Franco Fontana on show in Montenegro
An exhibition on Franco Fontana will soon open in Cetinje, in Montenegro. The exhibition is co-organised by the National Museum of Montenegro and the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Belgrade, in partnership with the Centro di ricerca e archiviazione della fotografia (CRAF) and the People’s University of Trieste. The exhibition will open at the “Miodrag […]
Read moreItaly’s Economic Diplomacy, 9 August: latest news from the world
Oman: announcement of contract to be assigned to Saipem for the development of the Duqm refinery An announcement has been released regarding the intent to reward three EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contracts for the implementation of the “Duqm Refinery” project in the Special Economic Zone of Duqm. This is one of the major projects […]
Read moreKazakhstan – Environment, Basilicata the protagonist at Expo 2017
The launching of the week of the Basilicata Region, taking place in the Italian Pavilion at Astana Expo 2017, was attended by the Italian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Stefano Ravagnan. The programme, which will run until 12 August, will include the sharing of experiences in the fields of renewable energy, bioarchitecture, and green technologies for environmental […]
Read moreJordan – Memorandum of Understanding to treat the most vulnerable children
“Hope for the most vulnerable Jordan and Syrian children”. It is with great pride that the Italian Embassy in Amman has hosted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Representative in Jordan of the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and the ‘Bambino Gesù’ Pediatric Hospital. The agreement has been actively supported […]
Read moreUnited States – Art, “Supernova” by Enrico Magnani at the Italian Cultural Institute
Dualism for science and mysticism. Created on materials using only the properties of water, air and pigments, without ever using hands, brushes or other instruments. This is the “Supernova” collection by Italian artist Enrico Magnani, which will be showcased at the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago from 7 September to 6 October. With his works, […]
Read moreSouth Africa – Rosetta Messori, Italian photographer and artist in Pretoria
During the celebrations of the Women’s Month in South Africa, the Italian artist and photographer Rosetta Messori will present her works in Pretoria. Taking place from 14 to 18 August 2017 at the Vavasati International Women’s Festival, the exhibition will be sponsored by Pretoria’s South African State Theatre, with the evocative title ‘Flowers of the Revolution’. The ‘Roses’ […]
Read moreDenmark – “From Venice to Copenhagen”: Alberto Cristini’s waterscapes on show
“From Venice to Copenhagen: waterscapes” is the title of the exhibition that will open on 21 August at 7:30 pm at the Italian Cultural Institute in Copenhagen. The exhibit features glimpses of the Po River Delta, rivers flowing across cities in the Veneto region, and above all, the city of Venice. Alberto Cristini works on Veneto […]
Read moreNational Day commemorating Italian workers around the world
Dear fellow-citizens, Allow me to affirm my sincerest participation in the anniversary of the tragedy of Marcinelle, which occurred on 8 August 1956. Since 2001 the anniversary has been proclaimed “National Day commemorating Italian workers around the world”. Every year therefore our moved thoughts go to all the Italians who have died while working abroad. […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets with the United Nations Special Representative for Libya
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, this morning at the Farnesina met with the new United Nations Special Representative for Libya, Ghassan Salamé. It was Mr Salamé’s is first visit in Europe since he took office, giving it particular relevance because it was his first meeting since the talks he […]
Read moreItaly participates in Cordoba International Literature Festival
The 7th edition of the International Literature Festival in Cordoba, Argentina will focus on “Migrations and refugees.” Organized by the EUNIC Cordoba cluster (Italian Cultural Institute, Alliance Francaise, Goethe Institut, Centro Cultural España Córdoba) the Festival opened on 3 August and will end on 7 August, and will enjoy the participation of Latin American and […]
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