Mexico – A collective account of the Day of the Dead
“Pan del Alma” is the title of a collective book that writer Pino Cacucci will present on 25 February at the historic home/museum of Frida Khalo in Mexico City. The book is intended to provide a snapshot of one of the more remarkable aspects of Mexican culture: the celebrations, rituals and images associated with the […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy: ICE-Agenzia, a new stop for the Roadshow “SMEs toward foreign markets”
ICE-Agenzia: new stop for the Roadshow: “SMEs toward foreign markets” The ICE roadshow for internationalisation will make a stop in Cagliari on 12 February. The event, to be held at the trade fair conference centre and planned by Italia Internazionale, is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and promoted and supported […]
Read moreFestival of Abu Dhabi – Italy guest of honour with Muti
Italy is to be guest of honour at the 12th edition of the Festival of Abu Dhabo, the Emirates’ celebrated cultural event in which artists from around the world participate. An homage to Riccardo Muti, founder and conductor of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra, organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), the […]
Read moreFoibe Massacres – The Day of Remembrance
Ceremony marking the Day of Remembrance of the Foibe Massacres and the Istrian Exodus, with the participation of President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, President of the Lower House Laura Boldrini and Minister for Education Stefania Giannini.
Read moreMexico – Italy and Mexico examine cooperation
Italy and Mexico examined bilateral cooperation during a conference on the subject held by our ambassador to Mexico City, Alessandro Busacca, in conjunction with the closing of the exhibition “Masters of Italian Art of the 20th Century” at the Museum of History and Art in Leon, Guanajuato. The conference looked at the history of and […]
Read moreLondon – Showcase once again for Cinema Made in Italy
From Ermanno Olmi to Pif and his painful modern tale of the Palermo mafia, London welcomes back the festival “Cinema Made in Italy” organised by the Istituto Luce-Cinecittà in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. Screenings will include nine films and an anthology of short films entitled “9×10 Novanta”. The festival’s centrepiece will be “La […]
Read morePakistan – Italy for the protection of cultural heritage
Literature has always played a major role in connecting distant countries and fostering better intercultural understanding, as Italian ambassador to Pakistan Adriano Chiodi Cianfarani underscored at the opening of the Karachi Literature Festival. The festival is one of the subcontinent’s most prominent events, attracting over 125,000 visitors, and was co-sponsored by Italy for the third […]
Read moreLuanda – Trade fair expects over 100 Italian business reps
Trade show expects over 100 Italian business persons Over 100 Italian business persons from a variety of sectors are expected to participate in the International Trade Fair (FILDA) to be held in the Angolan capital of Luanda this coming July. The announcement came from Italian ambassador to Angola Giorgio Di Pietrogiacomo following a meeting […]
Read moreUkraine: Gentiloni says no alternative to negotiations
There is “no alternative to negotiations” for settling the Ukraine crisis. This was the Italian position that Minister Paolo Gentiloni reiterated during a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. ”Unitary position”Expressing his hopes for Europe’s “unitary position”, particularly on urging Moscow to foster a positive outcome to the talks, Gentiloni confirmed that Italy “does not […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy: China announces direct Rome- Chongqing flight
China announces direct Rome-Chongqing flight At a press conference, Hainan Airlines announced its plans for direct, twice weekly (Monday and Friday) flights between Rome and Chongqing, leaving Chongqing at 01:30 and arriving at 07:50 Italian time, and leaving Rome at 12:50 and arriving in Chongqing the next morning at 05:45 Chongqing time. The Vice President […]
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