Italy-Russia – Exchanges of musicians and opera singers
An exchange programme for young Italian and Russian musicians and opera singers is now under way, with the first 12 participants taking part in training and “work experience” in the two countries’ most prestigious theatres and music schools. The initiative is promoted by the Italian Embassy in Moscow, led by Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini. Support, […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni attends the “7th Aspen Southeast Europe Foreign Ministers’ Conference”
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, will be addressing the Aspen Southeast Europe Foreign Ministers’ Conference taking place today in Berlin. Now in its 7th edition, the conference is organised by Aspen Institute Germany with Auswaertiges Amt, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Embassy in Berlin, […]
Read moreCartoline dall’altra Italia – A teacher who shares her love for Italian throughout the world
Putting yourself constantly to the test, seeking out new interests around the world without ever forgetting your home country. Valentina Cantori, born in Milan in 1989, began travelling when she was 18 and since then has never stopped, adding constantly to her personal story and career. A lifelong journey that has taken her to Claremont, […]
Read moreNorth Caucasus – Seeking Italian investment
North Caucasus looks to Italy for investment and technology to develop its economic potential. The topic was discussed by the Italian Ambassador to Moscow, Cesare Maria Ragaglini, and the Minister for North Caucasus Affairs, Lev Kuznetsov, with possible areas for collaboration including an advanced medical hub and the development of tourism. As Ambassador Ragaglini noted, […]
Read moreSan Francisco – Music: a concert to celebrate the centenary of The Voice
Francis Albert Sinatra – singer, actor and TV personality of Italian origin (his mother, Natalina, was from Lumarzo, near Genoa) – was born on 12 December 1915. To mark the centenary of his birth, the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Cole Porter Society, has organised a concert that will take place on 11 […]
Read moreGeorgia: TI Sparkle, Silknet and Turkcell sign accord on new IP point in Tbilisi
Telecom Italia Sparkle signed an agreement with Silknet, the main supplier of telecommunications services in Georgia, and Turkish telecommunications company Turkcell for the creation of the first Tier 1 PoP access point in the Caucasus. Specifically, a data centre will be established in Tbilisi connected to the TI Sparkle Seabon Global IP fibre optics network […]
Read moreTransparency and Law – International experts meet in Ravenna
The Ravenna School of Jurisprudence hosted the international conference “Transparency vs Confidentiality in International Economic Law: Looking for an Appropriate Balance”. The event treated one of the most sensitive areas of the international economic, political and legal agenda, in particular transparency in the negotiation and management of agreements regarding the internationalisation of trade and investments. […]
Read moreStockholm – Teatro Gioco Vita stages “Donna di Porto Pim”
The Stockholm Marionette Theatre will host two performances this evening (at 18:00 and 20:30) by the “Teatro Gioco Vita” of Piacenza, who will stage Antonio Tabucchi’s “Donna di Porto Pim”. The event, organised by the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern Stockholm in collaboration with the “C.M. Lerici” Italian Cultural Institute and Figur- och Dockteatercentrum, will offer audiences a […]
Read moreLucerne – Music, Maurizio Pollini closes the Lucerne Festival
The grand finale of the Lucerne Festival will feature a performance by world-famous pianist Maurizio Pollini, considered one of the greatest of the post-WWII period, admired both for his great virtuosity and vast repertoire. The concert is scheduled for Sunday 29 November at 18:30 at the Kultur- und Kongresshaus Luzern and has been organised by […]
Read morePrague – “Life in a sketch”: on the life of Italian cartoonists
“Life in a sketch” is the story that starts with the hands of Italian cartoonists; a journey on paper that began two years ago with a book of over 60 photos, drawings and moments in the lives of 11 cartoonists that led to this photographic exhibition in Prague. The project was curated by Marika Dalloco […]
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