Hamburg – Writer Fabio Geda on a ‘mission’
Italian writer Fabio Geda made a “mission” to Hamburg, Germany, where he presented his latest novel at the Italian Cultural Institute. In the throes of a job and family crisis, the protagonist of the novel, “De la vita che salvi è la tua”, decides to sever all ties and start over again in New York […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy – Guatemala issues call for tenders for new administrative district
Guatemala: issues call for tenders for new administrative district The first call for prequalification tenders for the construction of a State Administrative Centre was issued, the necessary documentation for which can be found at: http://www.guatecompras.gt/concursos/consultaDetalleCon.aspx?nog=3708926&o=5The. The project is being commissioned by the Ministry of Public Finance and the deadline for submission of applications for prequalification […]
Read moreNicaragua – International poetry festival gets under way
More than 80 poets from 54 countries will come together in Granada from 15 to 21 February to participate in the 11th edition of the Nicaragua International Poetry Festival, whose organisers have also invited Italians Claudio Pozzani and Martha Canfield to participate. The festival is a huge celebration of poetry involving the entire city and […]
Read moreDubai – Expo: Lombardy Region for World Tour
A delegation from the Lombardy Region made a presentation today in Dubai on the numbers and prospects for EXPO Milan 2015. The delegation was led by regional alderpersons Fabrizio Sala and Valentina Aprea, and was the 11th stop of the World Expo Tour created in collaboration with Promos. The tour aim is to attract visitors, […]
Read moreToronto – Jordan Lancaster analyses Greek influence in Roman Naples
“Greek inspiration in Roman Naples” is the title of a press conference to be held tomorrow (18:30) at the Italian Cultural Institute of Toronto by Canadian writer Jordan Lancaster. As the Institute points out in a note, “Pompei was a very popular destination during the Roman Empire, especially for those who enjoyed indulging in the […]
Read moreMexico – 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 […]
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