Celebration of the eightieth anniversary of the Republic – June 2, 2026
On the morning of 2 June, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, Ambassador Alfonso Di Riso, accompanied by a representative of the Eritrean Armed Forces, Col. Gherezghier Mahari, and embassy officials, paid tribute to the fallen Italians and Eritreans by laying a laurel wreath at the Monumental Cemetery in Asmara. […]
Read moreConcert “Il Canto delle Rotte: incontro tra bandoneon e percussioni” by Daniele di Bonaventura and Alfredo Laviano
Last night, Daniele di Bonaventura playing the bandoneon and Alfredo Laviano playing the drums performed the concert “Il Canto delle Rotte: incontro tra bandoneon e percussioni” (The Song of the Rottes: A Meeting between Bandoneon and Percussion) at Cinema Roma in Asmara. The two artists performed several improvised pieces inspired by their own compositions, folk […]
Read moreConcert “Novecento italiano al cinema: Morricone, Rota, Marianelli”
On February 18th, the Asmara Theater hosted the concert “Novecento Italiano al Cinema: Morricone, Rota, Marianelli,” performed by the duo of Maurizio Baglini (piano) and Silvia Chiesa (cello). For over twenty years, they have performed at major international events, with a vast repertoire, particularly chamber music. The concert was organized in collaboration with the Commission […]
Read moreHolocaust Remembrance Day January 27, 2026
Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27, 2026
Read moreItalian cooking inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Tajani: “Our cuisine is identity, tradition, growth and innovation”
The inscription of Italian cooking on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity was officially approved today in New Delhi. During his mission to India, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, attended the 20th Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking the prestigious […]
Read moreAmbassador Alfonso Di Riso presents his Letter of Credence to the President of the State of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki
Ambassador Alfonso Di Riso presented his Letter of Credence to President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea, in the presence of Foreign Minister Osman Saleh on 4 December 2025. During the meeting, while recalling the deep historical ties that unite Italy and Eritrea, the state of bilateral relations was discussed, with particular attention to […]
Read moreCelebration of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of Naples. Jazz concert by Vittorio Mezza and Diego Caravano
On the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the foundation of the city of Naples, the Italian Embassy in Asmara organised a concert entitled “Napoli-Asmara solo andata (Naples in jazz)” by Mr. Diego Caravano, founder of the group “Neri per caso” which won the most important italian singing competition (Sanremo Festival) in 1995, and Mr. […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms the continued commitment of Italy and the Farnesina to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and throughout the world. “Violence against women is […]
Read moreItalian Food Week around the world in Asmara
The tenth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the third to take place in Eritrea, was held in Asmara from 17 to 21 November, organized by the Embassy in collaboration with the ICE Headquarters in Nairobi, responsible for Eritrea. For the occasion, Professors Silvio Pellegrino and Mauro Prato of the Institute […]
Read moreNovember 4 – National Unity and Armed Forces Day. Commemoration of the fallen at the Monumental Cemetery of Asmara
The commemoration ceremony for the fallen soldiers at the Italian Military Cemetery in Asmara took place this morning, November 4, the Day of National Unity and the Armed Forces. Ambassador Alfonso Di Riso – accompanied by a representative of the Eritrean Armed Forces, Col. Gherezghier Mahari, and officials from the Embassy – laid a wreath […]
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