ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Recall: Joint press conference with Minister Paolo Gentiloni – Minister Adel Al-Jubeir (Farnesina, 7 August)

At 16:00 on Friday 7 August Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni will meet at the Farnesina with Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adel Al-Jubeir. The meeting will conclude with a joint press conference. Online accreditation system. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the event […]

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Italian language: Memorandum of Understanding between Italy and Brazil

Italy and Brazil today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the dissemination of the Italian language in Brazil, marking a further example of the efforts of the Embassy of Italy in Brasilia to promote Italian language and culture in Brazil and further strengthen bilateral cultural relations. 1000 distance courses The memorandum will make it possible […]

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Australia: LU-VE awarded food refrigeration system contract

Italian firm LU-VE was awarded a one million EUR contract to provide refrigeration units to the Melbourne general produce markets. The firm, specialised in refrigeration and conditioning products and that has a turnover of 240 million EUR, will handle the refrigeration systems for the new 70-hectare market site. Installation is to conclude by 31 August.

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Joint press conference with Ministro Paolo Gentiloni – Ministro Adel Al-Jubeir (Farnesina, 7 August)

At 16:00 on Friday 7 August Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni will meet at the Farnesina with Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adel Al-Jubeir. The meeting will conclude with a joint press conference. Online accreditation system. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the event […]

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Kosovo: Farnesina hails Kosovo parliament’s approval of proposed establishment of special war crimes tribunal

The Farnesina expressed its profound appreciation for the Kosovo parliament’s approval of the proposed establishment of a special war crimes tribunal. This decision is proof of a deep sense of responsibility and consideration for the sensibilities of the international community, and strengthens the credibility and legitimacy of the Republic of Kosovo.

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Cartoline dall’altra Italia – Salvatore Rossano brings the “Pizzica” to Australia

Musician and musicologist Salvatore Rossano, is featured in the latest instalment of “Cartoline dall’altra Italia”, the web series produced by the 9colonne media agency with support from the Directorate General for Italians Abroad and Migratory Policies at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Salvatore has been living for a few years now about […]

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Gentiloni: «Accord with Tripoli is possible» (Nazione-Carlino-Giorno)

“Libya’s destiny depends on the Libyans. If a negotiated agreement is not reached, stability cannot be imposed from the outside. Our objective is to encourage an accord in any case; we are ready to lend a hand at every level, from the economy to security, and we are also prepared use individual sanctions to isolate […]

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Kenya: Nairobi Forum focuses on architectural refurbishment

The “Efficiency in Industrial Process, Energy and Construction” forum was held in Nairobi on 27 July. In the margins of the event, where Italy was well represented by Italian and local firms, a round table discussion was held on the architectural refurbishment of the historic centre of the coastal city of Mombasa, to which the […]

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Minister Paolo Gentiloni visits Algeriers

The flash mission’s purpose was to meet with the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative Bernardino Leòn, President of the General National Congress of Tripoli Nuri Abu Sahmain and Algerian Minister for Maghreb Affairs Abdelkader Messahel. The fell within the context of Italy’s intense diplomatic efforts to reinforce and expand the preliminary accord proposed by the […]

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Buenos Aires – “Fango e Gloria” – a film to commemorate the First World War

“Fango and Gloria”, produced in 2014 to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War and the 90th anniversary of the Luce film and photography archive, tells the story of the millions of young people caught up in the Great War. The film, with Spanish sub-titles, will be shown at the Italian […]

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Melbourne – The dream of Harlequin, in a journey through reality and legend

Harlequin is ready to win over Australia in a new adventure. The Aida Foundation will be touring the country from 22 August to 12 September 2015 with more than 15 performances of “The dream of Harlequin – A journey trough Commedia dell’Arte”. The 5000+ km tour will include the Sunshine Coast, Lismore, Sydney, Canberra and […]

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Uruguay – Celebrating Gioacchino Rossini

Italy will be taking part in the 4th “Escena Vocal” international festival running in Montevideo from 31 July to 7 August 2015. On 1 August, the Sala Verdi will host an evening dedicated to Gioacchino Rossini, under the artistic direction of Maria Julia Caamano and entitled “Pecados de vejez: una noche en lo de Rossini”. […]

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