Construction, rising turnover for Italian firms abroad
There is one market that, even in times of spreading crisis and unemployment, is showing growth, with benefits not only for the Italian economy but also for Italy’s image in the world: the Italian foreign construction market. The announcement came with the 2013 ANCE (National Building Construction Association) Report on construction around the world, presented […]
Read moreTirana – Bibliopride, Open House at the Cultural Institute
The Italian Cultural Institute will hold an open house on Thursday 3 October as part of the events surrounding “Bibliopride”, National Library Day. The Cultural Institute will offer an exhibition of children’s works followed by the screening of a film for children. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreArgentina: Youth competition on Italian science and culture
Young people between the ages of 18 and 31 in Argentina will participate in a competition aimed at disseminating Italian culture in the world, particular its impact on the development of science and industry in Argentina. The competition consists of an essay (maximum of 4 pages) on three topics: the role of FIAT in building […]
Read moreChicago – Technology, culture and tourism “Made in Italy”
A workshop entitled IT Tissue – Italian Technology Experience, will be held in Chicago on 10 October, following a conference by the same name held in Lucca from 22-30 June. The workshop, which is scheduled to travel to Sao Paolo, Toronto, Tokyo, Beijing, New Delhi, Istanbul and St. Petersburg, is aimed at presenting Italian culture […]
Read moreSyria: SOS refugees – chemical weapons, Damascus must allow UN access, says Bonino
In Syria and throughout the region “the approach of winter makes life harder for everyone” and we are therefore “planning the better and more rapid use” of mission funding, said Minister Emma Bonino at the end of a press conference in Rome with President of the International Red Cross Committee Peter Maurer. Italy’s pledge Bonino […]
Read moreDiplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Libya: Italy top trade partner
Libya: Italy top trade partner The data published by the economic observer MiSE regarding the first quarter of 2013 once again placed Italy as first among Libya’s suppliers, with a market share of 13.8%. In the first half of the current year trade between the two countries also increased by approximately one percentage point and […]
Read morePrincipality of Monaco: Italian Culture Month
“Italian Language and Culture Month” is under way in the Principality of Monaco, an initiative now in its 3rd edition, promoted and curated by the Italian Embassy in Montecarlo, under the high patronage of the President of the Italian Republic and Albert II, Prince of Monaco. Read more, in Italian
Read moreUSA – Bursaries to 78 students of Italian
A total of 78 of the 1,980 students who sat the “Advanced Placement” (AP) exam will have a chance to improve their Italian in Italy, thanks to as many bursaries awarded in a ceremony held at the Italian Embassy in Washington. Read more, in Italian
Read moreLongitude: Obama, “Sweating the deal”
An exhausted Barak Obama wipes his brow after a hard-fought agreement with Russia on Syria, is pictured on the cover of the new issue of Longitude, the geo-political magazine directed by Pialuisa Bianco. Other topics highlighted on the cover include the recent “de-globalization” being undertaken in America, Japan and its future and poaching in Africa. […]
Read moreACCREDITATION NOTE RECALL: Press Conference – Foreign Minister Emma Bonino – Pres. Int’l. Red Cross Committees Peter Maurer (Farnesina, 30 September 2013)
Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino is scheduled to meet at 15:00 on 30 September at the foreign ministry in Rome with President of the International Red Cross Committees (IRCC) Peter Maurer to discuss the status of and prospects for cooperation. The meeting will be followed by a joint press conference centred on humanitarian efforts […]
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