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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Minister Alfano in Tunis institutional meetings

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Tunis today for a number of institutional meetings with the Country’s top-ranking Authorities.  At his arrival in the capital of Tunisia, Minister Alfano was greeted by the Italian Ambassador in Tunis, Raimondo De Cardona, who accompanied him and the rest of the delegation […]

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Libya, Alfano received at the Farnesina the UN Special Representative Kobler

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, received at the Farnesina the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, Martin Kobler. At the centre of the talks was the current situation in Libya and Italy’s contribution to stabilise the Country. Minister Alfano confirmed to Mr Kobler the Italian government’s full support to […]

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Alfano to Italian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia: strong government support to enhance collaboration in a strategic area​

“You can count on a strong support from our government, that is determined to enhance our cooperation activities in that region of the world, and believes that Europe can and should do more.” With these words Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation addressed, during a video conference, the Italian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia, on […]

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Finland – Enit makes a comeback at the Travel & Tourism Trade Fair

‎Enit, Italy’s National Tourism Agency, will be back at the next Travel & Tourism Trade Fair (Matka, 19-22 January 2017), after an absence of nine years. A major event in the tourism industry of Northern Europe, in 2016 Matka recorded 66,794 visitors, of which 13,700 were tour operators. Enit’s comeback on the Finnish market in […]

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New Delhi – “The Weak Spot”: Giampaolo Simi takes centre stage at the Noir Literature Festival

Giampaolo Simi, whose latest novel, “Cosa resta di noi” (Sellerio), released in 2015 and the winner of the Premio Scerbanenco, the most prestigious national prize for noir fiction, will participate in a chat with Abheek Barua at the Noir Literature Festival that will be held in New Delhi from 27 to 29 January. The theme […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Reminder: Conference “Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation” (Farnesina, 19 January 2017)

On Thursday, 19 January, at 10:00 a.m., the Farnesina will host the Conference “Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation”, organised by the Institute of International Affairs (IAI) within the framework of the “New-Med Research Network” Programme and promoted by the Italian Chair of the OECD’s “Mediterranean Contact Group”. The Conference […]

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