Reopening of the Sursock Museum: an iconic institution and a historical landmark in the artistic and social landscape in Lebanon thanks to the generous contribution of the Italian Government
On the 4th of August 2020, the devastating Beirut’s port blast resulted in several deaths and injuries and inflicted a terrible wound to the social, urban, and cultural heritage of the city. In the aftermaths, the Italian Government committed to working on the reconstruction of the areas affected by the explosion. Several projects were envisaged, […]
Read moreItaly contributes EUR 2 million to support the most vulnerable Palestine Refugees in Lebanon
On May 22, the Ambassador of Italy to Lebanon, Nicoletta Bombardiere, and the Director of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Affairs in Lebanon, Dr. Dorothee Klaus, signed a one year agreement for an additional contribution of EUR 2 million to support the most vulnerable Palestine Refugees […]
Read moreOpening of the Spring Dance Season at Caracalla Dance Theatre with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Beirut
After a short absence from its Lebanese audience, the Caracalla Dance Theatre is back to perform its latest theatrical production FINIQIA for its Spring Dance Season at Théâtre Caracalla in Horsh Tabet. The official opening night was held on Thursday 13th of April 2023 with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Beirut. Known […]
Read morePresentation of the book “Negoziazione e Potere in Medio Oriente” by Lorenzo Trombetta
Within the framework of the “Rotating Art Exhibition” hosted at the Italian Embassy in Beirut from 26 to 4 May, a presentation of the new book by Lorenzo Trombetta “Negoziazione e Potere in Medio Oriente” took place. The event consisted of a presentation-debate in the presence of Ambassador Nicoletta Bombardiere together with the author, moderated […]
Read more“Rotating Art” Exhibition at the Italian Embassy in Beirut
Banque BEMO organized at the Italian Embassy’s premises the Rotating Art exhibition in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Lebanon and in partnership with “Gabriel Rizkallah Art Consultancy” and “Commercial Insurance”. The opening ceremony witnessed the presence of a large audience: artists and their guests, owners of art galleries, private collectors, professionals, Rotating Art […]
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto (6-7 April 2023)
For Easter holidays, the Italian Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, paid an official visit to Lebanon. He met with caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, the Minister of Defence, Maurice Sleem and the Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, Gen. Joseph Aoun. The Italian Minister paid also a visit to the headquarters of the Italian Bilateral Military Mission […]
Read morePublic notice for National Day and event sponsorship in 2023
Public notice to show interest for sponsorship of the national day and the events organized by the Italian Embassy in Beirut for the year 2023.
Read moreVisit to Lebanon of a Delegation of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Italian Senate (16-17 March 2023)
Visit to Lebanon of a Delegation of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Italian Senate led by Sen. Stefania Craxi, accompanied by Sen. Michele Barcaiuolo and Sen. Raffaele De Rosa. The Italian delegation held meetings with Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri, Vice Speaker Elias Bou Saab, MPs Fadi Alameh and Jihad Al Samad, Minister […]
Read moreFurther extension of access to consular services on networks other than SPID, CIE and CNS until 31 December 2025
Please note that the “Milleproroghe Decree” allowed for a further 3-year extension regarding access to consular services on networks other than SPID, CIE and CNS. Therefore, citizens will be able to continue to access consular services online by logging in using their usual credentials as well as through SPID, CIE and CNS until 31/12/2025. Furthermore, […]
Read moreCelebration of the Italian Design Day in the World in Beirut – 09 March 2023
On the occasion of the Italian Design Day an event promoted annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with the support of the Ministry of Culture and in collaboration with ITA, Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of companies, Italian institutions in Lebanon organized a series of initiatives on the […]
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