Libya – Gentiloni tells the Chamber: the only solution is political
The only solution to the Libya crisis is a political one. Italy is not looking for adventures or crusades but a change of pace is needed because time is not infinite. These were some of the points made by Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni in a briefing at the Chamber of Deputies. “After the two sessions […]
Read moreZagreb – Venice in Zagreb film season – 2nd edition
The second “Venice in Zagreb” film season, featuring Italian films presented at the 2014 Venice Film Festival, is under way in Croatia. The initiative, which runs until 21 February 2015, was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Zagreb in collaboration with the Cinema Biennale and the Zagreb Film Festival. The event will include a […]
Read moreBrussels – Italy and women’s voices at the Book Fair
Five writers, one translator and a publishing specialist. The Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels has organised a “women’s voices” event to coincide with the 45th Book Fair in the Belgian capital. “Je vous écris d’Italie: cinq voix de femmes” was organised in collaboration with the Italian Publishers Association (AIE) and the Mondadori Foundation. Participants include […]
Read morePrague – Czech tourists on a visit to “undiscovered” Italy, via our Embassy
The Italian Embassy in Praguehas opened its doors for a working meeting between Czech travel agencies andrepresentatives of our regions, towns and cities. The aim of the event is toillustrate regions as yet little known to Czech tourists, such as Campania orPiedmont, and towns and cities like Bologna, Ferrara, Lucca and Bergamo. AsAldo Amato, the […]
Read moreNice – Homage to Italy on the Promenade du Paillon
The city of Nice has paid homage to Italy by naming one of the avenues linked to the “Promenade du Paillon” regeneration project “l’Allee des Italiens”. The initiative was keenly supported by the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, himself of Italian origin, to underscore the city’s own Italian roots and the important role played by […]
Read moreWashington -EXPO – A key role for women in food security
Women’s role in food security, nutrition and health, and the outlook for EXPO Milan 2015. These were the central topics of the first international “Women in Business” workshop organised by the Aspen Institute with support from the Italian Embassy in Washington, which hosted the event. Participants included the deputy speaker of the Senate, Linda Lanzillotta; […]
Read moreBrazil – Exploring the history of philosophy with Vivaldi’s help
The history of philosophy willbe explored through Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at a series of “PhilosophyCafé” events led by Silverio Ortiz, who teaches philosophy at Universidade dasQuebradas. Organised with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Riode Janeiro, the events will be hosted by the Institute and will run throughoutMarch 2015. Read more, in […]
Read moreBrazil – Exploring the history of philosophy with Vivaldi’s help
The history of philosophy willbe explored through Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at a series of “PhilosophyCafé” events led by Silverio Ortiz, who teaches philosophy at Universidade dasQuebradas. Organised with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Riode Janeiro, the events will be hosted by the Institute and will run throughoutMarch 2015. Read more, in […]
Read morePhilippines: positive economic outlook
The Philippines closed 2014 with GDP growth estimated at 5.1%, and with an estimated yearly average of 6.2% for the period from 2015 through 2019. The spread of urbanisation was also steady, strongly stimulating demand in the construction and transport sectors. Rising consumption was fuelled by growth in employment—which nevertheless remains insufficient—and by the enormous […]
Read moreBratislava – Italian jazz trio jazz opens concert cycle
Bratislava gave an enthusiastic reception to a jazz concert by the Kekko Forarnelli Trio, which launched a full calendar of musical events organized by the Italian Cultural Institute. After performing in numerous festivals and clubs, pianist Kekko Formarelli, bass player Giorgio Vendola and drummer Dario Congedo stopped off in the Slovakian capital for a presentation […]
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