Colombia – Italy too among the “European Professors”
The Universidad del Norte of the Colombian city of Barranquilla this year held the 19th edition of the “Cattedra Europa” (“European Professors”). The event, organised for the 50th anniversary of the birth of the University, was attended by over 200 lecturers from all over the world. The Country invited for this year’s edition was the […]
Read moreSpain – “Mirada Interior” an exhibition by reporter Bispuri in Segovia
“Mirada Interior” by reporter Valerio Bispuri, an exhibition in the Spanish city of Segovia, will close on May 1. The event, curated by the Italian Institute of Culture in Madrid, showcases some of the artist’s most significant work which places a special focus on Latin America. This is a region that Bispuri lived in, breathed […]
Read moreWashington – Visitors flock to ancient Greek bronzes
The exhibition of bronze statues from ancient Greece in Washington DC’s National Gallery of Art has successfully attracted more than 165,000 visitors. The exhibition entitled “Power and Pathos”, which opened on Dec. 10 and closed yesterday, recorded an average of 1,700 visitors a day. On display were 50 rare bronze masterpieces from various countries around […]
Read moreTokyo – Cinema, dance, photography get center-stage. “Grand’Italia” showcases the best of Italy
Three special days, Thursday, 31 March, Friday ,1 April and Friday,8 April to meet six outstanding Italian figures. The programme, organized by the Italian Institute of Culture – IIC – in Tokyo, will take place at the Auditorium Umberto Agnelli. It will feature documentaries introducing the stories of six great Italians who have added to the prestige Italy has in the world. “Grand’Italia” (“Great Italy”) is a set […]
Read moreVilnius – Design, “Communicating visually” – who was Bruno Munari?
Bruno Munari is considered to be one of the world’s most celebrated artist and designer of the twentieth century. Born in Milan on 24 October 1907, he was a sculptor, an illustrator, a graphic artist, a designer and a writer. “Travel Sculptures,” “Useless Machines,” “Unreadable Books” and “Talking Forks” are just a few of the amazing objects […]
Read moreMoscow – Chelyabinsk region meets Italian firms
A presentation on economic opportunities in the Russian region of Chelyabinsk was held by the Italian Embassy in Moscow. Italian companies such as Danieli, Cividale and Cimolai are already working in the area, and Skipass Valle Isarco Plose has been involved in modernizing the Solnechnaya Dolina ski resort. Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini said: “The Chelyabinsk […]
Read moreItalian language Olympics top medallists win stays abroad
The 6th edition of the Italian Language Olympics is over and the winners proclaimed. The 2016 Olympics included participants also from Italian seetions and Italian schools abroad. Julia Victoria Rodriguez Suarez and Kristi Nika, from Italian public schools in Madrid and Athens respectively, won the gold medal for the junior and senior categories of the international group. Livia […]
Read moreTerror attack in Brussels
The Crisis Unit advises Italian nationals currently in Brussels to avoid unnecessary travel within the city for the time being. Helpline number + 39 06 36225
Read moreItalian real estate companies are spearheading the Foreign Ministry’s action to promote Italian industry
Italy had a strong representation at the 2016 edition of the MIPIM, the leading worldwide property event of the year that ended in Cannes today. Italy’s increasingly notable participation was jointly organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and the National Association of Construction Companies (ANCE). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s long-standing collaboration with ANCE has contributed to […]
Read moreChina – Italian home furnishing firms on a mission in Guandgong
Fourteen Italian home furnishing companies went on a mission to Guangzhou, capital city of the province of Guandgong and leading hub for Southern China, to meet Chinese counterparts and establish new business relations.The visit was coordinated by the Italian Consulate General in Guangzhou and the Italian embassy in Beijing and organised by the Italian Trade […]
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