Made in Italy Day at Villa Firenze with ADI and Salone del Mobile
For Made in Italy Day, Italian Ambassador Mariangela Zappia hosted the event “Italian Contemporary Design at Villa Firenze” at Villa Firenze, an opportunity to celebrate Italian excellence in the world in connection with the museum of Italy’s Association for Industrial Design (ADI) and the Salone del Mobile (Furniture Fair) in Milan. Ambassador Mar...
An Italian-Made Furniture Company Opens New Multi-Level Flagship Store In Georgetown
Joining more than 30 design showrooms and stores in the Georgetown Design District, Molteni&C has made its debut in D.C.. The Italian designer furniture company is an exciting new face in the stretch of design stores across M Street, taking up residence just steps away from the main entrance to Cady’s Alley. Situated on the west side of Georgetown,...
USA, Washington DC's new subway will also speak Italian
In Washington DC, the federal capital of the United States, new subway vehicles built by Hitachi Rail but with an Italian "touch" are about to arrive. The conception, design and project, in fact, were conceived in our country and will be built in the new factory in Hagerstown, which will open next June in Maryland. Here the first order of the 8000...
Focus on the Italy-USA partnership in space during Ambassador Zappia’s visit to Italian companies at Satellite 2024 in Washington D.C.
Italy’s Ambassador to the US, Mariangela Zappia, visited “Satellite 2024” yesterday, the main private sector event in the space industry in the US. Italy is participating in the event this year with an entire pavilion of 12 Italian companies, organized by the ICE agency in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency and the Embassy in Washington, i...
Celebration Of Italian Design in Washington with the “Compasso D’oro Carreer Award” Exhibition
On the evening of March 18, as part of the celebrations for the 2024 Italian Design Day promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Ambassador to the US, Mariangela Zappia, together with the Vice President of the Industrial Design Association and Design Ambassador, Antonella Andriani, inaugurated the exhibition “Compasso d’Oro alla Car...
Italian design at Villa Firenze. The Italian Embassy celebrates Design Day with Edra
On the occasion of the Italian Design Day 2024, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia hosted the event “Italian design at Villa Firenze. The story of Edra, an Italian excellence in the world,” an opportunity to celebrate Italian design with a focus on one of the most renowned Italian companies in the sector. Ambassador Mariangela Zappia opened the event by...
8th annual Italian Design Day in the USA: “Creating value – inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability”
The Embassy of Italy in Washington and the consular network in the USA celebrate the eighth edition of Italian Design Day, which takes place on March 14, with a rich program of events to be held throughout the country until May, under the theme “Creating value – inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability” chosen for the exhibition promoted by the...
Italian Design Day 2024 - Compasso d'Oro Career Award
Starts on Monday, March 18 · 6pm EDT. Italian Cultural Institute @ Embassy of Italy - 3000 Whitehaven St, NW Washington, DC. The Embassy of Italy in Washington and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington invite you to the opening of “Compasso d'Oro alla Carriera - Compasso d'Oro Career Award”, an exhibition promoted and organized by the Associ...
Electronic Identity card (EIC)
The Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia has started the issuance of the electronic identity card (CIE) on a trial basis. It is now possible to apply for the new electronic ID card, by appointment, through the PRENOT@MI platform. The EIC may only be issued to Italian citizens regularly residing in their consular district, who are already ente...
Penn State to honor Jim Risoleo, Ted Balestreri
The Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) and the School of Hospitality Management will honor Jim Risoleo, president/CEO. Host Hotels & Resorts, and Ted Balestreri, chairman/CEO, Cannery Row Co. and chairman/CEO/cofounder, Sardine Factory Restaurant, at the 2024 PSHRS Industry Awards and Reception. The event will take place on April 2, 2024...
Italian American Foundation Selling D.C. Mansion for $4 Million
The stately Washington, D.C., building that houses the National Italian American Foundation is ready to be transformed into a lavish personal residence. The 7,800-square-foot property—officially known as the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Building, after the former U.S. envoy to Italy—has been owned by the foundation for the past 30 years, according t...
Selection Process For New Holder Of Honorary Consulate Of Italy In Baltimore
Notice is hereby given that the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia intends to appoint a new Honorary Consul in Baltimore who will be called upon to carry out primarily functions of assistance in favor of Italian citizens and protection of Italian interests in the territory of competence. Compatriots who may be interested in this position ar...