Italian Festival in Thailand

The 12th edition of the Italian Festival in Thailand has started. It is a promotional and cultural integrated programme organised by the Italian  Embassy in Bangkok as part of the #vivereALL’italiana initiative. This year the Thai capital will host many events dedicated to Italy for 112 days, averaging two events per week. The programme features […]

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“Ever Closer Union” exhibition on the ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate in Singapore

The major event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of  Rome in Singapore was held on board of the Italian Navy’s ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate, in the city’s harbour from March 15 to 19, during a mission aiming to promote the technological excellence of the Italian defence industry. The Italian Ambassador Paolo Crudele and the European […]

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Alfano: “Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment​”

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment against all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance around the world. “The elimination of all forms of racial discrimination is a challenge for the entire international community that must be met in synergy, also with civil society organisations. Educating especially […]

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Minister Alfano continues ​his mission to the United States in Washington

On Tuesday, 21 March, at 11 a.m., Minister Alfano will address the Atlantic Council with a paper entitled “Facing common challenges: The Italian contribution to Security”. Minister Alfano will then go to Capitol Hill for a meeting with the Italian American Congressional Delegation and, at 3:30 p.m., he will have a meeting at the Senate […]

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DEI – Asia: programme launched to internationalise Italian start-ups

‘Startit.asia’ (https://www.startit.asia/), a programme to support the internationalisation of Italian start-ups, has been launched. The project is the result of a collaboration between the Italian Consulate General, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao, the Innovative Companies Incubator of the Polytechnic of Turin (I3P), the consultancy company P&P Ltd. and the Hong […]

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New European Union sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria

The European Union’s new sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria are a significant step towards ensuring that the people who use such weapons face up to their responsibilities. The use of chemical weapons, by anyone, is wholly unacceptable wherever it may occur and in any circumstances. Working with its […]

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Brazil – Olivetti designed by Sottsass on show in Sao Paulo

The Italian Cultural Institute in Sao Paulo will open an exhibition devoted to the Olivetti of Ettore Sottsass as part of the Italian Design Day at the Museu da Casa Brasileira next 28 March. The important Italian company, which was leader in the market of typewriters, calculators and electronic devices in the 20th century, in […]

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Australia – Escape from Pompeii. The untold Roman rescue

More than two decades after the last exhibition, Sydney rediscovers Pompeii in a new international exhibition. With the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney and the sponsorship of the Italian Embassy in Canberra and the Italian Consulate General in Sydney, the international exhibition “Escape from Pompeii”, will open at the Australian National Maritime […]

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Malta – “Mi manca il mare”, a special evening of poetry and music at the IIC

The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in La Valletta will delight its public by offering a combination of the two most refined, albeit popular and widespread, arts ever: poetry and music. “Mi manca il mare” (“I Miss the Sea”) is the title of the event scheduled for Friday, 17 March (6:30 p.m.) at the IIC’s auditorium. […]

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The “Monstra” animated film festival focuses on Italy

The 16th edition of “Monstra”, Lisbon’s animated film festival running until 26 March, is dedicated to Italian animation. Already in past editions, Italian animation was present both in the contest, with feature and short films, and in the Festival’s different sections. This year the Festival has wanted to dedicate special attention to Italy, also thanks […]

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“EU60: Re-founding Europe, the Responsibility to Propose”

The Farnesina hosts the Conference “EU60: Re-founding Europe, the Responsibility to Propose”, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in association with the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI). The Conference, which is part of the Celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, was open by the Deputy Secretary-General of […]

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Minister Alfano in New York, first stop on his mission to the United States

Minister Alfano yesterday attended the closing ceremony of the “Change the World Model UN 2017” event held in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations. Today, at the offices of the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN, Minister Alfano will meet with the major Jewish associations in the United States (the American Jewish […]

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