Albania – Italy to participate in human rights film festival in Tirana
Italy will have four entries in the 8th edition of the International Human Rights Film Festival to be held in Tirana, Albania from 23 to 29 September. Read more, in Italian
Read more“Destination Italy” launched – diplomatic network to contribute to attracting foreign investments, says Bonino
The government is set to launch the “Destination Italy Plan”, aimed at sending a strong signal to the world to invest in Italy, as Minister Emma Bonino explained in a press conference to illustrate the government-approved plan. She underscored that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the advantage of being able to make an essential […]
Read moreDiplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – India: Rajan promises stability and open banking system
The new governor of India’s Central Bank, highly respected former IMF chief economist Raghuram Rajan, made a press announcement outlining an ambitious agenda for the next three years, which calls for a broad mandate (at least the intention of one) limited not only to maintaining prices. He indicated two main priorities: – preservation of the […]
Read moreAmerica Prize – Fondazione Italia-USA awards Bonino
Fondazione Italia-USA announced the winners of the 2013 edition of the America Prize, who include Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino. On 3 October she will accept the award in the Chamber of Deputies (Lower House) along with the other winners: former governor of Iraq Paul Bremer, President of the Damiani Group Guido Damiani, President […]
Read moreBudapest – Kaleidoscope of events to promote Italy
Three full days of events – 18, 19 and 20 October – to offer a 360° panorama on Italy, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Budapest: the culture, flavor, tradition and ingenuity of Made in Italy that give Italy its image around the world. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreKabul – Dilkush Palace restored thanks also to Italy
Italy is a contributor to the restoration of Kabul’s historic Dilkush Palace – designed by British architect Christopher Finlayson for Emir Habibullah and built between 1914 and 1917 – with artistic tiles produced by Manifatture Sottosasso of Faenza, which will be used to complete the project that began in 2012. Read more, in Italian
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore – 18 September: Latest World News. Florence and Tuscany counting on partnership with Shanghai
A delegation from the Florence city council, led by the councilwoman for Education, European Funds and University, Christina Giachi made a mission to Shanghai, where the various projects announced included: – the creation of a Chinese-Italian design centre to be located in Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi – the launch of a Chinese-Italian Design Exchange Centre also […]
Read moreOsaka – Italy gaining ground in western Japan
Italy is “growing” in western Japan thanks to our diplomatic network. Consul General Marco Lombardi recently hosted a promotional event for Ferrari spumante at his residence. President of Cantine Ferrari Matteo Lunelli and approximately 150 food/wine sector operators attended a product tasting event. Mayor of Kobe Tatsuo Yada then invited Ferrari to participate in two […]
Read moreTurkey – Italy takes part in Eurasia Packaging Fair
A total of 6 Italian firms took part in the 19th edition of Eurasia Ambalaj Packaging, the Turkish sector’s most important trade fair, which was held from 12 to 15 September in Istanbul. The event offered major opportunities for B2B contacts for the Italian firms. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore – 17 September: Latest World News – Angola: Conference/Fair in Luanda on energy and water
Angola: Conference/Fair in Luanda on energy and water (25-27 Sept) The Angolan Minister for Energy and Water has convened an International conference for 25-27 September whose various topics will include: – priority government and local authority water and energy projects – current status of and future prospects for solar, wind and hydraulic power – energy-efficient […]
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