Focus at the Farnesina on modernising commercial law and international legal instruments to promote foreign investment

A day of discussion on the outlook for adopting the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and its three Protocols. The modernisation of commercial law and enhancing our country’s appeal to foreign investors through international legal instruments. These were the key topics discussed at an event promoted by the Farnesina along with […]

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Gentiloni meets his Swiss counterpart, Didier Burkhalter

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met his Swiss counterpart, Didier Burkhalter, in Berne today, 28 May 2015. During their cordial, in-depth discussion the ministers reviewed the excellent state of bilateral relations. Evidence of this is the signing in February 2015 of the agreement on financial and fiscal questions and the […]

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Stockholm – Grand tour of Italian olive oil – a taste of tradition

To explore the colours, aromas, nutritional values and culinary uses of Italian extra virgin olive oil, the Italian Cultural Institute in Stockholm has organised a special tasting that will take place on Friday 29 May. The tasting will include a glass of red wine. All made in Italy, naturally. Read more, in Italian.

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New York – Treasure hunt for Italian National Day

A photographic treasure hunt has been organised in New York to celebrate Italian National Day 2015. The treasure hunt, whose topic is “film”, is being organised by Elastica and DISTURbo, a cultural organisation, with support from the Italian Consulate General. It will take place on Sunday 31 May. Read more, in Italian.

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Turkey – EXPO and the best of Italy – presentation in Izmir

In Izmir, the focus was on EXPO Milan 2015, with a special event organised by the Italian Consulate and the EXPO company in collaboration with Izmir’s Chamber of Commerce and the SunExpress airline. Speakers included Consul Luigi Iannuzzi and the head of the commercial office at the Italian Embassy in Ankara, Francesco Varriale. Read more, […]

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Peru – Talking about youth movement in the 1960s

“Youth Movements in the 1960s” take centre stage in Peru in an international global history seminar organised by the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) and the Italian Cultural Institute in Lima. Read more, in Italian.

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Gentiloni – “Migrants: the future of the EU is at stake” (Avvenire)

“It’s a good start. But now the delicate negotiations are starting – negotiations that are complex and full of unknowns”. After a night of talks and contacts with Europe, Paolo Gentiloni is opting for realism. “The European Commission’s proposal on immigration should not be taken for a final decision. It’s a positive step, it establishes […]

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DEI – Ethiopia: Teff flour exports to resume in July

Starting in July 2015, 48 Ethiopian companies will be able to resume exports of teff flour. Teff is a widely used food grain in the country. The government has in part removed the export ban initially established in 2006 owing to fears that food production would fail to keep pace with rising demand. Various parties, […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – DG Development Cooperation events on women’s role in rural development and food security (28-29 May, Milan)

On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May two events on the role of women in rural development and food security will take place at the Auditorium di Cascina Triulza in Milan. The events are promoted by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the context of […]

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UN – International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi, in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, invites citizens to celebrate the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2015. The celebration will take place in Brindisi at 18.00 on 29 May, on Lungomare Regina Margherita. It is part of the celebrations for […]

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Rio de Janeiro – EXPO: “The Seduction of Food, Food to Seduce” in Brazil

“The Seduction of Food, Food to Seduce” is the tittle of a seminar taking place at the Italian Cultural Institute in Rio de Janeiro on 3 June 2015. The initiative is part of the cycle of events dedicated to the central theme of the Universal Exposition in Milan, “Nourishing the Planet”. It also part of […]

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Addis Ababa – “Driving in Addis” on display at our Embassy in Ethiopia

“Driving in Addis” is the title of a project by photographer Giorgio Cosulich de Pecine that aims to recount the structural transformations of Addis Ababa from a taxi: a means of transport but also an observation post. An exhibition of about 40 photos will open on Italian National Day (2 June) in the gardens of […]

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