Malta – “Mi manca il mare”, a special evening of poetry and music at the IIC
The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in La Valletta will delight its public by offering a combination of the two most refined, albeit popular and widespread, arts ever: poetry and music. “Mi manca il mare” (“I Miss the Sea”) is the title of the event scheduled for Friday, 17 March (6:30 p.m.) at the IIC’s auditorium. […]
Read moreThe “Monstra” animated film festival focuses on Italy
The 16th edition of “Monstra”, Lisbon’s animated film festival running until 26 March, is dedicated to Italian animation. Already in past editions, Italian animation was present both in the contest, with feature and short films, and in the Festival’s different sections. This year the Festival has wanted to dedicate special attention to Italy, also thanks […]
Read more“EU60: Re-founding Europe, the Responsibility to Propose”
The Farnesina hosts the Conference “EU60: Re-founding Europe, the Responsibility to Propose”, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in association with the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI). The Conference, which is part of the Celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, was open by the Deputy Secretary-General of […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in New York, first stop on his mission to the United States
Minister Alfano yesterday attended the closing ceremony of the “Change the World Model UN 2017” event held in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations. Today, at the offices of the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN, Minister Alfano will meet with the major Jewish associations in the United States (the American Jewish […]
Read morePresentation of the latest issue of “Atlantide”
The latest issue of “Atlantide”, the online journal of the Foundation for Subsidiarity, dedicated to “The keys to development. Cooperation under examination” was presented today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “I am glad that this new issue is being presented at the Ministry, because it provides an effective tool for analysing international cooperation and development aid, […]
Read moreFavorable loans for SMEs to finance their missions abroad
A wider range of instruments are now available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that wish to gain access to international markets. In fact, with the “Participation in Fairs and Exhibitions” instrument, developed by the venture capital firm SIMEST, loans are now available to businesses to participate in “Country Missions”. These initiatives – promoted by […]
Read moreHouston hosts the Conference of Italian Researchers
On 25 March, Houston will host the Conference of Italian Researchers 2017. The event, now at its 12th edition, is organised by the Italian Consulate General in Houston. It will be attended by Italian researchers operating in different public and private sectors spanning from natural sciences to liberal arts, technology and medicine. The aim of […]
Read moreMexico – Italian Cultural Institute in Mexico City to host a lecture on St Benedict the Moor
A lecture on “St Benedict the Moor, from Sicily to the New World” is being hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Mexico City. It will be delivered by Professor Giovanna Fiume of the University of Palermo on Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. St Benedict, son of two African slaves who converted to Christianity, […]
Read moreSouth Africa – Travelling exhibition “Ever closer union – The Legacy of the Treaties of Rome for Today’s Europe”
The celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome (1957-2017) around the world, will also take place in South Africa. The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Johannesburg and the Consulate of Cape Town, will launch the travelling exhibition “Ever closer union – The […]
Read moreCzech Republic – Film Soundtracks, the Symphonic Orchestra of Czech Radio pays homage to Italy
The most beautiful scores from great Italian films have charmed the Czech Republic. The concert titled “C’era una volta in Italia” was a great hit in Prague’s Smetana Hall of the Municipal House. The event was organised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, along with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Czech Radio, directed by Tomas […]
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