Japan – Uffizi make their debut with an exhibition in Tokyo

The Uffizi make their debut in Japan, with an exhibition entitled “Arte a Firenze da Botticelli a Bronzino: verso una ‘maniera moderna’” at the Metropolitan Art Museum in Tokyo. 76 works from the Uffizi and other Florentine museums are featured, including Botticelli’s “Pallas and the Centaur”. The opening was attended by Lorenzo Morini, chargé d’affaires […]

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Accreditation Notice: Italian Language in the World States General (Florence, 21 and 22 October 2014)

The Italian Language in the World States General will take place in Florence on 21 and 22 October 2014, in Palazzo Vecchio and the Teatro della Pergola. The event is an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Ministry for Education, the Universities and Research (MIUR) and the […]

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – ASEM: vertice AEBF imprenditori Europa e Asia in Assolombarda (in translation)

ASEM: vertice AEBF imprenditori Europa e Asia in Assolombarda Nella sede di Assolombarda (via Pantano , 9) si apre domani a Milano, in parallelo con il vertice ASEM dei capi di Stato europei e asiatici, l’Asia Europe Business Forum (AEBF) organizzato da Confindustria in collaborazione con BusinessEurope, l’associazione che rappresenta le principali associazioni industriali europee, […]

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M.O. Mogherini vede Lieberman, arrivare in tempi brevi a nascita Stato palestinese

La necessità di rilanciare il processo di pace in Medio Oriente e di arrivare a una soluzione definitiva è stata al centro dei colloqui oggi, alla Farnesina, tra il ministro degli Esteri Federica Mogherini e il suo omologo israeliano, Avigor Lieberman. “La comunità internazionale si è impegnata domenica al Cairo per la ricostruzione di Gaza, […]

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Uruguay – Italian architecture in the spotlight in Montevideo

Italian architecture in the spotlight in Montevideo, with the presentation of a photography book entitled “Divino Salvo”, edited by Alejandra Dixon and Anibal Andrade. The book features Palazzo Salvo, an iconic building in Montevideo designed by Milanese architect Mario Palanti. The book was published through a crowd-funding initiative to which the Italian Cultural Institute of […]

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Italia-Argentina – A Buenos Aires la conferenza “Umbria mistica” (in translation)

The Umbrian Centre in Buenos Aires is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a conference on “Umbria Mistica”, an exploration of the region’s religious tradition organised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. The conference, which will be held on 14 October, will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “L’Ombelico del Mondo”, […]

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Ethiopia – Italy working to improve health in south-central Ethiopia

Italy’s commitment to improve health inEthiopia has made further progress with the opening of the building that will host the local health department for the Oromia region, in the country’s centre-south. The opening was attended by the Italian Ambassador, Giuseppe Mistretta, and Don Dante Carraro, director of Doctors with Africa–CUAMM, a non-governmental organisation (NGO). The […]

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A dialogue among peoples – Events at the Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh

Culture as a channel for dialogue amongst peoples. That was the message sent out by the Italian Cultural Institute in Edinburgh with its project “Journeys: viaggio nell’arte e nello spirito di culture e tradizioni diverse” (Journeys: travels in the art and spirit of different cultures and traditions), which commemorates the outbreak of the First World […]

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USA – Treasures recovered by the Guardia di Finanza Art Recovery Team on display in Wilmington

“Treasures and Tales of Italy’s Guardia di Finanza Art Recovery Team” is the title of an exhibition that has opened in Wilmington, Delaware and will run until 21 December 2014. On exhibit are 120 Etruscan and Greco-Roman artefacts dating from around 2700 years ago, recovered by the finance police over the years, as well as […]

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Business – Mexico meets Italy

Business opportunities in Italy for Mexican entrepreneurs. That was the topic of a conference organised by our Embassy in Mexico City in collaboration with PWC Mexico. The goal is to promote inward investment to Italy. About 50 Mexican business people were invited to the event, opened by the Italian Ambassador in Mexico, Alessandro Busacca. Speakers […]

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Palazzo Farnesina and the origins of the EU – a travelling exhibition

“At the origins of the European Union – architecture and art for Palazzo Farnesina” is the title of a travelling exhibition running from 16 October to 6 November 2014 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Stockholm. The exhibition will then move to the Italian Embassy in Berlin, where it will remain until 4 December, and […]

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First steps in the UK – Guidance for 630 Italians at our Embassy and Consulate General

10 “Primo Approdo” events have been organised so far by the Italian Consulate General at the initiative of our Embassy in London, with 630 young Italians moving to England or Wales taking part. The project, conceived by Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano, has provided invaluable guidance for young Italians taking their first steps in the UK, explained […]

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