Japan banks again on nuclear power to meet growing energy needs
In its next energy plan, due for approval in March, Japan will launch a full revival of nuclear power to meet an expected 35% to 50% increase in energy demand by 2050, driven by the semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence (AI). By that date, the Japanese government estimates an increase in electricity production from 1,000 […]
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The South Korean chemical sector, a growing market in the name of innovation and sustainability
South Korea’s chemical sector is confirmed as one of the mainstays of the country’s economy, accounting for around 3% of GDP and with production exceeding USD 49 billion in 2023. With an expected average annual growth of 1% in the coming years, this sector proves to be one of the most dynamic and strategic areas […]
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Brazil, revision of 14 motorway concessions announced
The Brazilian government has announced the revision of 14 motorway concessions, dating back to the 1990s and now characterised by severe delays in the infrastructure investment originally planned or by imbalances from a technical-financial viewpoint. According to government forecasts, thanks to this measure the public-private investment in the motorway sector expected over the next few […]
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Cuba, a decree on renewables in response to the energy crisis
In response to the severe energy crisis that the country is currently experiencing, the Cuban government has issued a Decree for “the control and efficient use of energy carriers and renewable sources”. Under this decree, by 2028 public and private economic actors considered “large consumers” of energy shall generate at least 50 per cent of […]
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Asunción, Italian Design Day
The 2025 edition of Italian Design Day in Paraguay took place from 24 to 26 February, organised by the Embassy of Italy in Asunción. The photography exhibition Career Photography was hosted at the Miguel Acevedo Hall of the Manzana de la Rivera Cultural Centre in Asunción, featuring a selection of images dedicated to the winners […]
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February issue of the SFIM newsletter now online
Each month, the SFIM newsletter provides in-depth updates on developments in Italian education abroad, covering key initiatives, educational projects, and cultural activities within the Italian Education System in the World. SFIM encompasses Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights of this edition include: the announcement of […]
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Rome: presentation of the book Gli Italiani nelle Terre Boeme
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Rome and the Czech Centre in Rome, in cooperation with the Eleutheria Foundation in Prague, held a Czech-Italian evening in Rome, in the Sala della Protomoteca of the Campidoglio, during which the book ‘Gli Italiani nelle Terre Boeme’ (Italians in the Czech Lands) was presented. The new publishing […]
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London, “Viaggio in Italia”
The Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture and the MUFOCO – Museum of Contemporary Photography, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of London and the Archivio Eredi di Luigi Ghirri, present the exhibition “Viaggio in Italia”, curated by Matteo Balduzzi. The exhibition is hosted at the Italian Cultural Institute of […]
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Bruxelles, Mini tour Photoansa 2024
Photoansa 2024 arrived in Brussels at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador to Belgium, Federica Favi, for the second stop of its international mini-tour. The event marked the 20th anniversary of Photoansa and the 80th anniversary of the ANSA news agency. Among those in attendance were ANSA’s CEO, Stefano De Alessandri, its Director, Luigi Contu, […]
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Dakar, “Souvenir d’Italie”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Dakar hosted a public programme to mark the conclusion of the exhibition Souvenir d’Italie, which was inaugurated during the 15th edition of the Biennale of Contemporary African Art, Dak’Art, and Partcours. Curated by Eugenio Viola, the exhibition featured works by Binta Diaw, Adji Dieye, and Délio Jasse. The programme, curated […]
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