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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Art – Milan’s Poldi Pezzoli Museum “moves house” to Tokyo

The Poldi Pezzoli Museum is “moving house” from Milan to Tokyo, with an exhibition entitled: “’The Poldi Pezzoli Museum. The Aristocratic Palace and its Beauty; Milan: the Magnificent Collection of the Nobleman”. The exhibition runs until 25 May 2014. Attendees at the opening included Italian Ambassador Domenico Giorgi, who underscored Milan’s importance not just as […]

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Jeddah – Fashion and cars: the “Made in Italy” brand at its best

Fashion and cars, two outstanding examples of the Made in Italy brand were showcased at the “Fashion Motor Show” organised by the Italian Business Group (IBG) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event, which featured Maserati and Lamborghini and the designs of Antonio Grimaldi, was supported by the Consulate General of Italy. Read more, in Italian

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World Cup 2014 – “Italia na copa” events kick off

Two events in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro – a concert by Mariella Nava and the “Italian Glamour” exhibition – kicked off the “Italia na Copa” programme, which will promote Italian excellence in the run-up to and during the World Cup. The initiative is being implemented by our Embassy in Brasilia with the support […]

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Italia-Kosovo: incontro Mogherini-Hoxhaj

The challenges of Kosovo’s pathway to closer European integration, the outlook for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and the strengthening of bilateral relations. These were the issues discussed at the meeting at the Farnesina today, 15 April 2014, between Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini and the Foreign Minister of Kosovo, Enver Hoxhaj. Minister Mogherini told her guest that […]

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DEI/Sole 24Ore – EU: SNAM focusing on additional interconnections with European gas networks

EU: SNAM focusing on additional interconnections with European gas networks EU: SNAM focusing on new interconnections with European gas networks. SNAM Rete Gas Chairman Carlo Malacarne announced, when he presented the company’s results, that its strategy includes the creation of a network with the capacity to exchange gas flows at the regional level. This will […]

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Balkans: Italy encourages closer EU integration – Mogherini meets Luksic. “I plan to visit region at start of EU Presidency”

“The Italian government supports Montenegro’s closer integration with the EU and with NATO. The Italian Presidency has a role to play in the western Balkans by encouraging European integration for the entire region”. This was Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini’s comment in the joint press conference with her Montenegrin opposite number, Igor Luksic, at the end […]

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Italia-Turchia – “Destinazione Italia” presentation in Istanbul

“Destinazione Italia” arrives in Turkey with a presentation organised by the Italian Embassy in Ankara with the collaboration of Invitalia and Turkey’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK). The event, taking place on 16 April 2014 in Istanbul, will present the Italian government’s programme plus investment opportunities worth over 100 million euros. Investment opportunities in Italy […]

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Tirana – Photography events to be opened by Ferdinando Scianna

Italian photographer Ferdinando Scianna will be in the Albanian capital, Tirana, on Thursday 17 April 2014 to open an exhibition on Italian photography. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and EJAlbum, which distributes photo albums in Albania. Scianna visited the country as early as 1984, and his work from that journey features […]

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China – New rules in place to simplify visa application process

New rules are now in place to simplify the visa application process for Chinese citizens. From today, applicants will no longer need to visit the consular office for their place of residence. They will be able to apply at the Embassy or at the nearest Italian consulate, regardless of their “hukou” (registered residency). Increasing tourism […]

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Los Angeles – An exhibition pays homage to the operas of Giuseppe Verdi

Los Angeles pays homage to Giuseppe Verdi with an exhibition illustrating the most famous performances of his works at Teatro dell’Opera in Rome. The initiative, which runs from 18 April to 28 May 2014 at the Italian Cultural Institute, will feature 18 costumes dating from as far back as 1916 and originally worn by artists […]

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Ukraine: keep dialogue open, says Mogherini – EU ministers call on Syria to fulfil obligations to destroy chemical weapons

“We must ensure that the window of dialogue offered by Thursday’s meeting remains open – it is the only opening we have to find a solution to the situation in Ukraine. We need to ensure, in short, that we do not give anyone an excuse not to attend the meeting in Geneva”. This was Foreign […]

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