Palermo, legal diplomacy against transnational crime
Investigative coordination meetings in honour of Giovanni Falcone were held in Palermo, in the Aula Magna of the Palace of Justice, entitled “International judicial cooperation and the integration processes of transnational criminal groups: analysis and prospects for action”. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the National Anti-Mafia […]
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Helsinki: Lia Pasqualino exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the Republic
The Italian Embassy in Helsinki celebrated Italy’s Republic Day on 25 May at the Helsinki Music Centre Auditorium, a prestigious hub of Finland’s cultural life located in the heart of the capital. The reception marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic was centred, in the words of the Italian Ambassador Nicola Todaro Marescotti, on […]
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Bari: Second stop of “Export Objective” dedicated to businesses in Southern Italy
The journey towards the 2026 National Export Conference continues with the second stage dedicated to the territories and businesses in Southern Italy, scheduled for 16 June in Bari at the Nuova Fiera del Levante. The initiative “Export Objective: Businesses and territories in Southern Italy”, promoted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and implemented […]
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Prague: Fibonacci Quartet in concert for the Borciani Prize
The Italian Cultural Institute of Prague and the “I Teatri di Reggio Emilia” Foundation hosted the presentation of the 14th edition of the Paolo Borciani Prize in the Institute’s Baroque chapel. The competition is scheduled to take place from 29 May to 6 June 2027 at the Teatro Municipale Valli in Reggio Emilia. The event […]
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Italian Innovation Abroad: Applications Open for the Singapore Fintech Festival and Web Summit Lisbon 2026
Applications are now open for innovative Italian startups and SMEs to participate in two of the main international events dedicated to technological innovation: the Singapore Fintech Festival 2026, scheduled for November 18-20, 2026, and the Web Summit 2026, to be held in Lisbon from November 9-12, 2026. These initiatives are promoted by the Italian Trade […]
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Muscat, Order of the Star of Italy Awarded to Umberto Fanni
The ceremony for awarding the Order of the Star of Italy to Dr. Umberto Fanni, General Director and Artistic Director of the Royal Opera House of Muscat, one of the country’s leading cultural institutions, was held on May 25 at the Residenza d’Italia in Muscat. The honour, bestowed by the President of the Republic, acknowledges […]
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Afghanistan, digital training initiatives supporting five young women
Building bridges and creating new opportunities for young Afghan women: this is the purpose of the partnership between Fastweb+Vodafone and the Pangea Foundation, resulting in a personalized digital training program for five Afghan refugee girls in Italy, offered by the Fastweb Digital Academy, along with financial support for the Foundation’s activities. The initiative, promoted thanks […]
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Algiers: sensory journeys with “The world of fragrances”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers hosted the event “The world of fragrances”, dedicated to the world of fragrance creation, with the participation of Rafik Metidja, an internationally renowned perfumer and creator, who guided the audience on a fascinating journey through the history of perfume, interweaving stories, memories, curiosities and anecdotes linked to the art […]
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Djarkutan, Archaeologists from the University of Salento discover the skull of a child who underwent surgery 4,000 years ago in a tomb
Two children have been discovered during the latest Italian-Uzbek archaeological excavations at Djarkutan, the most important settlement in so-called ‘Northern Bactria’. One of the two bears signs of neurosurgery on the skull, documented for the first time in Central Asia, dated to the final centuries of the third millennium BCE. The research project, launched in […]
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Budapest, TRA 2026 – Closing ceremony: “Milan and Politecnico ready to welcome the international transport research community”
The Italian Ambassador to Budapest, Giuseppe Scognamiglio, participated in the closing session of the Transport Research Arena (TRA 2026) today, on the occasion of the official handover from Budapest to Milan, host city of the next edition in 2028. In his intervention, the Ambassador expressed the gratitude of the Italian Government to the Hungarian and […]
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