Dr. Anthony Fauci awarded the honor of “Cavaliere di Gran Croce dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana” at the Residence of the Ambassador of Italy in Washington
The Ambassador of Italy, Armando Varricchio, bestowed upon Dr. Anthony Fauci the honor of “Cavaliere di Gran Croce dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana” (Knight of Grand Cross, Order of Merit of the Italian Republic), conferred by the Italian President of the Republic in recognition of his exceptional career and outstanding contribution to the fight […]
Read moreUPDATE: ENTRY TO ITALY FROM THE USA
The Italian Ministry of Health Ordinance of June 18, 2021 (GU General Series n.145 of 19-06-2021), effective from June 21, 2021, envisages the following updates as regarding entering Italy from the USA: the new Italian provisions on Green Certificate apply to the USA Entry from the USA into Italy can therefore take place by presenting, […]
Read moreItalian and American Astrophysicists Discuss the Search for Dark Matter During Virtual Panel
The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted today a virtual panel titled, “Dark Matter: A Challenging Discovery” to explore the topic of dark matter with some of the world’s top experts. The webinar is part of a year-long series of events commemorating 160 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States of America. […]
Read morePanel Discussion Explores Urban Sustainability As Part of Nobel Prize Summit
The Embassy of Italy in Washington, together with the Nobel Foundation and the National Academy of Sciences, hosted the “Smart Cities and New Green Solutions” virtual webinar to address the challenge of developing smart, people-oriented, resilient cities to improve the long-term health of the planet’s human and ecological systems. The event coincides with the 160th anniversary of […]
Read morePanel Discussion Explores the Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Space Industry
The Italian Embassy in Washington, in partnership with the Consulate General in Houston, hosted the third event in a series of discussions exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) across numerous industries and areas of research. Today’s webinar featured a panel of experts focused on AI and its uses in advancing the space industry and […]
Read moreAmbassador Varricchio interview with HuffPost (part 2)
– by Akbar Shahid Ahmed, HuffPost – One month after U.S. and Chinese officials publicly attacked each other at their first summit of the Biden administration, the two governments issued a rare joint statement on April 17 saying they share a major goal: tackling “the climate crisis… with the seriousness and urgency that it […]
Read moreAmbassador Varricchio interview with HuffPost (part 1)
– by Akbar Shahid Ahmed, HuffPost – Joe Biden promised in his first speech as president to “repair our alliances and engage with the world once again” – a clean break from a predecessor who berated America’s traditional diplomacy and historic friends abroad while courting longtime rivals like Russia.Three months into Biden’s tenure, U.S. […]
Read moreConversation with the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry
On February 19th, on the occasion of the official re-entry of the U.S. into the Paris Agreement, the Italian Ambassador to the U.S., Armando Varricchio hosted at his official residence in Washington DC, “Villa Firenze”, a conversation with the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, at the presence of the British Ambassador to […]
Read moreCelebrating 160 Years of US-Italian Diplomatic Relations
The Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC, the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, and ISPI – Italian Institute for International Political Studies hosted a public event celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Italy and the United States, on Tuesday, April 13. This virtual event, held under the High Patronage of the President of the […]
Read moreApril 13, 1861. A Great Story” Exhibition of Historical Documents on the beginning of diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States
On the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States, the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Historical Diplomatic Archive and the Library of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, presented today a unique exhibition of historical documents on the beginning of diplomatic relations between […]
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