RUSSIA – Italian architects, 1000 years in a book

The book entitled “Mille anni di architettura italiana in Russia” has been presented at the Italian Embassy in Moscow. Produced by the Embassy itself and published by Umberto Allemandi, the book has been hailed by experts as a key reference work on Italy’s influence on Russian architecture. The first Italian projects by Italian architects in […]

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MOZAMBIQUE – Italy funds university research

Young researchers from Mozambique presented “Biotechnology for Health” and “The Genetic Characterisation of Populations”, at the first symposium of biotechnologies masters of the Eduardo Mondlane University. The symposium was organized within the context of the training and continuing education programme of the biotechnology centre funded by the Italian government, Sardegna Research and the Universities of […]

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TEXAS – Italy a headliner with year of culture

The Year of Italian Culture in the USA continues in Texas where the Dance Salad Festival running from this evening through 30 March will host a performance by the Spellbound Contemporary Ballet, of “Relazioni Pericolose” and “How To Pray” by its choreographer, founder and artistic director Mauro Astolfi. From12 to 21 April, The WorldFest Houston […]

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WARSAW – Verdi Requiem closes Beethoven Festival

Giuseppe Verdi’s “Requiem” was chosen for the Good Friday performance in Warsaw of the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki that will close this year’s Beethoven Festival there. The choice was a tribute to the famous Italian composer in celebration of his 200th birthday.

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AFGHANISTAN – Italy contributes to education

Italy made a new contribution to distance learning in Afghanistan through a technical agreement was signed in Kabul confirming a contribution of €920,000 to the initiative “Educational Radio and TV of Afghanistan – Ertv” aimed at expanding broadcast coverage to add 10 new provinces to the 7 already receiving, which include Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Kandahar, […]

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Exhibit: Carlo Carrà returns to Paris

Minister for Foreign Affairs of France Laurent Fabius joined Ambassador Giandomenico Magliano at the Italian Embassy in Paris to inaugurate an exhibition of the works of Italian Futurist painter Carlo Carrà (1881-1966), who began his career in the French capital in 1900, returning in 1911 and 1914, and who worked in close contact with Picasso, […]

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MAPUTO – ‘Virgem Margarida’ at Maputo Festival, then on to Milan

Licinio de Azevedo’s film “Virgem Margarida”, winner of various international awards, will be screened at the first week of the African Film Festival in Maputo and in May at the African Film Festival in Milan. Read more, in Italian.

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SPAIN – Abbado tour triumphs

After an almost three-year hiatus, Spain welcomed Conductor Claudio Abbado and the Mozart Orchestra who held concerts in Zaragoza and Madrid scoring a resounding success. Read more, in Italian.

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ITALY-MEXICO – Record trade

According to the latest statistics, Italy and Mexico set a new trade record in 2012. Italian exports of goods and services peaked at €3.7 billion, with an annual growth rate of 15.9%. Performance was especially lively in the sectors of foodstuffs (+34.7%), beverages (+26.7%) and pharmaceuticals (+22.5%). Imports from Mexico of over one billion euro […]

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LOS ANGELES – Emblema exhibition “Transparency”

The Los Angeles Italian Cultural Institute will host a retrospective exhibition of the work of Salvatore Emblema entitled Transparency. Curated by American art critic Peter Frank, the show traces the variety of forms and styles that mark Italian artist’s 50-year career, and will be open to the public through 31 May. Read more, in Italian.

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Prime Minister and interim Minister for Foreign Affairs Mario Monti installed at the foreign ministry in Rome

Prime Minister and interim Minister for Foreign Affairs Mario Monti was installed at the foreign ministry in Rome, where he met with Secretary General Michele Valensise. Premier Monti was accompanied by his diplomatic advisor, Pasquale Terracciano, as of today also Head of the Interim Minister’s Private Office.

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SEOUL – Italian kiwi hit the korean market

Thursday 21 through two brands, Kiway and Jingold. The distribution launch took place at the headquarters of E-mart, one of the country’s major chains with 148 points of purchase. In 2012 the group marketed 35 million dollars worth of Italian products, of which 16 million in wines, 8 in pasta and 6 in sweets and […]

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