Elements of the Circular Economy – first event of the new cycle of events “Science for Society”
Science plays a key role in disseminating a culture of sustainability On 30 October the Embassy of Italy’s Scientific Office will inaugurate “Science for Society”, a series of talks on scientific topics of major importance both to our current society and to future generations. Speakers will present recent findings and discuss emerging problems in the […]
Read moreITALY4INNOVATION: Demo Day
As part of its Italy4Innovation series, the Embassy of Italy in London hosted the Final Demo Day of the Global Start-Up Programme on 7 October. The aim of the programme, run by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Italian Trade Agency, is to support the growth and internationalisation of innovative Italian start-ups and […]
Read moreMinister for European Affairs Vincenzo Amendola in London
Minister for European Affairs Vincenzo Amendola was in London yesterday, for a series of meetings coordinated by Ambassador Trombetta with the Italian business community and Italian nationals based in the UK, during which discussions were led on possible consequences of Brexit. Minister Amendola held talks with the business representatives who voiced their points of view on […]
Read moreItaly at Frieze: a celebration of contemporary Italian art at the embassy
Contemporary Italian art was celebrated at Italy at Frieze, an exhibition that was held on Thursday 3 October at the Embassy of Italy in London. The one-of-a-kind event in London was part of the programme of the art fairs Frieze London and Frieze Masters, which draw collectors and art lovers from around the world. Italy […]
Read moreOpening of the new AP Racing production facility in Coventry
Ambassador Raffaele Trombetta attended the opening of AP Racing’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Coventry on 20 September. The company, part of the Brembo Group, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of braking and clutch systems for motorsport competitions, including Formula1 and MotoGP, and for high-performance road vehicles. The new facility, located […]
Read moreItalian Trade Agency London – job announcement
ITA London is currently recruiting for an Assistant Trade Analyst (Permanent, full-time)
Read moreLuca Cordelli is made Cavaliere OSI
Luca Cordelli, a lawyer at Belluzzo & Partners, has collaborated closely with this Embassy for many years, distinguishing himself with the accuracy and value of his contributions in delicate legal matters involving Italian public and private beneficiaries, including this embassy, which has consulted him on numerous occasions. He merits special mention for his excellent work, […]
Read moreBrexit EU Settlement Scheme – Ambassador Trombetta’s interview on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme
In an interview this morning on BBC 4’s Today Programme Ambassador Raffaele Trombetta stressed the importance for Italians living in the United Kingdom to apply for the Home Office EU settlement scheme and invited them to do so promptly. “I want to encourage Italians to register for the settled status – it’s something they have […]
Read moreConversation between Ambassador Trombetta and Italian correspondents in London
Ambassador Trombetta (middle) with the Italian correspondents in London (Picture – S. Mancuso) Ambassador Raffaele Trombetta met today at the ambassadorial residence in Grosvenor Square with London-based journalists representing Italian media outlets to discuss a number of issues of current interest. The ambassador gave an overview of some of the issues on which the embassy […]
Read morePeregrine Bryant GeM award in memory of Gloria and Marco. Young Italian architects in the UK
The memory of Gloria Trevisan and Marco Gottardi, a young Italian couple who died in the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, lives on through the GeM Award set up by the architecture firm Peregrine Bryant, where Gloria worked. The award covers a three-month placement during which recipients study conservation of historic buildings, with both […]
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