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Events
23 May 2018
Recognition for three Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation projects

Three projects developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation were recognized as particularly deserving by the Public Administration Forum as part of the “Public Administration Sustainability Award. 100 projects to achieve the Agenda 2030 goals”. They include the “Study in Italy” portal, the “ItaliAmo” App and the “Good Habits” project. The Award […]

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Diplomatic Network
22 May 2018
“Fare Cinema – 1st Week of Italian Cinema in the World”

As part of “Fare Cinema – 1st Week of Italian Cinema in the World“, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid has organised three events from 22 and 24 May focusing on the “trades of the cinema” with film director Riccardo Milani, architects and set designers Lucia Nigri and Alexia De Vito from Mia Market. “Fare Cinema” (“Making […]

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In detail
21 May 2018
ItaliAmo

Free Course of Italian Language and Culture, A1 Level, for iOS and Android devices   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has developed, in cooperation with IED [European Design Institute] and Ovosodo, the “ItaliAmo” app, which offers a free Italian language and culture A1 level course for iOS and Android devices.  The course seeks […]

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Diplomatic Network
16 May 2018
Myanmar: valorizzazione del sito archeologico di Mrauk-U

“Il Myanmar continua a rimanere un Paese importante per la Cooperazione e l’Italia, grazie alla sua consolidata esperienza nel settore della valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale, può offrire un contributo determinante per lo sviluppo dello Stato Rakhine, in linea con le raccomandazioni della Commissione Annan”, così si è espresso l’Ambasciatore Pier Giorgio Aliberti in occasione della […]

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Diplomatic Network
11 May 2018
A ILUSÃO PERFEITA by PIETRO RUFFO in Lisbon

Contemporary art exhibitions are continuing to be held at the Lisbon Italian Cultural Institute, including a selection of works by Pietro Ruffo that will be shown in his solo exhibition ‘A Ilusão Perfeita’. The artist will attend the opening, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 18 May, in the former Chapel of the Italian Cultural Institute at its seat […]

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Press Releases
8 May 2018
The Foreign Ministry present at CIBUS

CIBUS, Italy’s major international food and agri-food exhibition, has kicked off. Present at the opening of the exhibition on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was Vincenzo de Luca, Director General for Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation, who spoke at a conference on promoting and protecting Made-in-Italy products, together with the President of […]

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Diplomatic Network
7 May 2018
Italian Development Cooperation supports archaeological heritage conservation

The Italian Development Cooperation system continues to support the conservation of archaeological assets. To protect the archaeological area of Petra in Jordan against hydrogeological risks, the Italian Development Cooperation system gave UNESCO 1.5 million euro. It is the fourth project financed for the same area since 2012, and is further proof of Italy’s firm commitment […]

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Diplomatic Network
7 May 2018
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Italian Cooperation to support the restoration of archaeological sites

Financing the restoration of archaeological sites to relaunch tourism in the Country The Italian Development Cooperation system will give UNDP one million euros to carry out the restoration of archaeological sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a view to protecting the ancient Via Dinarica trail and surrounding natural areas. The goal is to promote sustainable […]

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Events
3 May 2018
Sport for peace and development: promoting young people’s ideas

#ZEROHackathon2018 is coming to an end, with its closing event taking place today at the Farnesina. #ZEROHackathon is a competition of ideas for students created by the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Rome. The starting point was paragraph 37 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: “We […]

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Diplomatic Network
2 May 2018
​Caravaggio OPERA OMNIA exhibition in Bangkok

Forty masterpieces by Caravaggio are housed in museums and private collections throughout the world. The spectator will be placed practically in front of full-scale copies of the original works of art. New digital technology will be used to back light the high definition reproductions which will allow visitors to enjoy incredible, detailed images of the […]

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Events
30 April 2018
“Fare Cinema” – The First Week of Italian Cinema in the World

‘Fare Cinema’ launched today in the evocative setting of Cinecittà StudiosItaly has a great tradition of quality cinema, and its contemporary film production must be supported as it is an integral part of the promotion of ‘Brand Italy’ throughout the world. The Italian film industry also has a positive direct and indirect economic and tourist […]

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