Upcoming holidays: Advice for Italians going abroad

The increase in “hot spots” and episodes of terrorism in various parts of the world creates a growing threat to the personal safety of Italian nationals going abroad, especially to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Farnesina urges all Italian nationals planning a trip to check the www.viaggiaresicuri.it website for advisories and/or […]

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Indonesia signs industrial cooperation MOU with Italy

The Italian Republic and the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia signed an industrial development memorandum of understanding following negotiations that began in 2013 with an Italian system mission to Indonesia. At that time, Italy was identified as a strategic partner in the development of the Indonesian manufacturing system. The memorandum will provide […]

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Italian Presidency of the Council of the EU

Japanese enterprises encountered young students of Italian in the recent third edition of the “Italian Jobs Fair” in Osaka, organised by the Consulate General and the Italian Studies Department of the University of Osaka. The event’s aim is to enhance our country’s image in the eyes of young Japanese entrepreneurs. Read more, in Italian.

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Ethiopia – Aida bids farewell to the Italian EU Presidency

A concert by soprano Felicia Bongiovanni, accompanied by renowned pianist Lorenzo Turchi Floris and Ethiopian pianist Girma Yifrashewa, was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa to bid farewell to the Italian Presidency of the EU. An enthusiastic audience of more than 500, including diplomats, local authorities and members of the Italian and […]

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Migrations – ‘EUROMED Migration III’ Conference

The Farnesina is hosting a conference today of the Directors General of EUROMED within the context of the project “EUROMED Migration III”. Introductions were made by Under-Secretary Benedetto Della Vedova and Secretary General of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies Paolo Pennesi. Participants in the meeting include the European Commission and the Directors General […]

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Cuba: Italy to send system mission in April 2015

The change in relations between Cuba and the U.S. is a “prelude to the opening of a major market also for Italian firms”, declared Deputy Minister for Economic Development Carlo Calenda in a press release. “I was on a mission to Cuba during the Havana Trade Fair, at which Italy made a good showing, and […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Bosnia Erzegovina: Costruzioni Generali Ferrovia vince gara per corridoio VC (in translation)

Bosnia Erzegovina: Costruzioni Generali Ferrovia vince gara per corridoio VC La ditta Costruzioni Generali Ferroviarie di Roma si è aggiudicata la gara per il ripristino della ferrovia Sarajevo-Bradina (circa 40 km), inclusa nel piano di sviluppo del Corridoio paneuropeo VC che interessa il territorio bosniaco. L’azienda italiana, in consorzio con la locale Hering d.o.o., si […]

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Accreditation Notice RECALL: “EXPO delle Imprese, A unique experience for business opportunities” (Farnesina, 18 December 2014)

On Thursday 18 December 2014, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies with delegated authority for EXPO 2015, Maurizio Martina, will present the conference on “EXPO delle Imprese: A unique experience for business opportunities”. The presentation of the conference, which aims to promote […]

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Gentiloni receives phone call from Secretary of State Kerry

Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni this morning to update him on the intense diplomatic efforts he has been pursuing in the context of the Middle East peace process. Minister Gentiloni confirmed Italy’s full support for the ongoing American initiative and reiterated Italy’s stance in favour […]

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Croatia – Visinada Italian community headquarters opens

The headquarters of the Italian community of Visinada, a Croatian town in Istria, was dedicated recently in a ceremony whose participants included President of the Croatian Republic Ivo Josipovic, Ambasador of Italy Emanuela D’Alessandro and Italian Consul Renato Cianfarani. Josipovic praised the “excellent relations between Italy and Croatia” and, in that regard, spoke of the […]

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Norway – Umbrian specialities come to Oslo

The specialties of the region of Umbria came to Norway as Ambassador to Oslo Giorgio Novello hosted a promotional event in his residence to showcase two entrepreneurs of the food and wine industry: Livia Colantonio of Castello delle Regine and Ada Urbani of Urbani Tartufi. The two businesswomen presented their products to representatives of Norwegian […]

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Prague – Violinist Hudecek bids adieu to Italian EU Presidency

The Czech Republic bid adieu to the Italian Presidency of the Council of the EU with a concert by violinist Vaclav Hudecek. “This concert by one of the most renowned violinists on the international musical stage, who performed works by Tartini, Dvorak and Paganini, closed the Italian presidency with brilliant energy”, stated ambassador of Italy […]

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