Kosovo: the government aims to develop rural areas through agritourism

Developing rural areas by focusing on agritourism: for this programme, the Government of Kosovo has allocated EUR 20 million, which is considered crucial for promoting the economic prosperity of the less advantaged areas while at the same time maintaining a balance between environmental and social sustainability. The project plans for activities designed to strengthen the […]

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Germany: slow growth in the country’s mechanical engineering industry

The mechanical engineering and plant industry is seeing growing concern over the reduced competitiveness of Germany and its cutting-edge sectors.  As also confirmed by the latest Report on the economy by Deutsche Industrie – und Handelskammer (the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), German exporters are facing growing challenges connected to geopolitical tensions and stiffer […]

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Press accreditation note, “Anti-Corruption Day Event,” Farnesina, 9 December 2024

Press Accreditation Note  “Legal Diplomacy as driver of foreign policy. Combatting corruption and transnational organised crime. Italy’s commitment” Farnesina – 9 December 2024, 9:00 a.m.     On Monday, 9 December 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the meeting “Legal Diplomacy as driver of foreign policy. Combatting corruption and transnational organised crime. Italy’s commitment” […]

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Informal meeting of the G7++ Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea

In the framework of the Italian Presidency of the G7, an informal meeting of the G7++ Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea took place in Rome on December 2 and 3.  The Group was established in 2013 to support regional cooperation mechanisms in the field of maritime security and capacity building of the […]

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Algiers, 27th International Book Fair

The 27th edition of the Algiers International Book Fair was held at the Palais des Expositions des Pins Maritimes in the Algerian capital, with the participation of the Italian Embassy in Algeria and the Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency and the “Roma” Italian School. This year, Italy was […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi attends the Global Partnership summit on Artificial Intelligence

Today, Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi attended the annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in Belgrade, by proxy of Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tajani. The Undersecretary highlighted Italy’s active role in the GPAI, which helped initiate the integrated partnership with the […]

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Mumbai: homage to Giacomo Puccini

This past 29 November, 100 years after the composer’s death, Mumbai celebrated the genius of Giacomo Puccini at India’s oldest opera venue, the Royal Opera House, with an opera gala organized by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Mumbai, in collaboration with the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, Furtados, Avid Learning, […]

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Tajani on the differentiated autonomy legislation: “The Constitutional Court confirms: there are no delegated powers in international trade”

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani has expressed his great satisfaction over the Constitutional Court’s decision no. 192/2024 on issues of constitutionality relating to the differentiated autonomy legislation. “There can be no delegation of powers to the Regions on international trade in the context of differentiated autonomy. Italy must provide a single, […]

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Riyadh. Undersecretary Silli attends the 16th Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification

Today in Riyadh, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Giorgio Silli attended the 16th Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16), presenting, in the third High-Level Ministerial Dialogue, “Impacts of Land Degradation and Drought on Forced Migration, Security and Prosperity.” Silli commented: “Italy recognises the fundamental role of sustainable management of the […]

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NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels on the Middle East, Ukraine, and strategic challenges. Minister Tajani in attendance

Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani will be on a mission to Brussels on 3 and 4 December to attend the meeting of the Atlantic Alliance’s Foreign Ministers. Also at Italy’s urging, on the agenda for the meeting to be chaired by new Secretary General Mark Rutte, the first session will […]

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Tirana – Faust on stage

After the success of “Vizita”, director Davide Iodice and playwright Fabio Pisano have created a new play freely inspired by Goethe’s “Faust”, as produced by the National Theatre of Tirana and co-produced by Sardegna Teatro, with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tirana. The play debuted last 29 October at the ArTurbina Theatre. […]

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Ljubljana – 100 years of Franco Basaglia

On 17 November, 100 years after the birth of Franco Basaglia – the Italian psychiatrist who revolutionised the way mentally ill patients are perceived and treated – the Italian Cultural Institute of Ljubljana, in collaboration with GO!2025 and Accademia della Follia, presented the play ‘Quelli di Basaglia… a 180°’ by Antonella Carlucci and Angela Pianca. […]

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