the Foundation’s activities. The initiative, promoted thanks […]
Read moreBudapest, TRA 2026 – Closing ceremony: “Milan and Politecnico ready to welcome the international transport research community”
The Italian Ambassador to Budapest, Giuseppe Scognamiglio, participated in the closing session of the Transport Research Arena (TRA 2026) today, on the occasion of the official handover from Budapest to Milan, host city of the next edition in 2028. In his intervention, the Ambassador expressed the gratitude of the Italian Government to the Hungarian and […]
Read moreChengdu, inaugurated the exhibition “Timeless by Silvio Porzionato”
On Saturday 16 May, at the Guanghui Art Museum in Chengdu, the exhibition “Timeless by Silvio Porzionato” was inaugurated, organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing with the institutions of Chengdu and the Tianfu New Area district, with the support of the City of Palermo. Attended by Consul General Fabio Schina, Councillor Alessandro […]
Read moreLondon, the exhibition “Erasing to Create” celebrates the art of Emilio Isgrò
The exhibition “Erasing to Create” by artist Emilio Isgrò has opened in London at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art. It has been organised by the Consulate General of Italy in London as part of the events marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. With “Erasing to Create” – as Consul General Domenico […]
Read moreBeijing, Awards to the Winners of the World Italian Pizza Championship
The third “World Italian Pizza Championship – China Selection” took place in Beijing on May 17. The event, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing, saw the participation of 31 pizza makers from across China. The award for best pizza, which this year was given to Beijing’s pizza maker Wang Chao, was decided by […]
Read morePrague: The Abruzzo Region Presents Its Tourism Offer to the Czech Market
The Abruzzo Region presented its tourism offer in Prague on Thursday, May 14, at a workshop co-organized by the Italian-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAMIC). The initiative culminated in an evening event hosted in the halls of the Italian Embassy, during which Abruzzo’s companies presented themselves at a reception opened by greetings from Ambassador […]
Read moreVienna, Photographic Exhibition Dedicated to Press Freedom
With a view to celebrating World Press Freedom Day and the new national anniversary in memory of journalists killed in the line of duty, established by the Italian Parliament, the Permanent Representation of Italy to the OSCE – in cooperation with ANSA – opened today in Vienna the photographic exhibition “Safeguarding Press Freedom: Protecting Journalists, […]
Read moreNorway celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Norge airship’s Arctic flight
The 100th anniversary celebration of the Norge airship’s Arctic flight took place on May 11 in Ny Ålesund, a town in the Svalbard Islands, approximately 1,000 kilometres from the North Pole. The airship departed from Ciampino Airport in 1926 to reach and fly over the North Pole, completing one of the most extraordinary feats in […]
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