Brazil focuses on strategic minerals to lead the energy transition
A new mining revolution could redefine Brazil’s role in the global economy — not merely as a supplier of traditional raw materials, but as a central player in the transition towards a low-emission future. This is the message of a recent official paper issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which highlights the country’s […]
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New Zealand renews inter-island link with new ferries
New Zealand has announced plans to replace its fleet of three “Interislander” ferries operating on the Cook Strait, which connects Wellington, on the North Island, with Picton, on the South Island. The plan includes the purchase of two new ferries, expected to be in service by 2029, alongside the upgrading of associated port infrastructure between […]
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United States: protectionist policies under consideration in the pharmaceutical sector
The US Administration has enacted two Executive Orders aimed at making medicines more affordable for citizens and strengthening the domestic pharmaceutical industry. The first measure introduces the principle of the “most favoured nation price” for prescription drugs. According to the Administration, pharmaceutical companies charge significantly lower prices abroad than in the United States in order […]
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United States: new agricultural policies pose challenges for Italian exports
During the first hundred days of the new Trump Administration, agriculture has taken centre stage in US international trade policy, with an aggressive strategy to support domestic producers that may reshape the transatlantic agri-food trade balance—potentially impacting Italy. Among the administration’s early successes is a 56% reduction in egg prices—previously a cause for concern—achieved through […]
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Mexico: a key partner at the heart of the Americas
Mexico today presents itself on the global stage as a nation with solid macroeconomic fundamentals and a sustained period of political stability. With the inauguration of President Claudia Sheinbaum on 1 October 2024, the country has embarked on a path of continuity with the policies of the previous administration, built around three core pillars: income […]
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Prague, Mastroianni on show with “Marcello’s Gaze”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Prague is hosting the photography exhibition Marcello’s Gaze (Lo sguardo di Marcello) until 17 September, dedicated to the unforgettable Marcello Mastroianni, just over one hundred years after his birth. A highlight of Prague’s summer cultural calendar, the exhibition was inaugurated on 17 July in the presence of numerous guests, including […]
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Montréal, the Italian Contemporary Film Festival is underway
On 12 July, the official opening of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival took place at the Cinema du Musée in Montréal. The event is organised by Vision Méditerranéenne and ICFF Canada with the support of the Consulate General of Italy as part of Fare Cinema, the initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
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July–August issue of the SFIM Newsletter now online
The SFIM Newsletter provides monthly insights into developments concerning Italian education abroad, highlighting key initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities promoted by the Italian Education System in the World (SFIM). SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights of this issue include: the follow-up to […]
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MAECI and AMACI for the Contemporary Art Day: applications now open
The Italian Foreign Ministry is once again partnering with AMACI (the Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums), through the global network of Italian Cultural Institutes, to promote the 21st edition of the Contemporary Art Day, which will take place internationally from Saturday 4 to Friday 10 October 2025. On Saturday 4 October 2025, the 21st […]
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Elena Fontanella appointed as new Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid
Elena Fontanella, newly appointed and highly esteemed Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, aims to strengthen the Italian cultural presence throughout western Spain by promoting decentralised activities, teaser events for major Italian initiatives, and joint projects with the various Italian institutions operating in Spain. A strong identity, hospitality, appeal, and the promotion of […]
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