Toronto – Performance art of Francesca Fini captivates Canada

Francesca Chini is one of the foremost Italian exponents of performance art, a form of direct and effective communication that has an immediate impact on the viewer. “Technology is interesting”, she says, “but instead of calling you on a smartphone, I’d rather make you double over to talk into a plastic cup connected by a […]

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Africa, OECD: Ample areas of stability and growth

“When referring to Africa, especially Sub-Saharan Africa, we think mainly about immigration, the demographic surge coming from that area; but which is coming only from a limited number of countries. There is an entirely different reality of stability and growth in Africa”, explained Farnesina Director General Luigi Marras in an interview for Ministry’s multimedia group […]

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Accreditation Notice RECALL- G20 Workshop on Silver Economy and Active Ageing (Farnesina, 24 June 2015)

On Wednesday 24 June at 9:00 the Farnesina will host the G20 Workshop – Silver Economy and Active Ageing, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies. Speakers will include Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova, Under-Secretary to the Presidency of the […]

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Ottawa – A Ferrari parade for the FCA Festival

Automobile lovers and Ferrari enthusiasts came together for three days in Canada for the 10th edition of the Ferrari Club of America (FCA) Ottowa Ferrari Festival. The “Italian Car Parade” was opened by Italian ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, who spoke of the Festival as an exceptional setting not only for promoting an Italian brand recognised […]

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La Paz –Italian Embassy “presents” Bolivia to Italian nationals

The Embassy of Italy in La Paz presented “Guida 2015”, an instrument designed for Italian nationals living in Bolivia and firms wishing to do business in that Latin American country. Available in hard copy, on-line and in digital formats, the 312-page, illustrated guide offers a vast array of information on Bolivia, consular services, investment opportunities, […]

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Egypt: new investments opportunities for Suez Canal development

The Egyptian government presented an audience of investors and institutional representatives a new set of investment opportunities associated with one of the five mega-projects the country is planning: the development of the Suez Canal area. The meeting offered an opportunity to illustrate the project’s main logistical and port infrastructure points and prospects for short- and […]

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Guatemala City – Italy’s contribution to urban development

Italy’s contribution to urban development in Guatemala will be the focus of a conference planned for Tuesday 23 June (18:30) at the Italian Cultural Institute of Guatemala City. Participants will include various architectural experts and others, and the debate, to be opened by architect Danilo Callén, will include the contributions of architects Susan Palma and […]

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Buenos Aires – Mozart, Chopin, Puccini: Cinzia Bartoli revives the magic

Critics described Ligurian pianist Cinzia Bartoli, recently on tour in Germany, as an extraordinary interpreter of the work of celebrated pianist and orchestra conductor Maurice Ravel. After stops across Europe, the United States and South America, she is ready to open in Argentina on 25 June (20:30) at the Sale de Cámara Usina del Arte […]

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Gentiloni, the EuNavFor against people trafficking

Minister for Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni, who is participating in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, asserted that the EUNavFor mission against people traffickers was an a first step and a small part of the European initiative, underscoring that it was fundamental that the 25-26 summit produce a “binding” accord on the […]

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Accreditation notice Recall: Presentation of WeWorld INDEX 2015 (Farnesina, 23 June 2015)

WeWorld INDEX 2015, a new report on the status of children, adolescents and women throughout the world, will be presented at the Farnesina at 10.30 on Tuesday 23 June 2015. The initiative is promoted by WeWorld Onlus with the patronage of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC). Participants will include the Deputy […]

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Cooperation at Expo – ‘The Future of Development Cooperation in the Cacao-Chocolate industry’

“The Future of Development Cooperation in the Cacao-Chocolate Industry” is the theme of an encounter planned for 22 June at 11:00 at the Cacao-Chocolate Cluster for which Eurochocolate in the Official Provider. The area dedicated to the “food of the gods” is intended to contribute to developing the theme “Nourish the Planet, Energy for Life” […]

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Argentina – Diplomacy speaks through historic automobiles

The 4th edition of “Vuelta historica Felipe Caronti”, a race of historic automobiles (pre- and post- WWII) concluded in Bahia Blanca, the “Coppa del Consolato-Concorso italiano” going to Italy for the third time. This year’s competition coincided with a week-long celebration of all things Italian that involved our diplomatic mission, which is highly active in […]

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