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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President Fuad Masoum receives new Italian ambassador Marco Carnelos

Ambassador of Italy to Baghdad Marco Carnelos was received on 21 June by President of the Republic of Iraq Fuad Masoum for presentation of his Letter of Credence. In the course of a pleasant meeting, President Masoum, to whom Ambassador Carnelos extended the greetings of President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, thanked Italy for […]

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Accreditation Notice – Conference of Cultural Institute Directors (24-25-26 June Perugia and Rome)

A conference of Italian Cultural Institute Directors will take place on 24-25-26 June 2015.   The first day’s sessions, organised in collaboration with the University for Foreigners of Perugia, will begin at 9:30 on Wednesday 24 June in the Aula Magna of Palazzo Galenga, and will be dedicated to the theme “Italian Language and Culture […]

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Japan: Eataly makes new effort to launch partnership

Eataly is making a new effort at establishing a foothold in Japanm with the newly formed Eataly Asia Pacfic partnership of Eataly Distribution, Mitsui&Co and Kichiri&Co. The brand’s relaunch on the Japanese market, after an initial attempt in 2008 that failed to yield the expected results, will consist of point-of-purchase sales, restaurants, cooking schools and […]

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Tokyo – Master Italian and Japanese goldsmiths blend their arts

Master goldsmiths from Italy and Japan, 40 from each country, worked in couples to lend their skills to the production of new works to be exhibited at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo from 3 to 11 July. The opening takes place on the 50th anniversary of the JJDA (Japan Jewelry Designer Association). Read more, […]

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