Diplomacy to the aid of Italian publishers around the world
“Le lingue per lo Strega” is a travelogue of the Italian language through the languages of the world, and is the title of a collection of translations in various languages of the openings of the 12 finalists for the 2014 Strega Prize for best novel. The idea came out of a collaboration between BooksinItaly, the […]
Read moreGentiloni in Nairobi, alarm for the world’s Christians
One week on from the massacre at the University of Garissa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni flew to Kenya because in the face of the cruel murder of 148 persons, for the most part Christian students, “it is, first of all, important to be thre and bear witness to Italy’s solidarity”. […]
Read moreTirana – Italy and Albania working together for the ‘Palace of Brigades’
A conference on the history, the current state and the potential of the “Palace of Brigades”, built with the help of Italian architects, will take place on Monday 13 April 2015 in Tirana. The event is being organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Institute of Cultural Monuments in Tirana, in collaboration with the […]
Read moreSan Francisco – Music: Roberto Fabbri and his guitar on tour in the USA
Roman guitar player Roberto Fabbri will be taking his “Roberto Fabbri Solo Spring Tour” to the USA with performances at the Portland International Guitar Festival (15 and 17 May 2015), the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco (19 May) and Oakland University (21 May). Read more, in Italian
Read moreGentiloni in Barcelona for Italian-Spanish Dialogue Forum
Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni is in Barcelona to take part in the 14th Italian-Spanish Dialogue Forum. The issue of combating terrorism, while also protecting religious minorities, was the focus of his discussion with his Spanish colleague, Jose’ Garcia Margallo. “Total alarm for religious minorities” There is a state of “total alarm” over what is happening […]
Read moreRuanda – Turin commemorates the genocide and celebrates Consul Pierantonio Rocca
The Museum of the Resistance in Turin will commemorate the genocide in Ruanda by celebrating the Italian Consul in Kigali, Pierantonio Rocca, who saved the lives of about 2000 people, including 375 children. After screening the film “La lista del Console”, the Museum will host a discussion with Luciano Scalettari, co-author of the book on […]
Read moreDEI – UAE: law to supersede the 49% limit on foreign control of businesses under study
The United Arab Emirates are evaluating the possibility of removing the current 49% limit on foreign control of businesses in the country. The announcement was made by the Minister for the Economy, Sultan Al Mansouri, who promised a new law on foreign investment that would allow 100% foreign ownership in certain strategic economic sectors outwith […]
Read moreBrazil – Food and nutrition in schools
“Mesa Expo 2015: Food production and healthy eating in public sector schools”. That’s the title of a seminar that will take place on 10 April 2015 at Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ). The event is organised by UERJ in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, as part of the Year of Italy in Latin […]
Read moreCanada – Italian sound-tracks to feature at Festival Cinema du Monde
A selection of Italian film soundtracks will feature at the 2nd Festival Cinema du Monde de Sherbrooke, in Canada, in a performance on 11 April 2015 by pianist Enzo De Rosa, accompanied by soprano Isabelle Metwalli. During the performance, scenes from the films – such as “La Strada”, “Il Gattopardo”, “Il Postino”, “La vita è […]
Read moreHamburg – ‘See Capri and live’: lecture on an island that has captivated both Italians and foreigners
Capri captivated first the Greeks and then the Romans, and has continued down the centuries to steal the hearts of Italians and foreigners. Writer and scholar Almut Mey will give a lecture on the island and its history in Hamburg on 16 April 2015 in the Italian Cultural Institute. The event is organised by the […]
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