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13 October 2025

Manama, “Crossroads – A Visual Dialogue between Italy and Bahrain”

The Italian Embassy in Manama, in collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), inaugurated the photography exhibition “Crossroads: A Visual Dialogue between Italy and Bahrain” at the Bahrain National Museum on 9 October. The exhibition is open to the public until 5 November, 2025. In his opening speech, the Italian Ambassador to […]

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Events

13 October 2025

6th edition of the “Ambassadors to the Holy See” Literary Award

The Embassy of Italy to the Holy See and the Delegation of the European Union to the Holy See have announced the winner of the 6th edition of the “Ambassadors to the Holy See” Literary Award: “Faith, last hope. Stories of religious figures in conflict zones” by Andrea Angeli (Rubbettino Publishing). The award for emerging […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 October 2025

Manama, Eugenio Bennato Quartet in concerto con “Musica del Mondo”

In occasione della 25° edizione della Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo (SCIM) e della 34° edizione del Bahrain International Music Festival, l’Ambasciata d’Italia a Manama ha organizzato presso la Cultural Hall di Manama, in collaborazione con l’Autorità del Bahrain per la Cultura e l’Antichità (BACA), il concerto “Musica del Mondo” dell’Eugenio Bennato Quartet. L’artista […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

9 October 2025

Exhibition on the Day of Italian Internees in German Concentration Camps during the Second World War

On Friday 19 September, the Italian Foreign Ministry hosted the first observance of the “Day of Italian Military Internees in German Concentration Camps during the Second World War”, established by Law No. 6 of 13 January 2025. To mark the occasion, the Diplomatic Historical Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

9 October 2025

Athens – Giuseppe Cederna reads Homer

The theatrical reading “The tears of heroes” was held at the auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute of Athens, featuring actor Giuseppe Cederna, renowned for his work on stage and screen and for his role in Gabriele Salvatores’ film Mediterraneo, winner of the 1992 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Cederna performed excerpts from […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

9 October 2025

September issue of the SFIM newsletter now online

Each month, the SFIM newsletter provides in-depth updates on developments in Italian education abroad, covering key initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities within the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities. Among the highlights of this issue: the inauguration, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

8 October 2025

Abu Dhabi, seminar on the Canticle of the Creatures

On 26 September, under the patronage of the National Committee for the Celebration of the Eighth Centenary of the Death of Saint Francis of Assisi, a seminar was held in Abu Dhabi on the Canticle of the Creatures, marking 800 years since its composition and in anticipation of the commemorations of the saint’s passing on […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

8 October 2025

Madrid, the Cascella Family on display

To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the historic artistic dynasty founded by Basilio Cascella (1860–1950), the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid presents the exhibition “The Cascella Family. Beyond Time”. The exhibition invites visitors on a journey through time, bringing together for the first time all the artists of the Cascella family. It […]

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Press Releases

6 October 2025

The Foreign Ministry and GialloZafferano team up for Italian Cuisine Week around the world

In view of the next edition of Italian Cuisine Week around the world, an annual event organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to promote excellence in the Italian agri-food sector, the Foreign Ministry has started collaboration with GialloZafferano. The project combines cultural diplomacy, scientific research and gastronomic heritage with the aim of promoting […]

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Diplomatic Network

6 October 2025

Washington, Steve Clemons is 2025 Urbino Award Winner

Steve Clemons, editor at large of The National Interest and a prominent figure in American journalism, is the winner of the 2025 Urbino Award. The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Marco Peronaci, announced the news yesterday evening during a reception he hosted at Villa Firenze in Washington, which was attended by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other members of […]

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Press Releases

3 October 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi inaugurates the 16th Conference on Archaeological Missions in Türkiye

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi inaugurated today in Istanbul the 16th edition of the Conference on Italian Archaeological Missions in Turkey, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Istanbul in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture. “Archaeology represents a key instrument for promoting Italian cultural diplomacy,” […]

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Diplomatic Network

3 October 2025

Helsinki, screening of the film “Diamanti”

Ferzan Özpetek attended the Finnish premiere of “Diamanti”, organised by the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Helsinki, in collaboration with the Italian distribution company Vision Distribution. The award-winning director engaged with a large Finnish audience during a special screening at Finnkino Maxim, responding to questions from attendees who were well acquainted […]

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