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Press Releases
11 April 2026
The Italian Foreign Ministry and the Diplomatic-Consular Network celebrate Sea Day

To mark ‘National Sea Day’, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is taking part in the national information and awareness-raising programme dedicated to maritime culture. The initiative involves, in particular, the network of 54 Italian schools abroad, which are at the forefront of numerous outreach activities on the themes of marine environmental protection […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
1 April 2026
Tunis, “My house is a Le Corbusier”

The international project by Cristian Chironi, centred on the theme of dwelling, has kicked off at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with La Boîte – Centre d’Art & d’Architecture, the Embassy of Italy and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Launched in 2015, the project examines […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
1 April 2026
Italy–Australia: Ambassador Lener in Melbourne to strengthen bilateral ties

  The first official visit of the Italian Ambassador to Australia, Nicola Lener, to the State of Victoria has concluded successfully. During his mission, the Ambassador met with Governor Margaret Gardner and senior members of the state government, including the Minister for Finance, Danny Pearson, the Minister for Energy, Lily D’Ambrosio, and the Minister for […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
31 March 2026
The March issue of the SFIM Newsletter is online

Every month the SFIM Newsletter delves into the latest news on Italian education abroad, ranging from the most relevant and interesting initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as lectureships and assistantships at foreign universities. This issue focuses on the launch of the educational project “Un Voto, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
31 March 2026
Vilnius, the Concert “Giullari di Dio” for St. Francis of Assisi

As part of the initiatives organized in Lithuania to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian Embassy, the Apostolic Nunciature, and the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius organized the concert “Giullari di Dio” (Jesters of God) by the Micrologus Ensemble at the National Museum – Palace of the […]

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Diplomatic Network
31 March 2026
Melbourne: “Rome: Empire, Power, People” Exhibition Opens

The major exhibition “Rome: Empire, Power, People” has opened in Melbourne. The exhibition is organized by the Melbourne Museum in collaboration with the National Roman Museum and the Archaeological Museum of Florence, with organizational support from Contemporanea Progetti and the support of the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Melbourne. It […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
30 March 2026
San Francisco, Andrea Bajani opened “La Piazza” Festival

An online event featuring writer Andrea Bajani, winner of the 2025 Strega Prize with “L’anniversario” (published by Feltrinelli), officially opened “La Piazza – Italian Literary Festival San Francisco,” organized by the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco in collaboration with the cultural association “Librai in Corso.” This is the first Italian Literary Festival in San […]

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Diplomatic Network
30 March 2026
Dhaka, “RE-DESIGN: Regenerating Spaces, Objects, Ideas, Relations”

A series of events promoted by the Italian Embassy in Dhaka as part of the Italian Design Day begins today. The protagonist of the 2026 edition is Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre, appointed “Ambassador of Italian Design,” who will lead a week of events. The initiative aims to strengthen trade and cultural exchanges between […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
27 March 2026
Paris hosts Italian Design Day at the OECD

The event “RE-DESIGNING: Policies, Spaces and Values” was held at the OECD headquarters in Paris. Organised by the Permanent Representation of Italy, it marked the tenth Italian Design Day in the World, an initiative promoted throughout Italy’s diplomatic and consular network by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ministry […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
23 March 2026
São Paulo: “5+1” Exhibition Opens

On the occasion of the Italian Design Day in the World 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo is hosting the exhibition “5+1”, curated by Beto Cocenza. The show brings together six leading names in contemporary Italian design, in close synergy with BOOMSPDESIGN, a prominent event within the DW! São Paulo Design Week. The […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
23 March 2026
La Paz celebrated the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis

The Italian Embassy and the Apostolic Nunciature in Bolivia, in collaboration with the Franciscan Order, organized a Conference on the topic “Saint Francis: A Response to Current Challenges” to commemorate the eighth centenary of the death of the Saint of Assisi. The event took place in the Basilica adjacent to the Convent of Saint Francis, […]

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