Meeting of the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institute of the MENA region in Beirut

A meeting of the Italian Cultural Institutes and Embassies of the MENA region on 15 and 16 June focussed on the key themes of the project “2018. Italy, Culture, Mediterranean”. Those attending included: the Ambassador in Beirut, Massimo Marotti, the General Manager for the Promotion of the Country System, Min. Plen. Vincenzo De Luca, the […]

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2017 Trieste Summit on the Western Balkans

The official logo of the Western Balkans Summit, to be held in Trieste on 12 July under the Italian Presidency, was launched today. The logo has been designed to celebrate the highest moment in the Italian Presidency of the “Berlin Process”. The city of Trieste, which will be hosting the Summit, is represented through its well-known symbol […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Joint Press Point of Minister Alfano and his Cuban colleague Minister Rodriguez (Farnesina, 21 June, 2017)​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet his Cuban colleague, Minister Bruno Rodríguez, at the Farnesina on Wednesday, June 21, at 5.00 p.m.A joint press point is scheduled to take place at the end of the meeting. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the press point are requested to apply for accreditation in one […]

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Argentina – Buenos Aires to host concert “Toutes les nuites” on June 25

Mezzo-soprano Mattea Musso will be performing vocal Renaissance and Baroque music, accompanied by Argentinian musicians Miguel De Olaso and Pablo Angilletta, at the “Toutes les nuits” event to take place on June 25 in Buenos Aires. The concert, which will be hosted by  the cultural centre Usina del Arte, is featured in the centre’s   Chamber Music programme and […]

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France – Exchanging views on Palermo: a double exhibition at the Italian Cultural Institute

The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris pays homage to the city of Palermo and its many faces with a double exhibition, inaugurated a few days ago and entitled: “Palermo arabo-normanna” [Arab-Norman Palermo] by Francesco Ferla and “Capanne” [Huts] by Angelo Cirrincione. In this fascinating city of contrasts, a magnet for photographers, working-class neighbourhoods merge with precious architecture dating back to the time of […]

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Russian Federation – Italian Mission in Ekaterinburg

The Italian Ambassador in Moscow,  Cesare Maria Ragaglini, will lead a mission in Ekaterinburg, the capital of the Russian region of Sverdlovsk, on 19 and 20 June. The mission, organised by ICE (the Italian Trade Agency’s office) in Moscow will include  20 Italian firms from the mechanics, construction, furniture and logistics sectors. Within the Federation, this region is one of those […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Closing ceremony of the Netherlands and Italy Model United Nations (NIMUN) – Palermo, 21 June

On Wednesday 21 June at 11:40, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and his Dutch counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Bert Koenders,will attend the closing ceremony of the Netherlands and Italy Model United Nations (NIMUN) at the Faculty of Law of the University of Palermo, with the participation of Italian and […]

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Max Botticelli’s Portraits of Italian Fashion on show in Bratislava

Sunday, 18 June, was the closing date of “Portraits of Italian fashion, forms and emotions taking shape”, an exhibition displaying 80 images by Mx Botticelli, a photographer known for his work with fashion designers and maisons such as Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferrè, Iceberg, Antonio Marras, Valentino, Kenzo, Albino, Monvieve, Renato Balestra, Gattinoni and Romeo Gigli. […]

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Alfano: “ A humanitarian flight of the Italian Development Cooperation departed today to assist South Sudanese refugees in Uganda”

” A humanitarian flight of the Italian Development Cooperation departed today from  the United Nations Logistics Base in Brindisi headed to Entebbe, in Uganda. The expedition consisted of relief supplies and emergency medical goods destined  to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda,” said Minister Alfano. “The humanitarian shipment – the minister added – consists of tents, […]

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Presentation of the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan for Tourism – Alfano: “Italy is the most photographed country on Instagram.”

“Italy is the most photographed country on Instagram. It is a country where everybody wants to go to sooner or later, to enjoy a first-hand experience of what it means “Vivere all’italiana” (The Italian way of life) and enjoy our countless beauties. Tourism accounts for 11.8% of the Italian GDP and 12% in terms of […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – “Italy a Country for Travellers – Presentation of the Strategic Plan for Tourism 2017-2022” (Farnesina, 20 June 2017)

On Tuesday, 20 June 2017, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Farnesina will host the event “Italy, a Country for Travellers – Presentation of the Strategic Plan for Tourism 2017-2022”, co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MIBACT) and the Conference […]

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Alfano: “My deepest-felt condolences for the victims of the tragic wildfires in Portugal.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internal Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “I express my deepest-felt condolences for the numerous victims caused by the tragic wildfires that have hit Portugal, devastating vast woodlands around the town of Pedrogao Grande. Italy always stands close to the people and Government of Portugal, and is ready to give all the […]

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