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20 March 2014
Mexico – 14 Italian restaurants awarded ISNART certification

Fourteen Italian restaurants in Mexico have been awarded the National Tourism Research Institute (ISNART) quality certification for “Italian Hospitality – Italian Quality”. The certificate was awarded during the event of the same name hosted by the Italian Ambassador in Mexico City, Alessandro Busacca. The restaurants join over 1100 Italian restaurants already selected in 43 countries. […]

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20 March 2014
Usa – The Best of the Made in Italy brand on display in Houston

The Best of the Made in Italy brand will be on display on 5 and 6 April in Houston, thanks to the 2014 Exhibitalia fair organised by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce in Texas (IACC) with support from our Consulate General. This year’s event, with about 300 exhibitors, will be dedicated to crafts, culture and […]

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19 March 2014
Singapore – A showcase for the best of the Venice Film Festival

Singapore is set to host the 11th Italian Film Festival – Special Venice Edition. Running from 2 to 7 April 2014, the Festival will showcase the best films shown at the 70th Venice Film Festival. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Venice Biennale, in collaboration with Cathay Cineplexes, the National […]

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19 March 2014
Brazil – Anthropological film festival arrives in São Paulo

“Contro-Sguardi” is the title of an international anthropological film festival running in São Paulo in Brazil from 14 to 27 April 2014. Organised by the Contro-Sguardi association in Perugia, the festival is making its first appearance in Brazil thanks to a collaboration between the Italian Cultural Institute in São Paulo, the Laboratorio de Imagem e […]

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18 March 2014
Berlin – Architecture Biennale presented at Italian Embassy

The Italian Embassy in Berlin has hosted an event to present the 14th Architecture Biennale, entitled “Fundamentals”, which opens on 7 June 2014 at the Giardini and the Arsenale in Venice. Speakers included Ambassador Elio Menzione, Biennale President Paolo Baratta, and the Director of this year’s edition, Rem Koolhaas. The 2014 Biennale will feature three […]

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18 March 2014
Oslo – ‘Farfalle’ from Prato with the TPO dance company

The TPO contemporary dance company, based at the Fabbrichino Theatre in Prato, has cast its spell over Norwegian children and their families in Oslo. The performances were organised with the help of the Italian Cultural Institute and Norway’s principal dance organisation, Dansens Hus. Read more, in Italian.

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18 March 2014
Paris – UNESCO medal awarded to Roberto Bolle

A new award for Roberto Bolle: the Italian dancer, star of La Scala in Milan and principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in New York, is to receive the UNESCO medal for Cultural Diversity. UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova will present the award on 8 April 2014 at the organisation’s offices in Paris. To […]

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17 March 2014
Istanbul – Italian archaeological missions in Turkey

Preparations are complete for the 5th edition of the conference “Italy’s contribution to excavation, research and study on archaeological missions in Turkey” in Istanbul dedicated to art, history, culture and the defence of the archaeological landscape and, in particular, to the Made in Italy mission in Turkey. Participants in the 2-day event – Friday 21 […]

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17 March 2014
Lebanon – “Mediterranean Vibrations” for UNIFIL’s 36 years

Two concerts will be offered in Lebanon in celebration of the UNIFIL mission’s 36 years of activity in that Middle Eastern country. The mission, thanks to the troops of 38 nations under the UN flag and Italian command, has been supporting the peace process in the region. “Music for Friendship” will take place at the […]

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17 March 2014
Oman – Maison Gattinoni Made in Italy Ambassador

The Maison Gattinoni will act as “ambassador” for the Made in Italy brand at a major event on 18 March in the Sultanate of Oman, when the 2014 Spring/Summer Haute Couture Collection known as “The Cloud” will be presented. Celebrated Italian designer Guillermo Mariotto’s “Homage to Oman” dress will be first out on the runway. […]

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17 March 2014
Budapest – Meeting on “diplomacy between tradition and innovation”

“Diplomacy between Tradition and Innovation” is the theme of the meeting to be held in Budapest on 19 March. Organised by the Italian Cultural Institute as part of a cycle devoted to the era of globalisation and IT, will focus on the various challenges to be faced and need for a new interpretation of the […]

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14 March 2014
From Venice to Moscow – Italian cinema moves to Russia

The Embassy of Italy in Moscow presented the 5th edition of the “From Venice to Moscow” Film Festival, an annual event held at the Italian Cultural Institute to give Russian audiences a chance to view the Italian films presented at the celebrated Venetian event. Read more, in Italian

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