Rule of law and Agenda 2030 – IDLO’s Assembly of Parties at the Farnesina

The Assembly of Parties of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) took place today at the Farnesina. Based in Rome, IDLO is an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting the rule of law and good governance in developing countries, countries undergoing economic transition and countries emerging from armed conflict. The meeting, attended by representatives of over […]

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Discussion by Gentiloni and the UN Special Representative for Libya, Kobler

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the United Nations Secretary General’s new Special Representative for Libya, Martin Kobler, at the Farnesina today. Mr Kobler was taking part in his first visit to a foreign capital since his appointment. Kobler’s mandate starts from the proposed agreement advanced by Bernardino Leon and […]

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Laura Frigenti appointed Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has appointed Laura Frigenti as Director of the new Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, at Minister Gentiloni’s proposal. Ms Frigenti was chosen through a public selection process, at the end of which the selection committee submitted a shortlist of 5 names to Minister Gentiloni, all of them highly qualified in development […]

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North Caucasus – Seeking Italian investment

North Caucasus looks to Italy for investment and technology to develop its economic potential. The topic was discussed by the Italian Ambassador to Moscow, Cesare Maria Ragaglini, and the Minister for North Caucasus Affairs, Lev Kuznetsov, with possible areas for collaboration including an advanced medical hub and the development of tourism. As Ambassador Ragaglini noted, […]

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San Francisco – Music: a concert to celebrate the centenary of The Voice

Francis Albert Sinatra – singer, actor and TV personality of Italian origin (his mother, Natalina, was from Lumarzo, near Genoa) – was born on 12 December 1915. To mark the centenary of his birth, the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Cole Porter Society, has organised a concert that will take place on 11 […]

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Minister Gentiloni meets the Foreign Minister of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe, at the Farnesina this morning, 20 November 2015. Gentiloni told his opposite number of his keen concern over the situation in in Burundi as regards human rights and the fundamental freedoms. […]

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Minister Gentiloni meets the Foreign Minister of the Republic of South Africa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Foreign Minister of South Africa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, today, 20 November 2015. The meeting took place against a background of revitalised bilateral relations with South Africa. “South Africa is an example of renaissance currently under way in the continent and a model of peaceful […]

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Georgia: TI Sparkle, Silknet and Turkcell sign accord on new IP point in Tbilisi

Telecom Italia Sparkle signed an agreement with Silknet, the main supplier of telecommunications services in Georgia, and Turkish telecommunications company Turkcell for the creation of the first Tier 1 PoP access point in the Caucasus. Specifically, a data centre will be established in Tbilisi connected to the TI Sparkle Seabon Global IP fibre optics network […]

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Under-Secretary Mario Giro on recent attacks: each nation has the right to live in peace and security

We have all been shocked in recent days by the images and news pouring in from a bloodied Paris. The terrorism that has permeated that city and our daily lives left us stunned and feeling vulnerable, but we know that we can only meet this challenge by taking a strong stand on behalf of our […]

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Transparency and Law – International experts meet in Ravenna

The Ravenna School of Jurisprudence hosted the international conference “Transparency vs Confidentiality in International Economic Law: Looking for an Appropriate Balance”. The event treated one of the most sensitive areas of the international economic, political and legal agenda, in particular transparency in the negotiation and management of agreements regarding the internationalisation of trade and investments. […]

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Stockholm – Teatro Gioco Vita stages “Donna di Porto Pim”

The Stockholm Marionette Theatre will host  two performances this evening (at 18:00 and 20:30) by the “Teatro Gioco Vita” of Piacenza, who will stage Antonio Tabucchi’s “Donna di Porto Pim”. The event, organised by the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern Stockholm in collaboration with the “C.M. Lerici” Italian Cultural Institute and Figur- och Dockteatercentrum, will offer audiences a […]

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Lucerne – Music, Maurizio Pollini closes the Lucerne Festival

The grand finale of the Lucerne Festival will feature a performance by world-famous pianist Maurizio Pollini, considered one of the greatest of the post-WWII period, admired both for his great virtuosity and vast repertoire. The concert is scheduled for Sunday 29 November at 18:30 at the Kultur- und Kongresshaus Luzern and has been organised by […]

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