Iraq – An exhibition opens today at the MAXXI which tells the story of Italy’s fight to help preserve a cultural heritage
An exhibition called “Mesopotamia: Rising Again from Beauty” was opened today by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Giro. It runs from 7 May to 22 May and takes visitors on a journey across a multifaceted experience made of hologram projections, 3D reconstructions, videos, photographs and an original score. The exhibition tells a story […]
Read moreLisbon – “Italy and Portugal at the Poles”, a scientific conference at the Italian Cultural Institute
The Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon will resume its scientific conferences on Wednesday May 11 at the Institute’s headquarters with a meeting entitled “Italy and Portugal at the Poles”. The conference will be attended by Prof. Roberto Azzolini, coordinator of the Italian Polar Programme who will deliver a presentation on “Italian Science at the Poles: history, sites, […]
Read moreUniversities – Gentiloni, attracting brains from around the world a priority
The third “Networks and Internationalisation Agencies in Europe” Conference, organised by Uni-Italia with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, the Ministry of the Interior and the Conference of Rectors of Italian Universities, was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The gathering provided an opportunity […]
Read moreGentiloni: meets Finnish Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland, Timo Soini, at the Farnesinatoday. Talks focused on the excellent bilateral relations between the two Countries. Mr Gentiloni stressed the natural complementarity of the Italian and Finnish production systems, in the hope of boosting […]
Read moreFirst National Day of Women’s Health
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) supports the First National Day of Women’s Health. Today the Ministry’s Health Centre will offer free medical advice and examinations to the Ministry’s female employees not included in the biennial screening programmes provided by the Regional Health Care service for the prevention and treatment of women’s […]
Read moreShanghai – Integrated promotion mission to show the best of Italian technology
Italy is at its first experience as guest of honour of the International Technology Fair in Shanghai, which was opened on April 21 by the Italian Minister of Education, University and Research, Stefania Giannini, and by Chinese Minister of Science and Technology, Wan Gang. This honour confirms Italy’s high-end profile as a technologically advanced Country […]
Read moreCopenhagen – Italian Researchers Day in Denmark
A debate on scientific research was hosted by the Italian Ambassador in Copenhagen, Stefano Queirolo Palmas. Representatives from the scientific and academic world gathered for what has become a traditional meeting at the Ambassador’s historical residence, this year entitled “The knowledge society: State of the art of research in Italy and Denmark and the Oresund […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni’s mission to Myanmar
Minister Paolo Gentiloni started a mission in Myanmar today that will last until 8 April. Mr Gentiloni met Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi, making him the first Western foreign minister to meet her following her appointment to Myanmar’s foreign ministry. The minister’s agenda includes meetings with President Htin Kyaw, the Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Thura U Aung Ko, […]
Read moreMunich – Italian researchers assemble for first conference of “Italy’s Northernmost City”
Munich’s geographic proximity to Italy, the high standards of living and the presence of research centres of primary importance throughout the territory have recently spurred a growing number of Italian researchers to move to what is called “Italy’s Northernmost City”. This gives particular importance to the first official conference of the Italian researchers who live […]
Read moreCape Town – Italy offers grants for South African students
The Farnesina (Italian Foreign Ministry) has launched a programme of scholarships for South African citizens and Italian nationals resident in South Africa who want to continue their studies or research projects in Italy. “The grants give South Africans the chance not only to spend a few months in Italy and study the language, but also […]
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