Mediterranean: Conference at the Farnesina debates the challenges facing youths
Researchers, post-graduate students and young experts from Mediterranean Countries engaged in a debate at the Farnesina today, on the key issues that concern the area: from the economic crisis to conflicts, from unemployment to inequalities, without leaving out the environment, climate change and alternative energy sources. The conference titled “Youth Potential in the Mediterranean – Unlocking […]
Read moreItalian Development Cooperation supports archaeological heritage conservation
The Italian Development Cooperation system continues to support the conservation of archaeological assets. To protect the archaeological area of Petra in Jordan against hydrogeological risks, the Italian Development Cooperation system gave UNESCO 1.5 million euro. It is the fourth project financed for the same area since 2012, and is further proof of Italy’s firm commitment […]
Read moreBosnia and Herzegovina: Italian Cooperation to support the restoration of archaeological sites
Financing the restoration of archaeological sites to relaunch tourism in the Country The Italian Development Cooperation system will give UNDP one million euros to carry out the restoration of archaeological sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a view to protecting the ancient Via Dinarica trail and surrounding natural areas. The goal is to promote sustainable […]
Read moreThe Italian Diplomats Basketball Team is again engaged in a charity match
At 3 p.m. on 5 May, the gym of the American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) will host the traditional basketball match of the Italian Diplomats Team vs. the US Representatives. The first edition, which took place on 4 February 2016, was aimed at celebrating the visit by President Mattarella to the United States that year, […]
Read moreSport for peace and development: promoting young people’s ideas
#ZEROHackathon2018 is coming to an end, with its closing event taking place today at the Farnesina. #ZEROHackathon is a competition of ideas for students created by the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Rome. The starting point was paragraph 37 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: “We […]
Read moreCaravaggio OPERA OMNIA exhibition in Bangkok
Forty masterpieces by Caravaggio are housed in museums and private collections throughout the world. The spectator will be placed practically in front of full-scale copies of the original works of art. New digital technology will be used to back light the high definition reproductions which will allow visitors to enjoy incredible, detailed images of the […]
Read more17 Italian companies attend Seoul International Wines & Spirits Expo
16th Edition organized by Italy’s Trade Agency – ICE, and the Italian Embassy Italy focused on the South Korean wine market and supported the participation of Italian companies in the 16th Edition of Seoul International Wines & Spirits Expo, the most important wine event in the country. Seventeen Italian companies from 10 regions were showcased in […]
Read more“Fare Cinema” – The First Week of Italian Cinema in the World
‘Fare Cinema’ launched today in the evocative setting of Cinecittà StudiosItaly has a great tradition of quality cinema, and its contemporary film production must be supported as it is an integral part of the promotion of ‘Brand Italy’ throughout the world. The Italian film industry also has a positive direct and indirect economic and tourist […]
Read moreVilla Charities (Italian Fallen Workers Committee) awarded Gold Medal for Civilian Value (Toronto)
On the third anniversary of the unveiling of an Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Wall to commemorate Italian workers who lost their lives in workplace incidents in Ontario, and in conjunction with celebrations for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Italian Consul General, Giuseppe Pastorelli, awarded the Gold Medal for Civilian Value to Villa […]
Read moreItalian food excellence showcased in Quebec
Italian cuisine has arrived in the political and institutional heart of Quebec, a Canadian province which is key for Italian food exports. The Quebec National Assembly hosted a gala dinner on 18 April, organised by the Italian Consulate General with the Italian Trade Agency in Canada. Sixty MNAs and 10 ministers of the province were […]
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