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22 December 2023

Second Edition of the “Capitals of Italian Creativity in the World” initiative

The Consulate General of Italy in Boston, the Italian Embassy in Riga and the Italian Embassy in Tunis have won the second edition of the “Capitals of Italian Creativity in the World” (Festival of Italian Creativity) competition, an initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with the aim of encouraging […]

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Diplomatic Network

20 December 2023

Barcelona, event on the connection between music and astronomy

To celebrate National Space Day, the Consulate General of Italy in Barcelona has organised, together with the Italian Cultural Institute, an event to discuss the connection between music and astronomy. Held at the prestigious Liceu Conservatory – one of the most renowned cultural institutions in Spain and Europe – the event was attended by the […]

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19 December 2023

Messaggio del Presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni alla Conferenza degli Ambasciatori 2023

Buonasera a tutti, ringrazio il Ministro Tajani e saluto i Ministri presenti, il Segretario Generale Guariglia e tutti voi Capi Missione, che avete l’onere e l’onore di guidare la rete diplomatica italiana all’estero. Desidero ringraziare ognuno di voi per il lavoro che fate ogni giorno, al servizio della Nazione e dell’interesse nazionale italiano. Voi siete […]

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Press Releases

18 December 2023

Incentivi agli impiegati a contratto delle sedi estere della Farnesina e dell’ICE. Più borse di studio per i giovani dell’Africa

Su impulso del Vice Presidente del Consiglio Antonio Tajani e con il sostegno di tutti i gruppi parlamentari sono stati approvati stanotte dalla Commissione Bilancio del Senato due importanti emendamenti alla Legge di Bilancio. Il primo riconosce l’impegno dei dipendenti assunti localmente da Ambasciate e Consolati e dagli Uffici dell’Agenzia per la promozione all’estero e […]

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Diplomatic Network

15 December 2023

Egitto. Firmato un Memorandum d’intesa per introdurre l’italiano come seconda lingua nelle scuole pubbliche del Paese

Un Memorandum d’intesa per l’introduzione dell’italiano come seconda lingua nelle scuole egiziane è stato firmato dall’Ambasciatore d’Italia al Cairo, Michele Quaroni, e dal Ministro egiziano dell’Istruzione, Reda Hegazy. Ai sensi dell’accordo, a partire dall’anno scolastico 2024/2025, l’insegnamento della lingua italiana farà il suo ingresso nel curriculum degli istituti scolastici superiori egiziani. Per gli studenti che […]

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Diplomatic Network

14 December 2023

Georgia, the Etruscan civilisation on show for the first time

The Italian Embassy in Tbilisi’s commitment to showcasing Italy’s priceless cultural heritage in Georgia continues. After the great archaeological exhibitions on ancient Rome and Pompeii, enter the exhibition “Etruscan World. Treasures from the Museums of Chiusi, Chianciano and Florence”, with its precious finds from the National Etruscan Museum of Chiusi, the Archaeological Museum of Chianciano […]

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Diplomatic Network

12 December 2023

Marinella Senatore’s lights in London

The Italian Cultural Institute of London is pleased to present artist Marinella Senatore‘s work “We Rise by Lifting Others”, a light sculpture inspired by Southern Italy’s tradition of illuminated decorations, which will be on display at London’s Southbank Centre until 7 January. Marinella Senatore trained as a director of photography at the National Film School […]

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Diplomatic Network

12 December 2023

Washington, Ambassador Zappia meets Mayor Bowser

The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, met the Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, with the aim of strengthening collaboration with the American capital in all sectors. The Ambassador and the Mayor noted the excellent level of cultural collaboration, agreeing on the advisability to further strengthen the teaching of the Italian language, already included […]

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Diplomatic Network

11 December 2023

Hanoi, concert to unite Italian and Vietnamese culture

A musical performance entitled “Phuong Linh” was organised at the Youth Theatre in Hanoi by the Italian Embassy in Vietnam, in agreement with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organization, as part of initiatives aimed at bringing together Italian and Vietnamese culture. Performing on stage were, among others, Vietnamese violinist Trịnh Minh Hien, Italian pianist Maurizio […]

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Diplomatic Network

11 December 2023

Shanghai: Caravaggio and the Italian Baroque on show

In collaboration with the Shanghai Museum of Art Pudong, the Italian Cultural Institute of Shanghai and the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai are proposing the exhibition “Caravaggio. Wonders of the Italian Baroque”, organised with Galleria Borghese in Rome. The exhibition, hosted by the Shanghai Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) and running from 12 December […]

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Press Releases

10 December 2023

Giornata internazionale dei diritti umani (10 dicembre)

In occasione della Giornata Internazionale dei diritti umani, il Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani, ha sottolineato come “la protezione e la promozione dei diritti umani e del contrasto a ogni forma di disuguaglianza e di discriminazione sono pilastri dell’azione bilaterale e multilaterale del Governo […]

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Diplomatic Network

6 December 2023

Italy organises an exhibition on women’s architecture in Pristina

The exhibition titled ‘Buone Nuove – Women Changing Architecture’, which documents the evolution of the role of women in architecture, from the pioneers of the early 20th century to today’s archistars, from multidisciplinary associations to large international firms led by female designers, was opened by the Italian Embassy in Kosovo and the Italian Cultural Institute […]

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