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    5 February 2015
    USA – Our Embassy in a mission to promote cooperation

    Claudio Bisogniero, the Italian Ambassador to the United States, has been on a mission to Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kentucky to meet state authorities and promote economic, cultural and scientific relations with Italy. Another goal was to underscore the importance of EXPO Milan 2015 and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Bisogniero’s programme also […]

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    5 February 2015
    Nice – Exhibition features Italy’s UNESCO sites, with the focus on Piedmont

    All eyes on Piedmont at the opening of the exhibition on “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites: a journey in 50 Images”, organised by the Italian Consulate General in Nice, the Italian Cultural Institute of Marseille and the association for Italian World Heritage assets. The recently included Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato took pride […]

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    Press Releases
    5 February 2015
    Beatification of Mons. Romero a strong signal from Pope Francis, says Under-Secretary Giro

    The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with delegated authority for Latin America, Mario Giro, has expressed his satisfaction and emotion over the Holy Father’s decision to proceed with the beatification process for the Archbishop of San Salvador, Monsignor Romero. The Archbishop was the victim of a barbaric assassination in 1980, while he was […]

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    Interviews
    5 February 2015
    Gentiloni: “Italy and the Islamic State on our shores” (Il Foglio) Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s interview with the “Il Foglio” newspaper

    What to do about Libya? No military solutions, no division of the country. Gentiloni explains where the Italian negotiations are heading by Paola Peduzzi Milan. The negotiations in Libya are moving, some results are being achieved “for the first time”, and “the reawakened glimmer of hope in the talks overseen by the United Nations is […]

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    4 February 2015
    Minsk: An exhibition featuring the Madonna and Child

    A selection of paintings, drawings and prints featuring the Madonna and Child and ranging from the 15th to 19th centuries will feature in an exhibition entitled “Mater Dei. Iconografia di un amore. Opere da Musei e Fondazioni di Perugia e Minsk, sec. XV-XIX”. The exhibition, which will run from 13 February to 3 May 2015, […]

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    4 February 2015
    Budapest – Literary events at the Italian Cultural Institute

    New literary events at the Italian Cultural Institute in Budapest. On Thursday 5 February 2015 Eva Vigh will present her book “Il costume che appare nella faccia”. This will be followed, on 12 February, by a presentation by art historian Maria Prokopp of her book “Ricordi ungheresi medievali a Napoli”, based on the life of […]

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    4 February 2015
    Caracas: Uto Ughi remembers Maestro Claudio Abbado

    Uto Ughi, the famous Italian violinist, will be performing in Caracas on 6 February 2015 with the Simon Bolivar Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Diego Matheuz. The concert was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Caracas to commemorate Claudio Abbado, who died one year ago. Ughi will also give 2 master-classes for young musicians, and […]

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    Press Releases
    3 February 2015
    Libya: Gentiloni meets Mohammed al-Dairi – inclusive dialogue and support for Leon

    The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Dairi, today 3 February 2015. “Italy keenly hopes to see all parties in Libya take part in the political dialogue facilitated by the United Nations. We are convinced that an inclusive dialogue open to all parties can ensure a […]

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    3 February 2015
    Mattarella sworn in at the Quirinal Palace – “A speech of high institutional resonance and great effectiveness”, says Gentiloni

    “A speech of high institutional resonance and great effectiveness. The constitution, which must be a living part of the day-to-day reality of all Italians. The importance of our international role, our efforts on behalf of European political union and in the fight against the terrorist threat”. This was Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s reaction to speech […]

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    3 February 2015
    Caracas – An exhibition celebrating “The Holy Crucifix of Monreale”

    “The Holy Crucifix of Monreale” is the title of a photography exhibition featuring the work of Venezuelan photographer Adolfo Acosta that has just opened in Caracas and will run until 27 March 2015. Organised and hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute, the exhibition includes 32 images of the traditional procession in Monreale, in the Province […]

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    3 February 2015
    Lisbon – “Sunday at the Cinema” with the best of contemporary Italian film-making

    Five new film events in Lisbon featuring contemporary Italian film-making. The Italian Cultural Institute in the Portuguese capital, along with the “Il Sorpasso” association, has organised the 7th “Sunday at the Cinema” season, featuring some of Italy’s most interesting recent productions. Screenings at the Teatro do Bairro feature “L’intrepido” by Gianni Amelio, “Viva la Liberta” […]

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