Federico Rampini – East and West, 2,500 years of history getting to know each other: Have we succeeded? | 10.23.2020
A virtual encounter with renowned journalist Federico Rampini for the 20th Week of the Italian Language. Register here — East and West, the Orient vs the Occident, Masses vs Individuals. On one side there is the power of “the collective”, and also spirituality, the quiet fascination of ancient civilizations. On the other side there is […]
Read more20th Week of the Italian Language in the World
Italian Between Word and Image: Graffiti, Illustrations, Comic Books is the theme for the XX Week of the Italian Language in the World (October 19-25, 2020), a theme that can be developed both in a socio-linguistic key and by emphasizing expressive forms such as comics books, graphic novels and children’s books. Furthermore, the possibility to […]
Read moreFellini Forever | 10.20.2020
The Italian Cultural Institute in cooperation with the Consulate Generalof Italy in Houston, University of Houston, Loyola Marymount University and UCLA celebrates the 100th anniversary of Federico Fellini and the 20th Week of Italian Language in the World with a panel discussion. Professor Alessandro Carrera (University of Houston) will present “Fellini’s Deep Time: Archaeology and […]
Read moreEduitalia scholarships 2020
Maeci The Embassy of Italy informs that the full list of students that have been awarded a scholarship in Italy from Eduitalia has been published. For the list please visit the webpage on Eduitalia scholarships 2020.
Read moreMessage from President Mattarella to the President of the United States, Donald Trump
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio MAttarella, has sent to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, the folllowing message (courtesy translation): “I wish to extend to you and your wife Melania, in friendship and on behalf of all Italians, my sincere best wishes for a prompt and full recovery.”
Read moreContemporary Comics: Themes, Authors and Language in the Italian Graphic Novel
In anticipation of the 20th Italian Language Week in the World (October 19-25, 2020), with the theme of Italian Between Word and Image: Graffiti, Illustrations, Comic Books, this new exhibit takes us on a journey through comics in Italy. After debuting as a medium for children (the historical magazine Il Corriere dei piccoli was founded […]
Read moreItalian Summer Festival with Umbria Jazz
The Italian Summer Festival, the international showcase of Italian festivals promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through its Foreign Network, is enriched with new events that will be broadcast live streaming all over the world thanks to the collaboration with Umbria Jazz, one of the most important jazz festivals on the […]
Read moreMessage of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on Independence Day.
On the occasion of the 244th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I am pleased to express, on behalf of all Italians and myself, my best wishes for our friend, the American people.The deep, historic bond between our two countries, cemented by the large and active community of Italian descent present in the United States […]
Read moreAmbassador Armando Varricchio speaks with Kimberly Reed, Chairman of Ex-Im Bank, about US proposals in support of Italian companies.
June 9, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio discussed with Kimberly Reed, Chairman of the EX-IM Bank proposals for operational collaboration in support of the Italian companies. The call is a direct follow-up to the actions envisaged by President Trump’s April 10 Memorandum for assistance to Italy, specifically tailored for support to the economic […]
Read more“Fare Cinema” initiative, 2020 edition (June 15-21 )
Rome, June 12, 2020. The third edition of “Fare Cinema”, an initiative by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) with the goal of promoting Italian cinema and the Italian film industry in the world will take place from June 15 to 21, 2020, The initiative is realized in collaboration with RAI, MiBACT, […]
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