Argentina – INGV ionoprobe for new Ionospheric Observatory

The new Ionospheric Observatory in Bahia Blanca, province of Buenos Aires, Argentina has been inaugurated. The Observatory is equipped with an AIS-INGV ionoprobe, developed in the laboratories of the Roma2 Section of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INVG). The opening will kick off the experimental research of Argentina’s new Ionospheric Observatory thanks to […]

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United Kingdom – Umbria back in centre stage at London’s World Travel Market

The Region of Umbria wants to get back on centre stage as a tourist destination. This is the message that Umbria launched at London’s World Travel Market, one of the most important international events for tour operators, which attracts 50,000 participants from 182 countries and more than 100,000 visitors. It offers and international showcase in […]

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China – Chef Cracco for ‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World’

Truffles, olive oil, typical regional products, great chefs, films that celebrate Italian cuisine, and new initiatives, like matching gastronomy with design, are all part of the 14 events taking place in Beijing on Nov 21-27 for the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World”. The event was officially launched in Rome on Oct. 26 at […]

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Minister Paolo Gentiloni visits Niger, Mali and Senegal

Migration will be the main issue on the agenda of Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, during his visit to Niger, Mali and Senegal. Italy intends to follow up on the Migration compact and on its commitment for Africa, which will also be expressed when sitting on the UN Security Council in 2017. The main challenge is […]

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Czech Republic – Prime Minister Sobotka meets the Italian business community

CAMIC, the Italian-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry promoted a meeting between Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka and the representatives of the local Italian business community. Talks focused on the future of the economy, European integration and the migration crisis. The meeting opened with a greeting by Ambassador Aldo Amati who recalled the long-standing friendship between […]

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United Arab Emirates – “Invest in Italy”, the first investment attracting Desk opens in the UAE

Recover investment flows by promoting, supporting and encouraging the flow of capital through direct personal contacts between Italy and foreign investors. This is the aim of “Invest in Italy”, the first investment attracting Desk launched in Dubai during a roadshow held at the presence of the Undersecretary of State for Economic Development, Ivan Scalfarotto, and […]

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Japan – Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo debates the relations with Italy, between culture and subculture

Today the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo will host a meeting featuring two renowned Japanese Mangaka, Hagio Moto and Yamazaki Mari, who love Italy. The two Manga artists will discuss the representation of Italy in literary works, manga comics, on TV programmes and in other Japanese artistic expressions. In particular, they will explore the image […]

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Portugal – Photos and videos, on show Paola Di Bello’s art

A new Italian contemporary art event will be launched in Lisbon on 10 November, as part of the cycle of exhibitions organised by the Italian Cultural Institute. “Paola Di Bello. Photos and videos” is a personal exhibition of the Italian photographer and videomaker, curated by Raffaella Perna. Her exhibition features twenty photographs which are part […]

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Africa and Us: common perspective challenges in the light of the forecasts by the Economic Outlook 2016

On Thursday, 10 November, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) hosts the presentation: “Africa and Us: common perspective challenges in the light of the forecasts by the Economic Outlook 2016”, promoted by the MAECI and the Italian geopolitical journal Limes, in conjunction with the OECD, the Association of European Parliamentarians with Africa […]

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Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Amendola in Argentina. Meetings in Buenos Aires and Rosario

“We are very pleased to see that our bilateral relations have grown stronger in these past few months,” Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola said, when concluding his talks with his Argentinian counterpart, Rodolfo Gustavo Zlauvinen. “The complementarity of our economic and educational systems is the starting point from which we can further […]

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11th Meeting of Italian institution representatives in Brazil

Sao Paulo hosted the 11th Meeting of the Italian institutions (Embassy, Consular Network, Italian Institutes of Culture – IICs, Bank of Italy, Chambers of Commerce) operating in Brazil, the largest Latin American country. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, attended the meeting, which saw the participation of members of the General Council of […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy – 9 November: latest news from the world

“Tunisia 2020” – International investment conference On 29 and 30 November 2016, Tunis will host an international investment conference “Tunisia 2020”, Road to Inclusion, Sustainability and Efficiency. The conference is designed to mobilize national and international, public and private operators in support of Tunisia’s 2016-2020 Development Plan and the goals it has established. With this […]

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