22 new diplomats swear loyalty to the Republic
“Today you become the voice of our Country abroad. In all the contexts in which you will be called to operate, always remember that serving Italy today means targeting your actions on our national interests and on those of Europe,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, in his address at […]
Read moreReopening the Embassy of Honduras in Rome
“Reopening the Embassy of Honduras in Rome will contribute to further strengthening our excellent relations. The Italian business community in Honduras is extremely dynamic especially in the area of infrastructure, mines and hydropower, tourist services and restaurants. Moreover, Italy is fully committed to implementing the cooperation initiatives that have already been expedited both at bilateral […]
Read moreUruguay – A cycle of film screenings for a changing society
The Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo, in Uruguay, will begin a cycle of film screenings “for a changing society” starting on 8 June. The screenings include: “My Country” (“Patria”) by Felice Farina (8 June); “Italy in a day – Un giorno da italiani” by Gabriele Salvatores (15 June); “Terra di transito” by Paolo Martino (22 June); […]
Read moreVietnam – Raphael on show in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day
Raphael will be on show in Hanoi with 35 of his works in digital format. The exhibition entitled “Raffaello: opera omnia” (“Raphael: Opus Omnia”) will be displayed for the first time in Asia. It was organised by the Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in conjunction with institutional and Italian partners as […]
Read moreHungary – Italy guest of honour at Global Sustainable Fashion Week
The Global Sustainable Fashion Week, which will be running in Budapest from 7 to 10 June, is a unique event interlacing an international conference, presentations and fashion shows on the themes of sustainable and ethical fashion, with the coverage of international media. It represents an opportunity to explore different aspects and results spanning from the […]
Read moreTowards a Rome to “Welcome Chinese”
Today the Farnesina hosts the event Towards a Rome to “Welcome Chinese”, new communication and reception services for Chinese tourists, promoted to present the second edition of the “Guide through the flavours and pleasures of Rome” published by the daily La Repubblica, and translated into Chinese, dedicated to the “gusto” culinary routes and historic and […]
Read moreEritrea. Alfano: “Italy gives an emergency contribution to UNICEF to support food aid for children”
“We have earmarked, also through the Italian Cooperation, a 500,000 euro contribution to UNICEF to carry out food aid interventions to support food security for children in Eritrea,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. “The United Nations reported that there has been an increase in the malnutrition rate in four […]
Read morePistoletto’s artwork “Il Terzo Paradiso” on show in Bosnia-Herzegovina
The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Zvizdic, received a visit from Michelangelo Pistoletto, an Italian artist among the world’s most revered visual artists and that in the 60s was among the propounders of the ‘Arte Povera’ (“Poor Art”) movement, during his third visit to Sarajevo. Pistoletto’s installation “Il Terzo […]
Read moreThe Red Sea State landmine-free thanks to the contribution of Italy
Italy continues to be in the forefront in carrying out mine clearance activities in Sudan alongside the UNMAS (United Nations Mine Action Service). The complete decontamination of Sudan’s Red Sea State from anti-personnel mines and other types of unexploded devices was announced in a flamboyant celebration in Port Sudan. The celebration was attended by a […]
Read moreBrazil – Italian Film Festival returns to Sao Paulo
The Brazilian city of Sao Paulo will play host to the 2017 edition of the Italian Film Festival, which will run from 1 June to 19 June. The Festival will feature a selection of films with a view tol promoting a better understanding and appreciation of our country. Paolo Sorrentino’s “The Great Beauty”, 2013, will […]
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