Prague, standing ovation for the Santa Cecilia Orchestra

A thunderous applause and standing ovation welcomed the concert of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano at the international festival “La primavera di Praga”. The Art-Nouveau theater “Obecni Dum”, which was sold out for the occasion, hosted the concert organized in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the Czech capital and the Italian […]

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Brasilia: reviews and conferences for Fare cinema

The second edition of Fare cinema arrives in Brasilia this week with the screening of films, conferences and meetings which will then move to other cities such as Goiania, Nova Veneza, Manaus and Belem. The event promoting Italian cinema begins with a conference hosted at the Italian Embassy entitled “Italian cinema today: dialogue with its […]

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Luxembourg, a web platform for Italian innovation

A web platform to facilitate networking between Italian researchers, scientists and professionals engaged in innovation activities in Luxembourg was launched on the initiative of the Italian Embassy on the occasion of the day of Italian Research in the World. The ambassador’s residence hosted the initiative that brought together researchers and professionals who, since last autumn have […]

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Media accreditation notice – “Africa Day 2019” (Farnesina, Sala Aldo Moro, 23 May 2019)

On Thursday, 23 May 2019, at 3 p.m., the Farnesina will host “Africa Day 2019”, an event to celebrate the establishment of the African Union and to strengthen relations with African Countries. The event will be introduced by the Director General for Globalisation and Global Issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation […]

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Media accreditation notice – MAECI Sustainable Mobility Day (Farnesina, 23 May 2019)

On Thursday, 23 May 2019, at 11 a.m., the Farnesina will host the “MAECI Sustainable Mobility Day”, at the presence of the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Manlio Di Stefano. The Event aims to promote sustainable mobility and integrated transport systems and schedules two sessions:   11:00 a.m. – Outside the Farnesina, Olympic Stadium side – Inauguration […]

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Italy joined the United Nations Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking

Italy joined the United Nations Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking at the High-Level Event held in Vienna today concomitantly with the opening of the 28th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Italy’s participation in the Blue Heart Campaign forms part of its broader contribution to combating human trafficking and protecting the victims of trafficking and of […]

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Music and Imagery in the works of Giuseppe Chiari on display in Slovakia​

The interplay of music​, language, action and imagery are the focus of an exhibition dedicated to Giuseppe Chiari which will run until 30th June at the Art Gallery of slava and the Carlo Palli Archive in Prato, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and the Chiari Archive in Florence, is part of the 12th Italian […]

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Last news from the world ​Brazil: Tenders for 36 billion in the energy sector

The Council for Partnerships and Investment Programs of the Presidency of the Brazilian Republic has qualified eight projects as priority projects in the energy sector, and calls for tenders are expected by the end of the year. The tenders are for projects in the areas of oil & gas, nuclear energy, power generation from renewable […]

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REMINDER – Press accreditation notice – Presentation of the Second Report on Italy within the framework of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (Farnesina, 22 May 2019)

On Wednesday 22 May, from  2.45 to  4.45 p.m.,  the Farnesina will host the presentation of  the Second Report on Italy,  adopted within the framework of  the second assessment cycle of the United Nations Convention against  Corruption (UNCAC).  The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in conjunction with the Italian National Anti-Corruption Authority, is evidence […]

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Thirty thousand people attend the Darwin Italian Festival in Australia

Cultural exhibitions, musical and artistic performances, including the Gruppo Sbandieratori from San Sepolcro (Italy), as well as a rich food tasting menu of Italian gastronomic specialties, have enriched the fourth edition of the Darwin Italian Festival, which has attracted more than 30,000 visitors. The Northern Territory’s main authorities – Administrator Vicky O’Halloran, Prime Minister Michael […]

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Sports and inclusion promoted by Sampdoria in Uganda

Over 140 Ugandan youngsters  between 13 and 16 years of age, belonging to refugee or local communities, were involved in an inclusive  football event promoted by the Italian Embassy in Kampala and by the Italian Sampdoria Football Club. Sports management and education courses were held in Aura for three days, along with training sessions and […]

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UN letter on migrants: Minister Moavero tasks the Permanent Representative to the UN Office at Geneva to request a clarification

In relation to the letter dated 17 May that was sent to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, by experts of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Foreign Ministry specifies the following: Yesterday, Minister Moavero tasked Ambassador Cornado, the Italian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, […]

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