Gentiloni: «Egoists those who reneg on migrant quotas» (Il Messaggero)

Minister Paolo Gentiloni, we have Europe’s “yes” on the naval expedition, but also a “no” from some countries to the obligatory quota system for asylum seekers. As foreign minister, what’s your view? «Positive, about the decisions taken. The mission urged by Premier Renzi and ruled on by the European Council of 23 April was set […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE Farnesina Doors Open – 5th Transparency Day – Transparent Accounts (Farnesina, 28 May 2015)

At 10:00 on Thursday 28 May 2015, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Lapo Pistelli will present the “Transparent Accounts” at the Farnesina within the context of the “Farnesina Doors Open” event (22-29 May 2015) and in coincidence with the 5th annual Transparency Day. “Transparent Accounts” is a new section of the MFAIC […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – “Nexus: Food, Water and Energy” (Milan, Cascina Triulza, 21 May 2015)

The event “Nexus: Food, Water and Energy”, promoted by the Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Development Cooperation will take place on Thursday 21 May 2015 at 10:30 in Milan at the Auditorium of Cascina Triulza. The event has been organised in collaboration with the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) […]

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Brussels – Presentation of the “Enciclopedia Machiavelli”

At more than five centuries on from the publication of The Prince, the Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani celebrates Niccolo’ Machiavelli with an international encyclopaedia in three volumes dedicated to the legend, the times and the works of the great Florentine writer. Begun in 2013 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the publishing of The […]

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Italy-Russia – Cooperation on Educational Projects

Contributing to reciprocal understanding between Russia and Italy through “innovative art education methods” and travel experiences for children. That’s the idea behind the international Kids Time Group company, whose activities were introduced at Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre. With the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Tuscany Region and the Embassy of Italy in […]

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European Space Agency: Director of Launchers Antonio Fabrizi dies

Antonio Fabrizi, Director of Launchers at the European Space Agency (ESA) passed away in Rome on Saturday 16 May after a long illness. At this post since 2003, he played a crucial role in the development of ESA’s “Vega” launcher and improvement of the “Ariana 5”. After completing his studies at Rome’s La Sapienza University, […]

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Tunis – Bardo Museum attack – Orchestra Rai pays tribute to the victims

The National Symphony Orchestra of RAI will pay tribute to the victims of the 18 March attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis with a concert by one of its chamber formations this afternoon at 18:30 in Tunis at the site of the attack. President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella and President of the […]

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Budapest – All eyes on “Italian Fashion. A Story of Seduction”

Granfranco Ferrè, Giorgio Armani, Gai Mattiolo, Enrico Coveri, Renato Balestra, Laura Biagiotti are just some of the Italian designers that have left their mark on the history of Italian fashion, united by creativity, passion, imagination and taste. Hungary will be celebrating them in “Italian Fashion. A Story of Seduction”, which will run from 3 to […]

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Romania – “Festival Italiano” in Bucharest through 23 June

Romania’s capital Bucharest is hosting the 7th edition of “Festival Italiano” though 23 June, offering a a rich calendar of events dedicated to food, fashion, furniture and culture and to promoting the Made in Italy brand. The festival has been organised by the Embassy of Italy in Bucharest with the collaboration of the ICE-Italian Foreign […]

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Maputo – 10 years of biotechnology cooperation with Italy

The “Eduardo Mondlane” University in Maputo celebrated its 10th anniversary. Created within the context of Italy-Mozambique university cooperation involving the Universities of Rome, Pisa and Sassari, and the contributions of the Italian government and other national and international partners, the institution is now one of southern Africa’s centres of excellence for interdisciplinary research applied to […]

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Gentiloni firmly condemns Kabul attack

“I firmly condemn today’s attack near the international airport of Kabul on a EUPOL mission convoy which took the life of a British citizen”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Gentiloni regarding the attack this morning in Afghanistan. “This despicable attack hits us even harder as Europeans because it was against a civilian mission being carried […]

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Farnesina: serious concern over death sentence for former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood leaders

The Farnesina expressed serious concern over the sentence of death passed on former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and other Muslim Brotherhood leaders. Recalling that Italy renounces the death penalty and is working toward a universal moratorium on capital executions, the Farnesina trusted the sentences would be reviewed and that the Egyptian judicial system would proceed […]

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