Diplomazia Culturale

Cultural Diplomacy

3 December 2025

Geneva: Presentation of the book Spiritualità by Pistoletto and Spadaro

The Permanent Representation of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva and the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, in cooperation with the Association of Italian Executives Abroad (ADIE), the Dante Alighieri Society of Geneva and the Caritas in Veritate Foundation, hosted two days of events dedicated to the presentation of Spiritualità by Michelangelo […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

3 December 2025

Tokyo: “Study in Italy Fair”

The sixteenth edition of the Study in Italy Fair took place on 8–9 November 2025. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Japan and the Italo-Japanese Association. Once again, the initiative attracted high levels of participation and engagement from the Japanese public interested […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

3 December 2025

Sofia: Italian Cuisine Week in the World

On 24 November, the Italian Ambassador to Sofia, Marcello Apicella, inaugurated the traditional Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (SCIM) at the Italian Residence with an exclusive event dedicated to agri-food innovation and the promotion of Italian gastronomic excellence, entitled “Italian innovation supporting the development of the agri-food sector”. Ambassador Apicella emphasised that “events […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

3 December 2025

Madrid: 18th edition of the Italian Film Festival

The 18th edition of the Italian Film Festival in Madrid was inaugurated on 1 December 2025 by artistic director Giulio Base and the director of Chiara Fama of the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid, Elena Fontanella. The opening took place in a packed Cine Callao theatre and is a highly anticipated event in the Spanish […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

2 December 2025

Bulgaria, Milan-Cortina at the Bansko Film Fest

The selection of Italian films at the 24th Bansko Mountain & Adventure Film Festival, a film festival dedicated to winter and adventure sports, was a resounding success. Mountaineers Stefano Ragazzo and Matteo Della Bordella, a member of the renowned Ragni di Lecco mountaineering group, introduced the screening of the documentaries “Eternal Solo” by Andrea Cossu […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

2 December 2025

Algiers, the Arena di Verona Opera Festival takes center stage

An exceptional opera recital, presented by the Arena di Verona Foundation, took place on Friday, November 28th, in the splendid setting of the Algiers Opera House. The concert, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Algiers and the local Embassy, featured several of the Foundation’s leading artists on stage, accompanied on piano by General Manager […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

28 November 2025

Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok are the “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”

Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok have been awarded the title of “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”. Now in its fourth edition, the Italian Creativity Capitals in the World award, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aims to showcase the most outstanding initiatives of Italy’s diplomatic, consular, and cultural network […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

28 November 2025

First Edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen

The first edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen will begin in 2025. This residency program will offer a researcher, writer, or translator an educational and professional experience on the theme of multiplicity, as described by Italo Calvino in the eponymous chapter of “Lezioni americane” (American Lessons) The program will include a one-month stay […]

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Press Releases

27 November 2025

The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World kicks off. Tajani: “Food represents culture, economy, and above all, peace”

At Villa Madama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, presents the tenth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, which this year is dedicated to exploring the links between cuisine, health, culture, and innovation. This edition, under the theme “Italian cuisine: health, culture, and innovation”, pursues three main […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

27 November 2025

Qatar, spettacolo “Maqam. Doha-Napoli andata e ritorno”

Nel quadro delle celebrazioni dei 2.500 anni dalla fondazione di Napoli, Doha ha accolto al Katara Drama Theater lo spettacolo “Maqam. Doha–Naples Round Trip”, presentato dall’Ambasciata d’Italia a Doha con Katara Cultural Village Foundation e dal Ministero della Cultura qatarino e cofinanziato dalla Direzione Generale Spettacolo del Ministero della Cultura italiano. Lo spettacolo ha esplorato […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

27 November 2025

Winners of the 21st New York Prize

The winners of the 21st edition of the New York Prize have been announced: Binta DIAW (Cernusco sul Naviglio – MI, 1995) Sara Ravelli (Crema – CR, 1993) The 21st edition of the Prize was launched by the Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in […]

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Press Releases

26 November 2025

Minister Tajani on a mission to Riyadh to strengthen Italy-Saudi Arabia partnership

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, was on a mission to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) tomorrow to hold institutional meetings, participate in the Italy-Saudi Arabia Business Forum, and inaugurate the preview of the Milan Furniture Fair. The mission was part of the growing partnership between Italy and Saudi Arabia, raised to a […]

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