News & Events

Independence Day in Milan

Celebrating the 240th Anniversary of America’s Independence at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan Milan, July 1, 2016 Friday evening, July 1, the Consul General and Mrs. Reeker, welcomed 900+ guests to a special event celebrating the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Independence. The event was held at the historic Castello Sforzesco and the new Deputy ...

By U.S. Consulate General Milan | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Milan, Events | Tags: Ambassador Reeker, Independence Day 2016, Milan

Ambassador Reeker’s Remarks on Independence Day 2016

I want to begin by thanking the Comune of Milan, for again allowing us to celebrate our National Day in one of your national treasures: Castello Sforzesco. We appreciate the close relationship the Consulate has had with Milano for over 150 years, and sincerely look forward to working new Mayor, Giuseppe Sala and his team. ...

By U.S. Consulate General Milan | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Milan, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Reeker, Independence Day 2016

Consul General Milan Walks on Water (on Christo’s Floating Piers)

On June 28 the U.S. Consul General Ambassador Philip Reeker, visited Christo’s Floating Piers on Lake Iseo.

By U.S. Consulate General Milan | 28 June, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Milan | Tags: Ambassador Reeker, Christo, Floating Piers, Milan

Milano Pride

Milano Pride Week concluded on June 25 with the annual Pride Parade, which was attended by a record 200,000 people. A record number of nearly 30 Consulate employees, in addition to Consul General Reeker were in attendance and headed the parade in the second-leading spot.

By U.S. Consulate General Milan | 25 June, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Milan | Tags: Ambassador Reeker, LGBTQ, Milan

#PrayforOrlando

U.S. Consulate General Naples took part in several commemoration activities in Naples in honor of the victims of the terrible attack in Orlando, Florida, and coordinated closely with ArciGay and iKen, two local LGBTI organizations which held a candle light vigil and peaceful demonstration in front of the Consulate building.

By U.S. Consulate General Naples | 14 June, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Naples, Speeches | Tags: Consul General Barrosse, Naples

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