Sewol ferry disaster: deepest condolences from Italian Government

In the wake of the tragic incident that led to the sinking of the Sewol ferry off the southern coast of the Korean peninsula, the Italian Government sends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Government of the Republic of Korea, a country that we hold in great friendship. And our deepest sympathy goes […]

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Ukraine: Geneva “Quadrilateral” Summit – Mogherini invites all sides to adopt responsible approach

Finding common ground as a starting point to resolving the crisis in Kiev. That is the goal of the representatives of the European Union, the United States, Russia and Ukraine at the negotiating table in Geneva today. And Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini invites “all parties, inside and outside Ukraine”, to adopt the most responsible approach […]

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Studio Italia – Hamburg hosts the best of Italy

“Studio Italia – La perfezione del gusto”, an event promoting the best of the “Made in Italy” brand, has been staged in Hamburg, after the opening event in Berlin. The event, which featured cosmetics and perfume, clothing, and food and wine, introduced new Italian brands to the German market. Our Consul General in Hanover, Gianpaolo […]

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Germania – Italian Baroque music delights Cologne’s music lovers

Cologne’s classical music lovers enjoyed an evening of Italian Baroque music played by the Concerto Romano ensemble conducted by Alessandro Quarta. Still in the musical sphere, the Italian Cultural Institute is organising a course for musicians and singers in collaboration with the Hochschule fuer Musik und Tanz. The course will run in May 2014 and […]

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Italy-USA – Pasolini film season in Chicago

Chicago is hosting a series of events on the life and work of Pier Paolo Pasolini. The programme, which runs until 15 May 2014, is organised by the Gene Siskel Film Center and Luce Cinecitta’, in collaboration with Bologna’s Fondo Pier Paolo Pasolini/Cineteca and the Italian Ministry of Culture. Read more, in Italian.

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Montevideo – Jazz and theatre bring Italian culture to Uruguay

Jazz by Stefano Bollani and a monologue by Marco Baliani will feature in two events organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo to bring the best of contemporary Italian culture to Uruguay. Bollani’s “Piano Solo” recital will take place on 4 June and Baliani will give his “Kohlhaas” monologue on 29 September 2014. Read […]

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Dichiarazione del Gruppo Mediterraneo (versione originale) (in translation)

Migration flows in the mediterranean: recent evolution and actions to take in the framework of the european union The tragic events that have recently taken place in the Mediterranean have, once again, put a spotlight on how irregular immigration is fraught with human drama. Migration pressure in the Mediterranean, far from diminishing, is increasing due […]

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Ucraina: Della Vedova, è mancata politica estera Europa (in translation)

“Assolutamente sì”. Risponde così il sottosegretario agli Esteri, Benedetto Della Vedova, ai cronisti che gli chiedono se nella crisi ucraina sia mancata una politica estera da parte dell’Europa. A margine della presentazione del rapporto Iai sulla politica estera italiana, Della Vedova ha sottolineato che la crisi ucraina “mostra ai cittadini europei, non ai governi, che […]

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Machiavelli exhibition will close on Sunday 20 April

The exhibition on “Machiavelli, Renaissance Man”, which opened on 25 March in the National Library in Seoul, will close on Sunday 20 April 2014. The event was organised by our Embassy with the National Library of Korea to mark the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Korea (1884–2014). Read more, in Italian

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DEI/Sole 24Ore – Lebanon: Italian agricultural and food exports growing

Lebanon: Italian agricultural and food exports Lebanon continues to be a particularly interesting market for the Italian food sector. 2013 saw an increase of over 17% in food exports to the country, taking the total to 57.8 million dollars. During the recent HORECA fair, the Italian Pavilion (130 square metres) was the biggest national exhibition […]

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Childhood in Senegal – Development Cooperation-UNICEF project “Combating trafficking and the worst forms of child labour”

Trafficking, child labour and sexual exploitation. Childhood in Senegal is often violated by these abuses, which Italy and UNICEF are fighting with a prevention, recovery and protection project. February 2014 saw the end of stage 2 of the project: “Combating trafficking and the worst forms of child labour”. The initiative was funded by Italian Development […]

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Mogherini at Mediterranean countries summit Immigration, initial EU response. Political solution for Ukraine crisis

“The proposal approved by the European Parliament on expanding Frontex’s mandate could provide useful support for our Mare Nostrum operations because at present we have to do both things together”, continued the Minister. “Today we reiterated that our dealings with our neighbours to the east– and most notably the crisis in Ukraine – must not […]

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