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Cultural Diplomacy

18 December 2025

Brasília hosts “Italian painting today. A new scene” exhibition

The Embassy of Italy in Brasília and Triennale Milano, in collaboration with the Secretariat for Culture and Creative Economy of the Federal District, present the exhibition “Italian painting today. A new scene” at the prestigious Museu Nacional da República in Brasília, marking the second South American stop following its debut in Buenos Aires. Curated by […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

18 December 2025

Abu Dhabi hosts Ars Nova in concert

The Neapolitan band Ars Nova, a leading exponent of the nu folk genre—blending the traditional melodies and rhythms of Neapolitan and Mediterranean folklore with contemporary musical expressions—achieved great success during its tour of the United Arab Emirates. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Neapolis2500 Committee, and realised […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

18 December 2025

Lyons hosts the “Classico Napoletano” concert

The concert “Classico Napoletano” forms part of the celebrations marking the 2,500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Naples and was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Lyons, in collaboration with CIDIM – the Italian National Music Committee.  The duo composed of soprano Letizia Calandra and […]

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Press Releases

18 December 2025

Focus on the internationalisation of Italian universities, finance and diplomacy on the closing day of the Conference of Ambassadors in Milan

On the final day of the Milan segment of the Conference of Ambassadors, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, chaired—on behalf of Minister Tajani—two events devoted to the internationalisation of the Italian university system and to cooperation between finance and diplomacy in support of investment attraction and growth. At […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

12 December 2025

Barcelona, presentation of “Oculus Spei”

On 3 December, in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Italian Cultural Institute of Barcelona presented the multimedia artwork “Oculus Spei” by the Neapolitan artist Annalaura di Luggo, during the conference “Oculus Spei: Diversity, Inclusivity, Spirituality”. The event used the artwork as a starting point to reflect on diversity and human […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

12 December 2025

Madrid, exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time”

On 4 December, the catalogue for the exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time” was presented at the Basilio Cascella Civic Museum in Pescara. The exhibition’s editorial project was curated by the Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani, commissioned by the Regional Council of Abruzzo and the Embassy of Italy in Spain, in collaboration with the association “Casa […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

12 December 2025

Lyon, the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

As part of the 10th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (under the theme “Italian cuisine: health, culture and innovation”), the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Lyon, in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency, Paris Office and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Lyon, organised a series […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

12 December 2025

Baghdad, an ancient Mesopotamian city

Located today on the southern outskirts of present-day Baghdad, the historic site of Tell Muhammad represents one of the most significant settlements of ancient Mesopotamia. After investigations demonstrated the site’s importance during the time of Hammurabi of Babylon, interest in Tell Muhammad has been revived thanks to the Baghdad Urban Archaeological Project, promoted by the […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

12 December 2025

Paris, Christmas Pizzica Concert

Yesterday, at the Théâtre Le Ranelagh in Paris, the Christmas concert by Antonio Castrignanò and his ensemble “Taranta SoundS” took place. The event was organised by the Permanent Representation of Italy to the International Organisations in Paris and by the Consulate General of Italy, with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The concert celebrated […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

10 December 2025

Argentina, Mezzotono group tour

The Consulate General of Italy in Bahía Blanca, with the support and collaboration of the Italian Cultural Institute of Buenos Aires, organised the Italian group Mezzotono’s tour in Argentine Patagonia. The tour, entitled “Mad in Italy”, included stops in Puerto Madryn (29 November), one of the most renowned tourist destinations in southern Argentina, and Bahía […]

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Press Releases

10 December 2025

Italian cooking inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Tajani: “Our cuisine is identity, tradition, growth and innovation”

The inscription of Italian cooking on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was officially approved today in New Delhi. During his mission to India, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, attended the 20th Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking the prestigious […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

10 December 2025

Neapolis 2500: Art from the Volcano, Tangier

On the occasion of the 2,500th anniversary of Naples’ founding, the Italian Embassy in the Kingdom of Morocco and the Italian Cultural Institute of Rabat have presented the exhibition “Art from the Volcano”. The initiative was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and under the auspices of the Neapolis […]

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