Ambassador Varricchio honors NIAF’s Patricia de Stacy Harrison and Anita Bevacqua McBride with the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Washington, October 8, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio today conferred to Patricia de Stacy Harrison and Anita Bevacqua McBride the Knighthood of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. Patricia de Stacy Harrison, President of the Board of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and President and CEO of the Corporation for […]
Read moreEduitalia scholarships 2020
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 more20th Week of the Italian Language in the World. Contest for students.
On the occasion of the “20th Week of the Italian Language in the World”, the Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce a Contest for students of the Italian language in the United States. Each year, the Week has a different underlying theme for a vast cultural program to advance the promotion of the Italian […]
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 moreSecretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visits Italy (30 September – 1 October)
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visited Italy (30 September -1 October). During the visit the Secretary of State met the President of the Council of Ministers, Giuseppe Conte, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio. Below are the links to the press releases published by the Presidency of the […]
Read moreArtemis program. New milestone in the space collaboration between Italy and the USA.
The Undersecretary of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers with responsibility for Aerospace, Riccardo Fraccaro, and NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, signed during a virtual event a Joint Declaration on bilateral collaboration within the framework of the Artemis program. The declaration paves the way for Italy’s increased participation in the program launched by the United […]
Read moreFrom America to Murano, Ambassador Varricchio honors American businessman Vernon Hill with the OMRI Knighthood
Ambassador Armando Varricchio awarded the American businessman and banker Vernon Hill with the Knighthood of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. In 2013, Hill, together with his wife Shirley, invested in the Seguso Vetri d’Arte company, a symbol for over 600 years of the best Murano glass production tradition. The substantial investment has […]
Read moreAmbassador Varricchio confers to Francesca Zambello the Order of the Star of Italy.
Washington, September 22, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio conferred to Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director of the Washington National Opera (WNO) and Artistic and General Director of the Glimmerglass Festival, the Knighthood of the Order of the Star of Italy for her contribution to the promotion of the Italian musical and operatic heritage in […]
Read moreSave Venice. Ambassador Armando Varricchio introduces a webinar on conservation and restoration works following the floods of last November.
Washington, September 17, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio opened today together with Frederick Ilchman, Chairman of Save Venice, the webinar on the protection of the historic sites of the city of Venice from high water. The seminar, carried out in the framework of the fruitful collaboration with Save Venice, takes place just under […]
Read moreThe Italian Trade Promotion Agency (ITA) in New York is now hiring an FDI specialist. Deadline for applications September 28.
Washington, September 9 2020. The Italian Trade Promotion Agency (ITA) is currently seeking a Foreign Direct Investment Specialist for the FDI Desk operating in the New York Office. The purpose of the role will be to support US direct investment in Italy, as well as to strengthen awareness of Italian business and regulatory environment. The […]
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