MONTEVIDEO – technology at the service of italian language students
Technological innovation as the key element of a programme developed by the Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo for students on its Italian language courses. Social networks will play an important role: the Institute’s website now has a regularly up-dated Facebook group and Twitter account. And, along with a local sponsor, the reading room now has […]
Read moreITALY-USA – Space Cooperation Agreement
Italy and the United States have signed an important framework agreement to promote and develop collaboration in the space sector. The agreement will open up new opportunities in the economic, scientific and technological fields. Its signing coincides with the celebrations for the first 50 years of Italian-American collaboration in the field. The agreement was signed […]
Read moreMOSCOW – MITT, 10 italian regions showcased
The 20th Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition is now under way. The Russian tourism sector’s key event, the MITT sees a strong Italian presence, with 10 of our regions taking part. The Italian stand, organised by the Italian Tourism Board, ENIT, will host Sardinia, Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Marche, […]
Read moreParaguay and USA: Terzi’s meetings at the Farnesina
Bilateral relations the focus of talks Bilateral relations were the focus of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s talks at the Farnesina with the Foreign Minister of Paraguay, Jose’ Felix Fernandez Estigarriba, and a delegation from the United States Congress. Both were in Rome for the ceremonies marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope […]
Read moreMONTEVIDEO – Artists in residence at the Italian Cultural Institute
An exhibition of the work of two young “artists in residence”, Alessandro Cannistrà and Laura Cionci. is taking place, until 21 March 2013, at the Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreBRAZIL – Italian companies at the “MDA South America” Trade Fair
The “MDA South America 2013″ Trade Fair is now under way in São Paulo, Brazil. The event aims to be a focal point for the South American market in the mechanics, transmission and electrical sectors. Italy will have a strong presence, thanks to the efforts of the Italian Trade Institute (ICE). The Institute has organised […]
Read moreBiennale: 55th edition presented in Paris
The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris has hosted the traditional press conference presenting the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition. This year’s theme will be “The Encyclopedic Palace”. Direct link with the French cultural tradition As he welcomed the large audience of over 100 journalists and art experts, the Italian Ambassador to Paris, Giandomenico Magliano, underscored […]
Read moreDevelopment Cooperation: Lebanon – support for children’s policies
The Italian Foreign Ministry has increased its commitment to helping Lebanese children. To mark Children’s Day (22 March) in Lebanon, the Children’s Municipal Council Charter was signed in 3 Lebanese towns (Ajaltoun, Chyiah and Jdeideh) on 16 March 2013. The initiative is part of the “MOSAIC” programme, which receives 1.5 million euros in funding from […]
Read moreSomalia: Italy at Mogadishu’s side in the stabilisation process, says Valensise
“Somalia is making a great effort to stabilise the country, an effort that we support from both the political and the economic standpoints. We aim to encourage the mobilisation of resources that can foster the development of a country that has great potential”. The point was underscored by the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, […]
Read moreGDAŃSK – Homage to Verdi: 4 solists for Rigoletto
Four extraordinary Italian soloists flew to Poland to perform in a concert version of Rigoletto as part of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi. Promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Warsaw and the Italian Embassy in Poland, the event was held at the Baltic Philharmonicin Gdańsk. The concert […]
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