London – New “Primo approdo” workshop
A new workshop is being organised in London as part of the “Primo approdo” project. Organised by the Italian Consulate General at the initiative of our Embassy, “Primo approdo” is intended for young Italians moving to England and Wales. The workshop, which will take place on 25 September, will cover employment (how to find a […]
Read moreHanoi – Italy-Vietnam Fashion Council set up
Hanoi has announced the creation of a new Italy-Vietnam Fashion Council, whose role is to support the sustainable development of the clothing industry. Members of the Council include successful designers from both countries, represented by Stefano Dominella, Chair of the Gattinoni fashion house, and the Vietnamese Minh Hanh. As the Italian Ambassador in Hanoi, Lorenzo […]
Read moreArgentina – Second edition of the “L’eccellenza per italianità” prize
The second edition of the “L’eccellenza per italianità” prize, which awards Argentinian personalities of Italian origin who have distinguished themselves in their profession,has been presented in Argentina. Organised by the “L’Italiano” newspaper, the event took place at the Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires in the presence of our Ambassador to Argentina, Teresa Castaldo, and […]
Read moreParis – Italian Semester – Perugino exhibition opens
The exhibition on “Perugino, maestro di Raffaello” has opened at the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris. The exhibition has been organised as one of the cultural events of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Staged with the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Paris and the subject of an event at the […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Italy–USA: FCA presents the new Renegade Jeep, produced in Melfi
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has presented the new Renegade Jeep, an American design produced in Italy, at Melfi. The new jeep will go on sale before the end of September, first in France and Germany and then in the other European markets. Sales in the USA and China will begin in the first quarter of 2015. […]
Read more#Farnesina: Italy’s culinary arts arrive in space
Italy’s culinary arts arrive in space, thanks to Argotec. The company’s young engineers, working with Italian chefs and astronauts, have created a “Space Food Lab” in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and its Italian counterpart (ASI). The Argotec team has developed a special menu of “bonus food” designed specifically for each European astronaut […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Poland: Ferrero to expand its Belsk production facility
Ferrero Polska, part of the Ferrero Group, has decided to expand its production facility in Belsk, about 60km from Warsaw. Ferrero opened the factory in 1997, initially to produce Nutella, Kinder eggs, Kinder Bueno and Raffaello. The Belsk facility produces not just for the Polish market but for Germany, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Italy, Spain […]
Read moreBarcelona – Italy’s Oscar-winning films in Spain
The first Italian film-maker to win an Oscar was Vittorio De Sica, with “Sciuscià” – a neorealism masterpiece from 1947. And in March 2014 Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grande bellezza” brought the total of Italian Oscar-winning films to 13. All of these films will now be screened by the Italian Cultural Institute in Barcelona, during the […]
Read moreAnti-ISIS Regional powers must be involved; I’ve spoken with Ukrainian foreign minister, the ceasefire is holding
One of the main challenges facing Europe and the United States in tackling the threat from ISIS – especially in Iraq – is to construct a coalition against the terrorist organisation and involve the regional powers. Powers that include Turkey and Iran, as well as the Gulf states and Egypt. These were some of Minister […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Uganda: EU launches support for companies interested in Ugandan market
The support platform for European companies interested in operating in Uganda is nearing completion. The new scheme will give Italy a key role, given that the Business Club Italia (BCI) in Kampala will be included in the governance structure. Promoted by the EU Delegation in Kampala, the initiative is designed to support and defend members […]
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