Japan: investment, collaboration, and innovation to revitalise the semiconductor industry

Since 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has been implementing an ambitious strategy to revitalise Japan’s semiconductor industry, with investments already amounting to €28 billion. However, to bridge the gap with global industry leaders, additional billions will be required in the coming years. One of the key projects in this strategy is […]

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Iraq Development Road: a strategic corridor between East and West

Talks continue between Iraq, Turkey, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates—signatories of a quadripartite memorandum in 2024—on the progress of the Iraq Development Road (IDR) project. This ambitious plan presents a strategic opportunity to establish a vital logistics corridor between East and West, with projected investments amounting to $17 billion. The IDR aims to connect […]

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Tokyo, “Scusate se esisto!”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo saw an excellent turnout for the screening of Do You See Me? (Scusate se esisto!), directed by Riccardo Milani and starring Paola Cortellesi and Raoul Bova. The event, organised to mark the Japanese cinema release of There’s Still Tomorrow (C’è ancora domani), Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut, was met with […]

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UPDATE – PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – COMMEMORATION OF AMBASSADOR LUCA ATTANASIO (Farnesina, Friday, 21 February 2025)

UPDATE – PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE  COMMEMORATION OF AMBASSADOR LUCA ATTANASIO (Farnesina, Friday, 21 February 2025)   On Friday, 21 February, at 6:00 p.m., the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will lay a laurel wreath at the Scalea Attanasio (Farnesina Palace, Olympic side) in memory of Ambassador Luca […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli welcomes Moldova’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection in Rome

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, today received the Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova, Alexei Buzu, at the Farnesina for discussions that reaffirmed the excellent state of relations between the two countries. Talks focused on key issues on the bilateral agenda, particularly the projects […]

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INFORMATION NOTE – Participation of Italian Minister Tajani in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Charlevoix, Quebec, 12-14 March 2025)

Information Note Participation of Italian Minister Tajani in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  (Charlevoix, Quebec, 12-14 March 2025)   Minister Antonio Tajani will take part in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 March in Charlevoix, Quebec (Canada). Media representatives interested in covering the event must submit an accreditation […]

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New markets for export: meeting at the Farnesina led by Tajani for the “Action plan for export in emerging markets”

The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, chaired a coordination meeting today at the Farnesina to prepare an action plan aimed at boosting exports to high-potential emerging markets for the Italian production system. The objective is to enhance the presence of Italian companies in a number of economies, including Turkey, the […]

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UPDATE – Press Accreditation Note – Italy-United Arab Emirates Business Forum (Hotel Parco dei Principi 24 February 2025)

UPDATE Press Accreditation Note Italy-United Arab Emirates Business Forum Hotel Parco dei Principi (24 February 2025)   On Monday, 24 February 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m., the Italy-United Arab Emirates Business Forum will be held at the Hotel Parco dei Principi. The event is organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

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Cuba, 40th edition of the Jazz Plaza Festival

The 40th edition of the Jazz Plaza Festival, one of Cuba’s most highly anticipated cultural events, took place, attracting artists and music enthusiasts from around the world. Artistically directed by pianist Roberto Fonseca, the festival celebrates both the tradition and innovation of international jazz, serving as a key platform for the promotion of musical culture […]

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Vienna, “Norma. Free fantasy and variations”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Vienna hosted the recital “Norma. Free fantasy and variations”, performed by pianist Rossana Tomassi Golkar in a solo piano version written exclusively for her by Maestro Luis Bacalov, winner of the Academy Award in 1996. The concert, organised on the occasion of the staging of Norma by Vincenzo Bellini at […]

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Speech by Minister Tajani at the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is speaking at the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean. Follow the live stream.

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3rd Edition of the Presidents’ Award for municipal cooperation between Italy and Germany

Now in its third edition, the “Presidents’ Award” aims to promote and support collaboration between Italian and German municipalities by recognising joint projects developed within the framework of twinning and partnership agreements. Launched in September 2020 during the visit to Milan of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and awarded for the first time in 2021, […]

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