Target Angola – Opportunity Forum in Turin

The Italian businesses that will be participating in the first Business Forum Italia Angola will have an opportunity to better inform themselves of the economic potential and investment opportunities offered by that African nation. The forum will take place tomorrow 9 April in Turin and is the fruit of the collaborative efforts of the Italian […]

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Houston – A meeting of Italian cinema and food

From Rome to Houston: “Movie ‘n’ Food – Sapore di Cinema” is an initiative aimed at celebrating Italian history and culinary specialities through the recipes of great Italian film actors and directors – Vittorio De Sica Luchino Visconti, Federico Fellini, Giuseppe Tornatore, Sofia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni – which will take place in the Texan […]

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Central African Republic: Cooperation dispatches humanitarian aid

A flight will be dispatched tomorrow from the Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo) to the Central African Republic by the Italian Cooperation, carrying aid to the population severely affected by the crisis under way. Responding to an appeal by Italian volunteer associations, the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will […]

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Suspension of Ambassador Bosio

Following confirmation by the Philippines authorities that Ambassador to Turkmenistan Daniele Bosio was being held for questioning, in compliance with the provisions of law the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today suspended the ambassador from service.

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Slovakia – Bratislava offers moving tribute to Claudio Abbado

Bratislava celebrated Claudio Abbado with an event rich in music and testimonials. A deeply moved audience attended the “Tribute to Claudio Abbado” organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of the Slovakian capital in collaboration with that of Budapest, celebrating the recently deceased conductor. Read more, in Italian

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Germany – Made in Italy on tour

Some of Made in Italy’s top products will be touring Germany through 17 May, showcased in the major department stores of Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Space will be give not only to food and wine products but also to other areas of excellence such as fashion, design and furniture. Read more, in Italian

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Giro: «Venezuela, non c`è alternativa al dialogo» (l’Unità)

Una riflessione politica che s`intreccia con una testimonianza diretta dei giorni caldi del Venezuela. Un Paese segnato dal caos, e da sanguinosi scontri di piazza, è quello che nei giorni scorsi ha visitato, in missione ufficiale, Mario Giro, sottosegretario agli Esteri. Con l`Unità, Giro fa il bilancio della missione, racconta degli incontri avuti e di […]

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Italy- Brazil – Training course for Brazilian professors

A total of 40 school teachers and administrators from the Palmas school system received the benefit of a training course thanks to collaboration between the Italian embassy in Brasilia and the Centro Internazionale Loris Malaguzzi-Istituto Reggio Children. Read more, in Italian

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Cinquant’anni di dialogo scientifico con gli emergenti

L’Italia da decenni ospita e finanzia alcuni dei più importanti centri di ricerca scientifica internazionale che lavorano con i Paesi in via di sviluppo e gli emergenti. È una storia importante, poco conosciuta, iniziata cinquant’anni fa, che dobbiamo conoscere. Nel 1964 nasce a Trieste il primo centro internazionale per la fisica teorica delle Nazioni Unite […]

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Madrid – Lella Golfo’s “Ad Alta Quota” launched

The Italian embassy in Madrid recently hosted the launch of “Ad Alta Quota”, a book by Lella Golfo, President of the Fondazione Bellisario which, among other things, examines women’s struggle for equality. Read more, in Italian

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Lebanon: record refugees, resources at risk – Italy’s contribution to stability and security

According to UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres, the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has surpassed the one million mark. These in addition to the over one and a half million living in Syria’s neighbouring countries and the approximately 6.5 million internally displaced persons. “A disastrous record”, the Commissioner added, “aggravated by […]

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Middle East: Mogherini, serious concern for the latest developments in the Peace Process

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini expressed deep concern over the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The Italian government expressed the hope that the leadership of both countries would return to the table and refrain from further initiatives that could hinder dialogue. Italy continues to wholeheartedly support the American mediation and that the […]

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