Rio de Janeiro – St. Sebastian as “Ambassador” for Italy

A place of honour for Italian art in the celebrations for the 450th anniversary of the foundation of Rio de Janeiro, with an exhibition at the Museu de Belas Artes featuring two Italian masterpieces dedicated to St. Sebastian, Rio’s patron saint. The paintings, “San Sebastiano” by Guido Reni and “San Sebastiano curato da Irene” by […]

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Hanoi – Casa Italia hosts fashion show featuring differently abled models

In the run-up to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, “Casa Italia” in Hanoi hosted Vietnam’s first fashion show featuring differently abled models. The initiative aimed to increase public awareness of disability in Vietnam, one year on from the country’s ratification of the UN Convention on the issue. The focus was […]

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Dayton – Mission to Sarajevo for Minister Franceschini

The Minister for Cultural Assets, Dario Franceschini, took part in a mission to Sarajevo to mark the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreements, and in the wake of the terrorist attack that cost the lives of two Bosnian soldiers. Assisted by the Italian Ambassador in Bosnia, Ruggero Corrias, Minister Franceschini met the Minister for […]

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Paraguay – Bollani closes the Year of Italy in Latin America with a standing ovation

Over 20 music, film, fashion, food and wine, publishing and archeological events were organised by the Italian Embassy in Asunción for the Year of Latin America in Italy. The “Year” ended recently with a concert at the Paraguayan capital’s Teatro Municipal by Stefano Bollani, whose world music brought the audience to their feet for a […]

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Italy-Japan: Bilateral cooperation is growing

Economic cooperation between Italy and Japan is growing and the two countries are studying the opportunities for further collaboration in strategic sectors. The point was underscored at the 27th general meeting of the Italy-Japan Business Group (IJBG), which took place recently in Sendai. Italy was represented by the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, […]

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Italy-Russia – Exchanges of musicians and opera singers

An exchange programme for young Italian and Russian musicians and opera singers is now under way, with the first 12 participants taking part in training and “work experience” in the two countries’ most prestigious theatres and music schools. The initiative is promoted by the Italian Embassy in Moscow, led by Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini. Support, […]

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Minister Gentiloni attends the “7th Aspen Southeast Europe Foreign Ministers’ Conference”

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, will be addressing the Aspen Southeast Europe Foreign Ministers’ Conference taking place today in Berlin. Now in its 7th edition, the conference is organised by Aspen Institute Germany with Auswaertiges Amt, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Embassy in Berlin, […]

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Cartoline dall’altra Italia – A teacher who shares her love for Italian throughout the world

Putting yourself constantly to the test, seeking out new interests around the world without ever forgetting your home country. Valentina Cantori, born in Milan in 1989, began travelling when she was 18 and since then has never stopped, adding constantly to her personal story and career. A lifelong journey that has taken her to Claremont, […]

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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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