NATO – Discussing Security in the Mediterranean
“Nato Looks South – Mediterranean Security and Alliance Strategy”, an event to be co-hosted by the Italian permanent mission to Nato on 17 November on the occasion of “NAC Away-Day”, is co-sponsored by the American German Marshall Fund. The sessions, to be introduced by Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, will focus on developments in Mediterranean […]
Read moreArgentina – Focus on science for conservation of cultural heritage
A conference entitled “Science and innovation for the study and conservation of cultural treasures” will take place in Buenos Aires on 1 and 2 December at the Universidad Nacional de San Martin. The initiative, organised by the Embassy of Italy in Argentina in collaboration with the local university and the Italian Cultural Institute of Buenos […]
Read moreCape Town – Benefit regatta labeled Italy
A benefit regatta – the Italian Ambassador’s Perennial Trophy – organised for the third year running by Italian ambassador to Pretoria Vincenzo Schioppa, drew ambassadors and consuls, sport stars, businesspersons, sailing enthusiasts and the young people of the Izivunguvungu Foundation. The Foundation’s aim is to teach under-privileged youth the values of friendship, equality and sportsmanship, […]
Read moreBeijing – Sequi on a mission to Shaanxi, new synergies along the Silk Road
Italian ambassador to Beijing Ettore Sequi made a mission to a Chinese region that has strong bonds with Italy for historic, economic and tourism reasons, where he opened the “Forum on Shaanxi-Italy bilateral cooperation along the new Silk Road”. Local authorities and businesspersons were introduced to Italian offerings in the sectors of aeronautics, healthcare, environment […]
Read moreCartoline dall’ altra Italia – Jakarta – The chef who serves Made in Italy
Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and then back to Indonesia: Chef Michele Cuozzo, born in Sala Consilina in the province of Salerno, began his career in Asia about 20 years ago, winding up finally in Indonesia last year. “It all began by chance. I was teaching the art of pizza making, a passion of mine that turned […]
Read moreDiplomazia e dintorni – “Ambassador in Latin America”
The 48th instalment of “Diplomazia e dintorni” is entitled “Ambassador in Latin America” and will be aired on Tuesday 17 November at 20:00 on Radio LUISS. This week’s guest is Silvio Mignano, Ambassador of Italy to Venezuela, as well as writer, translator and poet. The occasion will offer a glimpse into the daily life of […]
Read moreLos Angeles – Cinema, “Non essere cattivo” draws a team of stars
Andy Garcia and Martha De Laurentiis were on hand to welcome “Non essere cattivo” to Hollywood along with an entire team of Italian directors and actors who had come to Los Angeles for Cinema Italian Style 2015 with the task of cutting the ribbon to the red carpet for this extraordinary event, along with Oscar-winner […]
Read moreOslo – New music for an ancient instrument: Italo-Nordic projects stops in Norway
Four young Nordic composers directed by Italian musician Marco Fusi are poised to enchant Norway with a concert evoking the sounds of other times. “New music for an ancient instrument” features the almost-extinct “viola d’amore”, and has been organised by Ny Musikk e Nasjonalmuseet in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Oslo. It is […]
Read moreHildesheim – Italian gastronomy pays homage to German history and tradition
Creativity, taste and Made in Italy at the “service” of German history and tradition at the “Venezia” ice cream parlour of Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, city famous for its thousand-year-old rose bush. The event saw the participation of Consul General Flavio Rodilosso and COMITES of Hannover President Giuseppe Scigliano. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreHAIFA – Pasolini’s “Medea” comes back to life at Italian Cultural Institute
Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1969 film “Medea” will be screened at the Italian Cultural Institute (Rehov Meir Rutberg 12) in Haifa on Tuesday 17 November at 18:30, in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the writer’s death. Institute Director Maurizio Dessalvi will be introducing the film. Read more, in Italian.
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