Mexico – an interoceanic corridor connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific
Mexico is seeking to turn the tide of trade with the east coast of the United States and Asia by reducing its dependence on the Panama Canal, thanks to an ambitious infrastructure – the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Through a network of over 1,200 kilometres’ worth of railways, roads and airports, this […]
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Kosovo: the government aims to develop rural areas through agritourism
Developing rural areas by focusing on agritourism: for this programme, the Government of Kosovo has allocated EUR 20 million, which is considered crucial for promoting the economic prosperity of the less advantaged areas while at the same time maintaining a balance between environmental and social sustainability. The project plans for activities designed to strengthen the […]
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Germany: slow growth in the country’s mechanical engineering industry
The mechanical engineering and plant industry is seeing growing concern over the reduced competitiveness of Germany and its cutting-edge sectors. As also confirmed by the latest Report on the economy by Deutsche Industrie – und Handelskammer (the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), German exporters are facing growing challenges connected to geopolitical tensions and stiffer […]
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Algiers, 27th International Book Fair
The 27th edition of the Algiers International Book Fair was held at the Palais des Expositions des Pins Maritimes in the Algerian capital, with the participation of the Italian Embassy in Algeria and the Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency and the “Roma” Italian School. This year, Italy was […]
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Mumbai: homage to Giacomo Puccini
This past 29 November, 100 years after the composer’s death, Mumbai celebrated the genius of Giacomo Puccini at India’s oldest opera venue, the Royal Opera House, with an opera gala organized by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Mumbai, in collaboration with the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, Furtados, Avid Learning, […]
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Tirana – Faust on stage
After the success of “Vizita”, director Davide Iodice and playwright Fabio Pisano have created a new play freely inspired by Goethe’s “Faust”, as produced by the National Theatre of Tirana and co-produced by Sardegna Teatro, with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tirana. The play debuted last 29 October at the ArTurbina Theatre. […]
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Ljubljana – 100 years of Franco Basaglia
On 17 November, 100 years after the birth of Franco Basaglia – the Italian psychiatrist who revolutionised the way mentally ill patients are perceived and treated – the Italian Cultural Institute of Ljubljana, in collaboration with GO!2025 and Accademia della Follia, presented the play ‘Quelli di Basaglia… a 180°’ by Antonella Carlucci and Angela Pianca. […]
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Yangon – “Rethink Beato: from Italy to Burma”
The exhibition “Rethink Beato: from Italy to Burma (1832-1909)”, organised by the Italian Embassy in collaboration with the Myanmar Photo Archive, was inaugurated on 30 November in Yangon and will be open to the public until 15 December. Through works, the exhibition retraces the footsteps of Felice Beato, the Italian-born photographer who immortalised the spirit […]
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Bahia Blanca, “Donne: la mejor version”
Once again this year, the Consulate General in Bahia Blanca took part in the UN’s international campaign to eliminate violence against women and children, with a cycle of five conferences that concluded at the Consulate on 25 November. The meetings dealt with violence towards women in its unfortunately multiple aspects – physical, psychological, and at […]
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Cairo – “Migration” by Gamal Meleka
On 21 November, the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo inaugurated the solo exhibition “Migration” by Egyptian-Italian artist Gamal Meleka at the Institute’s gallery, in the presence of Italian Ambassador Michele Quaroni. The vernissage was a great media success, as also highlighted by the presence of representatives from the Egyptian cultural scene […]
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