Bus accident in Pocono region

Information for the press Contact the Foreign Ministry’s press service by email segreteria.stampa@esteri.it or by phone: from the USA 011-39-06-36913412; from Italy 06-36913412. Information for families only Phone the emergency cellphone number of the Italian Consulate General in Philadelphia: from the USA 215-287-7439; from Italy 001-215-287-7439. If you call this number, no information will be […]

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Bavaria welcomes Prime Minister Renzi for the G7

On 7 and 8 June the world will be Bavaria’s guest, with the heads of state and government of the G7 countries meeting at Schloss Elmau to tackle key global themes. The Free State of Bavaria is welcoming its guests with a special initiative: each day from Saturday 30 May to Friday 5 June the […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Presentation of “Communicating Advocacy in Italy” (Farnesina, 4 June 2015) – Recall

The results of the first qualitative-quantitative research conducted in Italy in the field of advocacy, entitled “Communicating Advocacy in Italy”, will be presented at the Farnesina at 10.00 on Thursday 4 June. The research was organised by CBM Italia Onlus (the Italian branch of Christian Blind Mission) in collaboration with the Italian Network of International […]

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Uruguay – Exhibition on “Identidad desaparecida” opens

“Identidad desaparecida” is the title of an exhibition of sculptures and installations in glass by Silvia Levenson, opening on 3 June 2015 in the Espacio de Arte Contemporaneo a Montevideo. Organised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute Montevideo and with the Rete x l’Identità association, the exhibition is part of the initiatives for the […]

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Italy-Kazakhstan – Diplomacy on horseback

A equestrian sports competition, “Tuscia in Kazakhstan”, will be taking place at the Altyn Tulpar sports facility on 7 June 2015. The event, the first of its kind, was organised by the Embassy of Italy in Astana in collaboration with the Kazakhstani Equestrian Sports Federation and the “Tulpar” and “Altyn Tulpar” clubs. Sponsor of the […]

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Hanoi – Celebrations to mark Italian National Day, 2 June, and friendship with Italy

Italian National Day was celebrated in Hanoi with an event organised by the Vietnam-Italy Friendship Association and attended by its president, Nguyen Van Nam. Italy was represented by the “second in command” at the Italian Embassy, Natalia Sangitini, who assured attendees of Italy’s commitment to strengthening relations and cooperation between the two countries. Italy and […]

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London – Paola Cortellesi stars in a film featuring Italy’s brain drain

Over 350 people, most of them Italians living in the United Kingdom, attended the British premier of “Scusate se esisto” on Sunday 31 May 2015. Directed by Riccardo Milani, the film features Italy’s brain drain. Paola Cortellesi plays a young Italian emigrant who decides to return to Italy, and recounts her difficulties with life back […]

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Mario Schifano in Podgorica: an exhibition to mark Italian National Day

Petrovic Castle in Podgorica was the setting for a reception offered by Ambassador Vincenzo Del Monaco, during which a personal exhibition by Mario Schifano, one of Italy’s leading contemporary artists, was opened. Entitled “Settantaottantanovanta”, the exhibition was organised by the Italian Embassy in Podgorica in collaboration with Friarte to mark Italian National Day. Read more, […]

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SACE: A 4.7% rise in Italian exports expected for 2015–2018 period

Over the next 4 years, Italian exports are expected to increase by an average 4.7% per year, according to a forecast is contained in the RESTART report produced by SACE, Italy’s export credit group. The report estimates that Italian exports of goods will increase by 3.9% in 2015, to then increase even more in 2016-18, […]

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Under-Secretary Giro meets fellow Italians in Canada for “Republic Day”

“In Canada, Republic Day doesn’t last just for a day, but for a week”, commented the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs with responsibility for Italians abroad, Mario Giro. The Under-Secretary was speaking at the Italian National Day celebration in Montreal. In a country with over 1.5 million people of Italian origin, the celebrations for 2 June […]

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“System Italy” in Bergamo: Minister Paolo Gentiloni will open the “Italy for Business” Roadshow

Minister Paolo Gentiloni will open the 19th stage of the “Italy for Business” Roadshow, which comes to Bergamo on 4 June 2015  Illustrating concrete activities and instruments The initiative, which was conceived by the “Control Panel for International Italy” and which enjoys the patronage of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) and […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Roadshow on “Italy for Business, helping SMEs into foreign markets” (Fiera di Bergamo, 4 June 2015)

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, will be taking part in the roadshow on “Italy for Business, helping SMEs into foreign markets” at the Fiera di Bergamo on 4 June 2015. The event will start at 9.45. The roadshow enjoys the patronage of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation […]

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