DEI – UAE: law to supersede the 49% limit on foreign control of businesses under study

The United Arab Emirates are evaluating the possibility of removing the current 49% limit on foreign control of businesses in the country. The announcement was made by the Minister for the Economy, Sultan Al Mansouri, who promised a new law on foreign investment that would allow 100% foreign ownership in certain strategic economic sectors outwith […]

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Italian Cooperation initiative for the Palestinian population in the Yarmouk camp

Italian Development Cooperation has decided to take immediate action to bring relief to the Palestinian population, victims of attacks by Da’esh and other Jihadist militias, in the Yarmouk camp on the outskirts of Damascus. The humanitarian plan envisages 1.5 million euros: 500,000 euros to support the activities of UNICEF and 1 million euros for the […]

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Italian Cooperation initiative for the Palestinian population in the Yarmouk camp

Italian Development Cooperation has decided to take immediate action to bring relief to the Palestinian population, victims of attacks by Da’esh and other Jihadist militias, in the Yarmouk camp on the outskirts of Damascus. The humanitarian plan envisages 1.5 million euros: 500,000 euros to support the activities of UNICEF and 1 million euros for the […]

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Gentiloni–Aguila Saleh meeting

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of Libya and Supreme Commander of the Libyan Armed Forces, Aguila Saleh, today 8 April 2015. During their discussion Gentiloni underscored “Italy’s strong support for the UN-led political dialogue” and expressed the hope that said dialogue […]

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Brazil – Food and nutrition in schools

“Mesa Expo 2015: Food production and healthy eating in public sector schools”. That’s the title of a seminar that will take place on 10 April 2015 at Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ). The event is organised by UERJ in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, as part of the Year of Italy in Latin […]

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Canada – Italian sound-tracks to feature at Festival Cinema du Monde

A selection of Italian film soundtracks will feature at the 2nd Festival Cinema du Monde de Sherbrooke, in Canada, in a performance on 11 April 2015 by pianist Enzo De Rosa, accompanied by soprano Isabelle Metwalli. During the performance, scenes from the films – such as “La Strada”, “Il Gattopardo”, “Il Postino”, “La vita è […]

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Hamburg – ‘See Capri and live’: lecture on an island that has captivated both Italians and foreigners

Capri captivated first the Greeks and then the Romans, and has continued down the centuries to steal the hearts of Italians and foreigners. Writer and scholar Almut Mey will give a lecture on the island and its history in Hamburg on 16 April 2015 in the Italian Cultural Institute. The event is organised by the […]

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Accreditation Notice: Reminder: Joint press point with Minister Gentiloni and his Austrian counterpart, Sebastian Kurz (Farnesina, 7 April 2015)

A reminder that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, will be meeting his Austrian counterpart, Sebastian Kurz, at 16.00 on Tuesday 7 April 2015. A joint press point is scheduled at the end of the meeting. Online accreditation system. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the event should: –       […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Reminder – Italy-Egypt-Algeria Trilateral press conference (Farnesina, 8 April 2015)

A reminder that on Wednesday 8 April 2015 the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, will be meeting the Egyptian foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, and the Algerian minister delegate in charge of Maghreb and African affairs, Abdelkader Messahel. The meeting will take place in Villa Madama. A joint press conference is scheduled […]

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Argentina – The development of Italy, as told by ISTAT

“The development of the Italian economy and society as told by ISTAT: challenges and outlook”. That is the title of the conference  that will take place on 13 April 2015 at the Italian cultural Institute in Buenos Aires. The initiative is part of the programme of the Year of Italy in Latin America and of […]

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La Valletta – Italian baroque music in concert

The “Ghislieri Choir & Consort” performed in a Holy Week concert in La Valletta featuring 18th-century Italian sacred music. The event was organised by the Teatru Manoel in collaboration with the Cultural Italian Institute in La Valletta, directed by Salvatore Schirmo. Conducted and founded by Giulio Prandi, the Ghislieri Choir & Consort includes some of […]

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«All options are on the table against the terrorists. The military option is ready too», says Gentiloni (Corriere della Sera)

Pope Francis has condemned the “complicit silence” that surrounds the massacre of so many Christians throughout the world. Yesterday, on Easter Monday, he asked the world not to stand by, mute and inert. What do you think of his words, Minister Paolo Gentiloni? “There is a very serious threat to so many Christians in different […]

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