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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
23 December 2025
Rabat, Oued Beht Archaeological Project Awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award

The Oued Beht Archaeological Project has been awarded the 2025 Field Discovery Award by the Shanghai Archaeology Forum (SAF), one of the most prestigious international platforms for archaeological research, established by the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). The award was conferred following a highly competitive selection process: 119 valid […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
23 December 2025
Tokyo: Tenor Marcello Nardis in concert

The final event of the annual “Concerti di Tokyo Kudan” series took place at the Auditorium of the Italian Institute of Culture of Tokyo, under the artistic direction of Maestro Gaetano D’Espinosa. The evening featured tenor Marcello Nardis, an artist with a long-standing international career, accompanied at the piano by Ayako Takada, a collaborator of […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
19 December 2025
Cuba, Italian Culture Week

Organized annually by the Embassy of Italy in Havana in collaboration with the Cuban Ministry of Culture, the Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana and with the support of Italian and Cuban institutions and enterprises, the “Semana” is the oldest foreign cultural week on the island. The 27th edition, held from 28 […]

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