THE PROJECT “VILLA FIRENZE CONTEMPORANEA” KICKS OFF, BRINGING THE BEST OF CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN ART AND DESIGN TO WASHINGTON DC
Washington, October 17, 2023 The project Villa Firenze Contemporanea kicks off with an inauguration on Thursday, October 19th, in the presence of select representatives from the American and Italian-American cultural, media, and economic communities. “It is a formidable initiative of cultural diplomacy and growth,” said Italian Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, “bringing a selection of the best […]
Read moreItaly’s Integrated Promotion Strategy and Public Diplomacy at the Center of the “Sistema Italia” Meeting in the United States
Washington, DC (October 13, 2023) – “With the joint statement adopted in July in Washington, which gave an all-round boost to Italy-U.S. relations, Prime Minister Meloni and President Biden also committed to strengthening our economic partnership. They identified strategic lines and priority areas along which, within the framework of the Farnesina’s [Italian Foreign Ministry] diplomacy […]
Read moreEmbassy of Italy dedicates event celebrating 75 years of Fulbright Commission for Cultural Exchanges between Italy and the United States to role of foreign correspondents in U.S.
Washington DC, October 12, 2023 Ambassador Mariangela Zappia and Michael Trager, Vice President of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, opened yesterday evening the seminar titled “The Fulbright Program and the Role of Foreign Correspondents in the United States” at the Italian Embassy’s Auditorium in Washington DC, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Commission for […]
Read moreThe Embassy of Italy in Washington has published six calls for proposals
The Embassy of Italy in Washington has published the following six calls for proposals for the following services: INSURANCE BROKERS; SURVEILLANCE SERVICE, RECEPTION AND PUBLIC SCRUTINY AND ACCEPTANCE AND VERIFICATION OF PARCELS AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY; CLEANING, PORTERAGE AND SMALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY; BUILDING FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT THE EMBASSY […]
Read moreIndustrial Collaboration in Innovative Sectors, Italian Culture, and Diaspora at the Center of Ambassador Zappia’s Meetings in Detroit
(Detroit, September 15th) The Ambassador of Italy to the USA, Mariangela Zappia, met with Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan since 2019 and a prominent figure in the Democratic field, known for the positive economic results achieved by the state during her tenure. The focal points of the discussion were the expansion of industrial collaborations between […]
Read moreThe Italy of Sustainable Mobility, Design, and Culture at the Center of Ambassador Zappia’s Mission to Detroit
(Detroit, September 14th). During her visit to Detroit yesterday and today, the Ambassador of Italy to the USA, Mariangela Zappia, spoke at the renowned North American Auto Show taking place in the metropolis of Michigan to promote Italian excellence in the automotive sector, particularly in sustainable mobility. “Innovation, performance, and sustainability are the strengths of […]
Read moreLamborghini’s 60th Anniversary Celebrated in Washington
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted an event last night at Villa Firenze to celebrate Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary. “Lamborghini is a global icon and embodies the best of Italy’s industrial tradition, ever focused on innovation with the ambition to shape the future through advanced technologies and sustainable solutions,” noted the […]
Read morePublication of Eduitalia winners list
The Embassy of Italy informs that the full list of 19 students who have been awarded a scholarship in Italy by Eduitalia has been published. Click here to download the list and follow this link to learn more about Eduitalia scholarships.
Read moreAnnounced in Washington, the 2023 Urbino Award goes to Washington Post national security journalist Ellen Nakashima
Ellen Nakashima, a journalist from The Washington Post specializing in intelligence and national security, will receive the Urbino Award of 2023. This award has been presented by the City of Urbino since 2006 to outstanding American journalists, strengthening its connection with Italy. The announcement was made by the Ambassador of Italy in Washington, Mariangela Zappia, […]
Read moreCOMMEMORATING THE 67TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCINELLE MINING DISASTER: MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
August 8, 2023 Dear Italians abroad, it is with great emotion that today we commemorate the Marcinelle tragedy on its 67th anniversary. In memory of the 262 victims of 11 different nationalities – of whom 136 were Italian nationals – who lost their lives in the mining accident. Since 2001, on the anniversary of Marcinelle, the […]
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