The 10th MAECI – Bank of Italy Conference

Today the Farnesina hosts the 10th MAECI – Bank of Italy Conference. The Conference will open with remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Angelino Alfano, and by the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Ignazio Visco. “The partnership between the MAECI and the Bank of Italy is a strategic asset […]

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Alfano on mission to Belgrade and Tirana

On 13 and 14 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be on mission to the Balkans, with scheduled stops in Belgrade and Tirana, to prepare the activities for the Wester Balkans Summit that Italy will host in Trieste next 12 July. “The integration process of the Western Balkans is […]

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Letter from Minister Alfano congratulating the new Foreign Minister of Brazil, Aloysio Nunes

Dear Mr Minister, Allow me to congratulate you and wish you all possible success as the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The friendship and cooperation between Brazil and Italy are the cornerstones of our bilateral relations. The presence of millions of Brazilians of Italian origin is a […]

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INFORMATION NOTICE – Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition (Washington 22 March 2017)

A meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition will be held on 22 March and will be attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs  and International Cooperation Angelino Alfano. Representatives of the press interested in following the event may apply for accreditation by  5.00 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the following link http://www.state.gov/s/seci/2017ministerial/index.htm. The final programme for […]

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Minister Alfano received his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Al Safadi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, received his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Al Safadi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. Their agenda included various matters, including cooperation and development, the promotion of Italian culture and language and bilateral cooperation in the archaeological sector. The two Ministers also examined a number of […]

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Houda Emma Kharat travels back to Italy to reunite with her mother

Houda Emma Kharat, a little girl kidnapped five years ago by her father, a Syrian citizen who brought her to Aleppo, is travelling back to Italy from Istanbul, where she will land in Milan’s Malpensa Airport this afternoon to be reunited with her mother, Alice Rossini. Houda Emma, who will soon turn 7, was abducted […]

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Accreditation Notice – Tenth MAECI – Banca d’Italia Conference (Farnesina, 13 March 2017)​

On Monday, 13 March, at 9:30 a.m., the Farnesina will host the Tenth MAECI – Banca d’Italia Conference with the attendance of Financial Delegates and Attachés working abroad. The opening session (from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m.) is open to the media and will be introduced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and by […]

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Russia – Moscow screens the films shown at the Venice Film Festival

Moscow’s Cinema Oktjabr will host the eighth edition of “From Venice to Moscow”, a festival traditionally organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Moscow, in cooperation with the Biennale of Venice. The event, beginning today and running until March 14, offers a broad selection of Italian films screened at the Venice Film Festival. “This is […]

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​New York – Cinema, the Italian Cultural Institute hosts an evening with James Ivory

In 1987, “A Room with a View” won three Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. Thirty years later, on 28 March at 6:30 p.m., the Italian Cultural Institute in New York hosts an evening with director James Ivory. The debate will also be extended to professors and authors André […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE- Press point by Minister Angelino Alfano with his Jordan counterpart, Auman Al Safadi (Farnesina, 10 March 2017)

​On Friday, 10 March at 3:30 pm, the Minister Of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will receive at the Farnesina the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan, Ayman Al Safadi.A joint press point is scheduled at the end of the meeting. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the event are requested […]

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Second day of the Mission to Saudi Arabia for Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola

Second day of the mission to Saudi Arabia for the Undersecretary of State Vincenzo Amendola, who is currently on a visit to Jeddah. Mr Amendola, along with the Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Luca Ferrari, met with the Governor of Jeddah, Prince Mishaal bin Majid, this morning. Their talks focused on the crises in the Middle […]

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Sydney – Science in the feminine: Italian female researchers in Australia meet at the IIC​

Physics, medicine, engineering: the world of science may appear to be dominated by the male gender but in fact many are the research studies and discoveries made by female scientists and researchers. To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, in conjunction with the office of the Science and Technology Attaché at […]

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