Belgium – With “Pio La Torre, pride of Sicily” Brussels commemorates the judge killed by the Mafia

Following the law that bears his name (providing for the crime of Mafia-style conspiracy and the confiscation of Mafia-owned property), Pio La Torre was killed by decision of the Cupola on 30 April 1982. On the 35th anniversary of his death, the Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels, in conjunction with the associations Filef Nuova Emigrazione […]

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The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mario Giro, on mission in Chad

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mario Giro, accompanied by Italian Ambassador Samuela Isopi, will be on mission in Chad from 18 to 21 April. In the course of the visit, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Giro met with the President of Chad, Idriss Déby and with Foreign Minister Hissein Brahim Taha, highlighting […]

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Minister Alfano attends the meeting of ANCE’s Committee of Overseas Works and SMEs

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, in preview of his address as the guest of honour at the meeting of Committee of Overseas Works and SMEs of ANCE (Associazione Nazionale Costruttori Edili – National Association of Building Contractors) scheduled for 20 April, said: “The Foreign Ministry and the diplomatic network are […]

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The Farnesina hosts the Civil G7 and the G7 Workshop on Marine Litter (20 and 21 April)

On 20 and 21April the Farnesina will host two important events associated with the Italian Presidency of the G7: the Civil 7 and the G7 Workshop on Marine Litter. The Civil 7 (C7) is the meeting traditionally held between civil society organisations and the representatives of the Government hosting the G7 with the aim of […]

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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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