USA – May 9th”Open House” at the Italian Embassy

On 9 May the Embassy of Italy in Washington will open its doors for European Union Open House, an event celebrating Europe Day observed by all EU diplomatic missions. “The healthy Italian lifestyle, this year’s theme, is inspired by EXPO Milano”, explained Italian ambassador to the U.S. Claudio Bisogniero, who also pointed out that “thanks […]

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Los Angeles – Italian restaurant itinerary launched

With an eye toward EXPO, Los Angeles reveals its own vast enogastronomic wealth with the launch of ‘EatIT LA The Italian Culinary Tour’, a smartphone APP created by the Italian Cultural Institute and dedicated to what LA has to offer in terms of both tradition and innovation in the realm of Italian food and wine. […]

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Joint statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States of America reaffirm their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya, and to ensuring that Libyan economic, financial, and energy resources are used for the benefit of all Libyan people.  At a time when the […]

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Migration: Gentiloni expresses hopes that UN Security Council adopts resolution proposed by European countries

“It is my hope that the United Nations Security Council will adopt the resolution proposed by the countries of Europe and based on Chapter VII of the UN Charter”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour to be aired this evening. The resolution, the minister added, “would provide […]

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London and the PD: Letter from Minister Paolo Gentiloni to daily newspaper ‘La Repubblica’

Dear Editor: Reread today, Tony Blair’s description of an election “in which a traditional left-wing party competes with a traditional right-wing party, with the traditional result (a Tory win)” seems a sort of prophecy. It would be worth considering the reasons for Labour’s defeat. Certainly, there are contingencies, first among them the avalanche of Scottish […]

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Gentiloni: “From EXPO to Libya, Italy no longer marginal” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Italy’s voice remains strong and much appreciated within the international community. Not only thanks to the Milan EXPO, which has placed the spotlight on our country’s excellence, but also for our contribution to European integration and dialogue with Russia, as well as to the resolution of various crisis from Libya to the North African migrant […]

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Nuclear: Conference in Bologna – “Nuclear Security Summit 2016 and beyond: the role of training and support centers and Centres of Excellence”

Ahead of Italy’s participation in the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, the conference “Nuclear Security Summit 2016 and beyond: the role of training and support centers and Centres of Excellence” was held in Bologna. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ENEA, in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy […]

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Baku – Italy-Azerbaijan friendship union

“Friendship between Italy and Azerbaijan is strategic in all sectors: in the economy, in business but also in the agri-food sector and in culture”. These were the words of the Italian Ambassador in Baku, Giampaolo Cutillo, as he inaugurated the Italy-Azerbaijan Union for Friendship and Cooperation. The Union is an initiative promoted by Dundar Kesapli, a journalist of […]

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Prague – Masterpieces by Kosvanec at the Italian Cultural Institute

An exhibition of works by Vlastimil Kosvanec (1887-1961) has opened in the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague. Kosvanec, one of the leading figures in 20th century Czech art, was recently re-discovered thanks to the intervention of Italian critics,collectors and cultural institutions who helped produce exhibitions of his work in the Museo Mediceo in Florence (2012) […]

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ENI’s international presence: meeting at the Farnesina

ENI’s international presence: meeting at the Farnesina, an analysis of trends in the global energy markets and the outlook for the energy sector’s integration in the European framework. These were the key topics at a meeting held today at the Farnesina with ENI’s chief executive officer, Claudio Descalzi, and foreign ambassadors accredited to Rome. The […]

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Farnesina Doors Open : the MFAIC’s commitment to promoting its heritage in Italy and abroad

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will once again be opening its doors to the general public with the “Farnesina Doors Open” initiative, this year running from 22 to 28 May. For many years now “Farnesina Doors Open” days have renewed the Ministry’s commitment to promote its heritage in Italy and abroad. The […]

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Accreditation Notice: Reminder: Conference on “The Country System for the Internationalisation of Business Networks” (Farnesina, 11 May 2015)

A reminder that a conference on “The Country System for the Internationalisation of Business Networks” will take place at the Farnesina on Monday 11 May at 10.00, with the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. The Conference, which will be opened by the Secretary General of the Farnesina, Michele […]

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