“Olympiad in Italian” – Registration extended to 28 February

Italian schools abroad now have until 28 February to register for the “Olympiad in Italian”. The extension was prompted by the high numbers of registrations in the run-up to the previous deadline of 31 January, and by requests from schools. The pre-selection is scheduled for 13 March and the final, in Florence, for 11-12 April […]

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Washington – Digital diplomacy once again takes centre stage

The Italian Embassy in Washington’s work on analysing and developing digital diplomacy continues with a seminar, the 4th on this issue, entitled “Foreign Policy in Stereo: power and leadership in a world of states and people”. The guest speaker was Anne-Marie Slaughter, lecturer in international relations at the University of Princeton and former head of […]

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China – Italian students in China with the Talent Lab programme

Fifteen Italian students taking part in the second edition of Talent Lab are en route for China. Talent Lab is a training programme developed by Chinese telecommunications group Huawei and organised in coordination with Italy’s Ministry for Education, the Universities and Research. During the initiative, for which Huawei Italia has set up a blog (www.talentlab.org), […]

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Tbilisi – Promotional mission for 19 Italian companies

A promotional event organised by the Italian Embassy in Tbilisi and by International Tasting Food, based in Lodi, provided a successful Georgian showcase for 19 Italian food and drink companies. As Ambassador Federica Favi told participants, Georgia holds out great potential to Italian companies, in both commercial and economic terms. The event was attended by […]

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Italy-Argentina – A boost for university cooperation

The Italian Inter-University Consortium for Argentina (CUIA) is organising the 6th “Argentina Days”, which will take place from 7 to 15 April 2014. The sectors involved in this initiative to strengthen university links between the two countries include the cultural heritage, European studies, regional integration, science and technology, and bioscience and biotechnology. The“Days” will open […]

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Yemen: “We’re working for stabilisation”, says Pistelli

Italy’s firm commitment to support the democratic transition in Yemen was reiterated today by Deputy Minister Lapo Pistelli during a meeting at the Farnesina with the Minister for Planning and International Cooperation, Mohammed al-Saadi, who is visiting Italy. The numerous bilateral issues discussed during the one-hour meeting ranged from economic-commercial relations to development and cultural […]

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EU Foreign Affairs Council – Human rights alarm in Ukraine. Marines: charges unreasonable, says Bonino

The European Union’s foreign ministers have reiterated their alarm over the human rights situation in Ukraine, including violence, cases of missing persons, torture and intimidation. This was the comment in the Conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council that took place in Brussels today, 10 February 2014, with the participation of Foreign Minister Emma Bonino. The […]

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – Ivory Coast: Porto San Pedro to become regional hub

In collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the CEPICI, the Independent Port of San Pedro is organising a promotional event from 7 to 9 May 2014 aimed at attracting new economic initiatives. San Pedro is today the principal port of the southwestern coast of Ivory Coast, which the government intends to promote as a […]

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Intervento della Vice Ministro Dassù in occasione del Giorno del Ricordo

  (fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Signor Presidente della Repubblica, Signor Presidente del Senato, Signori Rappresentanti del Parlamento e del Governo, Signore e Signori. E’ un privilegio intervenire qui oggi a nome del Governo, nel Giorno del Ricordo. Rivolgo anzitutto le mie parole ai rappresentanti delle famiglie delle vittime e degli esuli, abbracciando […]

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Foreign policy: Italy makes “noteworthy comeback” in 2013

Italy made a “a noteworthy comeback” in foreign policy in 2013, according to the European Policy Scorecard of the European Council on Foreign Affairs presented today in Brussels, where Minister Bonino was also present. The report underscores Italy’s efforts in regard to the Syrian crisis, pointing out that the foreign ministry was a leader in […]

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Marines: Bonino in Brussels, sure of EU intervention

“I am sure that the international and European solidarity that we have built up over recent months will succeed in eliciting initiatives and statements on behalf of this case, not only at the level of our bilateral colleagues, but also at the level of the European Union as such”, was Minister Emma Bonino’s comment from […]

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Monte-Carlo – In arrivo Film Festival de la Comedie (in translation)

In arrivo a Monaco l’XI edizione del Monte-Carlo Film Festival de la Comedie. Dal 18 al 22 febbraio la citta’ monegasca ospitera’ il festival che da anni promuove le pellicole italiane e di produzioni internazionali, suscitando l’interesse del mondo della comunicazione di settore, compratori e distributori. Il progetto, nato da un’iniziativa dell’attore Ezio Greggio e […]

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