Terzi-Clinton meeting on 12 October in Washington – Agenda: Syria, Iran, Afghanistan and bilateral relations
The most pressing international events and excellent Italy/US bilateral relations will top the agenda of Minister Giulio Terzi’s meeting in Washington on Friday 12 October with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The meeting at Foggy Bottom, the second in 8 months, will offer an opportunity to review bilateral cooperation in areas ranging from support […]
Read moreItaly at Chile’s “CHA. CO” contemporary art fair
Italy participated in this year’s fourth edition of the Chile Contemporary Art Fair (Cha.co),the country’s most prominent contemporary art event and a platform for artists, collectors and sector experts from public and private institutions. A 4-day showcase in which Chilean artists were able to meet with foreign critics and artists, its participants included over 30 […]
Read moreItaly and Germany together in Berlin for innovation
Italy and Germany join forces today to promote innovation and partnership in Berlin with an event entitled “Italian-German R&D Workshop/Italy Day. Innovative Solution for European Industries”, jointly organised by the ICE-Agency for the Foreign Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Businesses, the Italian Embassy and Banca Intesa San Paolo. The event is designed to generate financial […]
Read moreOslo: Opening of new contemporary art museum designed by Renzo Piano
Italy was honoured on 27 September in Oslo with the opening of the new Astrup Fearnley contemporary art museum designed by Renzo Piano, in the presence of Queen Sonja of Norway, Minister for Community and Regional Affairs Rigmor Aaserud and Italian Ambassador Antonio Bandini. “This part of the world needs light” – the architect explained […]
Read moreItaly-China: Strengthened cooperation in the aerospace sector
The Embassy of Italy in the People’s Republic of China was the setting for the signing of a memorandum of understanding today between the Italian firm Kayser Italia and the School of Life Science of the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). Those present included Executive Director of Kayser Italia David Zolesi and Vice President of […]
Read moreBuenos Aires, Dassu’ visits Palazzo Italia
The role of Palazzo Italia as a point of reference for Italians in Buenos Aires gets a boost, with two recently added sections resulting from refurbishments that recuperated and redistributed some areas left free by the 2006 transfer out of the Consulate General, which Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Marta Dassù visited early in the month […]
Read moreParis Embassy celebrates 100th anniversary of Arena di Verona
The Embassy of Italy in Paris hosted the launch of the 2013 Lyric Season at the Arena Di Verona along with the venue’s 100th anniversary and the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreFiume: Italian Culture and Language Days
The first edition of Italian Culture and Language Days will run from 9 to 22 October in Fiume, offering a full calendar of art exhibits, scientific workshops, encounters with prominent figures from cultural and scientific spheres, film screenings and student competitions. It has the high patronage of the President of the Republic and has been […]
Read moreEthiopia: Italian Cooperation opens Facebook page
The Italian Cooperation in Ethiopia and South Sudan opened a Facebook page today with the aim of creating a sort of “glass house” for anyone wishing to get a closer look at Italian government funding – in other words, the taxpayer contributions – going to countries such as Ethiopia and the extremely fragile new State […]
Read moreSYRIA: Ban Ki Moon, risk of catastrophe – Political solution and humanitarian aid, says Terzi
The crisis in Syria risks becoming a catastrophe. The alarm was launched by UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon during his speech at the Council of Europe forum in Strasbourg. “The escalation in the conflict”, he said, “has very serious consequences and is putting the stability of neighbouring countries and the entire region at risk”, while […]
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