Egypt – Cairo hosts the first international edition of “Critical Tuesdays”

The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Cairo hosted the first international edition of “Critical Tuesdays”, the meetings launched by art historian Alberto Dambruoso that have been held in Italy since 2010. This first “overseas” version of the event was presented by sculptor Aron Demetz who told of his career and of his personal sculpting technique […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Reminder: Joint press conference between Minister Alfano and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov (Farnesina, 20 April)

On Thursday  20 April, at 1 p.m.,  the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano,  meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of  Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, at the Farnesina. A joint press conference will be held at the end of the talks. Journalists, photographers and TV crews are requested to apply for accreditation in one of the […]

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Spain – The IIC in Madrid hosts talk with Alessandro Baricco

The Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid will hold a reading by Italian writer, playwright and journalist Alessandro Baricco as part of the event titled “La Noche de los Libros di Madrid”, organised by the Municipality of Madrid on 21 April. He will be accompanied by Spanish actress Assumpta Serna. The event will take place at […]

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Brazil – Rio de Janeiro hosts concert by Venetian duo Gerbasi and Celeghin

The Italian Cultural Institute in Rio will host a Venetian concert by mezzosoprano Francesca Gerbasi and pianist and organist Silvio Celeghin at 12:30 p.m. on 20 April. The programme will include music by Antonio Buzzolla, Charles Gounod, Reynaldo Hahn, Guido Bianchini, Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Alfredo Casella and Gioachino Rossini.

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INFORMATION NOTICE – Attendance of Minister Angelino Alfano at the Ancient Civilizations Forum

On 24 April the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, upon the joint invitation of the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Nikos Kotzias, and of China, Wang Yi, will attend the first Ministerial Conference of the “Ancient Civilizations Forum” (GC10). News media representatives interested in following the event can apply for accreditation by 19 April according […]

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The Foreign Ministry is giving utmost attention to the case of journalist Gabriele Del Grande

The Foreign Ministry and the Italian Embassy in Ankara have been following the case of journalist Gabriele Del Grande with the utmost attention from the very start and are in constant contact with his family. Gabriele Del Grande’s girlfriend and the family lawyer were also contacted today.    Minister Alfano instructed the Italian Consul in […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Conference “Against Traffic Light Labelling and Protectionism” (Farnesina, 21 April 2017)

On Friday 21 April 2017, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.,  the Farnesina will host the Conference “Against Traffic Light Labelling and Protectionism”. The conference will focus on the protection of Made in Italy agrifood production and the importance of raising awareness on health and nutritional facts.  “Italy’s agrifood industry represents one of the major features of Made in […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 18 April: world breaking news

China is about to launch ‘Healthy Shanghai 2030’ – a plan of action to promote the health of its citizens Healthy Shanghai 2030 is a plan of action seeking to promote community health in the city of Shanghai for the next 13 years. The programme aims to make Shanghai a ‘healthy’ city by the year 2030, ensuring that 80 […]

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Minister Alfano to attend the forty-sixth stop of the Roadshow for Internationalisation

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a key role in supporting Italian businesses, particularly thanks to the activity performed daily by the diplomatic network. This key role must be promoted more widely, so that businesses are aware of it are able to count on it. To this end, economic diplomacy is a strategic priority of my mandate at […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTIC E – Press point of Minister Alfano and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Argentina, Susana Malcorra (Farnesina, 21 April)

On  Friday 21  April, at 1:30 pm,  the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Argentina, Susana Malcorra at the Farnesina.  “Argentina has always been our special point of reference in Latin America. Considering that over 40% of the Argentinian population is of Italian descent, the relations between Argentina […]

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New York: Claudio Magris talks about ‘Blameless’ with two special guests

Claudio Magris, a most revered Italian writer, will engage in conversation with colleagues Jamaica Kincaid and Norman Mane on 19 April at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. The occasion will be the presentation of his latest searing novel, ‘Blameless‘, published by Yale University Press. The novel ruthlessly confronts the human obsession with war […]

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Tunis – Artemis Danza Company to stage ‘Traviata’ to mark the reopening of the Municipal Theatre

The Italian Cultural Institute in Tunis will present ‘Traviata,’ a performance by contemporary dance company Artemis Danza, to mark the reopening of the Municipal Theatre in the Tunisian capital. The event, to take place on 27 April from 8:00-9:00 p.m., stages the first chapter of a project the company has dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi, with […]

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