Mogherini condemns abductions

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini, condemned the abduction of 90 persons in northeast Nigeria. “Targeting children and mothers is a blow to the entire country, and will condition its future. The international community has mobilised, and continues to support the efforts of President Goodluck Jonathan. But political action against terrorism around the world must […]

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Culture – Moscow celebrates Italian cinema

The Italian embassy in Moscow dedicated a special evening to the presentation of the film “Amori elementari” within the context of the 36th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF). Film world personalities and leaders in the latest Italo-Russian co-productions participated in the event, which was organised to celebrate cinema as “an important vehicle for dialogue and […]

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Mogherini at NATO ministerial – Ukraine and Iraq on the agenda

Minister Federica Mogherini is participating in the NATO ministerial meeting that concludes on Wednesday 25 June in Brussels. Agenda items include the situation in Ukraine, particularly President Petro Poroshenko’s proposed peace plan, and Iraq, where US Secretary of State John Kerry, who will also participate in the ministerial meeting, has just completed a mission.

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Naples – Fashion and business know-how

A conference entitled “Napoli, è tempo di ripartire…dalla Moda: e dal ‘saper fare’ delle imprese napoletane”will take place in Naples on 26 June. Its goal is to launch discussion of better ways to make the most of local business achievements, especially within the context of the internationalisation of Italian firms. Read more, in Italian.

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Egypt: Interest in Italian language on the rise

A full 100,000 Egyptian students are learning Italian and the call for it is growing. To meet this demand, the Italian government recently disbursed a contribution of €20,000 to fund Italian studies departments and hire 14 new instructors for a 3-year period to teach in the secondary schools of Alexandria and Cairo. Promotion strategy This […]

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Australia – More Italian in Victoriaschools

The Italian language is becoming more popular in Australian schools, according to Italian ambassador in Canberrra Pier Francesco Zazo, and minister for education of the Australian State of Victoria, Martin Dixon, who together signed a memorandum of understanding on boosting the teaching of Italian in Australian schools. Read more, in Italian.

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Malta – Graziella Vigo ‘Portrait’ show

The Italian Cultural Institute hosted an exhibition entitled “Portrait” of photographs by Graziella Vigo, the quiet yet curious Italian artist who managed to get close-ups of famous directors, actors, painters and designers. With the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the itinerant show has already enjoyed success both in Italy and the United States. […]

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Sao Paolo – Italian vs Brazilian Design

“Design Italiano VS Design Brasiliano” is the title of a conference to be held in Sao Paolo on 25 June, hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute and organised in collaboration with the FNAC and the European Institute of Design (EID). Italy and Brazil have strong relations in a variety of spheres, design being one of […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Algeria: Sace disponibile a sostenere imprese italiane (in translation)

Sace, societa’ italiana di assicurazione dei crediti per attivita’ all’estero controllata dalla Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, conferma la disponibilita’ a sostenere la crescita del business italiano in Algeria, caratterizzato da un contesto operativo in ripresa sotto il profilo della sicurezza interna. Secondo le previsioni di Sace, rese noto in occasione della missione del Governo in […]

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Intervento del Sottosegretario Della Vedova in occasione delle celebrazioni della

(fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) • On the special occasion offered by the celebration of the Italian National Day, I would like to focus on the most important event that is about to take place in Italy, and in the whole Europe, for many years ahead. • In 2015 Italy will have the […]

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Beijing – In the footsteps of Leonardo, Palazzo Strozzi

In China the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation launched the new thematic “passport” dedicated to Leonardo DaVinci: a paper and on-line guide entitled “In the footsteps of Leonardo Da Vinci in Tuscany” is published in Italian, English and Chinese, and was presented at the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing in the presence of Ambassador of Italy Alberto […]

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Luxembourg – Italian jewels in memory of Henry VII

An exhibition of precious jewels and art objects created by celebrated goldsmith Diego Percossi Papi celebrated the 700th anniversary of the death of the Emperor Henry VII at Buonconvento near Siena. The exhibition, entitled ‘Le reve italien de la maison de Luxembourg’, was organised by the Embassy of Italy, Italian Cultural Institute and Cavour Foundation. […]

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