# Global Italian Language Week celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-italian-language-week-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-10-23T22:13:25.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4.

The 26th edition of Italian Language Week in the World, themed ‘Genius Language: we think, design, create with the Italian language’, continues through various international cultural and academic programs.

In North Macedonia, the Embassy of Italy in Skopje is collaborating with local academic institutions to host scientific conferences, literary events, and film screenings. Activities include lectures on Italian studies in the age of artificial intelligence, discussions on the works of Luigi Pirandello, and the promotion of an Italian-Macedonian phraseological dictionary.

In Croatia, the University of Juraj Dobrila’s Department of Italian Studies is hosting events from October 21 to 23, 2026. The program features lectures on bilingual competence, linguistic creativity in dubbing, and the intersection of diplomacy and literature. Additionally, the Italian Consulate General in Fiume organized an ‘Italian Rock by Women’ concert to promote the language through music.

In Armenia, initiatives at universities and schools aim to strengthen academic and cultural collaboration, including an inaugural ceremony at Yerevan State University.

In Paraná, Argentina, the VI Institutional Days of Italian Language and Culture include musical performances and discussions on architecture and history.

Expanding the global reach, the Università per Stranieri di Perugia is conducting missions in Turkmenistan, Armenia, Canada, and Vietnam. In Turkmenistan, a delegation is working with universities in Ashgabat to expand Italian language certification opportunities. Meanwhile, at the Universidade Federal de Goiás in Brazil, representatives have advocated for the creation of trilingual schools to strengthen dialogue between Italy and Brazil through linguistic training.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: XXVI Week of the Italian Language in the World launches globally

The XXVI Week of the Italian Language in the World has launched, featuring cultural and academic initiatives in Brazil, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Canada, and Vietnam to promote Italian language and diplomacy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xxvi-week-of-the-italian-language-in-the-world-launches-globally

### 2026-10-21: Italian Language Week promotes cultural ties in Armenia and Croatia

The 26th Italian Language Week in the World is fostering cultural and academic ties through university collaborations in Armenia and musical events in Croatia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-language-week-promotes-cultural-ties-in-armenia-and-croatia

### 2026-10-19: Italian Language Week celebrates culture and linguistics globally

The 26th Italian Language Week features cultural and academic events in Croatia and Argentina, focusing on the theme of linguistic creativity, diplomacy, and Italian heritage.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-language-week-celebrates-culture-and-linguistics-globally

### 2026-10-17: Italian Language Week in the World to be held in North Macedonia

The 26th Italian Language Week in the World will be held in North Macedonia from October 17 to November 7, featuring conferences, film screenings, and academic workshops.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-language-week-in-the-world-to-be-held-in-north-macedonia

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