Skopje – “Ancient Mosaics of Ravenna” exhibition opens

An exhibition “Ancient Mosaics of Ravenna” will run through 8 January in Skopje, and was organised by the Italian embassy in collaboration with the City of Ravenna and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia, with the support of the organisation for the Italian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Present at […]

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United Kingdom – Italian Chamber of Commerce rewards young talent

British Al Jazeera correspondent Barbara Serra, of Sardinian descent, was among the winners of the “Talented Young Italians” awards conferred this evening by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in London. This first edition of the event was also the official opening of the […]

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China – Real Italian food, 35 restaurants awarded

A total of 35 Italian restaurants in China received awards from the “Italian Hospitality” quality certification project promoted by Unioncamere, with the support of the National Tourism Research Institute and 5 Italian ministries (Foreign Affairs, Cultural Assets, Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture). The award ceremony, organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Italy, was […]

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MO: Gentiloni al Parlamento – Confermata la tradizionale posizione dell’Italia (in translation)

Sul Medio Oriente, in particolare sulla strada da percorrere per lasoluzione del conflitto tra israeliani e palestinesi, l’Italiaconferma la sua tradizionale posizione, in linea con quella europea:il Ministro Paolo Gentiloni alle commissioni esteri riunite di Camerae Senato ha ribadito che per l’Italia la priorita’ resta la ripresadel negoziato tra le parti e ha sottolineato l’opposizione […]

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Gentiloni speaks with Israeli foreign minister Lieberman

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni held a telephone meeting today with Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, to whom he assured Italy’s solidarity following the appalling attack on a Jerusalem synagogue, and newly extended condolences to the families of the victims and the Israeli government. Minister Gentiloni also expressed appreciation for U.S. […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Kazakhstan: Nazabayev lancia nuovo piano quinquennale da 30 miliardi di dollari (in translation)

Kazakhstan: Nazabayev lancia nuovo piano quinquennale da 30 miliardi di dollari Il Presidente Nazabayev ha comunicato l’avvio di un piano economico denominato “Nurly Zhol (Sentiero luminoso) in cui sono indicate le nuove direttrici strategiche affidate al Governo. I primi provvedimenti attuativi dovrebbero entrare in vigore gia’ entro il 1 gennaio prossimo con finanziamenti provenienti dal […]

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Kansas City – “War and Art” photo exhibition

The exhibition “War and Art: destruction and preservation of Italian cultural patrimony during the First World War” will run through 17 December in Kansas City. It was inaugurated on 18 November in the presence of Italian ambassador to Washington Claudio Bisogniero, Consul General in Chicago Adriano Monti and head of the Italian Cultural Institute of […]

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Africa – Cinema and music to promote Italian culture

The Italian Cultural Institutes of Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Pretoria are the main promoters of Italian culture in Africa. Their 2014 activities are especially focused on cinema and music, with projects successfully carried out including “Jazz in Africa”, an initiative funded for years now by the Farnesina and that brings some of the best Italian […]

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Geneva – “Made in Italy” and Italian style at the UN

Zegna, Buccellati,Ferragamo,Alessi and many other famous names associated with Italian style and quality were represented at an international benefit organised at the United Nations in Geneva by the United Nations Women’s Guild. The annual event offers a showcase for products from around the world and aims to raise funds for assistance projects in developing countries. […]

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Meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Al Malki, Gentiloni condemns recent attacks in Jerusalem and expresses hope that both parties make every possible effort to stop the spiralling violence

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni met today with his Palestinian colleague Riad Al Malki, to whom he reiterated his condemnation of the appalling attack at a synagogue in Jerusalem, and expressed his hope that both parties to the conflict will make every possible effort to de-escalate the situation and put an […]

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IV Conferenza Ministeriale

The 4th Euro-African Ministerial Conference on Migration and Development will be held on 27 November in Rome at the NH Midas Hotel, chaired by Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni and Minister for the Interior Angelino Alfano, with Senegal holding the honorary co-chair, having last hosted the conference in 2011. Conference attendees […]

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Recall: 2nd Conference of Internationalisation Networks and Agencies in Europe (Farnesina, 21 November 2014)

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni will participate in the 2nd Conference of Internationalisation Networks and Agencies in Europe on 21 November at 9:30 at the Farnesina. Other participants will include Minister for Education, Universities and Research Stefania Giannini, Deputy Minister for the Interior Filippo Bubbico and President of Uni-Italia Cesare Romiti. […]

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