ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Signing ceremony of two Protocols of Understanding between the MAECI and the Altagamma Foundation and between the MAECI and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) (Farnesina, 22 November 2016)

On Tuesday, 22 November, at 4:30 p.m. the Farnesina will host the signing ceremony of two Protocols of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Altagamma Foundation and between the MAECI and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The Protocol Agreements will be signed by Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni and the […]

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GENTILONI «Growth and defence: we must react and take strong decisions. It is our last chance».

Minister Gentiloni, former Italian Ambassador to the U.S., Giovanni Castellaneta, warns that with Trump at the White House Italy and Europe will no longer be able to count on the USA as in the past years. Are you convinced of that too? “We will cooperate with the president-elect. The U.S. is our number one ally. […]

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Rome to host an earthquake hazard workshop as part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Italian-Japanese diplomatic relations

Earthquake risk prevention: a very topical issue in Italy today in the light of the earthquakes that have struck Central Italy during the last few months. This will be the topic of debate with Japanese experts in an interactive workshop to be held in Rome as part of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of […]

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Italians abroad receive Constitutional ​Referendum ballot papers

Ahead of the Constitutional Referendum vote of Dec. 4, the 195 Italian diplomatic and consular offices in the world involved in the voting procedures have completed the delivery of more than 4 million envelopes (4,044,791) containing the ballot papers, in accordance with Law No. 459/2001 (Art. 12, Para. 3).  Should Italian citizens abroad entitled to […]

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Undersecretary Amendola on the last day of his mission to Australia

Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is completing his institutional mission to Australia in Melbourne today, after his visit to Sydney. This morning the Italian high official participated in the Intercomites meeting, where he took the opportunity to highlight “the excellent cooperation between the Embassy, the Consulates and the Comites in Australia, which has made […]

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Ambassador Michele Valensise is appointed president of Associazione Villa Vigoni

Following a joint proposal of the Italian and German governments, Ambassador  Michele Valensise, former Secretary General of the Italian Foreign Ministry, was  appointed today president of the Associazione Villa Vigoni by the assembly of the members of the Italo-German association.  The Association  has its head office in Menaggio, on Lake of Como, and works on […]

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Libya: Progress made at the meeting of the Libyan Economic Dialogue. Gentiloni expresses satisfaction.

“The second round of the Libyan Economic Dialogue (LED), that ended in Rome yesterday, marked progress in enhancing security for the people and the resumption of a shared economic and tax policy. The competitiveness of the economy and of Libyan currency and resumption of oil exports are essential to overcome the difficulties the Country is […]

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Death Penalty: UN sixth moratorium resolution adopted

The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly yesterday adopted the sixth resolution for a universal moratorium on the death penalty. The vote confirmed the commitment the international community has undertaken, also in light of the threat of terrorism and other security challenges, to work together towards a world without capital punishment.

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Australia – “Buonissimo! Simple, healthy and delicious Italian food”

The Italian Institute of Culture in Sydney, that has always been active in promoting Italian cuisine, has organized an evening event for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World entitled “Buonissimo! Simple, healthy and delicious Italian food“. The title itself is a tribute to our excellent cuisine made up of recipes that use essential […]

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Contemporary Art hosted at Casa Italia in Hanoi

A selection of the works of 19 contemporary Vietnamese artists will be exhibited at Casa Italia in Hanoi until 14 January. The exhibition, together with the presentation of a catalogue of photographs, is part of the AIA Vietnam Eye Project promoted by Vietnam Life Insurance Co Ltd (AIA), in cooperation with Parallel Contemporary Art and […]

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Italy-Russia – Debate on ‘realism’ in 20th Century art and culture

The Conference “La Russia e l’Italia: i ‘realismi’ nell’arte e nella cultura del XXmo secolo” (“Russia and Italy: ‘realism’ in 20th Century art and culture”) will be held on Thursday, 24 November, in Moscow. The Conference is part of the cultural and educational programme promoted by the Department of History of the Lomonosov Moscow State […]

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Italy on a new humanitarian mission to Libya

An Italian air force C-130 aircraft landed today at Meetiga airport near Tripoli carrying pharmaceutical products and healthcare equipment for the capital’s hospital.  The material, which included almost three tonnes of medicines and medical support devices, will ensure primary health care to approximately 10,000 people for 3 months, and specific care for war injuries. This […]

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