European Union Film Festival – Early Summer Edition
No travel plans this summer? Looking to put a little bit of Europe in your life? Check out the EUFFestival – Summer edition! Five feature films and three shorts by some of Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary directors – including well-known Italian actor and director Silvio Soldini – are available until June 18 at this link. […]
Read moreMessage from Ambassador Claudio Taffuri, on the occasion of the Italian National Day
Dear Fellow Italians, Dear Friends, June 2nd is traditionally a time to come together to remember the birth of the Italian Republic and to celebrate its history, its culture, its traditions, and its people. This year however, our National Day has a special significance, and we will not be able to meet together as we […]
Read moreThe Italian National Anthem performed by the orchestra and choir of the Accademia Chigiana
On the occasion of the National Day 2020, a particularly exciting version of the Italian anthem, performed synchronously by the orchestra and choir of the Accademia Chigiana, historic Italian high-level musical institution, based in Siena. The original performance, carried out in recent days and especially dedicated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, involved 108 musicians […]
Read moreA Concert dedicated to the victims of the Coronavirus to be held today at the Quirinal Gardens
QUIRINAL – Rome, June 1, 2020 Today, at 12.45 pm EDT, on the occasion of the National Day, a “Concert dedicated to the victims of the Coronavirus” will be held in the Quirinal Gardens, in the presence of President Sergio Mattarella. The concert will be aired on Rai 1 and Radio 3 Rai and live […]
Read more“A Dinner for Italy” with Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck – May 28, 2020
Join us online on May 28th between 6:00 and 7:15 p.m. EDT for “A dinner for Italy”: a celebration of Italy’s food culture and of the authentic and one-and-only “Made in Italy” brand. Be part of a virtual get-together when “getting together” isn’t easy! The evening’s guest of honour, chef Heinz Beck (3 Michelin stars), […]
Read moreWIPO Services and Initiatives, live Webinar November 6, 2020
Want to protect your intellectual property (IP) rights in a foreign country? Interested in knowing more about the latest developments in global IP systems? Tune in to WIPO’s live webinar this coming November 6 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The event will focus on WIPO’s initiatives and services, including international systems for the registration of intellectual property rights, […]
Read moreCovid-19 AiutiAMO l’Italia, a fundraising campaign to support the Italian Red Cross’s COVID-19 preparedness and response activities
As COVID-19 continues its devastating spread across Italy, a heartbreaking reality is setting in. The human and economic impact of this pandemic is being felt across the country, and the needs are great – especially for the most vulnerable. We are fighting hard against this pandemic, but we also need your help! This is why […]
Read moreOur Digital Future, c’est ICI!
A project for Canadian and European youth realized by the Goethe Institut, ThinkYoung and Carrefour Jeunesse NDG, with the financial support of the European Union Are you between the ages of 18 – 30? Ever wished to influence politics? Do you feel isolated or want to raise your voice for inclusion in the digital era? […]
Read moreLET’S GET IN TOUCH!
Are you an Italian citizen physically PRESENT in Canada on a temporary basis? Help us get in touch with you and allow us to better monitor the Italian presence in the country. Unless you’ve done so, please, register now on Where we are in the world (in Italian only). At this moment IT IS IMPORTANT!!!
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches the campaign #WeAreItaly
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently launched #WeAreItaly #StayTunedOnIt – a campaign to promote Italian culture at its most creative and vital in these challenging times. Andrea Bocelli, Uto Ughi, Tiziano Ferro, Paolo Fresu, Ada Montellanico, Nek, Andrea Griminelli, Rita Marcotulli, Fabrizio Bosso and many other Italian artists have joined the initiative and created […]
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