Russia – “Italomania” 2015 ready to launch in Moscow
The 3rd edition of “Italomania”, a festival of Italian culture and language taking place on 6 and 7 June in the Central House of Artists, is ready to launch in Moscow. This year’s central theme is Italian mosaic. The initiative was organised by “Mosca Oggi” (the Italian news journal in Moscow) in collaboration with the […]
Read moreRussia – “Italomania” 2015 ready to launch in Moscow
The 3rd edition of “Italomania”, a festival of Italian culture and language taking place on 6 and 7 June in the Central House of Artists, is ready to launch in Moscow. This year’s central theme is Italian mosaic. The initiative was organised by “Mosca Oggi” (the Italian news journal in Moscow) in collaboration with the […]
Read morePrague – Accademia di Santa Cecilia to perform at the Prague Spring Festival
The Czech Republic is looking forward to the concert by the orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia during the Prague Spring International Music Festival, this year celebrating its 70th edition. The conductor will be Antonio Pappano, with cello soloist Jan Vogler. The event enjoys the patronage of the Italian Embassy, with the support […]
Read moreFocus at the Farnesina on modernising commercial law and international legal instruments to promote foreign investment
A day of discussion on the outlook for adopting the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and its three Protocols. The modernisation of commercial law and enhancing our country’s appeal to foreign investors through international legal instruments. These were the key topics discussed at an event promoted by the Farnesina along with […]
Read moreStockholm – Grand tour of Italian olive oil – a taste of tradition
To explore the colours, aromas, nutritional values and culinary uses of Italian extra virgin olive oil, the Italian Cultural Institute in Stockholm has organised a special tasting that will take place on Friday 29 May. The tasting will include a glass of red wine. All made in Italy, naturally. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreNew York – Treasure hunt for Italian National Day
A photographic treasure hunt has been organised in New York to celebrate Italian National Day 2015. The treasure hunt, whose topic is “film”, is being organised by Elastica and DISTURbo, a cultural organisation, with support from the Italian Consulate General. It will take place on Sunday 31 May. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreTurkey – EXPO and the best of Italy – presentation in Izmir
In Izmir, the focus was on EXPO Milan 2015, with a special event organised by the Italian Consulate and the EXPO company in collaboration with Izmir’s Chamber of Commerce and the SunExpress airline. Speakers included Consul Luigi Iannuzzi and the head of the commercial office at the Italian Embassy in Ankara, Francesco Varriale. Read more, […]
Read morePeru – Talking about youth movement in the 1960s
“Youth Movements in the 1960s” take centre stage in Peru in an international global history seminar organised by the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) and the Italian Cultural Institute in Lima. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreDEI – Ethiopia: Teff flour exports to resume in July
Starting in July 2015, 48 Ethiopian companies will be able to resume exports of teff flour. Teff is a widely used food grain in the country. The government has in part removed the export ban initially established in 2006 owing to fears that food production would fail to keep pace with rising demand. Various parties, […]
Read moreUN – International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi, in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, invites citizens to celebrate the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2015. The celebration will take place in Brindisi at 18.00 on 29 May, on Lungomare Regina Margherita. It is part of the celebrations for […]
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