Lisbon – “Italy and Portugal at the Poles”, a scientific conference at the Italian Cultural Institute
The Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon will resume its scientific conferences on Wednesday May 11 at the Institute’s headquarters with a meeting entitled “Italy and Portugal at the Poles”. The conference will be attended by Prof. Roberto Azzolini, coordinator of the Italian Polar Programme who will deliver a presentation on “Italian Science at the Poles: history, sites, […]
Read moreSenate – Minister attends Conference on “Religious Freedom, Human Rights and Globalisation”
A Conference on “Religious Freedom, Human Rights and Globalisation”, taking place today in the Koch Hall of the Italian Senate, focuses on the main theme of religious freedom and the most effective ways to protect it. Introductory remarks by Pietro Grasso, President of the Senate, will be followed by Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni on an […]
Read moreUkraine – Italian Baroque Music Festival returns on 17 May
The third Italian Baroque Music Festival, organised by the Italian embassy and the Italian Institute of Culture in Kiev with artistic direction by Nancy Milesis Romano, is returning to Ukraine. The Festival is supported by Kiev’s major cultural and religious institutions, including the P. Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine, the National Philharmonic Orchestra of […]
Read moreEcuador – Italy converts debt into development projects
Marco Filippo Tornetta, Italian ambassador in Quito, and Guillaume Long, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister, signed an intergovernmental debt-for-development Agreement, which enables them to convert debt into funds to launch development projects. The Agreement, which followed protracted negotiations, means a new programme worth 35 million euros can be started. A severe earthquake rocked the country on16 April, […]
Read moreBeirut – Sciarroni to represent Italy in Beirut Dance Festival
Italy is taking part in the 12th BIPOD Festival -Beirut International Dance Platform, organised by the Maqamat Dance Theater Association. The Italian Institute of Culture in Beirut, directed by Edoardo Crisafulli, sponsored and financially supported “Untitled: I’ll be there when you die”, a performance choreographed by Alessandro Sciarroni and hosted at Hamra’s Al Madina Theatre. […]
Read moreMinister Paolo Gentiloni to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today – Italy-China Government Committee and plenary meeting of the bilateral Business Forum
Economic and commercial cooperation is the main theme on the agenda of the talks between the two Foreign Affairs Ministers, which are taking place at a time of intense dialogue between the two Governments, following the recent visits to China by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and to Italy by Premier Li Keqiang, and Minister Gentiloni’s […]
Read moreDei – Australia: Victorian Government approves budget committing more funds for infrastucture
The Victorian Government approved its 2016/17 Budget providing for greater investment to deliver infrastructure and more funds for its schools, health system and the less developed areas of the State. The centrepiece of the infrastructure plan is the construction of a new underground metropolitan railway line that will cost nearly $11 billion dollars (more than […]
Read moreMotoforpeace mission for children stops off in Canada
Motoforpeace, a charity set up by Italian and other European police forces to raise funds for projects to help poor children, has stopped off in Canada. It started in Panama, in March, and travelled through Central America to the US and Canada. It was received in Toronto by the Consul General, Giuseppe Pastorelli. Its 24 members […]
Read moreChina – First overseas stop of the internationalisation roadshow
An internationalisation roadshow for Italian businesses has begun its overseas tour in China. In the presence of 100 companies, consortia and research organisations, the meeting allowed Chinese operators to gain a greater insight into Italy’s strategy for supporting businesses, promoting exports and attracting investments. It also focused on Chinese development priorities and stimuli to which […]
Read moreAbu Dhabi – Italy main player at the 26th International Book Fair
Doors have closed at the 26th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in the United Arab Emirates (27 April- 3 May), where Italy was the guest of honour. Italy’s entry was organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Cultural Heritage, the Italian Embassy in the UAE, […]
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