Washington – Visitors flock to ancient Greek bronzes

The exhibition of bronze statues from ancient Greece in Washington DC’s National Gallery of Art has successfully attracted more than 165,000 visitors. The exhibition entitled “Power and Pathos”, which opened on Dec. 10 and closed yesterday, recorded an average of 1,700 visitors a day. On display were 50 rare bronze masterpieces from various countries around […]

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Brussels attacks: telephone call by Minister Gentiloni to Belgian Foreign Minister Reynders

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni telephoned the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders to express the sympathy and deep solidarity of the Italian Government and people. The Belgian minister confirmed the severity of the attacks suffered at the airport and metro stations. The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs is working with Embassies […]

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Tokyo – Cinema, dance, photography get center-stage. “Grand’Italia” showcases the best of Italy

Three special days, Thursday, 31 March, Friday ,1 April  and Friday,8 April  to meet six outstanding Italian figures. The programme, organized by the Italian Institute of Culture – IIC – in Tokyo, will take place at the Auditorium Umberto Agnelli. It  will feature documentaries introducing the stories of six great Italians who have added to the prestige Italy has in the world. “Grand’Italia” (“Great Italy”) is a set […]

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Vilnius – Design, “Communicating visually” – who was Bruno Munari?

Bruno Munari is considered to be one of the world’s most celebrated artist and designer of the twentieth century. Born in Milan on 24 October 1907, he was a sculptor, an illustrator, a graphic artist, a designer and a writer. “Travel Sculptures,” “Useless Machines,” “Unreadable Books” and “Talking Forks” are just a few of the amazing objects […]

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Moscow – Chelyabinsk region meets Italian firms

A presentation on economic opportunities in the Russian region of Chelyabinsk was held by the Italian Embassy in Moscow. Italian companies such as Danieli, Cividale and Cimolai are already working in the area, and Skipass Valle Isarco Plose has been involved in modernizing the Solnechnaya Dolina ski resort. Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini said: “The Chelyabinsk […]

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Italian language Olympics top medallists win stays abroad

The 6th edition  of the Italian Language Olympics is over and the winners proclaimed. The 2016 Olympics included participants also from Italian seetions and Italian schools abroad. Julia Victoria Rodriguez Suarez and Kristi Nika, from Italian public schools in Madrid and Athens respectively, won the gold medal for the junior and senior categories of the international group. Livia […]

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Terror attack in Brussels

The Crisis Unit advises Italian nationals currently in Brussels to avoid unnecessary travel within the city for the time being. Helpline number + 39 06 36225

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Italian real estate companies are spearheading the Foreign Ministry’s action to promote Italian industry

Italy had a strong representation at the 2016 edition of the MIPIM, the leading worldwide property event of the year that ended in Cannes today. Italy’s increasingly notable participation was jointly organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and the National Association of Construction Companies (ANCE).  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s long-standing collaboration with ANCE has contributed to […]

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China – Italian home furnishing firms on a mission in Guandgong

Fourteen Italian home furnishing companies went on a mission to Guangzhou, capital city of the province of Guandgong and leading hub for Southern China, to meet Chinese counterparts and establish new business relations.The visit was coordinated by the Italian Consulate General in Guangzhou and the Italian embassy in Beijing and organised by the Italian Trade […]

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An Embassy Commercial Attache – Radio Luiss 55th programme broadcast on 22 March 2016

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a major role in promoting and defending Italian economic concerns. Large Italian industrial groups, and also SMEs, refer to the Farnesina [Italy’s Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ministry] when seeking support in the internationalisation phase of their enterprises. Nevertheless, the important work carried out by Italian diplomats is […]

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BUS ACCIDENT IN CATALONIA

The Foreign Ministry confirms there were Italian victims in the accident. Their families can call the Crisis Unit at  +39 0636225 

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“Unità di Crisi – Farnesina” App – Access to services provided by “Viaggiare Sicuri” and “Dove siamo nel mondo”

As of today an updated version of the “Unità di Crisi – Farnesina” App will make it easier for users to get the latest information and register their travel itineraries. The latest App version is available for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. The App is the result of a cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign […]

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