Nicosia – A full house in Cyprus for “La Grande Bellezza”
The Italian Embassy in Nicosia, in collaboration with the University of Cyprus and the University of Nicosia’s “Cine Studio”, organised a spring season featuring recent Italian films. A highlight was Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grande Bellezza”, winner of the Oscar for best foreign film, which attracted a full house of film-lovers. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreChina – 17th century Rome on show in Beijing
“Roma/Seicento: verso il Barocco” is the title of an exhibition just opened in the National Museum in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square as part of the Italian-Chinese memorandum of understanding on promoting the cultural heritage. The event, which will run until February 2015, includes about 50 works by Rome’s museums and churches. A programme of events focusing […]
Read moreRefugees a problem for all of Europe – Ukraine: apply Geneva agreement. Nigeria: release schoolgirls, urges EU
To resolve the Ukrainian crisis the support of the road map leading to the application of the Geneva agreement is necessary. The second long-term “challenge” is the relationship with Russia. These were two issues discussed by Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini during the Council of Foreign Ministers in Brussels yesterday, 12 May 2014. Other issues addressed […]
Read moreParis – A homage to Fabriano and the art of paper-making
The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris is celebrating Fabriano and the 750th anniversary of Europe’s oldest paper mill with an exhibition illustrating the history of paper-making. The exhibition, which runs from Friday 16 May until Saturday 21 June 2014, will feature original maps and official documents from the 19th and 20th centuries, and other historic […]
Read moreDiplomacy and interpersonal relations
One of the principal “gifts” of the good diplomat is an ability to manage interpersonal relations intelligently. “It is a skill that plays a decisive role in achieving the goals of their mission. The Diplomatic Protocol Directorate encompasses much more than its name and definition imply”. These were just some of the comments made by […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Georgia: EU investment conference and B2B meetings, 13 June 2014
The European Union delegation in Georgia has announced that an Investment Conference will take place on 13 June 2014 to coincide with the mission to Tbilisi by the President of the European Commission, Jose’ Manuel Barroso. The Conference will be followed by business-to-business meetings for enterprises interested in investment opportunities in Georgia. The event will […]
Read more“Diplomazia e dintorni” – What’s does it take to be an Ambassador?
Leaving aside the rhetoric and clichés, being an ambassador means performing a particularly complex, discreet and skilled role, and only after many years of diplomatic experience. But what does it take to be an ambassador? What are the challenges and difficulties facing an ambassador? How do does an ambassador tackle the crises or problems that […]
Read moreUsa – Open House at the Italian Embassy attracts 6,000 visitors
The “Europe Day” Open House at the Italian Embassy in Washington attracted 6,000 visitors who enjoyed a rich programme of events organised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and other organisations and businesses. The theme of the event, “A Journey to Italy: How Italians discovered the world”, provided opportunities to explore art, science, music […]
Read moreMogherini at EU Foreign Affairs Council – Ukraine: priority is to halt the violence. Support for OSCE roadmap
“Europe’s priority is to ensure that the violence on the ground is reined in and brought to an end”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini on her arrival in Brussels for the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council. She defined this goal as “the lodestar of our work today. We shall continue to […]
Read moreTokyo – Italian Book Fair attracts thousands of readers
The Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo hosted the 6th Italian Book Fair, which attracted about 6500 Japanese readers over 2 weeks. The event is organised in springtime to coincide with the cherry blossom season (“Hanami” in Japanese), which attracts crowds of visitors to the district near the Institute’s neighbourhood, in the vicinity of the imperial […]
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