Explosion in Tripoli: Foreign Ministry, personnel not involved in attack

The Foreign Ministry confirms that a vehicle loaded with explosives blew up in Tripoli last night, near the Embassies of Italy and Egypt. Two victims have been reported, presumably the passengers of the car. It is important to note that the local security system put in place to protect the diplomatic chancery worked to perfection. […]

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Alfano: “Security Council unites around Italian proposal”

“Italy is known across the world for its sensitivity to culture and art. Obtaining unanimity at the Security Council is no easy task but Italy has succeeded to do so after spearheading the Security Council’s adoption of a joint declaration condemning the destruction of monuments in Palmyra by ISIS,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of […]

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Alfano: “Grief for the terrible accident on the A4 involving the Hungarian bus”

“I learned with great grief of the news of the terrible accident involving a Hungarian bus on the A4 in which sixteen young students lost their lives,” said Mr Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. He added: “I would like to express the sympathy and solidarity of the Italian Government to […]

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The Italian Cultural Institute in London to screen 1956 film “Together”

‎The Italian Cultural Institute in London will host the screening of the 1956 film “Together” by director Lorenza Mazzetti, during a special event, on Friday. The screening will be followed by a conversation with Robert Lumley, Cristina Massaccesi and Lorenza Mazzetti.Born in a Waldensian family, Ms Mazzetti spent her childhood in Tuscany with her aunt […]

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Slovakia – “Smith & Wesson”, Baricco’s stage play in Slovakia

The Municipal Theatre of the city of Zilina, in Slovakia, will stage a theatre performance of Alessandro Baricco’s “Smith & Wesson” (translation of a Frantisek Hruska text, directed by Anton Sulik, and starring Brano Baco, Michal Tomsy, and Juliana Olhovad). The performance will take place thanks to a collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Bratislava on 21 January […]

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Italy participates in Expo 2017 Astana International

The International Expo 2017 – taking place between two Universal Expos, in Milan (2015) and Dubai (2020) – will be held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, from 10 June to 10 September 2017 on the theme “Future Energy”. In the wake of the Paris Climate Agreement and of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for […]

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, continues his visit in Tunis

During his visit to Tunis, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, was welcomed by the President of the Republic Beji Caid Essebsi. Subsequently, Minister Alfano had a cordial meeting with his colleague, Khemaies Jhinaoui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, followed by talks with Prime Minister Youssef Chahed. During his meeting with Minister […]

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United States: The “Filming in Italy” project that promotes Italian cinema to begin in Los Angeles in February

The first edition of the “Filming in Italy” project is due to begin on 6 February in Los Angeles. The event has been designed to promote Italy as a film setting, and stems from an agreement between Tiziana Rocca’s Agnus Dei Production, the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles and its director, Valeria Rumori, and the Consulate […]

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China: Chefs participating in the Week of Italian Cuisine receive awards

Italian institutions in China have awarded the chefs who participated in the events organised during the Week of Italian Cuisine and for the initiative “A future for Amatrice” dedicated to communities affected by the earthquake of Aug. 24.The event was organised by the Italian Embassy to China and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China, […]

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Tunis today for a series of institutional meetings

Minister Angelino Alfano was welcomed by Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at the palace of the Presidency of the Republic, with the first meeting taking place at 10 a.m. During the cordial conversation, the Minister told his interlocutor that “Italy and Tunisia are united by strong historic, geographical and cultural bonds, let alone a profound friendship.” Minister […]

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Chile – “El oro no se oxida” exhibition by Pamela Pintus opens in Santiago

The Italian Cultural Institute in Santiago is hosting the exhibition “El oro no se oxida” (“Gold does not rust”) by Italian artist Panela Pintu, which will run until 23 February. The exhibit, promoted by the Italian Embassy in Chile, the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) and Sinopsis Australis, is curated by Carmelo Cipriani. The artist narrates […]

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“Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation”

The Farnesina hosts the Conference “Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation”, organised by the Institute of International Affairs (IAI) under the “New-Med Research Network” Programme and promoted by the Italian Chair of the OSCE’s “Mediterranean Contact Group”. The Conference will open with remarks by Alessandro Azzoni, the Permanent Representative of […]

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