Brussels – The BOZAR pays homage to the art of Siena

Brussels pays homage to the art of Siena. The Belgian capital’s Centre for Fine Arts, known as the BOZAR, will be presenting over 80 masterpieces rarely seen outside Siena, in an exhibition running from 10 September 2014 until 25 January 2015. The event is being organised in collaboration with the Pinacoteca di Siena, the Musée […]

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Khartoum – Italian donation will enable WFP to help 20,000 people

From Rome to Khartoum flying the flag of solidarity. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a donation of 950,000 dollars from the Italian Government that will enable the organisation to provide more help to over 20,000 vulnerable people in the Kassala and Red Sea states, in eastern Sudan. “We are very grateful […]

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Made in Italy – Italian fashion triumphs in Malaysia

The appeal of the Made in Italy brand is stronger than ever, as evidenced by the success of the fashion initiative organised in Kuala Lumpur by the Italian Embassy and ICE-Italian Trade Promotion Agency. The opening of the “60 Years of Made in Italy” exhibition at the KL Pavilion, the capital city’s luxury shopping mall, […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Russia: Moscow’s block on imports translates into loss of 200 million euros for Italian agri-food sector

The negative impact of the block on imports decided by Russia as a countermeasure to Europe’s economic sanctions will amount to 200 million euros for the Italian agri-food sector. Agricultural Minister Maurizio Martina gave the news in the European Parliament, where he was presenting Italy’s EU Presidency priorities. Source: Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor. More […]

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Design – Mostra su Vico Magistretti fara’ tappa ad Atene (in translation)

Tappa in Grecia per la mostra itinerante ‘Svicolando’ che rende omaggio al lavoro di Vico Magistretti, maestro del design italiano. Dal 10 ottobre, l’Istituto italiano di cultura nella capitale greca esporra’ una serie di suoi disegni e foto, insieme a numerosi oggetti che lo hanno reso celebre nel mondo. L’obiettivo e’ illustrare al pubblico non […]

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – Turkey: Match4Industry – B2B events in Kocaeli province

Turkey: Match4Industry – B2B events in Kocaeli province The Match4Industry event organised by East Marmara ABIGEM business development centre in collaboration with the Kocaeli Chamber of Commerce will take place on 25-26 September 2014. The event will include B2B sessions for Turkish and foreign companies in the automotive, machinery, plastics, chemicals, construction, energy, environment, electronics […]

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Krakow – “Uno sguardo all’Italia” photography competition under way

“Uno sguardo all’Italia”, a photography competition promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Krakow in coordination with the Mayor’s office, is now under way. The closing date for entries is 15 September 2014. The competition is open to anyone who visited Italy during their summer holidays and took interesting photos featuring Italy’s people and/or its […]

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Montevideo – The genius of Leonardo on display with “Experiencia Da Vinci”

The “Experiencia Da Vinci” exhibition dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci opens in Montevideo on Friday 5 September 2014. Organised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in the Uruguyan capital, the exhibitionfeatures over 65 of Leonardo’s inventions and “machines” as well as reproductions of some of his most famous Codes and paintings. It runs until […]

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Ethiopia – A country of opportunities: Italian business mission visits Addis Ababa

An Italian business mission has visited Ethiopia for meetings with the country’s political authorities to discuss the opportunities provided by the local market and the revitalisation of Italian-Ethiopian economic relations. Accompanied by the Italian Ambassador, Giuseppe Mistretta, the delegation was received by the Premier, Hailemariam Dessalegn; the Deputy Premier with delegated Authority for the Economy, […]

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Frankfurt – 6th Italian Week starts tomorrow

Seven days of exhibitions, 34 food and wine stands, 14 theatrical events and much more will be featured in the 6th Italian week in Frankfurt. The “Week” is organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Germany in collaboration with the tourism board (ENIT), the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Consulate General. Read more […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore: USA: Zambon acquires Merk’s Pavia plant

Zambon is preparing to take over the MSD (also known as Merk) facility in Pavia. The two pharmaceutical companies made the announcement after signing a letter of intent. The groups have also signed letters concerning the production and supply of MSD products at global level and the European distribution, by Zambon, of another of the […]

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Punto stampa Ministro Mogherini con omologo egiziano Shoukry (Farnesina, 3 settembre 2014)

On Wednesday 3 September, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Federica Mogherini will be meeting the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, at the Farnesina. The meeting will take place at 16.30. A joint press conference will take place at the end of the meeting. Online accreditation system. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in […]

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