Brexit – Online assistance for Italian citizens
The activation of Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty last 29 March has expedited the procedure of the United Kingdom’s exit from Europe. To meet the concerns of the many Italian citizens residing in the United Kingdom over the possible consequences of the UK’s exit from the EU and their status in the future, the […]
Read moreItaly commits to have the “La mafia se sienta a la mesa” trademark cancelled
Ever since 2015, Italy has committed to have the European trademark of Spanish restaurants “La mafia se sienta a la mesa” (“The Mafia sits at the table”) cancelled. The Trial and Appeal Boards at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have recognised Italy’s good reasons, acknowledging that “the use of the term Mafia manipulates […]
Read moreChina – From wine to tourism, China’s demand for Italy is growing
The Italian Consulate General in Chongqing recently participated in two events aimed at promoting Brand Italy: the International Tourism Carnival in Chongqing, which presented the Peninsula’s beautiful tourism destinations, and the Chengdu National Food, Wine and Spirits Fair, where almost a dozen Italian wine producers and importers were present at the Italian Pavilion. The Tourism Carnival, […]
Read moreMexico City, the Alinari Photo Archive shows 19th century Florence
The Alinari Photographic Archive contains images of Florence in the 19th century, depicting the city’s transformation from Florence as the capital of Italy to Florence the capital of international tourism. This is the theme of the lecture that Stefano Bertocci will hold at 7 p.m., today, 3 April, at the Italian Cultural Institute in Mexico […]
Read moreMorocco, Malika Ayane to perform in Rabat on 8 April
The Italian Cultural Institute in Rabat, in partnership with the Italian Embassy, will host a concert by Malika Ayane at Rabat’s Mohammed V Theatre next 8 April. It will be a musical “journey” across the different souls of the Italian artist, spanning from her most acoustic songs to those inspired by the ballroom music of […]
Read moreOn stage with Leonardo in Southeast Asia
A tour of the Italian Renaissance kicked off in Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong) thanks to the cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Embassies and Cultural Institutes. The theatre will be the stage for a cultural strategy in which Italy plays the leading role. The project […]
Read moreThe Hague hosts a high level seminar on the sixtieth anniversary of the Treaties of Rome
A high level seminar on the sixtieth anniversary of the Treaties of Rome was held at the Italian Ambassador’s residence in The Hague on 24 March. The event was attended by the President of the First Chamber of the States-General of the Netherlands, Ankie Broekers-Knol, Senator Roberto Cocianich, Central Director for Migration Policies and Visas of the Ministry […]
Read moreFrankfurt hosts the exhibition “Ever Closer Union”
The “Ever Closer Union” exhibition was inaugurated on 21 March, in Frankfurt, in the presence of the Italian Consul General, Maurizio Canfora, the ECB Supervisory Board and the senior management of the Bank. Created by the European University Institute of Florence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the 60th anniversary of the Treaties […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 30 March: latest news from around the world
Iveco: returns to the Kenyan market, agreement with GMC Iveco intends to return to the Kenyan commercial vehicles market, where it had a leading position until 1990. During a press conference in Nairobi, Fabio De Serafini, the Iveco group’s Business Director for Africa and the Middle East, announced a commercial agreement signed with Kenyan company […]
Read moreNorway – Oslo celebrates Sergio Leone with a film festival
Norway celebrates Sergio Leone: In cooperation with the Italian Cultural Institute and the University of Oslo, Cinemateket has organised two seminars and screenings of the director’s most famous films. The programme includes “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” on Wednesday, April 12, and “A Fistful of Dollars” on April 19. On the same day, […]
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