Press accreditation notice – Launch of “Fare Cinema” (Rome, Cinecittà Studios, 3 May 2018)

“Fare Cinema” will be launched on 3 May 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at Cinecittà Studios, the first week of Italian cinema in the world. The programme includes a visit to historical sets at 6.00 p.m. “Fare Cinema” will be introduced at 7.00 p.m. by Roberto Cicutto, President of Istituto Luce Cinecittà, followed by presentations by […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 26 April: latest global news

Western Australia: Tender announced for 41 new trains for one billion euros The Premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan, announced a call for tenders for the design, construction and 30-year maintenance of 41 new trains at an estimated 1.6 billion Australian dollars (about 1 billion euros). The tender is part of the Metronet project to […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 27 April: latest news from the world

​Colombia: Presentation of first metro line project in Bogota’ Colombian Finance Minister, Mauricio Cardenas, and the Mayor of Bogota, Enrique Penalosa, presented the first metro line project for the city, which will run entirely on a raised platform.A cofinancing agreement will ensure that the necessary funds will be available for 30 years. It also allows […]

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Italian food excellence showcased in Quebec

Italian cuisine has arrived in the political and institutional heart of Quebec, a Canadian province which is key for Italian food exports. The Quebec National Assembly hosted a gala dinner on 18 April, organised by the Italian Consulate General with the Italian Trade Agency in Canada. Sixty MNAs and 10 ministers of the province were […]

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Association of Italian Researchers in the Netherlands launched at The Hague

The first Italian Research Day in the World was celebrated on 25 April at The Hague. The symposium, which was dedicated to Italian researchers and scientists who work in centres of excellence, universities and companies in the Netherlands, was held at the residence of the Italian ambassador. It was organised by ION (Italiaanse Onderzoekers in Nederland – […]

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‘I ​Solisti Veneti’ perform in Washington D.C.

Italian Chamber Orchestra ‘I Solisti Veneti’ hold a concert in Washington DC to celebrate Italy’s Liberation Day Washington D.C. 25 April, 2018 – Famous Italian Chamber Orchestra, “I Solisti Veneti”, performed in Washington D. C. to celebrate Italy’s Liberation Day. Sixteen years after playing at the inauguration of the Italian Embassy, “I Solisti Veneti” played before […]

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Challenges of Industry 4.0, Italy-Germany Industrial Forum in Prague

The challenges the Czech Republic must face in its path towards Industry 4.0 were at the core of the Industrial Forum of Italy-Germany-Czech Republic held in Prague on 25 April. The common goal was to improve productivity now that the European economy appears to be slowing down. The forum, called “Approaching Industry 4.0: a systemic […]

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The ‘Quartetto Mediterraneo’ performs in Amman

The concert “The Quartetto Mediterraneo”, an Italian chamber music ensemble, held in Amman was a great success. The Quartet comprises Luca Marziali and Edoardo De Angelis (violin), Roberto Molinelli (viola), Roberto Trainini (cello). They are well-established performers and Conservatory professors. Prof. Paolo Sabbatini, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Amman, organized the recital with […]

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Minister Alfano is in Paris

Italy’s chief diplomat is in Paris today for a Ministerial  Conference called “No Money For Terror” on countering finance for Daesh and Al-Qaida.The meeting, held at the OSCE headquarters in Paris from 10:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., aims to enhance the commitment of the international community to counter terrorism. The focus will be on sources […]

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The Farnesina hosts a Technical Panel between Italy and China

The Farnesina highlights the importance of cooperation with China in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). The strategic focus was confirmed on the occasion of the “Technical Panel for Scientific and Tehcnological Cooperation with China,” now at its fifth edition, which was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on […]

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Minister Alfano in Brussels and Paris

Alfano will be in Brussels tomorrow to discuss the future of Syria and in Paris on 26 April to attend the international conference on combating the financing of terrorism.  The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be engaged in two days of meetings at multilateral level. Minister Alfano will be […]

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Undersecretary Amendola is in Brussels to attend institutional meetings

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, took part in the workshop entitled “What future for Syria?” to discuss the latest developments in the conflict and in preparation of the upcoming Mediterranean Dialogues. The Dialogues will take place in Rome in November, 2018 for the fourth year in a row. The workshop, which was […]

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