Argentina – Focus on Galileo Galilei: The Man who Stopped the Sun
A series of meetings on “Italian scientists” has opened in Buenos Aires. Sponsored by the Institute of Italian Culture (IIC), the first meeting will focus on “Galileo Galilei, the man who stopped the sun” and is organised by researcher Francesca Battista. As reported on the Institute’s website, perhaps the world’s most famous Italian scientist, Galileo […]
Read moreNew Delhi – Kalascima Italian new folk band to tour India
Kalascima’s tour in India will kick off on Friday. Kalascima is an innovative Italian folk band capable of projecting into modernity the popular music of the Salento area, decontextualizing it from old recitals and barnyard dancing, and ‘regenerates’ it through the use of high-tech. Their first stop will be at New Delhi’s India International Centre […]
Read moreEritrea: national energy plan signed thanks to EU’s 175 mln euro investment
A national energy plan for Eritrea was signed within the framework of the European Union’s 11th EDF (European Development Fund). The agreement envisages a 175 million euro investment in the energy sector, including redoing the national power grid, building stand-alone photovoltaic and wind power supply systems in rural areas and the exploration of geothermal resources. […]
Read moreAtlas of Nazi-Fascist Massacres in Italy 1943-1945 – The project presented at the Farnesina is the fruit of an agreement between Italy and Germany
Italy and Germany united in not forgetting the victims of the Nazi massacres. The “Atlas of Nazi-Fascist Massacres in Italy 1943-1945” project was presented at the Foreign Ministry in an event organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Atlas lists all […]
Read moreStockholm – The IIC opens its doors to Sergio Castellitto as a star of contemporary cinema
Sergio Castellitto will be the guest star of the Italian Institute of Culture in Stockholm at 6 p.m. on April 12. As part of the series entitled “The Stars of Contemporary Cinema”, Mr Castellitto will present to the public his latest film “Nessuno si salva da solo” (“You Can’t Save Yourself Alone”). Based on its […]
Read moreBeirut – Italy finances WFP project providing school meals to Syrian children
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has launched a school meal programme financed by Italian Development Cooperation, to assist Lebanese and Syrian children attending public elementary schools in Lebanon. “By providing nutritious daily meals to school children, the WFP assures them a better nutritional intake and encourages parents to send them to school regularly,” […]
Read morePanama – Italy donates 100 football uniforms to St. Kitts and Nevis
The Italian government, through its honorary consul Ernest Amory, donated 100 football uniforms to St. Kitts and Nevis. The uniforms were supplied by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). The presentation took place at a ceremony that was attended – in addition to the consul – by the Minister of Agriculture and Health, Eugene Hamilton. Over […]
Read moreMigrants – Alessandro Penso’s photography on show in Zagreb
Zagreb will feature the photo exhibition “From Afar” by Alessandro Penso. The Rome-born photographer focused his lenses on the stories of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants reaching Europe after long and exhausting journeys through Greece and across the Balkans. The show, on display at the Lauba gallery, has been organised by the Italian Cultural Institute […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni’s mission to Myanmar
Minister Paolo Gentiloni started a mission in Myanmar today that will last until 8 April. Mr Gentiloni met Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi, making him the first Western foreign minister to meet her following her appointment to Myanmar’s foreign ministry. The minister’s agenda includes meetings with President Htin Kyaw, the Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Thura U Aung Ko, […]
Read moreDEI – Uae: BusinessConnect Workshop in Dubai to prepare for Expo 2020
Preparations are well under way in the lead-up to the Dubai World Expo 2020 as a “BusinessConnect” workshop was organized by Expo Dubai to illustrate the various stages of the project that will keep the organisers busy in the coming months. The workshop highlighted that the goal for these future months will be to seek out […]
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