Albania: Ance mission to Tirana for investment opportunity

To identify investment opportunities in Albania in priority sectors such as energy, tourism, infrastructure and the environment was the goal of the first system mission by the National Builders Association (Ance) held in Tirana, and in which more than 150 companies and consulting firms participated. The mission served to identify potential investment opportunities in light […]

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Vienna – Books, Giuseppe Catozzella presents his new novel “Non dirmi che hai paura”

Giuseppe Catozzella will present his new novel “Non dirmi che hai paura” (Feltrinelli 2014, 236 p.) in Vienna Wednesday 10 June. The event will take place at the Hartliebs Bookstore (Porzellangasse36) and is promoted in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of that city. The book tells the story of a young girl in Mogadishu […]

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Asunción – Italian cinema poised to enchant audiences in Paraguay

As part of the events of the Year of Italy in Latin America, the Embassy of Italy in Asunción is promoting Italian cinema in Paraguay, in a film and workshop series that began on 9 May and will run into July. The series will include a concert of film soundtrack music in June by noted […]

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Melbourne – Recalls the Great War with “Uomini contro”

Francesco Rosi’s 1970 film “Uomini contro” will be screened in Melbourne on 24 May at the Italian Cultural Institute of that city on the 100th anniversary of Italy’s entry into the First World War. Read more, in Italian

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Italy-Bolivia – Growing health cooperation

Italy and Bolivia are increasing cooperation in the health sector. Minister for Foreign Affairs of that Latin American country David Coquehuanca and Italian Ambassador to La Paz Placido Vigo signed an agreement on a programme for collaboration on improving the conditions for exercising the right to health. The 3-year initiative is supported by the Farnesina […]

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Japan – Festival of Italian Cinema a success

The Japanese public’s traditional appointment with the Festival of Italian Cinema –15 films and 26 screenings at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo – enjoyed the support of the Italian embassy and the close cooperation of Japanese daily newspaper Asahi Shimbun and the Istituto Luce-Cinecittà. Read more, in Italian.

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Gentiloni: «Egoists those who reneg on migrant quotas» (Il Messaggero)

Minister Paolo Gentiloni, we have Europe’s “yes” on the naval expedition, but also a “no” from some countries to the obligatory quota system for asylum seekers. As foreign minister, what’s your view? «Positive, about the decisions taken. The mission urged by Premier Renzi and ruled on by the European Council of 23 April was set […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE Farnesina Doors Open – 5th Transparency Day – Transparent Accounts (Farnesina, 28 May 2015)

At 10:00 on Thursday 28 May 2015, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Lapo Pistelli will present the “Transparent Accounts” at the Farnesina within the context of the “Farnesina Doors Open” event (22-29 May 2015) and in coincidence with the 5th annual Transparency Day. “Transparent Accounts” is a new section of the MFAIC […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – “Nexus: Food, Water and Energy” (Milan, Cascina Triulza, 21 May 2015)

The event “Nexus: Food, Water and Energy”, promoted by the Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Development Cooperation will take place on Thursday 21 May 2015 at 10:30 in Milan at the Auditorium of Cascina Triulza. The event has been organised in collaboration with the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) […]

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Brussels – Presentation of the “Enciclopedia Machiavelli”

At more than five centuries on from the publication of The Prince, the Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani celebrates Niccolo’ Machiavelli with an international encyclopaedia in three volumes dedicated to the legend, the times and the works of the great Florentine writer. Begun in 2013 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the publishing of The […]

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Italy-Russia – Cooperation on Educational Projects

Contributing to reciprocal understanding between Russia and Italy through “innovative art education methods” and travel experiences for children. That’s the idea behind the international Kids Time Group company, whose activities were introduced at Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre. With the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Tuscany Region and the Embassy of Italy in […]

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European Space Agency: Director of Launchers Antonio Fabrizi dies

Antonio Fabrizi, Director of Launchers at the European Space Agency (ESA) passed away in Rome on Saturday 16 May after a long illness. At this post since 2003, he played a crucial role in the development of ESA’s “Vega” launcher and improvement of the “Ariana 5”. After completing his studies at Rome’s La Sapienza University, […]

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