Italian Economic Diplomacy – 24 October – Vietnam: “Made in Italy” trade mission, 9-16 November
A trade mission to Vietnam, organised by the Italian Chambers of Commerce, will take place from 9 to 16 November 2013. The mission was organised under the ICE–Unioncamere–Ministry for Economic Development agreement and promoted by Unioncamere Emilia-Romagna. Its focus will be consumer goods: textiles, clothing, footwear, leather goods and accessories, costume jewellery, fine jewellery, cosmetics, […]
Read moreRussia – Promotional tour by Marches Region
The rich and varied tourism offering of Marches Region is being presented to the Russian public during a promotional tour to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Ekaterinburg. The event in Moscow was hosted by the Italian Ambassador, Cesare Maria Ragaglini, while the St. Petersburg event will include a workshop organised by ENIT, the Italian national tourism […]
Read moreMadrid – “Verdi’s Words” celebrated during Italian Language Week
Madrid paid homage to Giuseppe Verdi during the 13th Italian Language Week, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute, with an event on “Verdi’s Words”. The topic was selected to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth and the publication of “Verdi de puno y letras”, the first Castilian translation of his letters. Read more, […]
Read moreItaly–Japan – Twin cities celebrated
The Italy of culture, art and great food and wine was on display in Ichinomiya, in Japan, at an “Italy Fair” that saw the town centre closed to traffic and transformed into a showcase for Italian products and tourism offerings. The event, organised by the local Chamber of Commerce, was attended by the Italian Consul […]
Read moreWarsaw – Round table on “Aldo Moro – lay martyr”
A round table on one of the most tragic events in recent European history – the kidnapping and killing of Aldo Moro – will take place in Warsaw on Thursday 24 October 2013. Participants include Paolo Mieli, historian, former editor of Corriere della Sera and current chairman of RCS Libri in Milano; Jacek Moskwa, former […]
Read moreDiplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Australia: call for expressions of interest for Princes Highway
The Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss, has announced a call for expressions of interest for works to up-grade the Princes Highway in the State of Victoria. Work is expected to begin in 2014 and end in 2015, and will includes a new bridge over the Barwon River and the installation […]
Read moreKrakow – Italian excellence with De Chirico and d’Annunzio
“Giorgio De Chirico: drawings and sketches for Gabriele d’Annunzio’s Figlia di Jorio” is the title of an exhibition at the International Cultural Centre in Krakow. The exhibition is part of the programme for the 13th Italian Language in the World Week, which this year focuses on research, discovery and innovation. The “Week” will also see […]
Read moreNew York – Lecture and presentation on “Francis of Assisi. A New Biography”
Fr. Augustine Thompson, winner of the 2013 Flaiano Prize for his book “Francis of Assisi: A New Biography”, will be giving a lecture in New York on Friday 25 October 2013. The event, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute, is part of the Italian Culture Week programme. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreTirana – A showcase for Italian universities
The Italian academic system is being showcased in Tirana, where the second “Studying in Italy” event takes place on 25 and 26 October 2013. Over 20 Italian universities will be taking part in the initiative, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute as part of Italian Language in the World Week. The Italian Ambassador, Massimo Gaiani, […]
Read moreFriends of Syria meeting in London – Italy calls for humanitarian corridors
From the call launched by the EU at the Foreign Affairs Council on 21 October in Luxembourg to the “Friends of Syria” summit in London. The central topic is the outlook for a political solution to the Syrian crisis, including through the “Geneva 2” conference. At their Council meeting on 21 October, the European Union’s […]
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