Swiss Ambassador summoned urgently to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Swiss Ambassador, Giancarlo Kessler, has been summoned urgently to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the night-time closure of three border crossings and the statements that accompanied the Swiss decision. Mr Kessler stressed that it was a temporary and experimental measure. It will soon be reviewed as part of a further improvement of cooperation […]

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Minister Alfano in Brussels tomorrow for Syria Conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be attending the Syria Conference in Brussels tomorrow. The opening session will begin at 9:30 in the Europa Building, with opening remarks by the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and the EU High Representative, Federica Mogherini. A group […]

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Mocoa Landslide: Alfano, “Immediate help from Italy for the Red Cross relief operation”

“I have arranged for immediate help to be provided through Italian Cooperation to the Colombian Red Cross, which is on the front line providing relief to the victims of the devastating mudslide that swept through the city of Mocoa in the south-west of the country”, announced Minister Alfano. He added: “The Italian contribution of 300,000 euros […]

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Alfano: “The news of the chemical attack against helpless civilians in Syria and the bombing of the hospitals where the wounded were taken are upsetting”

Alfano: “The news of the chemical attack against helpless civilians in Syria and the bombing of the hospitals where the wounded were taken are upsetting. Italy will be in the forefront at the UN Security Council emergency meeting requested by France and United Kingdom and tomorrow at the Brussels Syria Conference, in condemning the use […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Conference on “Migration and development” (Farnesina, April 10)

On Monday 10 April, from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., the Farnesina will host the conference “Migration and Development”, organised by the Italian Development Cooperation Agency, which will open with remarks by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mario Giro.The main topics of the conference and the priority objectives of the Italian […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Alfano and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a cordial telephone conversation with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland. Jagland started off by thanking the Italian minister and Government for the invitation to participate in the G7 Culture Ministers Meeting held in Florence on Thursday 30 and Friday […]

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Brexit – Online assistance for Italian citizens

The activation of Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty last 29 March has expedited the procedure of the United Kingdom’s exit from Europe. To meet the concerns of the many Italian citizens residing in the United Kingdom over the possible consequences of the UK’s exit from the EU and their status in the future, the […]

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INFORMATION NOTE TO THE PRESS – G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting

Under the Italian Presidency of the G7, the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting will be held in Lucca on 10 and 11 April 2017.   Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting are requested to apply for ad hoc accreditation on the  online accreditation platform that will be active from […]

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Minister Alfano: ” Deep sorrow for the Mocoa victims and personal closeness to the families stricken by this tragedy. To Colombia, a Country which is a friend of Italy, I wish to convey the deep-felt condolences of our Country”

Minister Alfano: “I wish to express our deep sorrow for the Mocoa victims and my personal closeness to the families stricken by this tragedy. To Colombia, a Country which is a friend of Italy, I wish to convey the deep-felt condolences of our Country.”The Farnesina’s Crisis Unit, in close cooperation with the Italian Embassy in […]

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“Grief and closeness of Italy to the Russian State and people”

“I express my firmest condemnation and the grief and closeness of Italy to the Russian State and people for the bombing of a few hours ago in St. Petersburg,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. “To the families of the victims, I convey my warmest solidarity. To the numerous people […]

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Italy commits to have the “La mafia se sienta a la mesa” trademark cancelled

Ever since 2015, Italy has committed to have the European trademark of Spanish restaurants “La mafia se sienta a la mesa” (“The Mafia sits at the table”) cancelled. The Trial and Appeal Boards at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have recognised Italy’s good reasons, acknowledging that “the use of the term Mafia manipulates […]

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China – From wine to tourism, China’s demand for Italy is growing

The Italian Consulate General in Chongqing recently participated in two events aimed at promoting Brand Italy: the International Tourism Carnival in Chongqing, which presented the Peninsula’s beautiful tourism destinations, and the Chengdu National Food, Wine and Spirits Fair, where almost a dozen Italian wine producers and importers were present at the Italian Pavilion. The Tourism Carnival, […]

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