Media accreditation information for the G7 Summit
From Thursday the 13th to Saturday the 15th of June, 2024, the meeting of G7 Heads of State and Government will be held at Borgo Egnazia (BR), in Apulia, chaired by the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni. Early accreditation is mandatory for all media representatives interested in attending. […]
Read moreThe Italea project begins: an exciting journey dedicated to those with Italian origins
The Italea project is aimed at Italians living abroad and Italian descendants: hospitality, discounts and initiatives for those who want to travel to Italy to follow in the footsteps of their family history. A journey through Italy’s wonders to discover one’s origins and rediscover the places, traditions and culture of one’s ancestors. The Italea project […]
Read moreApplications for the Eduitalia Scholarships 2024 are now open and available
Applications are open to students who will pass the Italian AP exam 2024. A total of 19 grants will be awarded. The grants will cover accommodation in Italy for up to 5 weeks at one of Eduitalia associated schools, Italian classes, didactic material, and extracurricular activities. The deadline for the application is on May 31st, […]
Read moreMADE IN ITALY DAY AT VILLA FIRENZE WITH ADI AND SALONE DEL MOBILE
For Made in Italy Day, Italian Ambassador Mariangela Zappia hosted the event “Italian Contemporary Design at Villa Firenze” at Villa Firenze, an opportunity to celebrate Italian excellence in the world in connection with the museum of Italy’s Association for Industrial Design (ADI) and the Salone del Mobile (Furniture Fair) in Milan. Ambassador Mariangela Zappia mentioned […]
Read moreNational Observatory for the Promotion of the Italian Language in the United States at the Italian Embassy in Washington. The Italian Language: Soft Power for Promoting Italy and its System of Excellence.
The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted on April 11th the annual meeting of the National Observatory of the Italian language, a coordinating and guiding body with the main actors in the promotion of Italian language and culture in the United States. At the meeting, chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister Plenipotentiary Alessandro […]
Read moreAdvanced Industry, High Tech, Design, and Culture at the Heart of the First Made in Italy Day in the United States
The Embassy of Italy in Washington and the Italian consular network in the United States are celebrating the first Made in Italy Day, on the anniversary of the birth of Leonardo da Vinci, with a program of initiatives across the country. In Washington, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosts today […]
Read moreMinister Bernini inaugurates Italy-USA Council annual meeting at the Italian Embassy in Washington
The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted the annual meeting of the Council for the United States and Italy (Consiglio per le Relazioni tra Italia e Stati Uniti — ConsIUSA) on April 9th-10th. Italian Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, welcomed participants on the evening of April 9th at Villa Firenze. The Italian Minister […]
Read moreFundraising Easter Egg Hunt at the Italian Embassy in Washington
(Washington, April 8, 2024) – Approximately 170 children participated in the charity Easter egg hunt hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, in the backyard of Villa Firenze. The event, organized in collaboration with the American Italian Food Coalition and the Italian Cultural Society, with the support of Ferrero, raised […]
Read more“PREMIO ITALIA RADICI NEL MONDO” INTERNATIONAL LITERARY COMPETITION – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Municipality of Torricella Peligna (Province of Chieti), within the framework of the cultural festivals John Fante Festival “Il dio di mio padre” [“My Father’s God”] and Piccolo Festival delle Spartenze Migrazioni e Cultura [Small Festival of Departures, Migrations, and Culture], has launched a literary competition for unpublished stories, aimed at Italian authors or authors […]
Read more“The Red Bench” at the Italian Embassy in Washington
The Embassy of Italy in Washington has installed a red bench as a “symbol of the void left in society when a woman falls victim to femicide,” as highlighted by Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, who on March 8th had arranged for the placement of a red bench near […]
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