DEI – Singapore/Kuala Lumpur: Second stage of high-speed rail project under way

The second stage of the high-speed rail project linking Singapore and Kuala Lumpur is under way. The authorities in Malaysia and Singapore have launched an international awareness-raising campaign to attract expressions of interest from the relevant enterprises on the technical and commercial aspects of the project. The works, which should be completed in 2020, include […]

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Madrid – Music and literature in an Italian language feast

Eugenio Bennato to Vinicio Capossela, the 15th edition of Italian Language in the World Week will feature a rich a varied programme. The events, which run from 14 to 29 October 2015, include a conference on 20 and 21 October organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and Madrid’ Universidad Complutense. Entitled “Io, Giorgio, Jorge e […]

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Ottawa – From Ennio Morricone to Nino Rota: Italian film soundtracks

“The Most Beautiful Italian Film Soundtracks” is the title of an event promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Montreal in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Ottawa and Carlton University. The event will take place on Saturday 24 October at the university’s Kailash Mital Theatre. The evening will feature live performances by Enzo De […]

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Cartoline dall’altra Italia – A pizza chef in Finland

A short holiday was enough to convince Pasquale Capitelli, a 30-something from the Province of Caserta, to move to Finland. The search for a job – and love – provided the motivation for him to emigrate to Vaasa, where he re-invented himself as a “pizzaiolo”, or pizza chef. “I opted for that because here in […]

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Science attachés meet at the Farnesina

Two years on from the last edition, the Farnesina has organised a meeting of science attachés on 13 and 14 October 2015. 125 attachés from around the world will be taking part. Foreign Minister Gentiloni and Education Minister Stefania Giannini will open the event. The meeting will then split into two panels for leading representatives […]

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DEI – United Arab Emirates: Law on public-private partnerships comes into force in Dubai

The law regulating public-private partnerships (PPP) will enter into force in the Emirate of Dubai on 18 November 2015. The aim is to encourage private investment to develop the Emirate; to date such investment has been limited to hybrid forms of PPP in the renewable energy field. The new law will not apply to projects […]

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Farnesina – A meeting place for innovation and technology

Working even better together as a system to promote Italian excellence abroad in all its forms. That’s the goal of the meeting of science attachés taking place at the Farnesina on 13 October 2015. Taking part will be Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni and the Minister for Education, Universities and Research, Stefania Giannini, as well as […]

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Hamburg – Words, places and images: exploring the work of Pasolini

Three events based on Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “Il Vangelo secondo Matteo” have been organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Hamburg together with the Alta Murgia National Park. Pasolini’s film will be screened on 13 October 2015 at the Metropolis Kino, in Italian with English sub-titles. Wednesday 14 October will see the opening of a […]

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London – Sabino Cassese invited to event marking Italy’s 60 years with the UN

In two months’ time, on 14 December 2015, Italy will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of signing the Charter of the United Nations. Many of our diplomatic missions will be marking the event, including those in London, which hosted an event featuring Constitutional Court judge Sabino Cassese and Lord David Hannay, former British Ambassador to […]

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Gentiloni: “Attack in Ankara perpetrated by the enemies of peace in the Middle East” (la Repubblica)

“With 3 weeks to go until the elections, Turkey has been hit by a horrific attack. On behalf of Italy, I extend Italy’s sorrow and condolences to the Turkish government and people. Our sympathy goes out to the victims, who were taking part in a demonstration for peace and democracy and against the terrorist violence […]

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Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States:

The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States affirm their full support to the final text of a framework for a Government of National Accord and the Libyan leaders who will form this government, chosen by Libyan delegates after prolonged and difficult negotiations facilitated by Bernardino Leon and the […]

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Minister Gentiloni meets Faiz al Siraj, proposed as premier by the UN Envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, has had a discussion with Faiz al Siraj, proposed as premier by the United Nations Envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon, yesterday evening [11 October 2015]. The proposal comes after months of negotiations. Minister Gentiloni offered al Siraj his best wishes for the rapid installation of […]

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