Italy working to preserve Hanoi’s cultural values
The “Hanoi Fossilised” exhibition, by Vietnamese artist Vuong Van Thao, has been a great success. Organised by the Italian Embassy in Vietnam and running from 10 to 22 March, the exhibition was part of the “Y–Viet 2014” programme, also organised by our Embassy. Its aim was to safeguard and preserve cultural values, especially those of […]
Read moreItaly–Guatemala – Working together to protect Lake Atitlan
Protecting the environment will be the topic of the “Yo Soy Atitlan” international conference taking place in Guatemala on 26 and 27 March 2014. The conference will discuss the protection and environmentally sustainable development of lake environments, most notably Lake Atitlan, which is threatened by pollution and poor management of resources. The conference is being […]
Read moreEnergy and Africa – 22 Ambassadors in Terni Province
A visit to industrial sites in the province of Terni for the ambassadors of 22 countries of Sub-Saharan Africa has been organised by the Farnesina and Terni Province as part of the “Italy-Africa Initiative”. The aim of the initiative is to make Italy a favoured partner in applying a sustainable growth model in the African […]
Read moreDiplomacy “On air” – Italian schools abroad, Tuesday 25 March on Radio Luiss
Culture is one of the instruments in diplomats’ toolkit to promote their country abroad. The arts play an increasingly important role in international relations and often provide a bridge to foster dialogue between countries and peoples. Promoting the Italian language and culture Diplomats play a key role in disseminating a knowledge of the Italian language […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore: Perù: aumento PIL 2013 + 5,1% e diverse opportunità per export italiano (in translation)
Secondo le prime stime della Banca Centrale peruviana, la crescita del PIL nel 2013 sarebbe stata pari al 5,1%, con un incremento del 5,8% della domanda interna e del 4,3% degli a investimenti privati del 4,3. L’aumento del potere d’acquisto della popolazione sta creando opportunità di mercato per i settori legati ai beni di consumo […]
Read moreUsa – Italian embassy in Washington hosts photographer Pizzocaro
The Italian embassy in Washington hosted the opening on 20 March of a photographic exhibition “Preghiere non Risposte” of the work of Milanese artist Anna Paola Pizzocaro. The exhibition runs through 22 May and was curated by Ilaria Niccolini Production in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreLima – Ulysses in Peru – Conference on Odyssey in Latin America
“The myth of Ulysses in Hispano-American literature. Between Dante and Rube’n Dario”, is the title of a conference organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima for 27 March. The event will aim to generate dialogue on the myth of Ulysses and, more in general, its impact on Latin American literature. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreCooperation – Assistance to Iraqi people
The Directorate General for Development Cooperation will earmark a 150,000-euro multilateral emergency contribution to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to cover a humanitarian action plan drafted in the wake of the violence that erupted in January in the western Iraqi province of Al Anbar. At least 400,000 refugees The […]
Read moreGeneva – ‘Ferite a morte’ performance on 26 March
A performance of “Ferite a Morte”, written by Serena Dandini with the collaboration of Maura Misiti, will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 26 March in coincidence with the 25th session of the Human Rights Council. The Assembly Hall will echo with the monologues of female victims of domestic violence read […]
Read moreDiplomazia economica – Il rilancio dell’Italia passa per Monaco (in translation)
E’ stata un successo la prima edizione del Forum internazionale del Made in Italy nel Principato di Monaco. Obiettivo dell’iniziativa, rappresentare un’occasione di riflessione per dare un forte slancio alle imprese, grazie alla piattaforma internazionale offerta dal Principato per rafforzare ulteriormente la competitivita’ delle aziende italiane sui mercati globali. Nell’intervento di apertura il ministro di […]
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