NEW YORK – mostre: la Manhattan anni quaranta all’Istituto Italiano di Cultura (in translation)
Un anonimo fotografo che nel 1942 percorre in lungo e in largo Manhattan e cattura nelle sue immagini case, persone, monumenti di un’epoca quando i grattacieli erano giovani: ‘New York: Born Back into the Past’ approda per un mese all’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di New York grazie ai collezionisti Silvia e Stefano Lucchini che a […]
Read moreSIRIA – Political solution to halt escalation, says Bonino
The path must be undertaken toward a political solution in Syria to avoid the risk of the conflict spreading across the region and the proliferation of weapons. On this Minister Emma Bonino and Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Ze’ev Elkin agreed today in a meeting at the foreign ministry in Rome mainly focused on the Middle […]
Read moreBUCHAREST – Showcase for Tuscany, Chianti on display
Tuscany was showcased in Bucharest, where a presentation of the food and wine specialties that go so well with the excellent art and landscape of the region. The producers of oil, wine and other products of Chianti were the protagonists of the initiative. Read more, in Italian.
Read morePERU’ – Italian design a leader in Lima
Through mid-June the Peruvian capital will be host to the exhibition “Italian Style Dressing Home”, dedicated to Italian historic and contemporary furnishings. A total of 150 pieces from some of the best-known brands in the world. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreSAN FRANCISCO – Gala for concert by San Carlo theatre
Preparations are under way in San Francisco for the “Concerto delle Due Baie”, a project of the Consulate general of Italy intended to unite the orchestras and choruses of Naples’ Theatre of San Carlo and the San Francisco Opera for a performance of the Verdi Requiem on 25 October of this year. A benefit Gala […]
Read moreKIEV – Made in Italy on display
Celebrations held in Kiev, Ukraine, over recent days for the Festival of the Italian Republic offered a perfect opportunity to promote some of Made in Italy’s high-end brands, thanks to the participation of approximately 60 Italian firms (or Ukrainian ones that export Italian products) operating in a variety of sectors – Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, Lamborghini, […]
Read moreLATVIA – Italy moves up in the ranks of exporters
Trade data show Italian exports to Latvia on the rise. Commercial trade between the two countries is up 15.5% to €537 million, with exports climbing 20.3% to €427 million, while imports are down 18.2% to €110 million, with a surplus for Italy of €317 million (up 13% to €12 billion), making Italy Latvia’s 8th-ranked supplier, […]
Read moreVALONA – Ashram musical group triumphs
The Italian “darkwave” neoclassical musical group “Ashram” was given a standing ovation by an enthusiastic audience at the Petro Marko Theatre in Valona. The concert was part of the events for the Festival of the Italian Republic. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreROMANIA – Confindustria celebrates first 10 years
The association of Italian businesses in Romania – Confindustria Romania – celebrated its first 10 years in the presence of a long list of institutional representatives. Speakers at the ceremony included Romanian President Traian Basescu, who congratulated Italian investors for having created so many jobs and contributed substantially to the country’s economic development. 2 June: […]
Read moreFESTIVAL OF THE REPUBLIC : worldwide showcase for made in Italy
Celebrations around the world for the Festival of the Italian Republic. Embassies and consulates on 5 continents – from Japan to France, and from Romania to the United Arab Emirates, by way of Nigeria and Ethiopia – organised events, seizing the opportunity to promote the Made in Italy brand in all its many forms: music, […]
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