Jordan – Memorandum of Understanding to treat the most vulnerable children
“Hope for the most vulnerable Jordan and Syrian children”. It is with great pride that the Italian Embassy in Amman has hosted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Representative in Jordan of the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and the ‘Bambino Gesù’ Pediatric Hospital. The agreement has been actively supported […]
Read moreUnited States – Art, “Supernova” by Enrico Magnani at the Italian Cultural Institute
Dualism for science and mysticism. Created on materials using only the properties of water, air and pigments, without ever using hands, brushes or other instruments. This is the “Supernova” collection by Italian artist Enrico Magnani, which will be showcased at the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago from 7 September to 6 October. With his works, […]
Read moreSouth Africa – Rosetta Messori, Italian photographer and artist in Pretoria
During the celebrations of the Women’s Month in South Africa, the Italian artist and photographer Rosetta Messori will present her works in Pretoria. Taking place from 14 to 18 August 2017 at the Vavasati International Women’s Festival, the exhibition will be sponsored by Pretoria’s South African State Theatre, with the evocative title ‘Flowers of the Revolution’. The ‘Roses’ […]
Read moreDenmark – “From Venice to Copenhagen”: Alberto Cristini’s waterscapes on show
“From Venice to Copenhagen: waterscapes” is the title of the exhibition that will open on 21 August at 7:30 pm at the Italian Cultural Institute in Copenhagen. The exhibit features glimpses of the Po River Delta, rivers flowing across cities in the Veneto region, and above all, the city of Venice. Alberto Cristini works on Veneto […]
Read moreNational Day commemorating Italian workers around the world
Dear fellow-citizens, Allow me to affirm my sincerest participation in the anniversary of the tragedy of Marcinelle, which occurred on 8 August 1956. Since 2001 the anniversary has been proclaimed “National Day commemorating Italian workers around the world”. Every year therefore our moved thoughts go to all the Italians who have died while working abroad. […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets with the United Nations Special Representative for Libya
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, this morning at the Farnesina met with the new United Nations Special Representative for Libya, Ghassan Salamé. It was Mr Salamé’s is first visit in Europe since he took office, giving it particular relevance because it was his first meeting since the talks he […]
Read moreItaly participates in Cordoba International Literature Festival
The 7th edition of the International Literature Festival in Cordoba, Argentina will focus on “Migrations and refugees.” Organized by the EUNIC Cordoba cluster (Italian Cultural Institute, Alliance Francaise, Goethe Institut, Centro Cultural España Córdoba) the Festival opened on 3 August and will end on 7 August, and will enjoy the participation of Latin American and […]
Read moreArticle on “The Lancet” on the European Medicines Agency
Offline: Medicines leadership—Britain’s loss, Europe’s gain (The Lancet) Richard Horton The shadow of Brexit continues to darken. One consequence is the loss of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) from London to continental Europe. The EMA, together with the European Banking Authority (EBA), is one of the prized institutions of the European Union. It is responsible […]
Read moreVršac – “Italian Culture Days” between music and film
The city of Vrsac in Serbia is hosting “The Italian Culture Days” until Sunday, 6 August. The event, which is co-organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Belgrade and the Cultural Centre of Vrsac, will feature several films, starting with Silvio Soldini’s “Cosa voglio di più” on 1 August. The programme includes Bernardo Bertolucci’s “Io […]
Read moreTokyo – Japanese history teachers to discover Italian art at the Italian Embassy
Italian culture and art captivate Japan. A group of history teachers coming from several Japanese high schools gathered at the Italian Embassy to see and admire the works of art hosted in the Embassy and in the Residence’s garden. Lorenzo Morini, Chargé d’Affaires of the Italian Embassy, welcomed the distinguished guests, who expressed their sincere […]
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