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America Latina e Caraibi

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24 April 2014
Argentina – Young people “narrate” Italian science

Young Argentines “narrating” the influence of Italian science and culture on that Latin American culture was the subject of a recently concluded competition organised by our embassy in Buenos Aires in collaboration with the Associazione Veronese L’Arena of Buenos Aires. Awards went to young participants between the ages of 17 and 31 who submitted their […]

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23 April 2014
Brazil – System Italy on the Rio Grande do Sul

The Italian embassy in Brasilia recently organised an Italian business mission to the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul in collaboration with the Consulate General of Porto Alegre and the Italo-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. The participating delegation consisted of director of tourism promotion for the 2015 Milan EXPO Alessandro Mancini, deputy director of the […]

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22 April 2014
Cooperation – Guatemala, Italy backs coffee growers

The Italian Cooperation is backing coffee growers in Guatemala through a multilateral emergency contribution of 200,000 USD for an urgent intervention by FAO in response to the emergency caused by a coffee plant fungus that is generating serious economic and food security consequences. Aid to 1200 growers in Huista region The project, already agreed on […]

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18 April 2014
Italy-Argentina – Modernisation plan for the Teatro Coliseo

The modernisation plan for the Teatro Coliseo, owned by the Italian state and the headquarters of the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian-Argentine Chamber of Commerce, has been presented in Buenos Aires. The press conference was attended by the Director of the cultural institute, Maria Mazza. Read more, in Italian

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17 April 2014
Montevideo – Jazz and theatre bring Italian culture to Uruguay

Jazz by Stefano Bollani and a monologue by Marco Baliani will feature in two events organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo to bring the best of contemporary Italian culture to Uruguay. Bollani’s “Piano Solo” recital will take place on 4 June and Baliani will give his “Kohlhaas” monologue on 29 September 2014. Read […]

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16 April 2014
World Cup 2014 – “Italia na copa” events kick off

Two events in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro – a concert by Mariella Nava and the “Italian Glamour” exhibition – kicked off the “Italia na Copa” programme, which will promote Italian excellence in the run-up to and during the World Cup. The initiative is being implemented by our Embassy in Brasilia with the support […]

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11 April 2014
II session of bilateral political dialogue between Italy and Cuba

The second bilateral political dialogue session between Italy and Cuba, co-chaired by Under-Secretary Giro and Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba Sierra Diaz took place today. The encounter provided continuity to bilateral dialogue within the broader framework of Cuban-EU relations. Italy is closely observing the island’s implementation of an economic system founded on measures aimed at […]

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10 April 2014
San Salvador – Embassy of Italy goes 2.0

The Embassy of Italy in San Salvador had become “greener” and more user-friendly thanks to the latest refurbishing provided free of charge by the Astaldi group, which applied anti-seismic and energy-saving criteria to make better use of natural light and ventilation. Read more, in Italian.

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10 April 2014
Venezuela – Giro pledges Italy’s support for government-opposition

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro expressed deep satisfaction for the willingness toward dialogue shown yesterday in Caracas by the government and Mesa de la Unidad (MUD) opposition representatives. On his latest mission to Venezuela from 2 to 4 April, the under-secretary had the opportunity, both with the ministers with whom he met as well […]

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10 April 2014
Brazil – Italian fashion and design on display

An exhibition in Rio de Janiero on Italian fashion of the last 80 years will run through 6 June 2014, and include 130 garments by designed by famous names such as Valentino, Versace and Armani and worn by actors such as Ava Gardner, Audrey Hepburn and Gina Lollobrigida. The event was organised by the Fundacao […]

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9 April 2014
Venezuela: Giro hails government and Mesa de la Unidad willingness to talk

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro expressed deep satisfaction for the willingness toward dialogue shown yesterday in Caracas by the government and Mesa de la Unidad (MUD) opposition representatives. On his latest mission to Venezuela from 2 to 4 April, the under-secretary had the opportunity, both with the ministers with whom he met as well […]

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9 April 2014
Peru’ – San Isidro opens its doors to the world

The fourth edition of “San Isidro apre le porte al mondo” will be launched on 11 April, an event organised by the municipal administration of Lima that aims to strengthen ties between San Isidro and the international community present in Peru. The diplomatic missions set up in Lima will exhibit their countries’ cultural, gastronomic and […]

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