Italy-Serbia: Conference of historians to celebrate 140 years of relationships
A two-day international conference in Belgrade examined the deep and complex ties between Italy and Serbia. This was a unique opportunity for a thorough study of such relationships organized by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, which hosted the conference at its headquarters, to celebrate the 140th anniversary of […]
Read more2nd of June: Central Park becomes Italian for a day through the Italy Run
The 2nd of June brought the Italian flag to Central Park with the Italy Run by Nutella Cafe, an 8 km race organised by the Italian Consulate General in New York in partnership with New York Road Runners and Ferrero Nutella Cafe. The runners participating in the race at the starting line were 11,000, including adults […]
Read moreItalian Embassy in Washington hosts reception for Italy’s Republic Day
The Italian Embassy in Washington formally started the celebrations for Italy’s Republic Day in the United States of America yesterday. The traditional reception in the prestigious venue of the Italian Embassy was attended by more than 1,800 guests who share their love for Italy. Several representatives of the United States Administration participated in the event, […]
Read moreMontreal: “The Limit of Truth” exhibition of Ventrone’s still lifes
Baskets full of fruit, vases with flowers, still lifes explored in the slightest little detail are the subjects chosen by Luciano Ventrone for the exhibition entitled “The Limit of Truth” that opened in Montreal and that will run until 20 July. The works by the artist, who Federico Zeri defined as “the Caravaggio of the […]
Read moreSydney: Mezza and Ginsburg together to play jazz at the Italian Cultural Institute
The partnership between Italian pianist Vittorio Mezza and South African saxophonist Mark Ginsburg gave rise to the concert organised in Sydney by the Italian Cultural Institute. The two musicians, together with Karl Dunnicliff at the bass and Tim Firth at the drums, presented their latest album Convergence, which will also be performed at the Sydney Conservatorium International Jazz festival, […]
Read moreFarnesina hosts a coordination group on Roots Tourism
On 29 May the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation hosted the second edition of the coordination group on “Roots Tourism”, promoted by the Directorate General for Italians Abroad in partnership with central and local institutions, associations and the Italian communities abroad. It is also supported by specialised media. The Director General for Italians Abroad, […]
Read moreItalian National Sports Day 2019 is celebrated across the world
Following the agreement signed last year between the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and the Farnesina, the National Sports Day will be celebrated, on 2nd June, also by Italian communities living abroad. There will be an active participation of Italian expats in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Canada, United States, Switzerland and Venezuela, where numerous sports […]
Read moreZagreb: Italy re-elected to sit on the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Zagreb: Italy re-elected to sit on the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the 2019-2023 term. The 64th Meeting of the Regional Commission for Europe of the World Tourism Organization was held in Zagreb today. The United Nations Agency deals with the international coordination of tourism policies and is responsible for the […]
Read moreTeatro Verde’s Puppets in Tirana
Thanks to the Italian Institute of Culture, the puppets of the Rome-based theatre company Teatro Verde are in Tirana to participate in the International Puppet Festival. The show, “Bravo bravissimo!”, is a surreal theatrical piece combining memories, historical facts, cultural references and quotations with an all-Italian flavour. The show debuted in Moscow in 2008. Since then, it […]
Read moreItalian universities at NAFSA 2019 in Washington
Italy and its university and higher education system are once again at NAFSA, the most comprehensive international education conference and expo event. Italy is participating in the 2019 edition, held in Washington and attended by over 100 countries, with 35 institutions, public and private, from almost all of the country’s regions, to attest not only […]
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