The Embassy of Italy hosts a conference on the occasion of the 2nd Italian Business Integrity Day (Washington, December 14, 2018).
On December 9, the United Nations celebrated the International Day Against Corruption. It is an important day that shows how the phenomenon is a true obstacle to development, growth, security, and how it undermines the citizen’s confidence in government institutions. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will celebrate the day on December […]
Read moreThe Embassy of Italy, the Department of State and the US-Italy Fulbright Commission celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Italy
Washington DC, December 12, 2018 – The Embassy of Italy, the Department of State and the US-Italy Fulbright Commission celebrated the 70th anniversary of the inception of the Fulbright Program in Italy with a conference hosted at the Embassy’s Auditorium in Washington DC. The Italian Fulbright Commission was the fifth Fulbright Commission established in Europe, […]
Read moreOn Monday, December 10, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Armando Varricchio, visited Columbus, Ohio.
The Ambassador met Governor John Kasich, with whom he discussed relations between Ohio and Italy. There are over 40 Italian companies based in Ohio and more than 120 production plants. Given its favorable investment climate and excellent infrastructure, Ohio is the ideal gateway to the US market. During the meeting, Ambassador Varricchio also talked about […]
Read moreThe Thirteenth U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology
The thirteenth U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology (JCM)convened December 3-6 in Washington, DC, culminating in the signing of a jointdeclaration at the U.S. Department of State. Italian and U.S. governmentagencies and research organizations met throughout the week to discussadvancements, continued research cooperation, and new initiatives to increasecollaboration in areas such as physics, […]
Read moreCelebrations for the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Italy
Washington DC, December 6, 2018 – On Tuesday December 11, 2018 at 6 pm, the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C. and the United States Department of State will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Italy. Since its inception in 1948, the Program has greatly contributed to fostering and strengthening relations between […]
Read moreMessage from the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the passing of President George H.W. Bush
H.E. Donald J. Trump President of the United States of America Washington D.C. I have learned with profound sadness of the passing of President George H. W. Bush and I wish to offer you, the Bush family and the friendly American people my personal feelings of sincere and wholehearted condolences, along with those of the […]
Read more“Artists in Residence” opening of Kikki Ghezzi’s exhibition “The magical cherry tree” a Villa Firenze.
Washington DC, November 30, 2018 – Milanese artist Kikki Ghezzi’s works are on display at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Armando Varricchio. The exhibition was inaugurated yesterday, and it is part of the “Artists in Residence” series. Ambassador Varricchio launched this initiative in June 2016 to promote Italian talents in […]
Read moreSpace and the “space economy” increasingly at the core of the relations between Italy and the United States.
Washington DC, November 29, 2018 – Space, cooperation in the space field, and the so-called “space economy” represent an increasingly important element in the relations between Italy and the USA, as underlined by Prime Minister Conte and President Trump at the White House at the end of July. This was highlighted during a conference held […]
Read moreThe Ambassador of Italy visits the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (November 22-24, 2018).
The Ambassador of Italy to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Armando Varricchio, made an institutional visit to the capital Nassau, where he met Prime Minister Hubert Alexander Minnis, assisted by the Minister of Finance, Marlon Johnson, and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Jack Thompson. The meetings reaffirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations, which this […]
Read moreNovember 25th – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
To celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Italy reaffirms its strong commitment to promoting gender equality and combating all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which is among its priorities also in view of its three-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) from 1 January 2019. […]
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