ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Anniversary of the Lateran Treaty (Palazzo Borromeo, 14 February)

On Tuesday, 14 February 2017 the Italian Embassy in the Holy See (Palazzo Borromeo) will celebrate the anniversary of the Lateran Treaty and of the Agreement to amend the Concordat at the presence of top officials of the Italian State and of the Holy See. The bilateral governmental meetings will begin at 4:15 p.m.  At the […]

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Spain: Minister Alfano in Madrid to meet with his Spanish counterpart, Minister Dastis

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will travel to Madrid tonight for bilateral talks with his Spanish counterpart, Alfonos Dastis, and with the Stare Secretary for the European Union, Jorge Toledo, which will be held at the residence of Italian Ambassador Stefano Sannino. On the agenda of the talks are bilateral […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 10 February: latest news from around the world

Uruguay: Anas International signs framework agreement with Corporacion Nacional para el Desarollo Anas International has signed a framework agreement with Corporacion Nacional para el Desarrollo, the operational arm of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works of Uruguay, with the aim of collaborating to improve the road infrastructural network in the country. With this agreement, Anas […]

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Berlin – Fruit and Vegetables, the region of Puglia takes centre stage at Fruit Logistica

“Puglia is more than just an important partner for Italian exports: I would say it is essential, including in the field of fruit and vegetables, as we can see confirmed by the uptrend in all the figures. On the one hand quantitative numbers are significant but on the other there is the quality of the […]

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Washington – Exhibitions, the National Gallery of Art celebrates three generations of the della Robbia family

“As an Italian I am proud that an exhibition is dedicated to the work of Luca della Robbia and his contemporaries because it puts them back at the centre of the focus of the American public. Ingeniousness, creativity and capacity for innovation are the main traits of these artists and they perfectly reflect some of […]

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Montreal – “The Enlightment” give a “concert d’electricité”

Montreal’s Studio d’Essai will host an event entitled “The Enlightment”, a “concert d’electricité” under the direction of Quiet Ensemble’s Fabio Di Salvo and Bernardo Vercelli. The initiative has been organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Montreal, in partnership with Les Productions Recto-Verso. “The Enlightenment” replaces a traditional orchestra with an impressive lighting system. Stage […]

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Speech by Hon. Minister Alfano at the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum Mediterranean “What Italy can do to unlock the full potential of the Mediterranean” – Rome, 9 February 2017

“What Italy can do to unlock the full potential of the Mediterranean” Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria, 9 febbraio 2017, ore 13.30  (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Deputy Prime Minister of Libya, Ahmed Maiteeq, Minister for Development of Tunisia, Mohamed Fadhel Abdelkefi,  Mr. Carmine Di Sibio, Mr. Donato Iacovone, Ladies and Gentlemen, […]

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Presidential election in Somalia: Alfano: “An important step towards re-establishing full-scale democracy in the Country”

“I express sincere appreciation for the success of the presidential election in Somalia, which is bound to open a new chapter in the Country’s history,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, while commenting the election of Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The election […]

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Italy-Tunisia: Alfano initiates collaboration with Tunisia on strategic sectors

Italy and Tunisia expressed their satisfaction for the signing of the joint declaration drafted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and the Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui.  The agreement will further strengthen the cooperation between the two countries to promote peace, stability and well-being in the Mediterranean area.  Together with […]

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Undersecretary of State Amendola participates in Skopje in the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy of the Western Balkans

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, participated in the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy of the Western Balkans. The visit of the Italian dignitary was scheduled in view of the upcoming Summit of  the Western Balkans Process, known as the Berlin Process, to take place in Trieste on 12 July, […]

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South Africa – “Misperceive” by Girolamo Marri at the Cape Town Art Fair

Saying Cape Town is like saying a lively art scene. This is why the Cape Town Art Fair – the event showcasing African and world contemporary art, running from 17 to 19 February in the South African city – is a must for art professionals and emerging artists. The Cape Town Art Fair – extremely […]

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Mexico – Mexico City hosts “La Passione Di Frida” exhibition

The Italian Cultural Institute in Mexico City has organised an exhibition with the title “La Passione di Frida” (“Frida’s Passion”). The event is the fruit of the cooperation between sculptor Emanuele Viscuso and Colombian photographer Leo Matiz, who was born in Macondo like Gabriel Garcia Marquez and was a friend of his. The photographer immortalised […]

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