UN: Focus at the Farnesina on Security Council reform
In its capacity as Uniting for Consensus group (UfC) “Focal Point”, Italy will host a meeting at the Farnesina on 21 and 22 May dedicated to UN Security Council reform, entitled “Pathways for a more inclusive and accountable Security Council”. State-Secretary Mario Giro will address delegates at the beginning of the sessions, followed by an […]
Read moreAlbania: Ance mission to Tirana for investment opportunity
To identify investment opportunities in Albania in priority sectors such as energy, tourism, infrastructure and the environment was the goal of the first system mission by the National Builders Association (Ance) held in Tirana, and in which more than 150 companies and consulting firms participated. The mission served to identify potential investment opportunities in light […]
Read moreVienna – Books, Giuseppe Catozzella presents his new novel “Non dirmi che hai paura”
Giuseppe Catozzella will present his new novel “Non dirmi che hai paura” (Feltrinelli 2014, 236 p.) in Vienna Wednesday 10 June. The event will take place at the Hartliebs Bookstore (Porzellangasse36) and is promoted in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of that city. The book tells the story of a young girl in Mogadishu […]
Read moreAsunción – Italian cinema poised to enchant audiences in Paraguay
As part of the events of the Year of Italy in Latin America, the Embassy of Italy in Asunción is promoting Italian cinema in Paraguay, in a film and workshop series that began on 9 May and will run into July. The series will include a concert of film soundtrack music in June by noted […]
Read moreMelbourne – Recalls the Great War with “Uomini contro”
Francesco Rosi’s 1970 film “Uomini contro” will be screened in Melbourne on 24 May at the Italian Cultural Institute of that city on the 100th anniversary of Italy’s entry into the First World War. Read more, in Italian
Read moreItaly-Bolivia – Growing health cooperation
Italy and Bolivia are increasing cooperation in the health sector. Minister for Foreign Affairs of that Latin American country David Coquehuanca and Italian Ambassador to La Paz Placido Vigo signed an agreement on a programme for collaboration on improving the conditions for exercising the right to health. The 3-year initiative is supported by the Farnesina […]
Read moreJapan – Festival of Italian Cinema a success
The Japanese public’s traditional appointment with the Festival of Italian Cinema –15 films and 26 screenings at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo – enjoyed the support of the Italian embassy and the close cooperation of Japanese daily newspaper Asahi Shimbun and the Istituto Luce-Cinecittà. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreBrussels – Presentation of the “Enciclopedia Machiavelli”
At more than five centuries on from the publication of The Prince, the Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani celebrates Niccolo’ Machiavelli with an international encyclopaedia in three volumes dedicated to the legend, the times and the works of the great Florentine writer. Begun in 2013 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the publishing of The […]
Read moreItaly-Russia – Cooperation on Educational Projects
Contributing to reciprocal understanding between Russia and Italy through “innovative art education methods” and travel experiences for children. That’s the idea behind the international Kids Time Group company, whose activities were introduced at Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre. With the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Tuscany Region and the Embassy of Italy in […]
Read moreEuropean Space Agency: Director of Launchers Antonio Fabrizi dies
Antonio Fabrizi, Director of Launchers at the European Space Agency (ESA) passed away in Rome on Saturday 16 May after a long illness. At this post since 2003, he played a crucial role in the development of ESA’s “Vega” launcher and improvement of the “Ariana 5”. After completing his studies at Rome’s La Sapienza University, […]
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