Nice attack – The French Authorities confirm the identification of the Italian victims
The Foreign Ministry informs that the French Authorities have confirmed the identification of five Italian citizens as victims of the Nice attack, namely : Mario Casati, Carla Gaveglio, Maria Grazia Ascoli, Gianna Muset and Angelo D’Agostino. Their families have been informed and are being provided the necessary assistance from the staff of the Italian Consulate and Crisis Management Unit. Among the victims […]
Read moreTirana – The Tommaso Troncon Quintet in Albania for Jazz Festival
The Tommaso Troncon Quintet is set to fly to Albania to perform in the fifth edition of the Jazz in Albania Festival, which will take place from Tuesday, July 19, till Sunday, July 24. The group will perform on Friday in Tirana and on Saturday at the Apollonia archaeological site in Fier, 100 km south […]
Read moreKyoto – Panta Rei, the Collettivo C13 on show at Task Museum
(18 luglio 2016). From August 6 to 30, Tokyo’s Task Museum will host the exhibition entitled “Panta Rei”, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Osaka in partnership with the Task Museum. “Panta Rei” is an aphorism attributed to Greek philosopher Heraclitus which means “everything flows”, which means that it is impossible to dive twice into […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy – recent news from the world
Portugal: Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group takes over Nutricafes The Italian MZB Group (Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group) has purchased 100% of the capital of Nutricafes, one of the main operators in the Portuguese coffee market, for a value of 74.5 million euros. Nutricafes, best known for the trademarks “Nicola Cafe’s’ and ‘Chave d’Ouro’ is the third […]
Read moreThe Farnesina, through a programme for youths all over the world, finances 16 cultural exchange projects
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will allocate approximately 300,000 euros to co-finance 16 cultural exchange projects submitted by non-profit organizations, Italian social organizations (Onlus), universities, foundations, local authorities, also in partnership with foreign partners. The selection of the winners was based on the main aims of the competing projects: the participation of […]
Read moreBelgrade – Two films reveal Italian Development Cooperation’s commitment to minors
Concomitantly to the opening of Chapters 23 and 24 of Serbia’s EU accession negotiations, the Italian Embassy in Belgrade has programmed the screening of two films on the contribution made to protect Serbian minors by Italy’s Development Cooperation by financing two projects implemented by the Emilia Romagna Region and by UNICEF. The event is also […]
Read moreBeijing – Roberto Goffi’s photograpy show on 21st Milan Triennale staged in China
Roberto Goffi’s photography exhibition, designed to portray the complexity and richness of La Triennale di Milano, opened at Beijing’s Times Art Museum on Sunday. Goffi’s exhibition guides visitors on a journey through the milestones of the 21st Milan Triennale, which has been a reference point for international design ever since it opened in 1923. It […]
Read moreBrazil, Italian dance stars to highlight Rio Olympics
Italian dance stars will be in Sao Paulo during the upcoming Olympic Games. “Kataklò”, Italy’s best-known physical theatre company, will return to Brazil for the fifth time for the 31st Olympic Games in Rio with “Play”, a performance on program at the Teatro Sérgio Cardoso next 27 and 28 July. The visionary style of choreographer […]
Read moreCracow – Cinema, Nanni Moretti talks about himself at the Nowe Horyzonty Festiwal
Ever since 1970, Nanni Moretti, film director, actor, screenwriter and producer, has accumulated a track record of successes and awards: starting with Ecce Bombo and following on with Mia Madre, Bianca, Palombella Rossa (Red Lob), La messa è finita (The Mass Is Ended), La stanza del figlio (The Son’s Room) and Habemus Papam. Many of […]
Read moreSofia – Italy takes centre stage at the Bansko Jazz Fest with Nada
The Bansko Jazz Fest is a renowned festival involving prestigious Bulgarian artists, but not only. Since 1998, at the foot of the majestic Pirin Mountains, musicians from all the corners of the world meet at the beginning of August to celebrate the most universal of all languages: music. Italy will be represented by Nada at […]
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