Sardinia: “The Creativity of an Island” at the IIC in Paris

The Italian Institute of Culture (IIC) in Paris closes 2019 with a homage dedicated to “Sardinia: the Creativity of an Island”, that offered 12 events to enliven the cultural agenda of November and December. In addition to culinary workshops by Chef Nicola Pisu, the concerts by jazz musician Gavino Murgia with his “Mattanza trio”, the […]

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​Campione d’Italia’s Inclusion into the EU Customs Area. Relevant Italian and Swiss Agencies Reach an Understanding on Specific Bilateral Issues.

On December 20, in Bern, an Exchange of Notes took place between Italy and Switzerland concerning specific bilateral issues related to the change of customs and tax status of the Italian exclave of Campione d’Italia. Ensuring legal certainty and facilitating the transition to the new status are the basic aims of the agreement, particularly regarding […]

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Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio meets with UNIFIL Italian Contingent

Italian Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, during his visit to Lebanon today, met with the Italian Contingent of UNIFIL. The Minister thanked the deployed servicemen and women for the dedication, professionalism and spirit of sacrifice with which they are conducting their mission. Mr. Di Maio expressed pride for the work that the Contingent carries out […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio, Meets with the Commander of UNIFIL Italian Contingent, Gen. Diego Fulco, and MIBIL Commander, Col. Luciano Antoci.

During his visit to Lebanon, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio met with the Commander of UNIFIL Italian Contingent, Gen. Diego Fulco, and MIBIL Commander, Col. Luciano Antoci. Minister Di Maio addressed the military commanders as follows: “Your work is fundamental to guarantee the security of the region and strengthen the capabilities of the Lebanese […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio, Meets with the Commander of UNIFIL, Gen. Stefano Del Col.

On the occasion of his mission to Lebanon, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio met with UNIFIL Commander Gen. Stefano Del Col today. During their talks, the Minister expressed great appreciation for mission achievements under the command of Gen. Del Col, stressing that UNIFIL plays a fundamental role in maintaining peace and stability in a […]

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Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Host Workshops and Themed Dinners

This year’s program for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City featured workshops, master classes and themed dinners. In addition to eco-food tastings and conferences on the Mediterranean diet, Italian Cuisine Week was celebrated with art and music events. In Hanoi, in particular, a major festival called […]

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Italian Cuisine Week: promoting a rich programme of events in the Russian Federation

​The rich programme of events celebrating Italian Cuisine in the Russian Federation was very well received both by audiences and the media alike. Organized by the Italian Embassy in Moscow in partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute and the School Bureau of the Consulate General of Italy in the Russian capital, along with the Association of […]

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​Italian Cuisine Week: Sydney Hosts Food and Wine Tasting Events

In Sydney, the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World was celebrated with great food and a wine tasting event. Several initiatives were organized by the Italian Cultural Institute, including a wine tasting session with sommelier Alberto Libanoro, who explained the unique features of Italian wines, where traditional excellence and constant research and innovation successfully […]

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The Week of Italian Cuisine: 40 events in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir​

In Turkey, the Week of Italian Cuisine had over 40 events on its agenda, held in the cities of Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir. Such a large number of events was made possible thanks to the participation of all the players in the panorama of Cultural and Economic Promotion of Italian products in the world. Italy […]

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The Week of Italian Cuisine: smashing success of risotto in Budapest

​​It was the starred chef Cristina Bowerman who brought the Italian risotto to Budapest on the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Bowerman, who is President of the Italian Association of Ambassadors of Taste, held a master class on risotto, a dish that is not well known in Hungary. The dish […]

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Presidential elections in Afghanistan

Italy takes note of the publication of the Afghan presidential elections preliminary results, an important step towards completing the electoral process started in late September. While waiting for the required verifications to be completed, with a view to announcing the final results, we reiterate the expectation of a responsible and correct behaviour by all candidates […]

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The Week of Italian Cuisine: in Rosario, promoting the culture of healthy food and typical products

The rich panorama of events organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Rosario offered a varied overview of Italian cuisine. The leitmotif was the Mediterranean diet and the impact it has on all aspects of life: health, flavors, traditions, intangible heritage of UNESCO, distinctive elements and the  social rituals associated with it, and agritourism in […]

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