Film screening “Almost Grazia” by Peter Marcias (2026)
On the occasion of the European Film Festival and the celebrations in Ethiopia of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, we wanted to pay tribute to Grazia Deledda, the Sardinian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature 100 years ago, becoming the first (and still the only) Italian woman to have […]
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Masterclass on Italian Fashion in Addis Ababa, Arba Minch and Dire Dawa
The Ethiopian edition of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World (theme “A Brilliant Language: Conceiving, Designing and Creating with Italian”), extends beyond the capital, visiting the cities of Arba Minch and Dire Dawa for the first time with an extensive educational project for young Ethiopian designers and creatives: “A Brilliant Language: The […]
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Concert “UNO STRADIVARI AL CINEMA. A Journey Through the Great Italian Film Music”
Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Italy, the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World will take place from 19 to 25 October 2026. This year’s theme is “A Brilliant Language: Conceiving, Designing and Creating with Italian,” highlighting the role of the Italian language as a vehicle for […]
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Week of the Italian Language in the World 2026 – 26th Edition
The Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM) takes place every year during the third week of October. Organized by the Italian diplomatic and consular network and the Italian Cultural Institutes, in collaboration with our main partners in the promotion of the Italian language (MiC, MIM, MUR, CePeLL, the Government of the Swiss […]
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CILS Examinations – Session of 21.10.2026
Official Italian Language Certification The next CILS examination session of the University for Foreigners of Siena is scheduled for 21 October 2026. The registration deadline is 21 September 2026. Interested candidates can register at the Italian Cultural Institute of Addis Ababa and obtain an Italian language certification that is internationally recognized. Tel.: 011 1553427 […]
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Art Exhibition “Way in, Way out” by Yared Olivelli
The art exhibition by Yared Olivelli (Professor of Fine Arts at the Alé School of Fine Arts and Design – Addis Ababa University) explores the concept of “home”. The artist perceives “home” not as a house but something that resides within us, a spiritual and emotional space that belongs to each individual. His works focus […]
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CILS Examinations – Session of 16.06.2026
Official Italian Language Certification The registration deadline for the CILS examinations of the University for Foreigners of Siena for the upcoming session of the 16th June 2026 is May 7 2026. Come and register at the Italian Cultural Institute of Addis Ababa and obtain your Italian language certificate! Tel.: +251 11 155 3427 / +251 […]
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Italian Research Day in the World: “Looking Beyond” exhibition
On the occasion of Italian Research Day in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Embassy of Italy in Addis Ababa present the exhibition “Guardare oltre / Looking beyond.” The project consists of an exhibition of images acquired by the COSMO SkyMed satellite constellation. The aim is to highlight Italian research in science and […]
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80th Edition of the Premio Strega
This year, the Italian Cultural Institute of Addis Ababa is once again participating in the Jury of the Premio Strega, Italy’s most prestigious literary award, which celebrates its 80th edition in 2026. Since its establishment, the Premio Strega has reflected the cultural climate and literary tastes of the Italian public. The award-winning books have narrated […]
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IV edition of the AIR Project – Artists in Residence
The winning musician Daniele Nasi (sax) will be in residence in Addis Ababa from April 2 to 30, 2026: a month of research, experimentation, and exchange with leading Ethiopian musicians, followed by a series of final joint concerts. The experience is part of the fourth edition of A.I.R. – Artists in Residence, a project promoted […]
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