Vilnius, Opening of the Exhibition “Connections”
On May 21, the photography exhibition “CONNECTIONS: Architectural Modernity between Italy and Lithuania”, by Marina Macrì and Edoardo Prando, opened at the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius. The exhibition, curated by Vilnius University Professor Marija Drėmaitė, reveals the connections between Lithuanian and Italian modernism in the interwar period – architectural dialogues through which a contemporary […]
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The May 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 at foreign universities. This issue focuses on the large participation of public and students in the SFIM presentations at […]
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Vilnius: celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic
On 2 June, at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, over 600 guests attended the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, including representatives of Lithuanian institutions, members of the diplomatic corps and the Italian community. The evening opened with the national anthems performed by Viktorija Miškūnaitė, Eugenijus Chrebtovas and Maestro […]
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Holy See: event on “The challenges facing universities today”
On 4 June, the Embassy of Italy to the Holy See hosted the event “The challenges facing universities today: complexity, artificial intelligence and the diplomacy of cultures”, promoted by the Pontifical University of Saint Anthony in cooperation with the University of Campania, the Academy of Fine Arts of Macerata and the University of Bari. The […]
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Prague: Republic Day celebrations attended by Prime Minister Babiš and six ministers
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and a large government delegation — including Deputy Prime Ministers Karel Havlíček and Jaromír Zuna, as well as the Ministers of Justice, Transport, Sport and Regional Development — attended the reception held on 2 June at the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute on the occasion of the Republic […]
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Algiers: Republic Day celebrations with the Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino
On 2 June, at Villa Hesperia, the Residence of the Italian Ambassador to Algeria, Alessandra Schiavo, celebrations were held for the 80th anniversary of the Republic. The event brought together approximately 1,400 guests, including representatives of Algerian institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, the Italian community and figures from the economic and cultural spheres of […]
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Melbourne: the values of the Republic and Made in Italy, with an eye to the future
The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, yesterday brought together representatives from the institutional, business and cultural sectors, as well as the Italian community, for an evening celebrating the values of democracy, freedom and participation. The presence of the Italian Ambassador to Australia, Nicola Lener, and the Minister […]
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Washington, Republic Day with the best of Italian know-how
To the presence of over 1,100 guests, the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Marco Peronaci, hosted celebrations in Washington last night to mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, which coincides with the significant 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. After introducing the video message of greeting to his fellow […]
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Copenhagen, Gianluca Luisi at the piano
The Italian Cultural Institute of Copenhagen and the Nielsen Saloner music association collaborated in presenting a recital by pianist Gianluca Luisi, one of the most distinguished Italian performers of his generation. Winner of the International J.S. Bach Competition Saarbrücken–Würzburg, Luisi has appeared throughout his career in some of the world’s most prestigious concert venues, including […]
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Niamey, Republic Day Celebrations twinned with the FIMAUF Music Festival and a virtual message from Jovanotti
On 31 May 2026, the Embassy of Italy in Niamey celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic with a reception held on the terrace of the Grand Hôtel du Niger, attended by representatives of the Nigerien Government, local and religious authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, the Italian community, and numerous representatives of civil […]
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