London – “The invention of Italy” a great success

“The invention of Italy”, a cycle of history lessons held in London and organised by the Italian Cultural Institute with the collaboration of the Laterza publishing house and the support of ENI and Intesa Sanpaolo scored a big success. The organisers are now planning another cycle of nine lessons for the autumn, to coincide with […]

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Tokyo recalls Italian K2 conquest, film screening

Japan commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Italian conquest of K2, with a screening of the film “K2 La Montagna degli Italiani” to a large and enthusiastic audience. Read more, in Italian.

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Colombia: Giro hails government-FARC counter-narcotics accord

“I would like, in the name of the Italian government, to express my full satisfaction with the accord on narcotics trafficking reached by the negotiators of the Columbian government and the FARC. This is an important step for security, development and peace in Colombia and throughout the region”, stated Under-Secretary Mario Giro. “Italy and the […]

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Libia: Mogherini nomina Buccino inviato speciale Italia

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini appointed ambassador to Tripoli Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi Italy’s special envoy for Libya, as other countries either made or planned to make similar appointments. “It is necessary that the international community act in unison in the search for a solution to the serious crisis in Libya, and the presence of […]

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Giornata dell’Africa (Farnesina, 27 maggio 2014)

The Italian foreign ministry will hold its annual Africa Day at 10:30 on Tuesday 27 May 2014. The event coincides this year with the 41st anniversary of the Organization of African Unity, which became the African Union in 2002. Minister Federica Mogherini will deliver the opening speech, and Under-Secretary Mario Giro will close the event. […]

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“Le Maroc partenaire privilégié de l’Italie” (Le Matin.ma) – Versione originale

“Le Maroc partenaire privilégié de l’Italie” (Le Matin.ma) – Versione originale

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Innovative startups, doors open in Italy

As per measure 44 of the Destinazione Italia Plan and Law no. 221/2012, a new type of visa now facilitates the attraction of talent and innovation to Italy. The procedure for issuance of the visa is simple and streamlined, in accordance with the laws in force, and are contained, along with all requirements and conditions, […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore: Mozambique: Radiocor-Farnesina dossier on business opportunities in that country

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) – Rome, 19 May – Coinciding with the Italian economic mission to Mozambique, Diplomazia Economica Italiana – the newsletter compiled by Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) – published a dossier on opportunities for Italy in Mozambique’s agri-food industry and an […]

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Montevideo – Italianpoetry, dance and wines

Italian poetry, dance and wines were the frontrunners last week in three events organised by the Italian cultural Centre of Montevideo. Read more, in Italian.

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Usa – Music as an instrument for peace, concert in Popes’ memory

Music as an instrument of peace and vehicle for dialogue among cultures and faiths: this was the conviction behind ‘Peace Through Music In Our Age’, a major musical event held at Washington’s Constitution Hall in honour of the memory of recently canonised Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Read more, in Italian.

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Trieste – Mauro Giacca to lead global genetic engineering

Italy’s Mauro Giaccahas been chosen to lead ICGEB, the international centre for genetic engineering and biotechnologies, headquartered in Trieste with branches in New Delhi and Cape Town. The 55-year-old former director of the organisation’s Italian component will,as of 31 December, replace the current director, Argentine Francisco Baralle. Read more, in Italian.

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Egypt – First steps for Maire Tecnimont project in Aswan

The Italian firm Maire Tecnimont took the first steps in launching a collaborative project in Aswan with Kima. Egyptian leader in the production of fertilizer – a 540-million-dollar project for the creation of an ammonia, urea and fertilizer plant that includes utilities and off-site support facilities. Read more, in Italian.

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