London – Paola Cortellesi stars in a film featuring Italy’s brain drain

Over 350 people, most of them Italians living in the United Kingdom, attended the British premier of “Scusate se esisto” on Sunday 31 May 2015. Directed by Riccardo Milani, the film features Italy’s brain drain. Paola Cortellesi plays a young Italian emigrant who decides to return to Italy, and recounts her difficulties with life back […]

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Mario Schifano in Podgorica: an exhibition to mark Italian National Day

Petrovic Castle in Podgorica was the setting for a reception offered by Ambassador Vincenzo Del Monaco, during which a personal exhibition by Mario Schifano, one of Italy’s leading contemporary artists, was opened. Entitled “Settantaottantanovanta”, the exhibition was organised by the Italian Embassy in Podgorica in collaboration with Friarte to mark Italian National Day. Read more, […]

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SACE: A 4.7% rise in Italian exports expected for 2015–2018 period

Over the next 4 years, Italian exports are expected to increase by an average 4.7% per year, according to a forecast is contained in the RESTART report produced by SACE, Italy’s export credit group. The report estimates that Italian exports of goods will increase by 3.9% in 2015, to then increase even more in 2016-18, […]

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Under-Secretary Giro meets fellow Italians in Canada for “Republic Day”

“In Canada, Republic Day doesn’t last just for a day, but for a week”, commented the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs with responsibility for Italians abroad, Mario Giro. The Under-Secretary was speaking at the Italian National Day celebration in Montreal. In a country with over 1.5 million people of Italian origin, the celebrations for 2 June […]

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“System Italy” in Bergamo: Minister Paolo Gentiloni will open the “Italy for Business” Roadshow

Minister Paolo Gentiloni will open the 19th stage of the “Italy for Business” Roadshow, which comes to Bergamo on 4 June 2015  Illustrating concrete activities and instruments The initiative, which was conceived by the “Control Panel for International Italy” and which enjoys the patronage of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) and […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Roadshow on “Italy for Business, helping SMEs into foreign markets” (Fiera di Bergamo, 4 June 2015)

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, will be taking part in the roadshow on “Italy for Business, helping SMEs into foreign markets” at the Fiera di Bergamo on 4 June 2015. The event will start at 9.45. The roadshow enjoys the patronage of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Presentation of “Communicating Advocacy in Italy” (Farnesina, 4 June 2015)

The results of the first qualitative-quantitative research conducted in Italy in the field of advocacy, entitled “Communicating Advocacy in Italy”, will be presented at the Farnesina at 10.00 on Thursday 4 June. The research was organised by CBM Italia Onlus (the Italian branch of Christian Blind Mission) in collaboration with the Italian Network of International […]

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2 June: Under-Secretary Giro in Canada

The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mario Giro, began his mission to Canada yesterday, 29 May 2015. He will be visiting Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal and taking part in the celebrations there for the Festa della Repubblica (Italian National Day) on 2 June. On his arrival in Toronto Giro took part a working […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Press conference with Under-Secretary Giro to illustrate 7th Italy-Latin America Conference (Farnesina, 5 June 2015)

On Friday 5 June Under-Secretary Mario Giro will meet journalists to illustrate the initiatives and objectives of the 7th Italy-Latin America Conference being held in Milan on 12 and 13 June. The press conference will take place in the Farnesina’s Sala Aldo Moro at 10.00. The Conference is the key political event of the year […]

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Dei – Oman: Business Forum on commercial and investment opportunities in the Sultanate

In collaboration with Confindustria, the Farnesina is organising a Business Forum on commercial and investment opportunities in the Omani market in sectors with high growth potential for Italian companies. The Oman Trade and Investment Forum will take place on 9 June 2015 and is open to all companies interested in the Omani market. The focus […]

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Dei – Toronto: An exhibition showcasing all of the marvels of “Milan, a Place to Read”

A travelling exhibition visiting Toronto from 4 June to 27 August will pay homage to Milan’s role as Italy’s publishing capital par excellence. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in collaboration with the Arnoldo and Alberto Mondadori Foundation and the Robarts Library, which will also host the event. Read more, in Italian

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Amsterdam – Italian flavours and style showcased in the fairy-taleCastle de Haar

Castle de Haar in the Netherlands will host a 3-day event, from 29 to 31 May 2015, dedicated to Italy and its colours, scents and traditions. “Italië Evenement. Smaak & Stijl” will see the participation of over 220 exhibiting companies as well as artists, musicians and chefs showcasing the very best style and flavours that […]

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