Brazil – EXPO through gastronomy in San Paolo
At 39 days from the opening of the 2015 Milan EXPO, the Italian Consulate General organised an evening dedicated to the themes of Italian and Brazilian foods and sustainability. Special guest Helena Rizzo, winner of world’s best chef 2014, did honours along with Michelin-starred Roy Caceres of Rome’s Metamorphosi restaurant, who designed a special menu […]
Read moreChamber of Deputies – Security in East Asia
Security in East Asia will be the main theme of a seminar on geopolitical and economic scenarios in the Western Pacific scheduled for 30 March in the Chamber of Deputies (Lower House). The event, organised by the Italy-Japan Foundation, the Embassy of Japan in Italy, the Japanese Cultural Institute in Rome and the Italy Japan […]
Read moreVenezuela – Celebration of Italian Opera
The Teresa Carreno theatre of Caracas inaugurates its opera season on 27 March with Neapolitan composer Ruggero Leoncavallo’s most famous work, “I Pagliacci” (scheduled also for 29 March). The national philharmonic orchestra, conducted by Angelo Pagliuca and the chorus of the Teresa Carreno theatre will perform the two-act opera composed in 1892. Read more, in […]
Read moreLondon – Investing in Italy, debate at embassy
Is this a good time to invest in Italy? That is the question at the centre of the “Equity Investments in Italy, a new wave?” dialogue forum promoted and hosted by Italian ambassador to London Pasquale Terracciano, in collaboration with Legance – Avvocati Associati. The debate agenda includes analysis of the investment climate in Italy […]
Read moreDEI – Korea: INSEAN-CNR and Hyundai scientific cooperation agreement
CNR-INSEAN and Hyundai Corporate Technology Institute – Hyundai Heavy Industries (HMRC-HHI) have signed a scientific cooperation agreement in the shipbuilding sector, which includes personnel exchanges and possible trade opportunities. The Protocol of Understanding was signed between the national institute for the study and practice of naval architecture (INSEAN), part of the national research council (CNR) […]
Read moreDublin – Ambassador of Italy Giovanni Adorni Braccesi on the radio
Ambassador of Italy to Ireland Giovanni Adorni Braccesi will give an interview to the independent, non-profit radio station, Radio Dublino on Wenesday 25 March at 21:30. The ambassador will “address various topics, such as the evolution of diplomatic missions in Italian foreign policy, diplomatic relations between Italy and Ireland, Embassy support for Italian businesses and […]
Read moreMarseille – “Chantons” with Nino Rota in heart of Provence
A moving recital for all those who love the melodies of Nino Rota, chosen from among the 150 film scores the author composed for Federico Fellini, Francis Ford Coppola, Franco Zeffirelli, Luchino Visconti and others. “Chantons avec Nino Rota”, to be held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Marseille on Friday 27 March (20:30), will […]
Read moreCopenhagen – New Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade launched
The new Fiat 500X and Jeep renegade were launched at an official ceremony in Copenhagen organised by the FCA in collaboration with the Italian and American embassies in Denmark, which hosted ceremonies that foregrounded Italian manufacturing in a video produced by the Ministry of Economic Development and the ICE, entitled “Italy – the extraordinary commonplace”. […]
Read moreLondon – Monti and Colao at Bocconi alumni conference
Former Prime Minister Mario Monti and CEO of Vodafone Vittorio Colao are scheduled to speak at the 2015 “Bocconi Alumni Global Conference” under way at London’s Hilton Park Lane. For the last three years, the conference has offered an opportunity for the students of the Luigi Bocconi University to meet with various leading figures from […]
Read moreArgentina – Conservation of cultural treasures
The third international meeting on preventive conservation in museums, archives and libraries concludes today in Buenos Aries at the Historico Nacional del Cabildo museum. The event, which began on 16 March, enjoyed the support of the Italian Cultural Institute and featured interventions that included one on the restoration of the Bronzino crucifix from the Muse’e […]
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