Italy-Bolivia – Growing health cooperation
Italy and Bolivia are increasing cooperation in the health sector. Minister for Foreign Affairs of that Latin American country David Coquehuanca and Italian Ambassador to La Paz Placido Vigo signed an agreement on a programme for collaboration on improving the conditions for exercising the right to health. The 3-year initiative is supported by the Farnesina […]
Read moreJapan – Festival of Italian Cinema a success
The Japanese public’s traditional appointment with the Festival of Italian Cinema –15 films and 26 screenings at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo – enjoyed the support of the Italian embassy and the close cooperation of Japanese daily newspaper Asahi Shimbun and the Istituto Luce-Cinecittà. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreBrussels – Presentation of the “Enciclopedia Machiavelli”
At more than five centuries on from the publication of The Prince, the Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani celebrates Niccolo’ Machiavelli with an international encyclopaedia in three volumes dedicated to the legend, the times and the works of the great Florentine writer. Begun in 2013 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the publishing of The […]
Read moreItaly-Russia – Cooperation on Educational Projects
Contributing to reciprocal understanding between Russia and Italy through “innovative art education methods” and travel experiences for children. That’s the idea behind the international Kids Time Group company, whose activities were introduced at Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre. With the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Tuscany Region and the Embassy of Italy in […]
Read moreEuropean Space Agency: Director of Launchers Antonio Fabrizi dies
Antonio Fabrizi, Director of Launchers at the European Space Agency (ESA) passed away in Rome on Saturday 16 May after a long illness. At this post since 2003, he played a crucial role in the development of ESA’s “Vega” launcher and improvement of the “Ariana 5”. After completing his studies at Rome’s La Sapienza University, […]
Read moreTunis – Bardo Museum attack – Orchestra Rai pays tribute to the victims
The National Symphony Orchestra of RAI will pay tribute to the victims of the 18 March attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis with a concert by one of its chamber formations this afternoon at 18:30 in Tunis at the site of the attack. President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella and President of the […]
Read moreBudapest – All eyes on “Italian Fashion. A Story of Seduction”
Granfranco Ferrè, Giorgio Armani, Gai Mattiolo, Enrico Coveri, Renato Balestra, Laura Biagiotti are just some of the Italian designers that have left their mark on the history of Italian fashion, united by creativity, passion, imagination and taste. Hungary will be celebrating them in “Italian Fashion. A Story of Seduction”, which will run from 3 to […]
Read moreRomania – “Festival Italiano” in Bucharest through 23 June
Romania’s capital Bucharest is hosting the 7th edition of “Festival Italiano” though 23 June, offering a a rich calendar of events dedicated to food, fashion, furniture and culture and to promoting the Made in Italy brand. The festival has been organised by the Embassy of Italy in Bucharest with the collaboration of the ICE-Italian Foreign […]
Read moreMaputo – 10 years of biotechnology cooperation with Italy
The “Eduardo Mondlane” University in Maputo celebrated its 10th anniversary. Created within the context of Italy-Mozambique university cooperation involving the Universities of Rome, Pisa and Sassari, and the contributions of the Italian government and other national and international partners, the institution is now one of southern Africa’s centres of excellence for interdisciplinary research applied to […]
Read moreHong Kong: Coop Italia enters with Park and Shop supermarkets
Coop Italia makes its entrance onto the Hong Kong market through the Park and Shop supermarket chain within the framework of a broad expansion plan into Asian markets. This is an important opportunity for Coop to increase its visibility in Hong Kong as a producer of Italian food and wine. Starting in June, the firm […]
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