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Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi architect who became the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize in 2004, has built an incredible body of work that is so revolutionary and daring that it has brought her worldwide fame. From the Fire Station in Weil am Rhein, Germany (1993) to the Guangzhou Opera House in China (2010) and the Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku (2013),...

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Ciao and Vespa, icons of Italian scooters, return in electric format to keep Italian design alive Italians and smart working: 60% appreciate it Homicides down in last 10 years, Italy is among safest countries in Europe Italy’s cultural tourism continues to thrive with growing global interest Pope Francis signs decree recognizing Salvo D'Acquisto's...

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Italian Design Day was celebrated in San Francisco on February 12th, highlighting the crucial role of high-quality design in addressing and mitigating inequalities and reducing their impact on daily life. This annual global event, launched in 2017 with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to showcase the excellence and disti...

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In the history of urban mobility in Italy, scooters have played a crucial role, combining four key elements of past Italian life: economic growth, excellent design, innovation, and the need for quick transportation on often narrow streets, which were originally built for foot traffic or carriages.   Two iconic scooters from past decades were t...

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In Rome there is a deeply cultured, extremely deep-rooted, too hidden, almost secret Design. It is the Design of the theatrical and film tailors of the Urbe, who for decades have been producing garments of extraordinary beauty for the productions of the national and international audiovisual industry. One reality that represents a flagship of this...

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Vision Expo East, the leading conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, will showcase an extraordinary collection of Italian eyewear manufacturers at its Orlando debut. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center  in Orlando (FL) from February 19-22, 2025, the event will feature a dedicated Italian Pavilion representi...

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  Rising trends in medically assisted procreation in Italy: growth, challenges, and advances Emilia Romagna’s flood prevention plan: strategies for a resilient future Italy's cruise industry in 2025: growth, leadership, and record-breaking numbers Digital sustainability and tourism in the Italy of 2025 Italy is the most tattooed country in the wor...

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The jewelry sector remains resilient to the economic downturn affecting other areas of European manufacturing, and Italy holds the top position in the continent. In 2023, the total value of jewelry production within the European Union reached €4.363 billion, marking a 1% increase from €4.321 billion in 2022. Italy remains the largest producer among...

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On February 12 at the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami was held the celebration of “Italian Design Day in the World,” the thematic event born in 2017 that involves the offices of the diplomatic-consular network, Italian Cultural Institutes and ITA Offices in the promotion of Italian creativity. Testifying at the “Italian Design Day” in Miami was...

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Wednesday February 12 2025, 11:30 (Local time). Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology, 3137 S Federal Street, Chicago, IL. Free with registration here. The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago present the IX edition of the Italian Design Day (IDD). Over millennia of human evolution, food has tra...

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