RUSSIA – Italian architects, 1000 years in a book
The book entitled “Mille anni di architettura italiana in Russia” has been presented at the Italian Embassy in Moscow. Produced by the Embassy itself and published by Umberto Allemandi, the book has been hailed by experts as a key reference work on Italy’s influence on Russian architecture. The first Italian projects by Italian architects in […]
Read moreMOZAMBIQUE – Italy funds university research
Young researchers from Mozambique presented “Biotechnology for Health” and “The Genetic Characterisation of Populations”, at the first symposium of biotechnologies masters of the Eduardo Mondlane University. The symposium was organized within the context of the training and continuing education programme of the biotechnology centre funded by the Italian government, Sardegna Research and the Universities of […]
Read moreTEXAS – Italy a headliner with year of culture
The Year of Italian Culture in the USA continues in Texas where the Dance Salad Festival running from this evening through 30 March will host a performance by the Spellbound Contemporary Ballet, of “Relazioni Pericolose” and “How To Pray” by its choreographer, founder and artistic director Mauro Astolfi. From12 to 21 April, The WorldFest Houston […]
Read moreWARSAW – Verdi Requiem closes Beethoven Festival
Giuseppe Verdi’s “Requiem” was chosen for the Good Friday performance in Warsaw of the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki that will close this year’s Beethoven Festival there. The choice was a tribute to the famous Italian composer in celebration of his 200th birthday.
Read moreAFGHANISTAN – Italy contributes to education
Italy made a new contribution to distance learning in Afghanistan through a technical agreement was signed in Kabul confirming a contribution of €920,000 to the initiative “Educational Radio and TV of Afghanistan – Ertv” aimed at expanding broadcast coverage to add 10 new provinces to the 7 already receiving, which include Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Kandahar, […]
Read moreExhibit: Carlo Carrà returns to Paris
Minister for Foreign Affairs of France Laurent Fabius joined Ambassador Giandomenico Magliano at the Italian Embassy in Paris to inaugurate an exhibition of the works of Italian Futurist painter Carlo Carrà (1881-1966), who began his career in the French capital in 1900, returning in 1911 and 1914, and who worked in close contact with Picasso, […]
Read moreMAPUTO – ‘Virgem Margarida’ at Maputo Festival, then on to Milan
Licinio de Azevedo’s film “Virgem Margarida”, winner of various international awards, will be screened at the first week of the African Film Festival in Maputo and in May at the African Film Festival in Milan. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreSPAIN – Abbado tour triumphs
After an almost three-year hiatus, Spain welcomed Conductor Claudio Abbado and the Mozart Orchestra who held concerts in Zaragoza and Madrid scoring a resounding success. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreITALY-MEXICO – Record trade
According to the latest statistics, Italy and Mexico set a new trade record in 2012. Italian exports of goods and services peaked at €3.7 billion, with an annual growth rate of 15.9%. Performance was especially lively in the sectors of foodstuffs (+34.7%), beverages (+26.7%) and pharmaceuticals (+22.5%). Imports from Mexico of over one billion euro […]
Read moreLOS ANGELES – Emblema exhibition “Transparency”
The Los Angeles Italian Cultural Institute will host a retrospective exhibition of the work of Salvatore Emblema entitled Transparency. Curated by American art critic Peter Frank, the show traces the variety of forms and styles that mark Italian artist’s 50-year career, and will be open to the public through 31 May. Read more, in Italian.
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