Persepolis – Important archaeological discovery by Italian-Iranian team

The Italian-Iranian archaeological mission in Persepolis has announced an important find: a rectangular tower probably dating from the period of Cyrus the Great (6th century BC). Toll-e Ajur (the hill of bricks), where the tower, probably a religious building, was found, is a few kilometres from Persepolis itself. As the Italian Ambassador, Luca Giansanti, commented, […]

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EU ITC experts meet in Brussels

The heads of Europe’s foreign ministry ICT departments have held their first meeting, in Brussels. The event arose from the need to compare notes on common issues that have a supra-national dimension and could benefit from a collaborative approach by EU countries. Attendees were particularly interested in the presentations on best practices that could be […]

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Tripoli – An exhibition on the dramatic situation of Syrians in Libya

“Faraway Syria”, an exhibition providing an overview of Syria’s neighbours and focusing on the difficult living conditions of the thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in Libya, has opened in Tripoli. The exhibition was organised by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) with the support and patronage of the Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute and the […]

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Workshop “Energia elettrica e reti di trasmissione come fattore di sviluppo sostenibile e integrazione dell’America Latina”

“Electricity and transmission grids as factors for sustainable development and integration in Latin America” was the subject of a workshop organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) which took place today at the Farnesina. Under-Secretary Mario Giro’s opening speech was followed by addresses by IILA Secretary General Ambassador Giorgio […]

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Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – South Africa: ENEL Green Power wins 6 renewable energy contracts.

South Africa: ENEL Green Power wins 6 renewable energy contracts. ENEL Green Power has won 6 renewable energy contracts in a tender published by the South African Energy Ministry for stage 3 of the “Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme” (REIPPP). ENEL will provide Eskom, the South African power utility, with 513 MW of electricity, […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Torch Relay Ceremony, Winter Universiade 2013 (Farnesina, 7 November 2013)

A Foreign Ministry Committee of Honour, led by Under-Secretary Mario Giro, will welcome the 2013 Winter Universiade Torch to the Farnesina at 16.30 on Thursday 7 November. The ceremony will take place in Piazzale della Farnesina, next to the Pomodoro sculpture. The International University Sports Federation awarded the 26th Winter Universiade, which will take place […]

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Elections in Kosovo

The orderly and peaceful conduct of the local elections of 3 November 2013 in most of Kosovo is a highly important result. Contributing factors were the Kosovar authorities’ careful management of voting procedures, the sense of responsibility of the Serbian authorities, and the commitment of the various elements of international community involved. As Foreign Minister […]

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Italy-Latin America – Electricity grid infrastructure offers growth opportunities, says Giro

Italy can provide Latin America with its consolidated experience and establish fruitful synergies in electricity infrastructure. This was the comment by Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro as he opened a workshop on electricity hosted at the Farnesina and organised in collaboration with the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA), Enel, Terna and GSE. Access to electricity […]

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Diplomazia Economica Italiana – 4 novembre: ultime news dal mondo. Servizio realizzato in collaborazione con Il Sole 24 ORE Radiocor (in translation)

Bolivia: FMI prevede crescita PIL + 4,8% Secondo il rapporto sulle prospettive dell’economia mondiale del FMI la Bolivia supererà il tasso medio di crescita dei Paesi del Sudamerica (3,2%) e con un aumento del PIL pari al 5,4% sarà la seconda economia più dinamica del continente dopo il Paraguay e insieme al Perù. La nuova […]

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Abu Dhabi – Italy’s “Still Life” wins film festival award

The film “Still Life” by Italian director Uberto Pasolini took first prize in the category of “New Horizons” at the 7th annual Abu Dhabi Film Festival. The film, something between drama and comedy, confronts the themes of death and solitude with a light and gentle touch. Read more, in Italian

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Ocse – Valensise incontra delegati italiani, siete punta d’eccellenza (in translation)

L’Ocse rappresenta un organismo “a vocazione globale” con cui l’Italia vuole costruire un rapporto più forte. Lo ha detto il Segretario generale della Farnesina Michele Valensise nel tuo intervento ad un incontro con i delegati italiani dell’Organizzazione per la cooperazione e lo sviluppo economico, al Mae. Il gruppo italiano all’Ocse rappresenta una “punta di eccellenza” […]

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Longitude: “Angela the Great”

The rise of the German Chancellor and the new challenges facing her is the cover story, entitled “Angela the Great”, of the November edition of “Longitude”, the magazine edited by Pialuisa Bianco. China and international security are the topics covered in the leader articles, written by the editor and by Franco Frattini, Giampiero Massolo, Vincenzo […]

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