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“I embraced my colleague Laurent Fabius here in Vienna in the name of Italian solidarity and shock”, stated Minister Gentiloni from the Austrian capital, where the International Syria Support Group met yesterday. “We are so close to France, so close to the French, that this tragedy strikes us as well”, he added. The group’s recent […]
Read moreIn relation to the terrible attacks last night in Paris, Italian nationals are invited to follow the advice issued by the Parisian authorities and avoid unnecessary travel within the city. In the case of an emergency, contact the Italian Consulate General on the following numbers: +33-(0)1-4430-4701, +33-(0)1-4430-4702, +33-(0)1-4430-4706 and mobile 0607227256.
Read moreDuring a night-time telephone call, Foreign Ministers Paolo Gentiloni and Javad Zarif agreed to postpone President Hassan Rohani’s visit to Italy. The two ministers agree on the need to concentrate on the response to the terrible terrorist deeds that have shaken France so deeply.
Read moreThe Italian Cooperation has made a new emergency contribution of 225,000 euro to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in support of the Sudan Country Strategic Response Plan for 2015. Possible interventions include addressing the water needs of primary healthcare facilities in that African country, six of which have been […]
Read moreThe Pizzarotti firm was awarded a 246-million euro construction management contract for the 3-year Portonovi tourist resort project in the heart of Montenegro’s “Boka”. The project concerns the adaptation of the former Kumbor naval base into a luxury tourism complex. That will be the first “One and Only” hotel in the Mediterranean, which includes a […]
Read moreMinister Paolo Gentiloni’s mission to the United Arab Emirates, within the framework of expanding Italy’s dialogue with the leaders of the main Gulf countries, centred on participation in the Sir Bani Yas Forum, discussion of the principal regional dossiers, particularly Libya, and bilateral partnership. Gentiloni will be participating in the 6th edition of the Sir […]
Read moreAs part of the 15th Italian Language in the World Week, whose theme was “The Italian of Music, the Music of Italian”, Vinicio Capossela presented his latest book, “Il paese dei Coppoloni”, finalist for the 2015 Strega Award. The presentation was made at the Italian Cultural Institute of Berlin, and followed the writer-musician-actor-songwriter’s Berlin performance […]
Read moreAn event to be held next Tuesday at the Italian Cultural Institute of London will focus on violence against women and what often results in the most extreme form of mistreatment: femicide. Organised by the Embassy of Italy in the UK, the II Circolo and the Bocconi Alumni Association, in collaboration with Milan’s Bocconi University, […]
Read moreMinister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni expressed condolences to the people and authorities of Lebanon for the victims of today’s bomb attacks in Beirut. Firmly condemning these acts of terrorism, Gentiloni assured Italy’s full support for Lebanese stability.
Read moreThe Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the implementing regulations to foster access by small businesses to the capital markets through instruments such as equity crowdfunding. For the first time, it will be possible at federal level to issue securities to small investors through specialised internet portals. The new rules aim to provide small businesses […]
Read moreMeetings at the Farnesina with the main institutions and business associations working to combat counterfeiting and digital piracy China looks to Italy as an example in the protection of intellectual property, as evidenced by a visit to Rome by a delegation from the legal affairs office of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic […]
Read moreItaly has notified the authorities in Turkey and Kazakhstan of its formal decision to accept the invitations to take part in the next international expositions, in Antalya in 2016 and Astana in 2017. The two Expositions, which will be held in a regulatory framework established by the Bureau International des Expositions, are intermediate stages between […]
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