Premio New York, offers a 6 month-stay in the Big Apple

The 14th edition of the Premio New York kicks off this year. For the first time this year, in addition to the Foreign Ministry, the Italian Cultural Institute in New York and the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America, it will also be co-sponsored by the General Directorate for Contemporary Art and Architecture and […]

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Vlore – Fashion and music, big success for 4th Gala Italia

The 4th edition of “Gala Italia”, the event traditionally organized by the Italian Consulate General in Vlore and dedicated to Italian points of excellence in the world of music and fashion, was a big success. The event, which was recently held at the tourist marina of Orikum, is aimed at promoting Italian companies operating in […]

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Lima – Italy takes part in Lima International Book Fair

The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Lima will have its own stand at the 21st International Book Fair, organised by the Peruvian Chamber of Books. It will present “La Flor de la Canela” (The Cinnamon Flower), the first Peruvian recipe book published in Italy, written by Gloria Carpinelli D’Onofrio following her research work and travels […]

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Berlin – Colours of Murano, Germany pays homage to the glass-blowing island

Sand and fire, hues and magic are the main features of the exhibition paying homage to Murano the Venetian island famous for its glass-blowing tradition: “Colours of Murano”, is hosted at the Bröhan Museum, in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district, from 14 July to 23 October. On show will be 220 glass objects, including several objects produced […]

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Message of condolences from Minister Gentiloni to Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Dear Frank-Walter, It is with deep-felt grief that I learned of the shooting in the shopping centre in Munich, which cost the lives of innocent citizens. In these hours of great sorrow and concern, allow me to convey my heart-felt condolences for the victims and my sympathy to their families. Renewing my will to further […]

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Presentation of the new Italian Development Cooperation System (Farnesina, 27 July 2016)

On Wednesday 27 July at  10:00 am, the Farnesina will host the presentation of the new Italian Cooperation Development System.Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, and Deputy Minister Mario Giro will open the meeting. Giampaolo Cantini,  Director General of the Foreign  Ministry’s Development Cooperation, Laura Frigenti, Director of the Italian Development Cooperation Agency and  Bernardo Bini Smaghi, Director of Business Development […]

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Albania. Justice Reform unanimously approved. Gentiloni: Italy expresses satisfaction for the reinforcement of the rule of law and for continuing on the road to reforms and European integration

“I am greatly satisfied with the Albanian Parliament’s unanimous approval last night of the Justice system reform. It represents a new ‘quantum leap’ in reinforcing the rule of law and in the courageous reform process promoted by the Albanian Government. It is also a sign of political maturity and responsibility as it is a result […]

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Space – The Farnesina presents the International Space Forum for Global Challenges

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is holding today the presentation for Rome’s diplomatic community of the International Space Forum for Global Challenges which will be held in Trento next 24 October. The presentation will illustrate the contents, objectives and agenda of the Trento meeting, which will be the first international ministerial meeting […]

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Libya: Minister Gentiloni meets with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala, in Washington today, on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh. Minister Gentiloni expressed the hope that tangible progress be made in improving security conditions in Libya, starting in Tripoli. In […]

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​South Korea: Italian Foreign Ministry presents integrated promotion strategy

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched a new platform for integrated promotion in science, technology and innovation to support and coordinate activities of research centres, universities and Italian companies in South Korea. It was launched at a meeting at the ministry headquarters with experts and representatives of the Ministry of […]

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​Italian Economic Diplomacy – July 21: latest news from around the world

South Africa: Italian technology supports 1st  Biofuel Flight by South African Airways   South African Airways has run its first flight over Africa powered with 50% biofuel between Johannesburg and Cape Town. The fuel comes from the “Solaris” tobacco seed and was developed and patented by Italian company Sunchem Holding.In 2007 Sunchem, which specialises in research and development […]

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Death Penalty – Task Force meets at the Farnesina

Italy remains firm and determined to press ahead with the campaign for a universal moratorium on the death penalty. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Senator Della Vedova chaired a meeting of the MAECI-civil society “task force” today at the headquarters of the Ministry. It was held to coordinate Italy’s action ahead of a vote […]

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