Oslo, centenary of the airship “Norge” flight over the North Pole
On March 19, the Polar Exploration Museum in Oslo held an event celebrating the centenary of the airship Norge’s flight over the North Pole, one of the greatest Arctic feats of the 20th century. The flight was completed on May 12, 1926, by an Italian-Norwegian crew led by the famous Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and […]
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Zurich launches “A Touch of Italy” initiative
The new promotional campaign “A Touch of Italy” has officially been launched in Zurich. The initiative, developed through a collaboration between Italian Trade Agency and Globus, a leading Swiss department store chain, marks the start of a promotional programme that will showcase Italian excellences across all Globus outlets. To celebrate the launch, the Italian Trade […]
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Miami: Made in Italy Day celebrated through innovation, tradition, enterprise and culture
On the occasion of the Italian Made in Italy Day, the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, organised a talk with Horacio Pagani, the renowned founder and CEO of the hypercar brand bearing his name. Accompanied by an exhibition of Pagani vehicles, the event aimed to present to […]
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São Paulo: “5+1” Exhibition Opens
On the occasion of the Italian Design Day in the World 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo is hosting the exhibition “5+1”, curated by Beto Cocenza. The show brings together six leading names in contemporary Italian design, in close synergy with BOOMSPDESIGN, a prominent event within the DW! São Paulo Design Week. The […]
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La Paz celebrated the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis
The Italian Embassy and the Apostolic Nunciature in Bolivia, in collaboration with the Franciscan Order, organized a Conference on the topic “Saint Francis: A Response to Current Challenges” to commemorate the eighth centenary of the death of the Saint of Assisi. The event took place in the Basilica adjacent to the Convent of Saint Francis, […]
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São Paulo: call for entries for contemporary photography
The Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo (IICSP) and the São Paulo Photography Festival – 2026 Edition (FFSP 2026) announce a special call for entries addressed to Italian nationals residing in Brazil or Italy who work in the field of contemporary photography. The initiative offers a unique opportunity to take part in a free photographic […]
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Bogotá, International Tender Opens for Metro Line 2
The Bogotá government has launched a new international tender for the construction of Metro Line 2 (L2MB), a strategic project with a total investment estimated at approximately $8.7 billion. The process, managed by the municipal company Empresa Metro de Bogotá, opens up significant opportunities for Italian companies in the infrastructure, railway, and engineering services sectors, […]
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Helsinki, Celebration of “Italian Design Day 2026”
The tenth Italian Design Day was celebrated at the Museum of Architecture and Design, Helsinki, on March 9, with an event whose protagonist and ambassador, appointed by ADI/MAECI, was architect Marco Sammicheli, curator of Triennale Milano and Director of the Museum of Italian Design. The event was attended by a wide range of experts and […]
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Cairo, the “IT Out OFF” call for Italian art
Today, March 16, 2026, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo launches a call for expressions of interest for the position of curator for an initiative to be implemented as part of “IT Out OFF – Egypt,” a project aimed at promoting contemporary Italian art and connected to the Alexandria Biennale, which is resuming its activities […]
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Prague, concert for the Bianca d’Aponte Award
On 5 March, the Baroque Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute of Prague hosted the opening concert of the 2026 Bianca d’Aponte Award tour. For more than twenty years, the initiative has provided a platform for emerging Italian female singer-songwriters and for canzone d’autore. Performing before a capacity audience were Lumen (2025 finalist), Gabriella Martinelli […]
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