SAN FRANCISCO – Gala for concert by San Carlo theatre
Preparations are under way in San Francisco for the “Concerto delle Due Baie”, a project of the Consulate general of Italy intended to unite the orchestras and choruses of Naples’ Theatre of San Carlo and the San Francisco Opera for a performance of the Verdi Requiem on 25 October of this year. A benefit Gala […]
Read moreKIEV – Made in Italy on display
Celebrations held in Kiev, Ukraine, over recent days for the Festival of the Italian Republic offered a perfect opportunity to promote some of Made in Italy’s high-end brands, thanks to the participation of approximately 60 Italian firms (or Ukrainian ones that export Italian products) operating in a variety of sectors – Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, Lamborghini, […]
Read moreLATVIA – Italy moves up in the ranks of exporters
Trade data show Italian exports to Latvia on the rise. Commercial trade between the two countries is up 15.5% to €537 million, with exports climbing 20.3% to €427 million, while imports are down 18.2% to €110 million, with a surplus for Italy of €317 million (up 13% to €12 billion), making Italy Latvia’s 8th-ranked supplier, […]
Read moreVALONA – Ashram musical group triumphs
The Italian “darkwave” neoclassical musical group “Ashram” was given a standing ovation by an enthusiastic audience at the Petro Marko Theatre in Valona. The concert was part of the events for the Festival of the Italian Republic. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreROMANIA – Confindustria celebrates first 10 years
The association of Italian businesses in Romania – Confindustria Romania – celebrated its first 10 years in the presence of a long list of institutional representatives. Speakers at the ceremony included Romanian President Traian Basescu, who congratulated Italian investors for having created so many jobs and contributed substantially to the country’s economic development. 2 June: […]
Read moreFESTIVAL OF THE REPUBLIC : worldwide showcase for made in Italy
Celebrations around the world for the Festival of the Italian Republic. Embassies and consulates on 5 continents – from Japan to France, and from Romania to the United Arab Emirates, by way of Nigeria and Ethiopia – organised events, seizing the opportunity to promote the Made in Italy brand in all its many forms: music, […]
Read moreArchi a NY per firma Trattato su commercio armi (in translation)
“L’Italia è convinta che questo trattato fornirà un importante contributo al mantenimento della sicurezza internazionale”. E’ quanto ha sottolineato il Viceministro degli Affari Esteri Bruno Archi in occasione dell’apertura alla firma dello storico Trattato internazionale per il regolamento del commercio delle armi convenzionali, approvato lo scorso 2 aprile dall’Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite con una […]
Read more2 June, French Premier Ayrault at the Italian Embassy
The Embassy of Italy in Paris gave a grand party for over 1,000 guests yesterday evening to celebrate the Festival of the Italian Republic. Those present included top personalities from Italian and French political, cultural and economic spheres in addition to the diplomatic representatives of both countries. Ambassador of Italy Giandomenico Magliano’s guests of honour […]
Read moreDiplomatic Historical Archive is created
Efficiency, effectiveness and economy are the bywords of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ new Diplomatic Historical Archive for the efficient, effective and economic access to the immense reservoir of historical and diplomatic material. Users are ensured rapid access to the documentation of nearly 200 years of Italian pre- and post-unification history. A rich patrimony now […]
Read moreSPAIN – The ‘Boot’, from art to food
“The Boot” on display in Spain: for a full week the city of Torrelodones, just outside of Madrid, hosted the best in Italian culture, with concerts, art shows, films and food and wine events. Organised by the Italian Embassy in Spain with the help of the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid, ENIT and the Italian […]
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