VOLUNTEERING AND ENTERPRISE – Ministry conference on new african scenario

Italy’s solidarity with Africa and the synergies between volunteer work and enterprise were the main themes illustrated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the presentation of the 4th SPeRA (Solidarity, Projects and Resources for Africa) Conference to be held in Genoa in mid-November. Read more, in Italian.

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ITALY-TURKEY – Modern art unites

Italy and Turkey come together in the presentation of modern art: the exhibition “Segno Condiviso II”, which opened at the PortArt gallery in Ankara and runs through 5 May, is a display of the works of the students and professors of the Academies of Fine Arts of Brera, Rome and Foggia, following on the heels […]

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VIETNAM – Opening of “Casa Italia”

Italy gets its own “house” in Vietnam: on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and of the Year of Italy in Vietnam, our Embassy in Hanoi will christen “Casa Italia” on 11 April: a centre for the dissemination of Italian culture, language and lifestyle in that Asian country. Its opening was made […]

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Doing business abroad, road-shows in Verona and Naples

New diplomacy for growth initiatives included events in Verona and Naples on foreign opportunities for Italian firms, organised by the Directorate General for Country Promotion in collaboration with Sole24Ore Radiocor, and the Naples Chamber of Commerce. A conference was held in Verona on 4 April entitled “Doing business Abroad: Support and Orientation for Economic Diplomacy”, […]

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ITALY-GEORGIA -Twinning for local customs boost concludes

A twinnings project with a focus on reinforcing local customs practices and controls in matters of medicines and healthcare in Georgia, in which the Italian Customs Agency collaborated with the Danish and Estonian administrations came to a successful conclusion and was a response to a key Georgian objective in relation to the “”Deep and comprehensive […]

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CYPRUS – Go ahead for “New Italian Cinema”

The “Nuovo Cinema Italiano” film festival opened with a screening of Angelo Longoni’s film “Caravaggio” at the University of Cyrus. Other screenings will include Francesco Bruni’s “Scialla”, Gabriele Muccino’s “Baciami ancora’” and Massimo Martelli’s “Bar Sport” in the course of a film festival sponsored by the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus with the organisational support […]

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Press release issued by the Office of the President of the Republic on pardon for a U.S. air force colonel convicted for acts committed on Italian soil

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LIMA – Slow Food founder Petrini and cartoonist Staino visit Peru

The Italian Cultural Institute in Lima has hosted a debate between the founder and president of the Slow Food association, Carlo Petrini, and the cartoonist Sergio Staino, who is very popular in Peru. Topics discussed included food traditions, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity. After the debate a exhibition of Staino’s cartoons and illustrations featuring universal subjects […]

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LOS ANGELES – An exhibition featuring Sicily and its influence on Greece and Rome

Sicily: Art and Invention between Greece and Rome. That’s the title of the exhibition on Magna Grecia running from 3 April to 19 August 2013 at The Getty Villa in Los Angeles. In Sicily, during the fifth to third centuries B.C. former Greek colonies emerged as powerful kingdoms. Innovations in art, architecture, theatre, poetry, philosophy, […]

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ISTANBUL – Debate on “how to invest in turkey”

“Investing in Turkey: experience and opportunities”. That’s the theme of a seminar organised by the economic-commercial office of the Italian Embassy in Turkey and taking place in Istanbul on 11 April 2013. The aim is to give participants an overview of the country and the opportunities it offers: from public procurement to investment. The event […]

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II Giornata della Trasparenza

Il Palazzo della Farnesina apre le sue porte il 22 Marzo 2013. Dopo il successo della prima edizione, la 2° Giornata della Trasparenza del MAE intende rafforzare il rapporto tra i cittadini ed il Ministero degli Affari Esteri, promuovendo la cultura della legalità e della visibilità dei risultati. Aprire le porte della Farnesina al pubblico […]

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BRATISLAVA – Verdi’s Requiem enchants the city

Bratislava has fallen under Giuseppe Verdi’s spell as the city celebrates the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Verdi’s Requiem was performed in St. Martin’s Cathedral by Slovakian Radio’s Symphony Orchestra and Bratislava City Choir, conducted by Italian maestro Walter Attanasi. The concert was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Bratislava with support from […]

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