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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Nicaragua – Eurofeira 2015 opens on 8 May

Eurofeira, a two yearly exhibition featuring the products and services of Central American and European companies, will run in Nicaragua from 8 to 9 May 2015. The event is organised by Eurocam Nicaragua, a consortium of German, Spanish and Italian Chambers of Commerce, with support from the European Union delegation. Its aim is to expand […]

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Conference at the Farnesina: “The Country System for the Internationalisation of Business Networks”

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. Organised with RetImpresa-Confindustria, the Conference will be opened by the Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Michele […]

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Vienna – Italian Embassy hosts its first contemporary art exhibition

“Danceof Diplomacy-Trasposizioni” is the title of an exhibition by the artist and photographer Sissa Micheli hosted by the Italian Embassy in Vienna and curated bv Marcello Farabegoli. The Embassy’s first contemprary art exhibition, Dance of Diplomacy celebrates the bicentenary of the Congress of Vienna. The opening event was attended by the Secretary General of the […]

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Berlin – 12 artists take the stage at the Italian Embassy

Twelve Italian and international artists staged an event entitled “Embodied Resilience” in the exceptional setting of the Italian Embassy in Berlin. Participating artists included the American Kate Gilmore; Germans Lisa Stertz and Ulrike Mohr; Italians Filippo Berta, Diego Cibelli, Cristian Chironi, Davide Anni, Mocellin and Pellegrini; Argentinian Marcio Carvalho; and Romanian Anca Benera and Arnold […]

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