The Embassy of Italy in the United States and the Consulate General in Philadelphia sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Education of Maryland.
The Embassy of Italy in the United States and the Consulate General in Philadelphia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Education (DoE) of Maryland. The new Memorandum replaces the previous one of 2015, updating and integrating it, to further improve the program of Italian language and culture in the State. The main […]
Read moreRai Italia launches a new English subtitles service in an experimental phase until January 6.
Rai Italia has announced that the audiovisual productions with the purpose of information or entertainment, intended for the Italian communities abroad (including the “L’Italia con Voi” program), will be broadcast in Italian with English subtitles. The service will be available in an experimental phase until January 6.
Read moreDouble performance by pianist Maria Perrotta (Washington, 5-6 December).
Washington, December 7, 2019. Double performance by pianist Maria Perrotta in Washington (5-6 December 2019). An internationally renowned pianist from Calabria, Maria Perrotta has several albums to her credit. In 2013 the Decca record company released its performance of Beethoven’s Sonate for Piano 30, 31 and 32. The recording received enthusiastic reviews from leading music […]
Read moreIcons by Guido Harari. A photographic journey through music legends and Italian icons (Embassy of Italy, December 9, 2019-January 31, 2020)
The Embassy of Italy in Washington DC, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture, will host the exhibition Icons by Italian photographer Guido Harari. With more than 40 pictures taken over 45 years, the exhibition features a photographic journey through the history of music. In display are some of the most fascinating and suggestive […]
Read more25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Italy reaffirms its firm commitment to fight all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which continues to be a serious and unacceptable obstacle to the enjoyment of women’s rights and to their full personal fulfillment. This is a priority commitment among the actions of our Country’s foreign policy that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Read moreThe courage and determination of the Italian and American wounded warriors celebrated at the Embassy (Washington, November 22).
Washington November 22, 2019. The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Armando Varricchio opened yesterday the annual event organized by the Defense Attaché, Gen. Stefano Cont, in honor of the wounded Italian and American warriors. The event, held in the presence of the Assistant Secretary for International Security at the Pentagon, Catherine Barger, was […]
Read more#AMERICALOVESVENICE. THE ITALIAN EMBASSY IN DC AND SAVE VENICE PARTNER TO SUPPORT THE RECOVERY OF VENICE.
#AMERICALOVESVENICE Washington, November 20, 2019. From the 12th to the 17th of November, Venice was devastated by severe weather. Flooding in the city reached an unprecedented level. The people of Venice, its artistic and cultural heritage and its businesses have been severely affected. The Government of Italy has declared a state of emergency […]
Read moreConcert by Remo Anzovino at the Embassy of Italy (November 15, 2019).
Washington, November 18, 2019. The Embassy of Italy in Washington, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, hosted a concert by Remo Anzovino on November 15. Remo Anzovino is considered one of the most influential, innovative and eclectic representatives of the contemporary Italian music scene. Maestro Anzovino won the “Nastro d’Argento 2019” (special category “Musica […]
Read moreFourth Week of Italian Cuisine in the world. University students contest. (Washington, November 18, 2019).
During the Fourth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Italian Embassy in DC, in cooperation with the Italian Institute of Culture, organized a seminar on Why made in Italy matters: Understanding the Economic, Health and Cultural Risks of Counterfeit Italian Food with acclaimed chef and author, Amy Riolo. In the course of the […]
Read moreThe Fourth Edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (18-24 November 2019) opens today in Washington. Over 70 events throughout the US to promote the quality of Italian agri-food products
“Food Education: The Culture of taste” is the theme of the Fourth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (18-24 November) which opened today at the Embassy of Italy in Washington. The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World is promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation involves the […]
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