Italy is advancing its cultural diplomacy through high-profile presentations at the Frieze art fair in Seoul and a dedicated showcase of Italian design in Pretoria. These initiatives aim to strengthen international ties and promote Italian craftsmanship abroad.
In an interview, Gianni Bono, co-author of the 'STRIP MADE IN ITALY – Generations' exhibition, discusses comics as the best communicative synthesis, highlighting the strong connection between the history of sequential art in the Balkans and the influential Italian school of comics.
Following the 36th Franco-Italian Summit in Antibes, a "fashion table" will be held on July 15 at the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, signaling an alliance between Italy and France on industry.
Italian fuel station operators have declared a state of agitation and are threatening to strike if the proposed reform bill for the fuel sector remains stalled within the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit).
The practice of 'Italian sounding,' where products exploit Italian names and imagery to appear authentic, represents a significant problem for 'Made in Italy' goods, with an estimated business volume of 42 billion euros between Italy and the US.
The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) is focusing on territorial disparities in car insurance costs, engaging with supervisory authorities and insurance companies to address the issue.
Arrests have been made in Italy as part of the 'Nebula' investigation, targeting a criminal group suspected of a €78 million fraud involving electronic goods and hygiene products, with a Croatian branch also implicated.
The Italian government's Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) has approved a decree to allocate 1.3 billion euros to support the automotive supply chain, funding productive investments, research, and development.
The second edition of SMAU Italy RestartsUp, dedicated to Made in Italy innovation, is taking place in Stockholm from May 19 to 21, featuring 30 selected Italian startups and five Italian regions.
The Italian Embassy in Copenhagen is hosting the 'Ceramiche d’Italia' exhibition to promote Italian creativity and craftsmanship, coinciding with Made in Italy Day.
The reform of business incentives in Italy has become a government issue, with its postponement to the budget maneuver. A conflict has emerged between the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) and the State General Accounting Department.
The Italian Embassy in Athens celebrated "Made in Italy Day" with two initiatives dedicated to the automotive and fashion industries. These sectors symbolize Italian excellence worldwide, and the event was held in partnership with the National Chamber.
The Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute in Oslo celebrated National Made in Italy Day with a seminar titled 'Coffee, Italian Style,' highlighting one of Italy's most iconic symbols.
Authorities in Italy have made arrests related to an illegal espionage network, while in Greece, arrests were made concerning illegal gambling operations in Drama. These separate incidents highlight ongoing efforts to combat illicit activities across Europe.
The Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute in Dublin organized a promotional event in collaboration with Bulgari to celebrate and promote 'Made in Italy' products in Ireland.
The third 'Made in Italy Day' event was held in Chengdu's Xinjin District, organized by Italian ministries to promote sustainable agri-food and Italian excellence abroad.
"Made in Italy Day" was celebrated in multiple European cities, including Stockholm and Prague. Events focused on showcasing Italian architecture, design, urban regeneration, and overall culture.
SMAU's international roadshow continues in Paris with the fifth edition of SMAU ItalyRestartup, an event celebrating 'Made in Italy' at the Italian Embassy.
Italy's Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, announced that the government is considering reintroducing incentives for the automotive sector. The statement was made during a Federauto conference in Milan.
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani unexpectedly cancelled his flight from Rome to Serbia at the last minute, leaving Serbian protocol waiting at the airport, according to diplomatic sources.
The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit), in agreement with other ministries, has called a meeting with businesses for Wednesday to discuss 'Transition 5.0'.
Značajna tematska izložba pod nazivom „STRIP MADE IN ITALY – Generacije”, koju organizuju kompanija Lucca Crea, časopis Fumo di China i Italijanski institut za kulturu u Beogradu, uz podršku Ambasade…
Italy's Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, urged the EU to suspend the Emissions Trading System (ETS) pending revision, calling it a tax on businesses.
(ANSA) - NEW DELHI, 16 FEB - Italy is present at the India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026, the mega global event inaugurated today in New Delhi, with a national pavilion. The pavilion, organized by the New Delhi office of the ICE Agency, in collaboration with ICE Milano/Startup, is an open space designed to highlight the capabilities and ingenuity of Italian excellence in AI, advanced technologies, and highly innovative sectors. The Italian start-ups hosted in the Pavilion are: Glam You Up, Macoev, Tinental, Lunocode, Dworld, Oraigo, Traent, and Sparkle, part of the Tim group. Other Italian companies such as Stellantis, Almaviva, and Harmonic Innovation Group will present the progress made with the application of artificial intelligence to their production activities. The AI Summit will offer our country the opportunity to showcase its excellence in the field of supercomputing, a sector in which Italy ranks third worldwide. Italy's presence will be further strengthened by the visit of the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, who will take part in the Summit on the 19th accompanied by an official delegation composed of representatives from Cineca, Cmcc, Enea, and Eni.
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A report details how China's new control strategy is squeezing Italian family capitalism, with fears of technology transfer and espionage replacing the previous welcome for Chinese state corporations as saviors, exemplified by the battle over yacht builder Ferretti.
A bipartisan appeal has been made in Italy for a run-off electoral system (ballottaggio) to counter extreme political parties, particularly if no single party reaches the 42% threshold for the majority bonus.
Despite a decline in gas car sales in Italy, the technology is still considered important for the country's automotive sector, with the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) confirming incentives for this option.
The European Union is set to introduce new regulations on July 15 to combat 'shrinkflation,' where product quantities decrease while prices remain the same. Italy's Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) has already notified the European Commission about its draft legislative decree on these measures.
A round table discussion titled 'STRIP MADE IN ITALY – Education and Memory' was held at the Museum of Yugoslavia. The event focused on the educational and historical aspects of Italian comic art.
Mexico City hosted the third annual National 'Made in Italy' Day, an event dedicated to showcasing Italian technological excellence in strategic sectors within Mexico.
Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto stated that South Korea and Italy are 'similar and complementary' countries during Italy's Republic Day celebrations in Seoul, noting mutual appreciation for 'Made in Italy' and K-culture.
Italy's Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) has released the latest data on fuel prices, reporting an average self-service gasoline price of 1.968 euros per liter and diesel at 2.037 euros per liter.
Adolfo Urso, Italy's Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, is set to open a festival where he will address topics including infrastructure, geopolitics, and the Mediterranean region.
The Italian Embassy in Wellington organized an event dedicated to Italian coffee to mark Made in Italy Day. Participants were taken on a journey through the history and cultural evolution of coffee in Italy.
The 80th anniversary of the iconic Vespa scooter, a symbol of Italian design and lifestyle, was celebrated at the Italian Embassy in Vienna as part of promotional initiatives for Design Day and Made in Italy Day.
Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, discussions are swirling around celebrity fashion, controversial sponsorships, and the event's unique rules. Articles highlight memorable past moments and speculate on upcoming looks and potential drama.
The sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2" achieved significant box office success during its opening weekend, securing the top spot in North American charts and earning millions globally. The film's strong debut indicates a successful return for the franchise.
Hong Kong is hosting an initiative that highlights Italian excellence, bringing together fashion, jewelry, accessories, tourism, and food and wine to offer a comprehensive vision of "Made in Italy."
Italian authorities have successfully apprehended the individual responsible for robbing a jewelry store in Ljubljana. The arrest was made in Italy, bringing an end to the search for the perpetrator.
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A proposed Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at introducing quotas for women in India's parliament failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. The bill's defeat sparked strong reactions from both the ruling party and the opposition.
A 'Made in Italy Day' event was held in Tokyo, celebrating Italian excellence and reaffirming Japan's strategic importance as a market and partner for Italian products.
The Executive Committee of the Italian Initiative Group (GII) held a meeting with the Deputy and Italian Ambassador to Belgium, Federica Favi, in Brussels, an event organized in anticipation of the 2026 National Made in Italy Day.
The Italian Embassy in Singapore organized a seminar on biorobotics and its advanced applications in medical, pharmaceutical, and rehabilitation sectors, coinciding with Made in Italy Day 2026.
To mark National Made in Italy Day, the Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute in Oslo organized an event dedicated to coffee, an iconic symbol of Italian culture and lifestyle.
The Italian Ambassador to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, visited Toronto to participate in various initiatives organized by Sistema Italia in Canada. His visit was part of the celebrations for Made in Italy Day 2026.
The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) has convened businesses for a meeting regarding cuts to transition incentives, facing continued accusations from industrialists who warn of compromised trust and a 'short circuit' impacting innovation. The cuts amount to a billion euros less in aid, affecting over 7,000 waiting businesses and excluding green investments.
Prices for diesel and self-service petrol have decreased on Italian motorways, according to the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy's price observatory.
India's Jindal steel giant has expressed an interest in buying the former ILVA group and its steelworks in Taranto, Business and Made in Italy Minister Adolfo Urso told the Senate. State-appointed commissioners running the group will assess Jindal's offer as well as one being presented by US-based private investment group Flacks.
A new non-profit association, Italian Design Japan (IDJ), has been founded in Tokyo to promote Italian architects, designers, graphic designers, and creatives working in Japan.
(ANSA) - MADRID, 16 FEB - A raft travels through the three exhibition rooms of the historic Palacio de Abrantes, in Calle Mayor, with bright colors, decorated surfaces, and provocative ornaments that challenge conventional taste. It is from here, from the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, that 'Alchimia. The Italian Design Revolution', a retrospective dedicated to the Milanese collective active between 1976 and 1992, presented as part of the Madrid Design Festival. The exhibition, produced by the ADI Design Museum with the Brohan-Museum, arrives in the Iberian capital after Berlin and Milan, with a layout conceived as an immersive and symbolic journey through objects, furnishings, sketches, and photographs, on display until March 14. Founded by Adriana and Alessandro Guerriero—who was present at the official opening on Sunday evening and is the curator of the exhibition—Alchimia was a workshop of ideas, even before it was a workshop of objects. Guerriero defines it as "a cultural and artistic adventure, guided by a desire to critique beautiful design and functionalism," capable of expressing "both from a theoretical and practical point of view, a project to transform the environment in which people live." Among its protagonists were Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Scottsass, Andrea Branzi, and Michele De Lucchi. The exhibition revolves around the "carpet-raft," a symbolic device that invites the public to climb aboard "without worrying about the route," the curator explained to ANSA.
"The exhibition testifies to the extraordinary ability of Italian design to become a cultural expression, a critical tool, and a language of international dialogue," noted the Italian ambassador to Spain, Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi. He linked the event to the strategy of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to strengthen exports and investments, with the goal of reaching €700 million: promoting design, he stressed, means enhancing "a constituent element of Italian identity." The exhibition, the ambassador also noted, is "an intellectual reflection, an invitation to overcome aesthetic homologation and industrial standardization through freedom of expression, irony, and experimentation." And "confirms the centrality of Italian design in the European landscape," which sees Italy as the leader with about 20% of the continent's turnover, €3.2 billion in added value, and over 46,000 operators, he noted. The director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, Elena Fontanella, recalled how design is "a cultural and economic pillar of Made in Italy." She added that participation in the festival confirms the institute's commitment to creating "relationships, diplomacy, and business" through culture. Fontanella also presented the first edition of Italian Design Week in Madrid, promoted by the IIcm and coordinated by Regina De Albertis, who, as artistic director, will also accompany future editions. Angelo Piero Cappello, Director General of Contemporary Creativity at the Ministry of Culture, highlighted design as "a feature of Italian culture made up of tradition, the culture of our past, but also imagination, improvisation, research, and innovation." During the evening of conviviality, paella, and flamenco, the talk—moderated by Regina De Albertis—featured Francesca Caruso, Councilor for Culture of the Lombardy Region, Adrea Cancellato, director of the ADI Design Museum, and architect and designer Patricia Urquiola Hidalgo. Caruso emphasized the economic importance of the sector in Lombardy—33 billion euros in value generated and 378,000 jobs—describing it as "a fundamental driving force." Cancellato echoed this sentiment, defining design as "the true Esperanto of creativity, capable of speaking to the world."
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The articles discuss the concept of 'neighborly relations made in Italy,' exploring the unique dynamics and characteristics of interpersonal connections in an Italian context. This delves into cultural aspects of community and interaction.
The Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro has completed the redevelopment of Casa d’Italia with the inauguration of Spazio Affari per il Made in Italy, a new coworking space dedicated to businesses, aiming to revitalize 'Made in Italy' in Brazil.
Italy's Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy has sent a dossier to the Price Guarantor to investigate the significant increases in train and flight prices, particularly during peak travel periods, amidst reports of travel chaos.
Following the 'Made in Italy' initiative, the Italian government is launching a new educational experiment: the 'mathematical high school,' which will incorporate innovative teaching methods like origami applied to geography.
The iconic Vespa, a symbol of 'Made in Italy,' has played a starring role in numerous films set in locations like Rome, New York, and Tuscany, embodying the spirit of 'dolce vita'.
Copenhagen hosted a Made in Italy Day dedicated to Italian ceramics, featuring an exhibition at the Italian Residence that showcased the blend of craftsmanship and innovation in the tradition.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that the quality of 'Made in Italy' exports is overcoming crises and tariffs, with an objective of 700 billion euros.
The 40th edition of the Italian Fair 2026 has commenced in Osaka, Japan, at the Hankyu-Hanshin department store, serving as a strategic platform to promote 'Made in Italy' products, with a special focus on Sicily and Palermo.
The 'Benfatto: Excellence in Craftsmanship between Art, Material and Time' exhibition has become a significant part of London Craft Week, showcasing the best of Made in Italy.
The Italian Embassy in Hanoi hosted a workshop titled "Italian Lifestyle and Slow Food Movement: Quality Over Quantity" as part of National Made in Italy Day. The event, held at Casa Italia, aimed to promote Italian culture and economic quality in Vietnam.
Italian Ambassador Gori stated that the presence of iconic brands like The Merchant of Venice in Belgrade confirms the vitality and innovative capacity of the Italian cosmetics industry. This underscores the strength of 'Made in Italy' products.
President Ruto has issued a clarification regarding remarks he made during a private conversation in Italy that subsequently became public and caused controversy.
On the occasion of National Made in Italy Day and International Art Day, Italian Ambassador to Armenia Alessandro Ferranti participated in a celebratory event honoring Leonardo da Vinci at the Artashat Aesthetic Center.
Ulaanbaatar hosted an event titled "Fornasetti: The Theatre of Dreams" at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre on April 18, celebrating Made in Italy Day with designs by the iconic artist Piero Fornasetti.
Ambassador Massari participated in the 'Made in Italy Day' celebration held at the Amsterdam Fairgrounds, coinciding with the 'Interclean' international trade fair.
(ANSA) - BUENOS AIRES, 16 APR - The Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires (IIC) celebrated Made in Italy Day with an event dedicated to exploring the relationship between creativity, business…
(ANSA) - MADRID, 15 APR - Ambassador Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi hosted the event “Formas y Fragrancias – Ceramicas de la Costa Amalfitana y Perfumes de Capri,” dedicated to two emblematic examples of…
The Mille Miglia event was celebrated in Sydney and Canberra as part of the third Made in Italy Day, featuring the 'Mille Miglia Timeless Speed' event in conjunction with Auto Italia.
The Italian Embassy in New Delhi is celebrating 'Made in Italy Day' on April 15, coinciding with Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, to safeguard and promote Italian excellence.
Journalist and gastronomy reviewer Paulius Jurkevičius tested and compared three mayonnaise brands – Lithuanian, American recipe, and French-made in Italy – ahead of Easter.
The number of 'Historic Brands' in Italy has reached one thousand, with 375 of them belonging to the food sector. The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) recently awarded the thousandth certificate to an Italian company.
The Italian government's newly formed panel, tasked with preventing speculative price increases stemming from the Iran war, held its inaugural meeting at the Business and Made in Italy Ministry.
Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company - and country - is renowned.
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(ANSA) - PARIGI, 20 FEB - 'In an era of uncertainty, what tools can best be used to navigate future challenges?': this was the theme of the meeting at the Consulate General of Italy in Paris between senior OECD officials and around 100 Italian university students living in the French capital. Promoted by Consul General Jacopo Albergoni, in collaboration with the Permanent Representation of Italy to International Organizations and the Italian university student association UIS (United Italian Societies), the meeting, moderated by ANSA, allowed for an exchange on current issues such as artificial intelligence (AI), demographic aging, and the necessary adaptations of labor markets. "The role played by the OECD as a platform for multilateral cooperation and coordination is more important than ever," said OECD Deputy Secretary-General Fabrizia Lapecorella, addressing the hundred or so students welcomed at the Consulate. "Dialogue on economic policies and the definition of shared and internationally recognized standards," she added, "guide the policies of member countries and partners in navigating uncertainty." The initiative is part of the Italian Consulate in Paris's desire to support "young compatriots engaged in their path of growth and integration into the world of work, while promoting Italian know-how and Made in Italy and the role of Italians in Parisian international organizations." In France, "there are many young Italians and Italian speakers who study and embark on prestigious professional careers, thanks to their skills and a particularly appreciated approach to work," said Angelica Salvi Del Pero, Senior Advisor at the OECD and expert in Labor, Social Affairs, and Employment, illustrating the challenges associated with changes in the labor market.
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Italian consulates and embassies worldwide are celebrating 'Made in Italy' excellence through various events, including fashion and design days and Italian Weeks in Mumbai, Paris, Mongolia, and Osaka.