Special screening of “The Captain” in Riga
To celebrate the movie’s Academy Award nomination as Best International Film, the Embassy of Italy organizes a special screening of “The Captain”. The screening will take place on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 18:30 at Splendid Palace. The event is free – but you need to book in advance. Get your free ticket on the […]
Read moreDefence Minister Crosetto in Latvia
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has spent his Christmas Eve together with the 300 servicemen and women from Task Group Baltic, the Italian contingent part of NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group “Latvia” . On the morning of 24 December, Nella mattinata del 24 dicembre, Minister Crosetto met with his opposite number, Latvian Defence Minister […]
Read moreNICE New Italian Cinema Festival 2023
The young authors festival returns to Splendid Palace with 8 screenings from 13 to 17 December. The initiative is organised by the Embassy of Italy together with New Italian Cinema Events. All screenings are free – but advance online booking is required through the links below. All movies are in Italian with English subtitles and […]
Read moreOpen lecture by artist Franz Cerami in Riga
The Italian artist will meet the students of the Art Academy of Latvia at the end of his “artist in residence” experience at the Embassy of Italy. Riga will be included in his digital artwork “Pink City”. Press release On 23 November 2023, Italian contemporary artist Franz Cerami will deliver an open lecture for the […]
Read moreMessage by President Mattarella
On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella addressed to the President of the Republic of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs the following message:
Read moreDriver, clerk, phone operator (temporary)
The Embassy of Italy in Riga is looking for a driver, clerk and phone operator to hire on the basis of a temporary 6-month contract. Applications For more info check the Selection Notice published on 16th November 2023. The deadline for submitting your application is set for 24th November 2023 at 12:00. Results The selection […]
Read more“Europa” Exhibition at the Riga City Hall
The exhibition at the Riga City Hall is a creative retelling of the values of Europe. The project, originally promoted by the Italian MFA and Fondazione Torino Musei and organised in Latvia by the Embassy of Italy in Riga, is open for visitors until the end of January. Press release The exhibition Europa. Italian illustrators recount […]
Read moreItalian MFA Awards for Science. Call for applications
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy is awarding three special prizes for professionals and companies in research, science and technology. Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award (6th Edition) Italian researchers (aged 35 or younger) operating in Latvia Deadline: 8 January, h 12 (Riga) Call for nominations Annexes “Innovation speaks Italian” […]
Read moreItalian Frigate “Antonio Marceglia” arrives in Riga
The ship arrived in Latvia while in the Baltic Sea for NATO operations. Ambassador Monti visited the ship together with Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds: a sign of attention that reflects the excellent level of Italy-Latvian relations in the field of defence. Italian Frigate “Antonio Marceglia”, a Class “Bergamini” naval unity of the Italian Nave, was […]
Read moreExhibition “Fashion Panorama. The Italian New Wave”
The exhibition “Fashion Panorama. The Italian New Wave” opens in Riga: it tells the story of contemporary Italian fashion through the eyes of ten new brands. The project – produced by the Italian Foreign Ministry and curated by Vogue Italia – is organised in Latvia by the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Trade Agency, […]
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