Laboratorio Italia, a Budapest si discute l’attualità (in translation)
Debutta il 20 settembre all’Istituto italiano di cultura a Budapest ‘Laboratorio Italia’, uno spazio consacrato alla discussione di differenti discipline e importanti temi d’attualità. L’intento di questo ciclo di incontri, spiegano gli organizzatori, è far conoscere lo stato della riflessione e della ricerca italiane. La prima tavola rotonda sarà incentrata sul tema della gestione e […]
Read moreItaly-Egypt: Strategic partners, says Terzi. Seven cooperation agreements
In Egypt, there is “a strong demand for Italy, a widespread demand for support and for the political, economic and cultural presence of our country. A demand that I’ll do everything in my power to satisfy, not least by working to focus Europe’s attention more closely on Egypt’s expectations”. These were the words of Foreign […]
Read moreNew York: The evolution of dance
DisCorDanza (an Italian wordplay on “conversation, heart, and dance”, meaning “discordance”) is a multi-faceted, interactive project that aims to immerse the public in the evolution of dance. The event will be staged by choreographer Marco Pelle on 25 September 2012 at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreIl jazz italiano conquista Seoul (in translation)
Il jazz italiano conquista Seoul: nella capitale sudcoreana é arrivato il celebre jazzista Enrico Pieranunzi che ha tenuto due concerti accolti con entusiasmo dal pubblico. Le esibizioni sono stati organizzate da Hitch Plus e Culture Bridge, in collaborazione con l’Istituto italiano di Cultura. In centinaia sono accorsi all’auditorium della rete televisiva Ebs e alla Mapo […]
Read moreLOS ANGELES: photography exhibition on Pompeii and Herculaneum
The Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles is hosting an exhibition entitled “Inside out: Pompeian interiors exposed”, which runs from 14 September to 2 November 2012. The exhibition includes historic and contemporary photos, drawings, maps and videos that illustrate the process of recovering, displaying, documenting and preserving the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Read […]
Read moreARGENTINA – “System Italy” helping young people find work
Two manuals for young people are being published in Argentina. The first, “Guida all’inserimento lavorativo dei giovani italiani che si trasferiscono in Argentina”, is a guide for young Italians moving to and seeking work in Argentina. And the second, “Guía para la formación laboral y la inserción laboral y formativa en Italia de los jóvenes […]
Read moreItaly-Georgia: Exports to Tbilisi double
The boom in trade seen in 2011 has continued into 2012, marking a golden era in Italian-Georgian relations. This is the picture that emerges from the latest figures published by ISTAT: trade nearing 138 million euros in the first half of 2012, an increase of 53.7% on the same period of 2011. The rise has […]
Read moreItalia-Egitto: accordi di cooperazione economica – Terzi, importante l’intesa con il “nuovo Egitto” (in translation)
“C’è in tutti noi preoccupazione sulla diffusione di intolleranza, islamofobia, antisemitismo e violenze contro cristiani che infiammano le aree di crisi, ma non attenua la necessità di avere rapporti con un grande paese come l’Egitto”: lo ha detto il Ministro Giulio Terzi a ‘’Radio Anch’io’’, commentando l’accordo di partenariato siglato con il Presidente egiziano Muhamed […]
Read moreArgentina – Justice for the desaparecidos
“The cruel stories of the desaparecidos only intensifies our desire for justice. Not to pursue vendettas, but to uncover the truth, punish those guilty of crimes against humanity, keep the memory of the victims alive, and facilitate the reconciliation process”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi in his closing address to a […]
Read moreLibya – attack on US Consulate – We must go on supporting moderate democracies, says Terzi
“We must go on supporting the consolidation of democracy in countries such as Libya, Tunisia and Egypt, which have chosen moderate leaderships”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi in the wake of the killing, in Benghazi, of the American Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens. Consolidating democracy is a priority “Extremists have been […]
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