Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok are the “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”
Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok have been awarded the title of “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”. Now in its fourth edition, the Italian Creativity Capitals in the World award, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aims to showcase the most outstanding initiatives of Italy’s diplomatic, consular, and cultural network […]
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First Edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen
The first edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen will begin in 2025. This residency program will offer a researcher, writer, or translator an educational and professional experience on the theme of multiplicity, as described by Italo Calvino in the eponymous chapter of “Lezioni americane” (American Lessons) The program will include a one-month stay […]
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WeBuild to undertake expansion of the Yacyretá hydropower plant
WeBuild has been commissioned to carry out the expansion works of the Yacyretá hydropower plant. The project, financed by EBY, has a total value of USD 620 million. The intervention, known as the Aña Cuá Project, entails the installation of three new turbines, which will increase Paraguay’s national generation capacity by 270 MW (around 10%), […]
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Winners of the 21st New York Prize
The winners of the 21st edition of the New York Prize have been announced: Binta DIAW (Cernusco sul Naviglio – MI, 1995) Sara Ravelli (Crema – CR, 1993) The 21st edition of the Prize was launched by the Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in […]
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Tokyo, Rossini’s Opera Recital for “Italian Vibes”
The fourth and final event of the “Italian Vibes. Sound of Youth in Tokyo” programme took place on 12 November at the auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo. This series of four concerts spanned jazz, classical music, film scores, and opera, and was a huge success with Japanese audiences. The program featured some […]
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Madrid, “Il Pranzo della domenica” Exhibition for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
For the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid celebrated the profound connection between culture, memory, and conviviality. The programme began on Saturday, 15 November, with the opening of the photo exhibition “Il pranzo della domenica. Una storia italiana” (Sunday Lunch. An Italian Story) by Marco Panella, a […]
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Ho Chi Minh City: a red bench at the Consulate General of Italy to stand against gender-based violence
The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City has inaugurated a red bench in the waiting area of its premises, joining the initiative launched by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, which calls for the installation of red benches across the network of Italian diplomatic and consular posts worldwide as a […]
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Doha, Ilaria Pilar Patassini Duo Concert
As part of the 9th Katara European Jazz Festival, Doha hosted a concert by the Italian duo Ilaria Pilar Patassini and Simone Sansonetti, presented by the Embassy of Italy in Doha in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation and Qatar’s EUNIC cluster. The performance highlighted the refined interpretive skills of Ilaria Pilar Patassini, singer […]
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Collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the University of Parma, and ALMA for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
“The Simple Gesture of a Never-Ending Story” is a collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the University of Parma, and ALMA – The International School of Italian Cuisine, for the 2025 edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. The initiative is based on the scientific analysis of over […]
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The Farnesina Collection at Roma Arte in Nuvola
The Farnesina Collection will participate in the fifth edition of Roma Arte in Nuvola – International Fair of Modern and Contemporary Art with a selection of six photographs: one by Tommaso Fiscaletti, four by Mimmo Jodice, and one by Mustafa Sabbagh. The photographs are part of the group exhibition “Impossible Images”, curated by Arianna Catania, […]
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