DEI – Spain: Government launches industry digitalisation plan

The Spanish government is speeding up the digital transformation plan for the country’s businesses. Jose Manuel Soria, the Minister for Industry, has presented an ambitious programme of digitalisation incentives, with the focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Digital transformation will involve different aspects of business such as organisational structure, production processes, data collection, and […]

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70th anniversary of events of 1943-1945 – Minister Gentiloni and his German counterpart Steinmeier attend opening of the Documentation Centre on the Padule di Fucecchio Massacre

Italy and Germany took a new step in constructing a shared memory of the wartime past at  Ponte Buggianese today, 9 November 2015. Foreign Ministers Gentiloni and Steinmeier attended the opening ceremony for the Documentation Centre on the Padule di Fucecchio Massacre. The ceremony completes the cycle of commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of the […]

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Gentiloni: “Binding reductions in greenhouse emissions” (Il Sole 24 Ore Focus)

To meet the challenges of the future, innovation and sustainability are key. In energy, one of the most important sectors of the green economy and one of those subject to the strongest pressure to combat climate change, this means renewable sources, energy saving, innovation and research. Italy is well placed – better than any other […]

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Team of technical experts to visit Sharm el-Sheikh on 11 November

The Farnesina can announce that a team of technical experts, supported by the Italian Embassy in Cairo, will be visiting the airport at Sharm el-Sheikh tomorrow, 11 November 2015, to analyse the security measures adopted for Italian aircraft departing for Italy. The aim of the visit is to provide greater protection for Italian nationals. The […]

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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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