Farnesina: Under-Secretary Della Vedova closes conference on Western Balkans

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs BenedettoDella Vedova delivered the closing address at today’s Western Balkans conference organised by the NATO Defence College Foundation, the Delegation for the Italian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the Balkan Trust for Democracy. Speakers at the four conference sessions (regional cooperation, Serbian-Kosovo relations, the Western Balkans’ European and […]

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Farnesina: presentato il Rapporto Ance 2014 – Comunicato congiunto

Italian construction firms were awarded a full 17 billion euro in foreign contracts over the past year, making 2013 the ninth consecutive growth year on foreign markets: + 8.6%. Turnover from 2004 through 2013 has tripled (+206%) from 3 to over 9.5 billion euro, and currently represents 60% of the total.   The data emerged […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Ministerial session of the Energy Segment of the Italy-Africa Initiative (Farnesina, 13 and 14 October 2014)

The Farnesina will host the ministerial session of the Energy Segment of the Italy-Africa Initiative on 13 and 14 October within the framework of the Italian duty presidency of the Council of the EU. Participants will include the energy ministers of the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. A technical workshop entitled “Dialogue forum with the Private […]

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NOTA DI SERVIZIO PER I REDATTORI CAPO: Tavola Rotonda “Humanitarian Aid in Europe” (Farnesina, 10 ottobre 2014)

Venerdì 10 ottobre 2014, alle ore 09.45, in occasione della Presidenza Italiana dell’UE, avrà luogo alla Farnesina la Tavola Rotonda “Humanitarian Aid in Europe” alla presenza del Vice Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Lapo Pistelli e del Direttore Generale ECHO Claus Sørensen. Alla Tavola Rotonda, organizzata da Voice e Link 2007, parteciperanno […]

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Helsinki: Italy guest of honour at Book Fair

Esteemed Italians from the worlds of culture, publishing, theatre and television will be in Helsinki from 23 to 26 October for the Book Fair at which Italy is this year’s guest of honour. A packed agenda of events has also been organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and Italian Embassy in Finland, with the patronage […]

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Budapest: Italy at table

The exhibition, “Il cibo immaginario. 1950-1970. Pubblicita’ ed immagini dell’Italia a tavola” (Food image bank. 1950-1970. Ads for and images of Italy at table). The exhibit, curated by Marco Panella and produced by Artix, will be hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Budapest through 27 October, offering visitors the visual tale of 20 years […]

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Conference “Transparency and the rule of law as pre-conditions of equitable and sustainable development” (Farnesina, 9 October 2014)

On 9 October the Farnesina will host the conference “Transparency and the rule of law as pre-conditions of equitable and sustainable development”, organised by the European Commission for Democracy through Law (“Venice Commission”) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The conference coincides with the Commission’s 100th session to be held in Rome […]

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“Bahia Blanca: reading marathon for Italian Language in the World Week

The first reading marathon in Italian, entitled “Asino chi non legge” (He who doesn’t read is a dunce) was co-organised by our diplomatic network in Argentina for the Italian Language in the World Week. The idea was originated by Oberdan Cesanelli and has been exported to Argentina this year by the Il David association, Comites […]

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Giro: «Due visioni diverse per il Brasile che vuole tornare a volare» (www.ilsole24ore.com)

Tutto può cambiare in Brasile. Le elezioni presidenziali del 5 ottobre possono segnare la fine di un ciclo economico e politico durato quasi vent’anni. Il Paese è entrato in recessione tecnica e l’attuale Presidente Rousseff è data al primo turno in pareggio con il candidato rivale più accreditato, un’altra donna Marina Silva. Dopo le manifestazioni […]

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Nato: Balkans integration and future

The Balkans’ integration and future will be the theme of an international conference to be held at the Farnesina on 7 and 8 October. Organised by the NATO Defence College Foundation within the framework of the Italian EU Presidency, and in collaboration with the Balkan Trust for Democracy, this is the first high-level collaboration between […]

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NOTA DI SERVIZIO PER I REDATTORI CAPO: Presentazione Rapporto ANCE 2014 (Villa Madama, 8 ottobre 2014)

Mercoledì 8 ottobre 2014, alle ore 11.00, avrà luogo a Villa Madama, la presentazione del Rapporto ANCE 2014 sulla presenza delle imprese di costruzione italiane nel mondo. L’evento, organizzato dal Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale in collaborazione con l’Associazione nazionale dei costruttori edili (ANCE), sarà aperto e moderato dal Segretario Generale del […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Construction industry: ANCE report on Italy’s presence around the world on 8 October at Villa Madama

Construction industry: ANCE report on Italy’s presence around the world on 8 October at Villa Madama The annual ANCE report on trends in the Italian construction industry will be presented at Villa Madama at 11:00 on Wednesday 8 October. The report offers an analytic picture of works in progress and completed in various countries and […]

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