London – “The invention of Italy” a great success
“The invention of Italy”, a cycle of history lessons held in London and organised by the Italian Cultural Institute with the collaboration of the Laterza publishing house and the support of ENI and Intesa Sanpaolo scored a big success. The organisers are now planning another cycle of nine lessons for the autumn, to coincide with […]
Read moreTokyo recalls Italian K2 conquest, film screening
Japan commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Italian conquest of K2, with a screening of the film “K2 La Montagna degli Italiani” to a large and enthusiastic audience. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreInnovative startups, doors open in Italy
As per measure 44 of the Destinazione Italia Plan and Law no. 221/2012, a new type of visa now facilitates the attraction of talent and innovation to Italy. The procedure for issuance of the visa is simple and streamlined, in accordance with the laws in force, and are contained, along with all requirements and conditions, […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore: Mozambique: Radiocor-Farnesina dossier on business opportunities in that country
(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) – Rome, 19 May – Coinciding with the Italian economic mission to Mozambique, Diplomazia Economica Italiana – the newsletter compiled by Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) – published a dossier on opportunities for Italy in Mozambique’s agri-food industry and an […]
Read moreMontevideo – Italianpoetry, dance and wines
Italian poetry, dance and wines were the frontrunners last week in three events organised by the Italian cultural Centre of Montevideo. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreUsa – Music as an instrument for peace, concert in Popes’ memory
Music as an instrument of peace and vehicle for dialogue among cultures and faiths: this was the conviction behind ‘Peace Through Music In Our Age’, a major musical event held at Washington’s Constitution Hall in honour of the memory of recently canonised Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreTrieste – Mauro Giacca to lead global genetic engineering
Italy’s Mauro Giaccahas been chosen to lead ICGEB, the international centre for genetic engineering and biotechnologies, headquartered in Trieste with branches in New Delhi and Cape Town. The 55-year-old former director of the organisation’s Italian component will,as of 31 December, replace the current director, Argentine Francisco Baralle. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreEgypt – First steps for Maire Tecnimont project in Aswan
The Italian firm Maire Tecnimont took the first steps in launching a collaborative project in Aswan with Kima. Egyptian leader in the production of fertilizer – a 540-million-dollar project for the creation of an ammonia, urea and fertilizer plant that includes utilities and off-site support facilities. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreNice – “Eloquence Competition”closing ceremony
The closing ceremony for the “Eloquence Competition” was recently held in Nice, and event held withthe high patronage of the Consulate General of Italy in collaboration with the Association of Professors of the Maritime Alps, the Academie de Nice, Aprodesi (parents association) and College Vernier. Minister for Culture Dario Franceschini, present at the closing, underscored […]
Read moreSpain – Two days in Madrid on Italian industrial design
Madrid recently played host to “Jornadas de Innovacion en el Diseno Italiano” – two days of meetings and debates on Italian industrial design. Participants included designers, historians, engineers and artists. The event was organised with the collaboration of the Italian Cultural Institute Read more, in Italian
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