Managing an Italian Cultural Institute abroad – The 47th instalment of “Diplomazia e dintorni”, Tuesday 10 November on Radio LUISS
The Italian Cultural Institutes are structures which operate abroad to disseminate and promote Italian culture. They are part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The work they perform varies greatly from one Institute to the next, not least in the light of the countries in which they are based. In addition to promoting […]
Read moreChile – Italy to play leading role in Santiago International Fashion Film Festival
Italy will play a leading role in the Santiago International Fashion Film Festival (Sfff 2015), which is being held in the Chilean capital from 12 to 14 November 2015 at the Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre. A fusion of film, fashion and advertising, the Festival features 33 short films, 7 of which Italian. Italy’s contribution consists […]
Read moreDEI – Spain: Government launches industry digitalisation plan
The Spanish government is speeding up the digital transformation plan for the country’s businesses. Jose Manuel Soria, the Minister for Industry, has presented an ambitious programme of digitalisation incentives, with the focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Digital transformation will involve different aspects of business such as organisational structure, production processes, data collection, and […]
Read more70th anniversary of events of 1943-1945 – Minister Gentiloni and his German counterpart Steinmeier attend opening of the Documentation Centre on the Padule di Fucecchio Massacre
Italy and Germany took a new step in constructing a shared memory of the wartime past at Ponte Buggianese today, 9 November 2015. Foreign Ministers Gentiloni and Steinmeier attended the opening ceremony for the Documentation Centre on the Padule di Fucecchio Massacre. The ceremony completes the cycle of commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of the […]
Read moreResearch – Farnesina at the Festival of the Sciences
As part of its continuing commitment to the internationalisation of research and innovation, the foreign ministry contributed to the organisation of three conference within the framework of the Festival of the Sciences, an important national showcase for the promotion and dissemination of scientific culture held in Genoa from 22 October to November 1st and dedicated […]
Read moreMoscow – Soccer and solidarity, diplomatic national team takes the field
Since its first effort in 2011 to raise funds for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Italian national diplomatic soccer team has continued its mission, playing dozens of matches in Italy and abroad in the name of solidarity. The latest was held last Friday in Moscow on behalf of children with […]
Read moreBrazil – Masters of Italian graphics on display in Rio
The National Museum of Fine arts (Ibram) in Rio de Janeiro will host an exhibition on Italian masters of the graphic arts from 11 November through 15 January 2016. The event has been organised by the Central Graphics Institute in Rome and the museum, in collaboration with our embassy and Italian Cultural Institute in Rio. […]
Read moreHong Kong – Vinitaly bring 135 wineries to Wine Festival
Vinitaly comes to the 8th Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Festival with a full 135 wineries, 800 labels and 13 master classes, and will also offer 5 executive wine seminars curated by Vinitaly International Academy’s scientific director Ian D’Agata, in an exposition area of over 1,000 sqm. “The presence of such a large number […]
Read moreItaly-China: Resumption of diplomatic relations 45 years ago
This 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and China, “ahead of the 50th anniversary in 2020, provides further stimulus to deepen and broaden bilateral dialogue and cooperation and, with a view to the reciprocal benefits, to make a pro-active contribution to strengthening international prosperity, stability, peace and security”. This was Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s in […]
Read moreDEI – Serbia: Parliament OKs new investment law
The Serbian parliament approved a new law on investments that was drafted in collaboration with a pool of World Bank experts. The law obliges institutions to support and control investments and harmonise the legal and formal status of foreign investors with that of local ones. Investments are differentiated between those of national importance and local […]
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