Gentiloni: an autonomous region in the east modelled on our South Tyrol (La Stampa)

“An autonomous region in the east modelled on our South Tyrol” Gentiloni: the military option would help Putin in the end, sanctions more effective Interviewed by Paolo Mastrolilli, correspondent in New York “We do not consider supplying weapons to Ukraine a good idea. We are hoping in the success of the negotiations; our South Tyrol […]

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Somalia: Farnesina commends confidence to new government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation commends the confidence granted by the Somali Parliament to the new government led by Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke. In expressing deep appreciation for the new government’s stated intention to meet the goals and deadlines agreed with the international community for the implementation of institutional reforms, […]

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Foibe Massacres – The Day of Remembrance

Ceremony marking the Day of Remembrance of the Foibe Massacres and the Istrian Exodus, with the participation of President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, President of the Lower House Laura Boldrini and Minister for Education Stefania Giannini.

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Mexico – Italy and Mexico examine cooperation

Italy and Mexico examined bilateral cooperation during a conference on the subject held by our ambassador to Mexico City, Alessandro Busacca, in conjunction with the closing of the exhibition “Masters of Italian Art of the 20th Century” at the Museum of History and Art in Leon, Guanajuato. The conference looked at the history of and […]

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London – Showcase once again for Cinema Made in Italy

From Ermanno Olmi to Pif and his painful modern tale of the Palermo mafia, London welcomes back the festival “Cinema Made in Italy” organised by the Istituto Luce-Cinecittà in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute. Screenings will include nine films and an anthology of short films entitled “9×10 Novanta”. The festival’s centrepiece will be “La […]

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Pakistan – Italy for the protection of cultural heritage

Literature has always played a major role in connecting distant countries and fostering better intercultural understanding, as Italian ambassador to Pakistan Adriano Chiodi Cianfarani underscored at the opening of the Karachi Literature Festival. The festival is one of the subcontinent’s most prominent events, attracting over 125,000 visitors, and was co-sponsored by Italy for the third […]

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Luanda – Trade fair expects over 100 Italian business reps

Trade show expects over 100 Italian business persons ‎ Over 100 Italian business persons from a variety of sectors are expected to participate in the International Trade Fair (FILDA) to be held in the Angolan capital of Luanda this coming July. The announcement came from Italian ambassador to Angola Giorgio Di Pietrogiacomo following a meeting […]

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Ukraine: Gentiloni says no alternative to negotiations

There is “no alternative to negotiations” for settling the Ukraine crisis. This was the Italian position that Minister Paolo Gentiloni reiterated during a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. ”Unitary position”Expressing his hopes for Europe’s “unitary position”, particularly on urging Moscow to foster a positive outcome to the talks, Gentiloni confirmed that Italy “does not […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy: China announces direct Rome- Chongqing flight

China announces direct Rome-Chongqing flight At a press conference, Hainan Airlines announced its plans for direct, twice weekly (Monday and Friday) flights between Rome and Chongqing, leaving Chongqing at 01:30 and arriving at 07:50 Italian time, and leaving Rome at 12:50 and arriving in Chongqing the next morning at 05:45 Chongqing time. The Vice President […]

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Ideas of EXPO: “Right to Food”, an Italian project launched by the ‘Milan Center for Food Law and Policy’

Il ”diritto al cibo”, ovvero una Convenzione multilaterale in materia di diritto al cibo e al cibo garantito. E’ l’iniziativa del centro di documentazione ”Milan Center for Food Law and Policy”, presieduto da Livia Pomodoro, presidente del Tribunale di Milano, e costituito da Expo Milano 2015, dalla Camera di Commercio, dal Comune di Milano e […]

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Dubai – World Expo Tour stops off in the Emirates

“We have decided to build a bridge to Dubai 2020 as EXPO is a journey that must continue in order to foster the cultural progress of peoples”, said alderman for the EXPO and the internationalisation of businesses of the Lombardy Region Fabrizio Sala. Sala and his colleague in charge of Education, Training and Work, Valentina […]

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Budapest – Italian Caffè Letterario hosts Tabucchi discussion

Budapest’s new Caffè Letterario continues its activities with a calendar of events promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute of that city. One Monday afternoon a month, from January to June, the Institute hosts a readings from great Italian literature accompanied by a great cup of coffee Italian-style (a contribution from DeLonghi-Kimbo). The season opened on […]

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