Costa Rica, advancing the liberalisation of the electricity market

In Costa Rica, significant strides are being made in the liberalisation of the electricity market. In 2022, the government presented a draft project for the “Harmonisation of the National Electricity System” to open up the energy market following years of crisis. In October 2023, a new version of the text proposes the creation of the […]

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Sace’s Doing Export Report 2024 – exports resume growth

Italian exports of goods are expected to recover by 3.7% in 2024 and to consolidate at +4.5% next year. This is revealed by SACE’s Doing Export Report, a practical guide for companies to evolve, monitor and intercept export opportunities in a complex but fairly positive international context. The report, presented at the end of June, […]

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Nigeria – the Giant of Africa between opportunities and contradictions

With approximately 230 million inhabitants, today Nigeria is the largest country in Africa by population and one of the largest in the world. In terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the country ranks first in Africa and is among the 30 largest economies in the world. These few elements alone are enough to understand the […]

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Erbil, delivery of Italian course certificates and inauguration of the “Italian Corner” at the Catholic University of Erbil

In Erbil, on 23 July, the ceremony for the delivery of certificates of attendance of the first Italian language course held in the Iraqi Kurdistan region took place. The course, promoted by the Consulate General of Italy at the Catholic University of Erbil (CUE), was carried out remotely by a professional teacher from the Dante […]

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Hearing by Minister Antonio Tajani to the Joint Foreign Affairs Committees of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Senate

The Joint Foreign Affairs Committees of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the Senate are conducting a hearing with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on the outcomes of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council of 22 July 2024, and the […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy Guest of Honour at Celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of the Reconstruction of the Mostar Bridge

The Italian Ambassador in Sarajevo, Marco Di Ruzza, participated in the commemorations organised by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian authorities in partnership with UNESCO to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Old Bridge (Stari Most) in Mostar, which took place on 23 July 2004. Italy was invited to the event as a guest of honour, […]

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Mission to New Zealand by Undersecretary Giorgio Silli (July 24-25)

Undersecretary of State Giorgio Silli visited New Zealand on 24-25 July, marking the first visit by an Italian government official to the country since 2009. The visit took place shortly after New Zealand’s participation in the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting under the Italian Presidency (Villa San Giovanni, 16-17 July). During his visit, Undersecretary Silli held […]

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Humanitarian Initiative Food for Gaza: Launch of a WFP-Farnesina Project for Food Aid to the Gaza Population

Today marks the beginning of a project launched by the World Food Programme (WFP) to alleviate the severe malnutrition affecting the population of Gaza. The aid plan, supported by a EUR 12 million contribution from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will provide the most vulnerable families with approximately 4,000 tons of food supplies (flour, […]

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A cooking facility for the ancient communities of the Caucasus at TavaTepe (Azerbaijan)

Nicola Laneri (CAMNES, Università di Catania) e BakthiyarJalilov (Accademia delle Scienze di Baku) Since its inception in 2018, the Azerbaijani-Italian GaRKAP project, (CAMNES Florence, University of Catania, Baku Academy of Sciences, OELLE Foundation) co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and co-directed by Nicola Laneri and BakhtiyarJalilov, had as its primary objective […]

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Tajani and Zangrillo meet with trade unions at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, together with the Minister for Public Administration Paolo Zangrillo, met today with trade unions representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees. It was the seventh meeting with the trade unions since the beginning of Minister Tajani’s term of office. On this […]

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The Consulate General of Italy in Paris activates measures to assist Italian citizens during the Olympic and Paralympic Games

As of today, the Consulate General of Italy in Paris has reinforced its services to guarantee the best possible assistance to Italian visitors during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To this end, a 24-hour emergency number – 0033144304770 – has been activated for the entire duration of the Games, as well as an […]

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Zurich – contract signed for the restoration of “Casa d’Italia”

The contract for the renovation, restoration and functional upgrading of the state-owned “Casa d’Italia” building, which is to house the Italian Consulate General, Cultural Institute, State Schools and Comites, was signed in Zurich on Friday 19 July. The historic 5,000-square-metre building in the heart of Zurich, which dates back to 1919, will also house a […]

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