Minister Gentiloni’s comments on the situation in Turkey

“We were relieved to find that last night Turkey successfully forestalled a military adventure that would have plunged the Country into chaos and revived the specters of the past,” Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, said. “It is most tragic that this adventure should claim so many lives,” remarked Mr Gentiloni. “It is now time  for the […]

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Turkey: ​Minister Paolo Gentiloni had a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, had a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu to express his satisfaction for the successful popular mobilization and defence of the institutions. Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu, who was talking from the capital Ankara, confirmed the failure of the coup attempt he defined as terrorist.

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Cooperation ​Convention signed today by MAECI, the Italian Development Cooperation Agency and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti

The Cooperation Convention was signed today by MAECI, the Italian Development Cooperation Agency and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti. The Convention which is a fundamental step in the implementation of the Cooperation Reform Act (Act 125 of 11 August 2014) was signed by the Director General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Giampaolo […]

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Crisis Management Unit evacuates 12 young Italians from Tonj

The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit, in cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Nairobi, has evacuated from Tonj 12 young Italians, including three minors, engaged in a development aid project South Sudan. The 12 youths were flown this morning from Tonj to Juba, from where they travelled on to Nairobi on another flight organized by the […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Signing of the Convention between MAECI, the Italian Development Cooperation Agency and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Farnesina, 15 July 2016)

Today, Friday 15 July 2016, at 4 p.m., the Farnesina will host the signing of the Convention between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the Italian Development Cooperation Agency (AICS) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), at the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Mario Giro. The Convention, to be signed by Ambassador […]

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Cracow – Cinema, Nanni Moretti talks about himself at the Nowe Horyzonty Festiwal

Ever since 1970, Nanni Moretti, film director, actor, screenwriter and producer, has accumulated a track record of successes and awards: starting with Ecce Bombo and following on with Mia Madre, Bianca, Palombella Rossa (Red Lob), La messa è finita (The Mass Is Ended), La stanza del figlio (The Son’s Room) and Habemus Papam. Many of […]

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Sofia – Italy takes centre stage at the Bansko Jazz Fest with Nada

The Bansko Jazz Fest is a renowned festival involving prestigious Bulgarian artists, but not only. Since 1998, at the foot of the majestic Pirin Mountains, musicians from all the corners of the world meet at the beginning of August to celebrate the most universal of all languages: music. Italy will be represented by Nada at […]

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Italy-Canada: 23rd edition of “Montreal’s Italian Week”

The 23rd edition of Montreal’s Italian Week, from 5 to 14 August, is organized by the National Congress of Italian-Canadians, with the cooperation of the Italian Cultural Institute. The programme is full of activities that celebrate Made-in-Italy brands: the opera, fashion shows, motor show, concerts of classical and pop music, literary events, art exhibitions, wine […]

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Attack in Nice: the Farnesina immediately activated its Crisis Management Unit

Following the tragic events in  Nice, the Farnesina immediataly activated its Crisis Management Unit which, in close contact with the Consulate, the Embassy in Paris and the local authorities, is following the developments and checking the possible involvement of Italian citizens. Crisis Management Unit: Tel. 0039 0636225  –  E-mail: unita.crisi@esteri.it

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Farnesina publishes public notices for IIC directors of “reputed competence”

Changes are about to take place at the helm ​of two Italian Cultural Institutes (IICs). They require a good knowledge of the target country, especially in terms of a “locally established network of relations”. The Italian Cultural Institutes in Tokyo and Beijing are seeking directors of “reputed competence”. To this end, the Ministry of Foreign […]

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​Minister Gentiloni phones new British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni had a telephone conversation with the new British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson. The talk was an opportunity to wish him well in his new job as head of the Foreign Office in view of intensive cooperation on foreign policy issues. Minister Gentiloni plans to meet Mr […]

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Foreign Minister Gentiloni in Ulaanbaatar for 11th Asia-Europe Meeting

Italy’s Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni will attend the eleventh Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) on July 15 and 16 in Mongolia. Discussions at the summit will focus on economic cooperation, connectivity, and global and regional challenges. A total of 31 European and 22 Asian delegations are expected to attend. Two years after the previous summit in Milan, […]

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