China – Zunyi to host Chinese-Italian cultural promotion centre
Construction work has begun on a Chinese-Italian cultural promotion centre in Zunyi, a city of 6 million people in Guizhou Province. The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by numerous local politicians and officials and by the Italian Consul General in Chongqing, Sergio Maffettone. In his speech, the Consul General invited authorities from the region to visit […]
Read moreItaly-Argentina – Italian films foster bilateral relations
Italian cinema was well represented at the 11th Pantalla Pinamar International Film Festival, with screenings of “Italo” by Alessia Scarso, “Il Pretore” by Giulio Base, “Mai Stati Uniti” by Carlo Vanzina, and “Il Giovane Favoloso” by Mario Martone. Italy’s participation was illustrated at a press conference attended by our Ambassador in Buenos Aires, Teresa Castaldo. […]
Read moreDei – UAE: tenders to develop Dubai World Central to be launched in late 2015-early 2016
The first tenders for the development of Dubai World Central will be launched in late 2015-early 2016. The project is led by Dubai Aviation City Corporation-Dubai World Central, created in 2006 and owned by the government of Dubai. It will extend over an area of 140 square kilometres in the Jebel Ali, district, where EXPO […]
Read moreShanghai – Road show for EXPO Milan 2015 under way
The EXPO Milan 2015road show, which runs from 2 to 6 April in Shanghai, opened with a presentation organised by the Italian Consulate General in collaboration with Shanghai City Council and the third Chinese Pavilion (CCCUP). The Consulate underscored the importance of the EXPO for our country, and the significant Chinese presence, with 3 pavilions […]
Read moreVietnam – 11 Italian companies at the Propak fair
Eleven Italian companies in the plastics and packaging sector have taken part in a trade mission to south-east Asia to present their products at the Propak Vietnam trade fair in Ho Chi Minh City. The fair was an important opportunity to establish new, and strengthen existing, commercial relationships. The mission was organised in collaboration with […]
Read moreVietnam – 11 Italian companies at the Propak fair
Eleven Italian companies in the plastics and packaging sector have taken part in a trade mission to south-east Asia to present their products at the Propak Vietnam trade fair in Ho Chi Minh City. The fair was an important opportunity to establish new, and strengthen existing, commercial relationships. The mission was organised in collaboration with […]
Read moreTunis – Italian Embassy launches project to monitor energy consumption
The Italian diplomatic-consular network is continuing in its efforts to help the environment, with our Embassy in Tunis launching a pilot project to monitor its energy consumption. The aim is to identify any anomalies and ensure savings – both in economic terms and as regards CO2 emissions. The project was promoted in collaboration with the […]
Read moreJordan: Nasser Judeh tells Gentiloni Da’esh is taking Islam hostage. Mission to Amman to meet Judeh and King Abdullah. Visit to Azraq refugee camp on border with Syria
Da’esh “is trying to take Islam hostage and distort its image. That is why the battle against terrorism and extremism is a battle within Islam: it’s our battle”. Those were the words of the Jordanian foreign minister, Nasser Judeh, in a press statement after his meeting with his Italian colleague Paolo Gentiloni. Minister Gentiloni was […]
Read moreDei – Turkish Airlines: Istanbul-Bari route operational from 28 April 2015
Turkish Airlines will be launching its Istanbul-Bari route on 28 April 2015, with 4 flights per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays). Bari is the 10th Italian destination for the Turkish national carrier, after Rome, Venice, Milan, Turin, Naples, Bologna, Genoa, Catania and Pisa. In 2015, the airline also plans to increase the frequency of […]
Read moreSão Paulo – Italian film, a homage to director Carlo Mazzacurati
The Italian Cultural Institute in São Paulo is paying homage to Italian film director and screenwriter Carlo Mazzacurati, who died in January 2015 aged 57. The Institute will be screening his last work, “La sedia della felicità”, at 19.00 on Wednesday 15 April at its premises in Av. Higienópolis, 436, with a presentation by Prof. […]
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