Gentiloni strongly condemns appalling armed attack at synagogue, urging all parties to the peace process to distance themselves

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni expressed “firm condemnation of the appalling armed attack carried out this morning in a synagogue in Jerusalem”. The Italian government “expresses disdain and deep condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity with the wounded”. “It is my hope” – the minister concluded – “that […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Poland: Salini Impregilo awarded N7 tract contract

Poland: Salini Impregilo awarded N7 tract contract The Salini Impregilo group was awarded the contract for the construction of 21.5 km of Poland’s national “N7” road, which crosses the country from north to south uniting the cities of Danzig and Krakow. It runs parallel to the A1 motorway, and is Warsaw’s eastern link with those […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE Minister Gentiloni to attend the Second International Conference on Nutrition – (FAO, 19-21 November 2014)

On Wednesday 19 and Friday 21 November, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni will attend the Second International Conference on Nutrition (ICN2) organized by FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO) for 19-21 November in Rome at the FAO headquarters. The central theme of the high-level discussions will be how to confront […]

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EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni will chair the conference for the launch in Brussels of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region adopted by the European Council of 23-24 October last. The culmination of a complex process that began in 2012, the Strategy’s adoption is one of the most significant results […]

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Diplomazia e Dintorni segment of Tuesday 18 November on Ethics and Diplomacy

The next segment of the radio programme “Diplomazia e Dintorni”, conducted by Stefano Baldi and broadcast by Radio Luiss, will air on Tuesday 18 November at 20:00, and will treat the theme of Diplomacy and Ethics. What are ethics and why do they have an important role in diplomatic activities? Is there a difference between […]

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Chile – “Written in Italy” frontlines in Santiago

An exhibition entitled “Written in Italy” of Italian books translated into various languages comes to an end today. The exhibit has been itinerant and was in its third edition this year. Its aim is to underscore the socio-cultural significance of the Italian language, which, although it is spoken by only 70 million people in the […]

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United Kingdom – The excellence of Italian wines and sommeliers

The Italian Sommeliers Association (AIS) chose London for the launch of its new guidebook “Vitae – A Guide to Wines of 2015”, and for the first time in a foreign country. The guide contains reviews of wines associated with recipes, as well as the 400 AIS prize-winning wines and 25 products that were given honourable […]

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Hanoi – Exhibit “Vietnam-Italy: Distant colours”

Photographer Maurizio Cofini’s passion for Italy and Vietnam goes on display in Hanoi with the exhibition “Vietnam-Italy: Distant colours”.The exhibit is being promoted by the Italian embassy at the Casa Italia Cultural Institute will remain open through Monday next. The artist’s intention is to show how two geographically distant countries can resemble one another culturally […]

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Libya: release of Italian national Gianluca Salviato confirmed

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirmed the release of Italian national Gianluca Salviato, who arrived in Rome overnight thanks to the combined efforts of all the State agencies concerned.

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EU: Gentiloni at Foreign Affairs Council – Adriatic-Ionian Region: Minister attends launch of EU strategy

Minister Paolo Gentiloni is in Brussels today to participate in his first EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, whose agenda items are to include the Ukraine crisis, the Ebola epidemic and the Middle East peace process. The minister is scheduled to speak on Tuesday 18 November at the meeting for the launch of the EU Strategy […]

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Farnesina closely monitoring incident involving Italian national off Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is closely monitoring an incident involving an Italian national off the coast of the islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura through its embassy in Madrid, with the assistance of the Honorary Consulate in Las Palmas of the Canary Islands.

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Gentiloni: ensure Russia its role as a great nation (Corriere della Sera)

“In addition to the necessary firmness, all diplomatic channels must be kept open in the effort to find a political solution capable of ensuring Ukraine its autonomy as well as Russia its role as a great nation. It would be a mistake to think the situation can be resolved through sanctions alone”, says Minister for […]

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