Diplomazia e Dintorni – How diplomats negotiate: the art and science of negotiating
You often hear people refer to diplomacy as an “art”, but perhaps we could also speak of the “science” of negotiating. Simulations, best practice and case studies are the foundations of the flourishing discipline of Negotiation Analysis. Simone De Santi, a diplomatic with experience in teaching this subject, will be the guest speaker on the […]
Read moreLima – Launch of “L’istituto Italiano In Concerto”
The Teatro Pirandello, adjacent to the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima, will host the second edition of the “Istituto Italiano in Concerto” from March to August 2015. The review is a special edition designed for the Year of Italy in Latin America, and will include chamber, pop and jazz music selections intended to give voice […]
Read moreAbu Dhabi – Standing ovation for Muti at Festival
Riccardo Muti was given a standing ovation yesterday evening in Abu Dhabi after conducting a performance of Beethoven featuring violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra, which he founded and is made up of young Italians under 30. This was the first time in the Persian Gulf for the Neapolitan maestro who, as […]
Read moreInitiative – Best translators awards: fundamental for our culture
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has a strong commitment to strengthening initiatives associated with translation, thanks not least to the various Italian Cultural Institutes around the world, which are responsible for the dissemination of culture and tradition in a sector that, apart from the excellence it produces, is also suffering”, explained Rosanna […]
Read moreZagreb – Anticipation for Ennio Morricone concert
The Zagreb sport and event arena will host a concert on Saturday 11 April by Ennio Morricone, organised by Gigart in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of the city. The composer, musician and orchestra conductor, famed especially for his film scores, was the first non-American to win the Society for the preservation of Music […]
Read moreGeorgia: Government outlines 2015-2016 economic priorities, focus on start-ups
The 2015-2016 economic priorities outlined by the Georgian government, and illustrated by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in the course of the Annual Development Partnership Forum, included development of competitiveness in the private sector and business in general, with a special focus on start-ups. In particular, he announced the opening within the year of a technological […]
Read moreFarnesina and University – MFAIC Legal Service signs convention with University of Bologna
The Farnesina strengthend collaboration with the academic world through today’s signing in Bologna of a framework convention between the MFAIC Legal Affairs Service and the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Bologna. The institution boasts a thousand-year-old legal tradition and excels among Italian universities in international rankings. Development of scientific activities The agreement, […]
Read moreRio – New horizons for Italy-Brazil tourism discussed
New prospects and challenges for Italy-Brazil tourism are the subject of collaboration between the Istituto de Geografia da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro and Rome’s Tor Vergata University on the publication of book that analyses ongoing developments in cultural tourism in Italy and Brazil. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreBelgrade – Fiat 500X presented at Ambassador’s residence
The new FIAT 500X—a model entirely built in Italy at the factory in Melfi—was presented at the residence of the Italian ambassador to Serbia, Giuseppe Manzo. The event was attended by various institutional representatives, such as the president of the parliament and the ministers of the economy, transport and finance, and preceded its official launch […]
Read moreItaly-Czech Rep: Economic-political partnership boost – Della Vedova meets with firms in Prague
The Ukraine crisis, Libya, migration, growth in Europe, along with strengthening trade and bilateral economic relations that have already consistently improved over recent years. These were the main items on the agenda of Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova’s visit to Prague. Italy and Europe after the EU Presidency. Czech economic […]
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