Religion and diplomacy together to promote peace in the Mediterranean
“Today we must see religions as international actors and be mindful of their role in the Mediterranean, which is so dear to our hearts. We should encourage a dialogue between different religions into a source of national and international dynamics capable of leading to a fruitful cooperation towards the achievement of stabilization and international peace […]
Read moreChile – “Italian Masters of Graphic Design” take centre stage in Santiago
“Italian Masters of Graphic Design” (“Maestri italiani del disegno grafico”) is the title of an exhibition organised by the Italian Institute of Culture (IIC) in Santiago, Chile, in partnership with the AIEP Universidad Andre’s Bello, which will run from 23 March to 2 April in the capital of the Latin American country. The exhibition stages […]
Read moreItaly-Russia: Business cooperation is growing
A cooperation agreement has been signed by Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, and the President of employer’s organisation Confindustria Russia, Ernesto Ferlenghi. The agreement paves the way for the creation of a working group between the two organisations in order to identify and pursue in more concrete terms the new orientations of […]
Read moreKarachi – Italian business roadshow in Pakistan to boost trade
Italy organised a roadshow in Pakistan entitled “Doing business with Italy” to bolster its economic cooperation with Pakistan and strengthen their economic ties. The roadshow included a seminar in Karachi and institutional and economic meetings in Islamabad and other cities. It provided information on more than 50 Italian companies which want to explore the opportunities […]
Read moreMarcinelle mining tragedy and Italian-Belgian bilateral agreements on labour migration. A programme of events helps keep the memory alive
A rich programme of events will mark the 70th Anniversary of the Italian-Belgian agreements on labour migration and the 60th Anniversary of the Marcinelle mining disaster. The programme, which has been put together by the Italian diplomatic, cultural and consular network in Belgium in collaboration with Italian and Belgian institutions, will feature many events commemorating the […]
Read moreGentiloni in Prague, focus on bilateral economic relations
Rapidly strengthening economic relations between Italy and the Czech Republic will be the main theme of a visit to Prague by Minister Paolo Gentiloni today and tomorrow. The agenda will also include main European and international issues, such as immigration and conflicts in the Mediterranean. The visit takes place at a vital stage in bilateral […]
Read moreThe Iraq Museum in Baghdad and Italian support for redevelopment
“The Iraq Museum in Baghdad. The Italian requalification of a cultural heritage of humanity” published by Apex Books, is being presented on Wednesday, March 16 at 17.30 in Rome at the Primaticcio Gallery of Palazzo Firenze. It was organized by the Società Dante Alighieri and by the Italian National UNESCO Commission. The book describes the […]
Read moreSan Francisco – A journey to discover the power and magic of Italian gestures
Pointing the finger, invoking the skies, shaking ones fists: everyone knows that Italians are particularly fond of gestures. Italians are known not only for their excellent coffee, ice cream, pizza and fashion, but also for their fascinating gestures. An event on Italian gestures, their meaning and how to use them is to be held on Thursday, […]
Read moreItalian opera exhibition ‘Sudamericanamente’ opens in Peru
“Sudamericanamente – The long season of the Teatro dell’Opera in Rome in Latin America” is the title of an exhibition organized by the Italian Institute of Culture (IIC) of Lima, to be held in the Peruvian capital until Apr. 16. The exhibition was produced by the Historical Archives of the Teatro dell’Opera in Rome for […]
Read more“WeWorld Index” presented at the Italian Foreign Ministry. Focus on the marginalised
The overall progress of a country cannot be assessed only by measuring its economy, but also by studying its social dimension and the living conditions of those who are marginalised. The “Integrated Vision of Development, ” of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by the WeWorld Index 2016 and presented at the […]
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