DEI/Sole 24Ore – Angola: diversified economy makes room for Italian enterprise
The Angolan economy grew (+5.3%) in 2013 in the non-oil sector (services, construction, farming), which is growing at a faster rate (+5.8%) than the oil sector and, most importantly, is showing major signs of stability: inflation (which had made Luanda the most expensive city in the world) has come down to single-digit levels (7.6%), State […]
Read moreItaly-Belgium – Growing cooperation on innovative materials
Ambassador of Italy in Brussels Alfredo Bastianelli lent his residence to the official presentation of Innomat, a sector trade fair promoted by the region of Puglia within the context of strategies for the promotion of the region’s specialised manufacturing, which will take place in Bari on 9 and 10 June. Read more, in Italian
Read moreAustria – Elba Island makes a showing in Vienna
Italy’s Elba Island came to Vienna as part of an event to promote its beauty as a tourist attraction along with its own home-grown products. A gala evening was dedicated to the island’s strong points and was a resounding success, with the participation of more than 150 guests. The event was organised by the Italian […]
Read moreMontreal – Metropolis Bleu Met Festival, with Carlo Lucarelli
Everything is ready for the 16th annual “Metropolis Blue” international literary festival, which will run from 28 April through 5 May. The festival is promoted by Metropolis Bleu, a foundation set up in 1997 to promote literature and unite the people of a wide variety of cultures. This year’s over 200 events will involve authors […]
Read moreItaly-Angola – Pistelli, partner-building initiatives
Within the context of “excellent bilateral relations” and the solid “economic partnership” underscored by Minister Federica Mogherini in a message, “let’s make the best of what we have available, in such a way that the great leap forward in all sectors of the Angolan economy can also be said to stem from Italian expertise”, asserted […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24Ore – Sudafrica: investira’ 30 mld USD nel settore energia (in translation)
Exports: Vinitaly surpasses 155,000 visits, 36% foreign buyers The Vinitaly Fair, which came to an end yesterday, solidly confirmed its leadership in the international wine sector, with an increase of 6% in vendors and a total of 155,000 visitors over its 4-day duration. The increase in the number of foreign buyers attending was impressive, up […]
Read moreSan Salvador – Embassy of Italy goes 2.0
The Embassy of Italy in San Salvador had become “greener” and more user-friendly thanks to the latest refurbishing provided free of charge by the Astaldi group, which applied anti-seismic and energy-saving criteria to make better use of natural light and ventilation. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreVenezuela – Giro pledges Italy’s support for government-opposition
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro expressed deep satisfaction for the willingness toward dialogue shown yesterday in Caracas by the government and Mesa de la Unidad (MUD) opposition representatives. On his latest mission to Venezuela from 2 to 4 April, the under-secretary had the opportunity, both with the ministers with whom he met as well […]
Read moreBrazil – Italian fashion and design on display
An exhibition in Rio de Janiero on Italian fashion of the last 80 years will run through 6 June 2014, and include 130 garments by designed by famous names such as Valentino, Versace and Armani and worn by actors such as Ava Gardner, Audrey Hepburn and Gina Lollobrigida. The event was organised by the Fundacao […]
Read moreChongqing – Exhibition on the life and work of Verdi
The exhibition “Invenzione del vero” mounted at the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, dedicated to the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi, was financed by the Italian Ministry of Culture. The aim is to further disseminate understanding of Italian creativity and values. Read more, in Italian.
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