Bratislava – The Flaiano Prize for Italian studies: the Italian Cultural Institute calls for nominations
“For the 43rd edition of the Flaiano International Prize for Italian studies, the Italian Cultural Institute in Bratislava welcomes any suggestions in the form of publications on Italian cultural topics written in Slovakian or Italian between June 2015 and June 2016”. The Italian Embassy in Bratislava advises that the deadline for entries is in August. […]
Read moreShanghai – The “Italy 4.0” agenda promotes new market strategies in China
The “Italy 4.0” agenda aims to grasp all the market opportunities in China by creating added value and by promoting Italy’s image as a vibrant and modern country. This was the content of the closing statement of the second informal “Italy System in China” meeting held in Shanghai on June 17 and 18. The […]
Read moreOttawa – FCA Ferrari Festival to take place in Canada
This year Ferrari fans will once again have the opportunity to meet in Ottawa at the residence of the Italian Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado, to celebrate the 11th edition of the FCA Ottawa Ferrari Festival. The event has been organised by the Ferrari Club of America – Ottawa Chapter from June 17 to 19, and […]
Read moreCalifornia – Italian pianist Francesco Taskayali plays in Los Angeles
Italian musical talent will be on stage in California with a performance of pianist and composer Francesco Taskayali at the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Institute is contributing to the events promoted by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism and to the worldwide celebrations for the Fete de […]
Read moreVienna – Art, music and images tell the time difference between “distance” and “permanence”
“Time is an illusion” Albert Einstein once said. For Regina Hübner and Luca Lombardi time is distance and permanence. They are the authors of the audio-visual installation entitled “Time as Distance, Time as Permanence” which will be presented today, Tuesday 21 June, at 7 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Institute in Vienna. It is a unique […]
Read moreItaly’s Economic Diplomacy – 20 June: latest news from the world
GE Oil & Gas and Novatek sign a strategic cooperation agreement GE Oil & Gas-Nuovo Pignone and Novatek signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop the oil and gas sector in Russia. Priority will be given to cooperating in locating in Russia the companies manufacturing some of the products and services needed by the […]
Read more20 June – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates World Refugee Day 2016
The humanity we will show in receiving desperate refugees, the intelligence through which we will approach migration phenomena, the resolve with which we will fight against human traffickers will allow us to show the world the quality of democratic life.(Sergio Mattarella) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation celebrates World Refugee Day and the UN […]
Read moreHamburg – “Goethe+200”, Italy continues the Grand Tour of the Institute of Culture
Italy seen by Goethe…two hundred year later. This is the time that has elapsed since the release of “Italian Journey”, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s report on his travels to Italy from 1786–1788, and an iconic example of the Grand Tour, the long voyages undertaken by young northern European intellectuals in the 18th Century. What would […]
Read moreMexico City – Automotive, Italian diplomacy to support manufacturers
Italian diplomacy plays an important role worldwide also by supporting the presence of Italian companies on foreign markets. An example of this is the first “sectorial meeting” with Italy’s major automobile manufacturers operating in Mexico, which was recently organised by the Italian Embassy in Mexico City in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers’s Desk Italia and the office […]
Read moreArgentina – Italian restoration technology takes centre stage
The contribution of Italian technology and scientific innovation to the conservation of artistic and architectural heritage will be the focus of a conference in Argentina on June 23 at the Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad Nacional (UNLP) in La Plata. The conference will be curated by Italian experts Alessandro Zanini and Andrea Griletto, […]
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