Research – Farnesina at the Festival of the Sciences

As part of its continuing commitment to the internationalisation of research and innovation, the foreign ministry contributed to the organisation of three conference within the framework of the Festival of the Sciences, an important national showcase for the promotion and dissemination of scientific culture held in Genoa from 22 October to November 1st and dedicated […]

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Moscow – Soccer and solidarity, diplomatic national team takes the field

Since its first effort in 2011 to raise funds for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Italian national diplomatic soccer team has continued its mission, playing dozens of matches in Italy and abroad in the name of solidarity. The latest was held last Friday in Moscow on behalf of children with […]

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Brazil – Masters of Italian graphics on display in Rio

The National Museum of Fine arts (Ibram) in Rio de Janeiro will host an exhibition on Italian masters of the graphic arts from 11 November through 15 January 2016. The event has been organised by the Central Graphics Institute in Rome and the museum, in collaboration with our embassy and Italian Cultural Institute in Rio. […]

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Hong Kong – Vinitaly bring 135 wineries to Wine Festival

Vinitaly comes to the 8th Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Festival with a full 135 wineries, 800 labels and 13 master classes, and will also offer 5 executive wine seminars curated by Vinitaly International Academy’s scientific director Ian D’Agata, in an exposition area of over 1,000 sqm. “The presence of such a large number […]

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Italy-China: Resumption of diplomatic relations 45 years ago

This 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and China, “ahead of the 50th anniversary in 2020, provides further stimulus to deepen and broaden bilateral dialogue and cooperation and, with a view to the reciprocal benefits, to make a pro-active contribution to strengthening international prosperity, stability, peace and security”. This was Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s in […]

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Statement by Members of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL

1. The Small Group of the Global Coalition to counter ISIL met today in Brussels at the invitation of the  Belgian Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Didier Reynders, to take stock of recent developments on the ground, continue expanding Coalition efforts to degrade and defeat ISIL, and delineate our common understanding of ISIL’s operations in Syria […]

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DEI – Serbia: Parliament OKs new investment law

The Serbian parliament approved a new law on investments that was drafted in collaboration with a pool of World Bank experts. The law obliges institutions to support and control investments and harmonise the legal and formal status of foreign investors with that of local ones. Investments are differentiated between those of national importance and local […]

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ASEM: Della Vedova in Luxembourg for 12th Ministerial

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova is in Luxembourg today representing the Italian government at the 12th ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting, chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. “Working together for a sustainable and secure future” is the theme of the summit, which follows upon […]

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Stockholm – Cinema: Italy at “Rex, Festival of Animated Cinema”

From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November Stockholm’s Klarabiografen will host “Rex – Festival of Animated Cinema”, where animated shorts and feature-length films by Italian directors great and small will be screened. The festival has been organised by Eunic Stockholm in collaboration with the “C.M. Lerici” Italian Cultural Institute of Stockholm. Read more, in Italia

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Los Angeles – “The Voice of a Legend”, musical journey in search of Caruso

Neapolitan Tenor Pasquale Esposito will perform “The Voice of a Legend”, homage to Enrico Caruso, at Los Angeles’ Broad Stage on 11 November at 19:30. The event has been organised with the collaboration of the Italian Cultural Institute of that city and will be repeated in Palm Springs on Sunday 20 September. Read more, In […]

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USA – Seminar on digital diplomacy, big data and technology

The Embassy of Italy in Washington organised a seminar within its “Digital Diplomacy Series” in collaboration with TechChange, moderated by its founder and CEO Nick Martin. A panel of experts discussed the future of foreign policy in an increasingly interconnected world and the role of digital technologies, data analysis and mapping and social media platforms […]

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Secretary General Valensise meets with Uzbeki Foreign Minister Kamilov

Meetings held by Secretary General Valensise in Tashkent on 2 November focused on stronger bilateral relations between Italy and Uzbekistan. His meeting with Uzbeki Foreign Minister Kamilov, which followed upon the latter’s encounter with Minister Gentiloni in September in New York, concentrated on intensification of political dialogue, strengthened cooperation, training initiatives and increased trade.Valensise also […]

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