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Diplomatic Network
9 January 2018
Promoting Italian agro-food industries in Quebec

Boosting commercial relations with Quebec, Canada, and promoting the producers of Made-in-Italy agro-food products were the aim of the meeting between the National President of the Italian Farmers Confederation (CIA) and the Italian Consul General in Montréal, Marco Riccardo Rusconi.    The talk, which took place at the CIA headquarters in Rome, offered the opportunity to […]

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Diplomatic Network
5 January 2018
USA – Caravaggio: Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese

Si terrà giovedì 11 gennaio presso l’istituto italiano di cultura di Los Angeles l’incontro con Davide Gasparotto, senior curator della sezione pittura al Getty Museum, che illustrerà la mostra Caravaggio: Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese dedicata a 3 capolavori caravaggeschi provenienti dalla prestigiosa Galleria Borghese di Roma, in esposizione al Getty Center fino al 18 […]

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Press Releases
6 December 2017
110th anniversary of the mining tragedy of Monongah

“On this day, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the Italians around the world. Through their work, their dedication and their deep-rooted spirit of sacrifice across the years, our communities abroad have proven to be a precious resource and reason of pride for our Country,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]

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Press Releases
14 November 2017
Minister Alfano meets Melinda Gates

“The commitment of charity foundations standing by institutional actors is essential in order to promote peace, greater social cohesion and sustainable development. Italy shares the vision of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in many sectors, such as health, a field to which we are firmly committed as a participant in the Global Fund and […]

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2 November 2017
United States – Cinema Italian style​

Cinema Italian Style, the elegant showcase of Italian contemporary cinema, returns with a rich delegation of talented actors, directors and producers. This year the Festival is dedicated to Michelangelo Antonioni. The festival is organised by the Istituto Luce Cinecittà and the American Cinematheque, in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institute […]

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26 October 2017
17th Week of the Italian Language in the World – New York

Words are important. Nanni Moretti and the Italian language The Italian Cultural Institute in New York celebrated the Week of the Italian Language in the World with a number of very successful events. The highlight of the week was the event with the world-renowned and multi-prize-winning Italian film director Nanni Moretti, who illustrated the importance […]

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20 October 2017
17th Week of the Italian Language in the World – Ottawa

Silvio Soldini’s film “Pane e Tulipani” (2000) was screened in the Amphitheatre of Saint Paul’s University on 17 October as part of the 17th Week of Italian Language and within the framework of the long-dated cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland. The screening was preceded by a short-film entitled  “Il Cinema parla Italiano”.

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17 October 2017
17th Italian Language Week in the World – Montreal

“The travelling Genius”, Paolo Saporito – Amnesty, amnesia and censorship: the demise of the fascist past in the movie “I vinti” by Michelangelo Antonioni On the occasion of the “XVII Settimana della lingua Italiana nel mondo”, that will have as theme “L’italiano al cinema, l’italiano nel cinema”, under high patronage of the President of the […]

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16 October 2017
17th Week of the Italian Language in the World: “Italian at the Cinema, Italian in the Cinema”

Minister Alfano: “Italian is becoming increasingly known abroad as a language capable of transmitting the values of beauty and quality that constitute the cornerstones of a lifestyle appreciated worldwide. With the Week of Italian Language we celebrate the bond that exists between our language and the Country’s great creative and economic points of excellence.” The […]

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Press Releases
3 October 2017
Message of condolences from Minister Alfano to Secretary of State Tillerson

“Mr. Secretary of State,I was deeply shocked and saddened by the vile act  of violence that struck the city of Las Vegas, resulting in a high number of victims and injured people among the innocent crowd gathered to enjoy a concert. Italy firmly condemns this atrocious crime, which has caused horror, indignation and deep sorrow […]

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