Germany – “Writers in the library”, appointment with Paolo Di Paolo
The Italian Cultural Institute of Hamburg will be hosting Paolo Di Paolo on Wednesday 31 May, at 7pm in its series “Writers in the library…” . Former writers included Andrea Molesini, Mauro Garofalo and Michela Murgia, and now the Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to welcome the author of the novels “Dove eravate tutti” (2011, […]
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Spain: Valencia hosts a technology fair for UN peace missions Valencia is hosting a technology fair aimed at the needs of UN peacekeeping missions on 24 and 25 October, 2017. The fair, organised by the United Nations Procurement Division, will include five sectors: construction, security, telecommunications, energy and logistics. Companies wishing to take part will […]
Read moreMexico – Conference on the Otomi groups of the Sierra Madre Orientale
At 7pm on 31 May, the Italian Cultural Institute in Mexico City will host Federica Rainelli’s conference “’Gente de costumbre’. Life and ritual practices amongst the Otomi of the Sierra Madre Orientale”. In the mountains of the Sierra Madre Orientale, between the Sierra Norte de Puebla and the Huasteca Sud, is a small tongue of […]
Read moreItalian Dance Connection by Vanessa Tamburi is back in NY
The Italian Dance Connection (IDACO nyc), the contemporary dance festival led by Vanessa Tamburi, is back on the New York scene from May 30. The third festival will involve more than 25 dance companies, artists and directors. Round tables will be held during the week of the festival with off-site dance exhibitions at the Italian […]
Read moreBetween the lines of my boundaries
From 23 May to 22 December 2017, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid is hosting Lina Fucà’s exhibition entitled “Between the lines of my boundaries”, organised with the Giorgio Persano Gallery and the Merz Foundation. In recent years, interaction between different languages has become the main feature of her research, which begins with a reflection on the […]
Read moreAward for Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The web portal “Il visto per l’Italia” (http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home.aspx) received the “Premio 10×10 – 100 progetti per cambiare la PA” award yesterday at the “La Nuvola” Conference Centre in Rome. The award was received by project creators, Alberto Colella and Raffaella Gaggiano, and the Director General for Italians Abroad, Luigi Vignali. “Il Visto per l’Italia” is […]
Read more‘WOMEN’S OPTION”
Among the new options for a flexible labour market exit, the 2017 Budget Law has introduced the so-called Women’s Option. It is an opportunity for an early right to retirement for women compared to the normal old-age pension schemes, as long as women have reached some minimum requirements that have been extended in the new […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 25 May: latest news from around the world
United Arab Emirates: Intesa Sanpaolo is the major player in financing Dubai airport Intesa Sanpaolo has taken one of the most significant shares, approximately 250 million dollars, in the financial operation of Dubai’s airports, and especially Al Maktoum International. The financial operation is almost 50 percent more than the original amount indicated by the Emirates counterpart, […]
Read moreAfrica Day 2017
“Africa Day 2017” is taking place today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the foundation of the African Union.Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “It is a celebration of great symbolic value, which takes place shortly before the Taormina G7 summit, which is […]
Read moreBalcani occidentali. Il cammino verso il Vertice di Trieste
In un anno che vede l’Italia muoversi da protagonista sullo scenario internazionale e acquisire crescente centralità, dalle celebrazioni per i 60 anni dei Trattati di Roma all’imminente Vertice G7 di Taormina, i Balcani occidentali hanno confermato la loro rilevanza strategica, tanto maggiore in questa fase di avvicinamento al Vertice a loro dedicato che avrà luogo […]
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