Message of the Ambassador of Italy in Washington Armando Varricchio on the occasion of the Christmas Holidays
As the Holiday Season approaches, I wish to extend to you and your families my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. During this time we ponder the events of the past months, reflect upon the outcomes, and start planning future projects. In 2017 Italy has been on the forefront of […]
Read moreItalian Business Integrity Day at the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC
Washington D.C., December 18, 2017 – To mark the International Anti-Corruption Day, the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC organized an Italian Business Integrity Day to illustrate the tools adopted by companies to prevent illegal behavior based on international and Italian laws, but also to promote the image of Italy and its legal and economic […]
Read moreCoESPU (Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units) semi-annual talks in Washington D.C (December 11-13, 2017)
Washington D.C., December 15, 2017 – From December 11 through 13, 2017 an Italian Defense Delegation attended the CoESPU (Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units) traditional semi-annual talks in Washington D.C. The delegation, comprised of CoESPU Director, Brig. Gen. Giovanni Pietro Barbano, his US Army Deputy, Col. Gary Mann, and other representatives from the […]
Read more110th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINING TRAGEDY OF MONONGAH – STATEMENT BY MINISTER ALFANO
On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the tragedy of Monongah, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alfano expresses “sincere gratitude to all the Italians around the world [..] Our communities abroad have proven to be a precious resource and reason of pride for our Country” http://www.esteri.it/mae/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2017/12/110mo-anniversario-della-tragedia.html
Read moreITALIAN AMBASSADOR HOSTS NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSIC DIRECTOR GIANANDREA NOSEDA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 40TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
Washington D.C., December 1, 2017 –The Ambassador of Italy to the USA, Armando Varricchio, hosted a black tie event to honor Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, Gianandrea Noseda, on the occasion of the 40th annual Kennedy Center Honors. The National Trustees and members of the Board of the National Symphony Orchestra with supporters […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Protecting and upholding the rights of women and promoting the fight against any form of discrimination and gender-based violence are Italy’s priorities in the action it carries out, also at the international level. On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Farnesina wishes to reaffirm its firm commitment […]
Read moreSecond Week of Italian Cuisine in the USA, November 13 – 19, 2017
The World Week of Italian Cuisine reaches its second edition with the aim of promoting Italian culinary traditions and food-and-wine connoisseurship as a distinctive trait of Italian identity and culture. In the USA the second edition will take place from November 13 to November 19, 2017 under the sign of quality, sustainability, culture, food security, […]
Read moreVisit of Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Cultural activities and Tourism, Dario Franceschini, to the United States (New York, October 17-20, 2017)
Washington, D.C., October 20, 2017 Today marks the end of the visit by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Cultural Activities, and Tourism, Dario Franceschini, to the United States. During his stay in New York, the Minister took part in a ceremony which saw US authorities return various archaeological artifacts coming from illegal excavations, or which […]
Read moreWINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE VIDEO CONTEST FOR STUDENTS OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE 17TH WEEK OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD.
Washington October 19, 2017 – On October 18 an award ceremony was held at the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC to honor the winners of a video contest organized by the Embassy on the occasion of the 17th week of the Italian Language in the world. Minister Catherine Flumiani announced the two winning videos: […]
Read morePresentation of the Letters of Credence to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (Nassau, October 17, 2017)
Washington DC, October 18, 2017 The Ambassador of Italy, Armando Varricchio, presented his Letters of Credence to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling. During his stay in Nassau, the Ambassador met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration, […]
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