Gentiloni: «European asylum to save Schengen» (La Stampa)

Europe is racing to put national barriers back up again. Does that surprise you, Mr Gentiloni? «It is a danger I’ve long been pointing to. We risk sacrificing Schengen on the altar of Dublin. Strict compliance to immigration rules that are outdated by the times is undermining one of Europe’s biggest conquests: freedom of movement». […]

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Minister Gentiloni: “Great pride for the appointment of Maestro Noseda as Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington”

“The choice of Maestro Gianandrea Noseda as Music Director of the prestigious National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington makes us very proud and confirms the excellence of Italy’s school of orchestration and of Italian musicians. I offer  my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Maestro Noseda. […]

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Dei: Bolivia announces USD 48.5 billion national development plan

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced a 48.57 billion dollar national development plan. President Morales said the plan will be funded through national and foreign resources, aid from international cooperation and lines of credit with regional and international development banks.  Over 60% of the investments will be channelled to three priority areas: the hydrocarbon sector, infrastructure […]

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Libya: Minister Gentiloni’s statement on terrorist attack in Zliten

“Following this morning’s terrorist attack in Zliten, I wish to express  the solidarity of government of Italy to the victims, the Libyan people and Prime Minister-designate Seraj. The terrorist threat must first of all be confronted by the unity of  all Libyans. It is therefore urgent to implement the recently signed political agreement, overcoming internal […]

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St. Petersburg – Russian translation of Basile’s Pentamerone to be unveiled

The Russian translation of Giambattista Basile’s Pentamerone, “The Tale of Tales, or Entertainment for Little Ones”, will be presented at St. Petersburg’s House of Books on Saturday, January 9. The Italian poet’s work was translated with the contribution of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs  and Development Cooperation (Directorate General Country System). Interpreter Pyotr Epifanov […]

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Brussels – Discovering the delicacies of Lucca’s countryside with Maria Adriana Giusti

The French translation of Maria Adriana Giusti’s gastronomic journey through Lucca’s countryside, “Villas de Lucques. Les délices de la campagne”, will be presented at the Italian Institute of Culture in Brussels on January 20 at 8 p.m.  The author will speak at the event alongside the President of the Association of Palaces and Villas in […]

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Tokyo – Italian Institute of Culture holds symposium on Botticelli

The Italian Institute of Culture in Tokyo will hold a symposium on Botticelli on January 16, chiming with the launch of the “Botticelli and His Time” exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art. Leading Italian and Japanese experts attendin the symposium will include Osano Shigetoshi of Tokyo University, Alessandro Cecci, art historian and former […]

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Jakarta – From Indonesia to Singapore, designer Valentina D’Amato establishes herself with support from the Italian Institute of Culture

Fashion, decor, design. The Art 1: New Museum & Art Space in Jakarta features modern art masterpieces, contemporary works that are both fascinating and suggestive. It now hosts a Made in Italy area thanks to Sicilian textile designer Valentina D’Amato, who recently visited the Indonesian capital to present her collection of furnishings and fashion accessories […]

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North Korea: Should nuclear test be confirmed it would be a serious breach of International Law

If confirmed, this morning’s nuclear test by North Korea would represent a serious violation of international law and pertinent United Nations Security Council resolutions, as well as being a serious threat to international and regional peace and security. In condemning this violation, Italy’s Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni has asked North Korea to comply with its […]

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Gentiloni: «Challenges cannot be resolved with some brilliant military action» (Corriere della Sera)

Dear Editor-in Chief, If these days are harbingers of the year to come, Europe will truly have some stormy waters to negotiate. And the centre of the upheaval, more than ever, will be the Mediterranean – with Italy in the front line, therefore, for historical, geographical, economic and cultural reasons. Wondering if the government’s policy […]

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Moscow – Art and cinema, the genius of Caravaggio takes centre stage in Russia

“Caravaggio”, by Angelo Longoni, will be screened from January 15 to 19 at Moscow’s Pushkin Museum. The film, an intense and suggestive portrait depicting the bright and dark sides of a genius, is the grand finale of the exhibition “Caravaggio, his Precursors and Followers”, which is on show until January 10. The screening, organised by […]

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Paris – “The Rules of Vision” exhibition by Luca Campigotto on show

The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris will open its activities for 2016 on Tuesday, Jan. 5 with the inauguration of a photographic exhibition by Luca Campigotto. The exhibition, “The rules of vision”, will be inaugurated in the presence of François Hébel, art director of the first edition of the Grand Paris Photography Month 2017, and […]

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