Diplomazia Culturale

Diplomatic Network

2 February 2026

Vienna, “Sounds for Peace” Charity Concert

The “Sounds for Peace” charity concert, sponsored by the Italian Embassy in Vienna, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations, the Permanent Mission to the OSCE, and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the University of Vienna, took place at the Vienna Musikverein. The event featured the Vienna University Orchestra and Choir, […]

Read more

Cultural Diplomacy

2 February 2026

The January 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 […]

Read more

Diplomatic Network

30 January 2026

Rome–Paris: 70 years of Twinning

On 30 January, the Ambassador of Italy to France, Emanuela D’Alessandro, hosted an official luncheon at the Hôtel de Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, the Embassy’s headquarters, to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the unique twinning relationship between Rome and Paris, in the presence of the Mayors of the two capitals. The event was attended by the Secretaries General […]

Read more

Diplomatic Network

30 January 2026

Embassy of Italy in Tbilisi

Italy’s undisputed role, along with the effectiveness of Italian experience and expertise in the enhancement and protection of cultural heritage, the importance of archaeology as a tool of cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding between Italy and Georgia and a detailed presentation of the activities carried out by Italian teams of experts engaged for several years […]

Read more

Diplomatic Network

29 January 2026

Prague – European fair for university education and lifelong learning

The Italian Cultural Institute of Prague participated yesterday for the first time in Gaudeamus, the European Fair for University Education and Lifelong Learning. Now in its eighteenth edition, the Fair is held annually in the Czech capital, as well as in Brno and in the cities of Nitra, Bratislava and Košice in Slovakia. During a […]

Read more

Diplomatic Network

28 January 2026

Saint Helena Island, official visit of Consul Mignacca

From 24 to 27 January, Giulio Mignacca, the Consul of Italy in Cape Town, visited Saint Helena, marking the first visit of an Italian diplomatic representative to the island. Saint Helena, located in the South Atlantic Ocean, is a British Overseas Territory of extraordinary historical, cultural, and environmental significance. The island falls under the consular jurisdiction of the Consulate of […]

Read more

Events

22 January 2026

Italian Nomination of “The Eocene Marine Ecosystems at Bolca and in the Alpone Valley” for the UNESCO World Heritage List 2027

The Board of Directors of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO held a virtual meeting today, during which it approved the nomination of “The Eocene Marine Ecosystems at Bolca and in the Alpone Valley” as Italy’s candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2027. The proposed serial site covers an area in […]

Read more

Cultural Diplomacy

22 January 2026

Abu Dhabi: Italian Vedutisti of the 18th and 19th Centuries on Display

The Italian Cultural Institute of Abu Dhabi and the local Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the Hampel auction house of Munich, present to the Emirati public the exhibition “Italian Masters in Abu Dhabi,” dedicated to the timeless charm of Italian cities as seen through the eyes of the great masters of vedutismo between the […]

Read more

Cultural Diplomacy

16 January 2026

Egypt – A new sun temple discovered at the site Of Abu Ghurab

An archaeological mission from the Universities of Turin and Naples L’Orientale, led by Massimiliano Nuzzolo and Rosanna Pirelli, has made an important discovery for the study of ancient Egypt. Excavations conducted at the site of Abu Ghurab, 20 km south of Cairo, have uncovered the “valley temple” of the Solar Complex of Pharaoh Nyuserre, one […]

Read more

Diplomatic Network

15 January 2026

Holy See, debate on surrogacy

The Embassy of Italy to the Holy See, in collaboration with the Ministry for Family, Natality and Equal Opportunities, hosted a public event on Tuesday, 13 January, at its premises in Palazzo Borromeo, Rome. The event aimed to promote the internationalisation of the debate on surrogacy and to foster awareness of its ethical, legal and […]

Read more

Cultural Diplomacy

29 December 2025

The December 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 […]

Read more

Cultural Diplomacy

23 December 2025

Vilnius, Italian–Lithuanian Year of Culture: Principal Dancers of Teatro alla Scala at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Prima Ballerina Étoile Nicoletta Manni and Principal Dancer Timofej Andrijashenko of Teatro alla Scala in Milan performed to great critical acclaim as part of the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of ballet in Lithuania, organised by the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT). The distinguished Lithuanian audience was able to appreciate their exceptional artistry […]

Read more