Marcinelle: 8 August marks “National Day of Italian Labour Sacrifices in the World”

On 8 August we celebrate the “National Day of Italian Labour Sacrifices in the World”. This Day ensures that the tragedy of the 136 Italians who lost their lives in the Marcinelle mining disaster, and of all the Italian emigrants who have been victims of workplace accidents, leaves an indelible mark in our national memory. […]

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Myanmar: Emergency funding to IFRC for the flood victims

Italian cooperation has decided to donate emergency funding of 250,000 euro in response to the Myanmar government’s request for help to tackle the damage caused by cyclone Komen. The Italian funding will provide support for initial emergency response activities by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in collaboration with the […]

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#Farnesina – Diplomacy, heritage protection increasingly critical to humanity

The systematic destruction by Isis of humankind’s archaeological and cultural legacy foregrounds how its defence and continuing protection has increasingly become a central global issue. This not least because dialogue between cultures is one of the most potent forms of diplomacy and because “cultural channels are the only ones in moments of difficulty that allow for […]

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Libya: Minister Gentiloni meets by phone with Egyptian colleague Sameh Shoukry

Within the context of between Rome and Cairo’s continuing coordination on developments in the Libyan crisis and progress in the UN-facilitated political dialogue, Minister Gentiloni received a cordial telephone call today from Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry. In light of their common support for UN Special Representative Bernardino Leòn, the two ministers shared the same […]

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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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