BORSE DI STUDIO FULBRIGHT PER ITALIANI INTERESSATI A STUDIO E RICERCA NEGLI USA (available only in Italian)
Si comunica che la Commissione per gli Scambi Culturali tra l’Italia e gli Stati Uniti ha pubblicato i bandi per l’anno accademico 2018 – 2019 relativi all’offerta di borse di studio Fulbright cofinanziate da parte del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e dal Dipartimento di Stato statunitense. Le borse di studio Fulbright sono riservate a cittadini […]
Read moreTHE 17th WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD OPENS TODAY
Washington D.C., October 16, 2017 – The 17th Week of the Italian Language in the World from October 16 – 21, 2017 is a cultural event which promotes Italian not only as a marketing tool of the great cultural heritage of Italy but also as an extraordinary medium of communication in the world of economy […]
Read more“War and Art: USA in Italy” Inauguration of the exhibition and presentation of the catalogue
Washington D.C., October 11, 2017 – The Embassy of Italy remembers the centennial of the United States entrance into World War I with a photo exhibition and a catalogue, titled War and Art: USA in Italy. The exhibition, which will be inaugurated at the Pentagon on October 12, 2017, highlights not only the harshness of […]
Read more“Archeology of the Future” Italian artist Fabrizio Plessi presents his installation
Washington D.C., September 28, 2017 – An imposing installation by renown Italian artist Fabrizio Plessi was unveiled today before a large audience at the Embassy of Italy in Washington. It will be on display through October. The installation travelled from Rome where it was exhibited amongst the contemporary art pieces of the art collection of […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry launches a new online portal from which to obtain an entry visa for Italy and the Schengen Area
The Foreign Ministry launches a new online portal from which to obtain an entry visa for Italy and the Schengen Area. The project, called “VISA e-@pplication”, was entirely developed with European funds and is part of the European Union’s plan to completely dematerialise entry visas through e-visa application forms common to all the EU member […]
Read moreVideo contest for students of Italian language on the occasion of the 17th week of Italian Language in the World
On the occasion of the “17th Week of Italian Language in the World”, under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic, the Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce a Video Contest for students of Italian language in the United States. Please fill in and send to italyvideocontest@gmail.com the entry form and the release […]
Read moreDR. SANJAY GUPTA OF CNN WINS THE 2017 URBINO PRESS AWARD
Washington DC, September 13th 2017 Neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent is the winner of the Urbino Press Award 2017. The announcement was made during a ceremony on September 12 at the Italian Embassy in Washington. In his remarks Ambassador Varricchio underlined how, combining medical competences and an extraordinary passion for journalism, Dr. Gupta […]
Read moreAward for Italian researchers and startuppers operating abroad
Call for applications The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has instituted the second annual Award for Italian researchers and startuppers operating abroad. The award includes two categories: The “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize an eminent Italian scientist who, in performing his/her research abroad, has made a remarkable contribution to the […]
Read moreVisit of Italian Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti in the United States
Italian Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti and US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met today at the Pentagon. They reaffirmed our countries strong bond of friendship and commitment to international security. Italy and the US are engaged together in promoting peace and stability from Afghanistan to Iraq and in defeating the scourge of terrorism. Our […]
Read moreMessage from the Ambassador of Italy in Washington, Armando Varricchio, on the occasion of the Italian National Day.
Dear fellow Italians, dear Italian-American friends On this day we honor the values of liberty, democracy and equality which are the basis of the Italian Republic and of our friendship and alliance with the United States of America. A solid bond, passed on to us by our forefathers, that finds every day fresh nourishment. President […]
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