Tajani: «We need to count as much as Germany and France in Brussels» (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Antonio Tajani, there seems to be no hint of peace in the war scenario; are we still up for the role of guarantor in a possible negotiation? «Our goal is clearly to achieve peace but there can be no peace without justice, and therefore without the independence of Kiev. Which means defending the values in which […]

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Tajani: «We need to count as much as Germany and France in Brussels»​

Minister Antonio Tajani, there seems to be no hint of peace in the war scenario; are we still up for the role of guarantor in a possible negotiation? «Our goal is clearly to achieve peace but there can be no peace without justice, and therefore without the independence of Kiev. Which means defending the values in which […]

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“La Fenice” theatre presents 2022/2023 season in Berlin​

Yesterday evening, at the Embassy, Ambassador Armando Varricchio hosted a concert of the Theatre ‘La Fenice’; the event was organised to present the 2022/23 opera season in Germany. The stage featured soprano Michela Antenucci, mezzo-soprano Giuseppina Bridelli and bass Adolfo Corrado, accompanied by Michele Bolla on the piano. The evening repertoire – applauded by a distinguished parterre of representatives from the German cultural, […]

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Minister Tajani meets Farnesina staff: “We will work together for the sake of Italy”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met the staff of the Farnesina. “No interest is greater than that of Italy”, the Minister declared as he greeted the staff members. “Thank you for your welcome”, he added. “We will work together for the sake of Italy”.

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Singapore, Italy’s partner in promoting fencing

A five-year partnership to support the sport of fencing was signed between the FPA Group, the holder of the Carmimari and ONTC Made-in-Italy technical brands, and the Singapore Fencing Federation. The aim is to promote this Olympic discipline in the Country in the perspective of creating the world’s first “Wimbledon of Fencing”. The signing of […]

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Joint Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group

The text of the following statement was released by the Government of Italy, the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Morocco, and the Government of Niger, on the occasion of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group Meeting.   Upon invitation of the Republic of Niger, the Global Coalition […]

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​Elisa Talentino in Farnesina Collection

The recent acquisitions of the Farnesina Collection include the illustrations of Elisa Talentino (Ivrea 1981): “Tuffo” (2020), “Salto” (2019), “Sisterhood” (2018) and “Il Barone Rampante” (2019). Elisa Talentino is an artist working in illustration, printmaking, painting and animation. She has created illustrations for Italian and international magazines and newspapers such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, La Repubblica, Corriere della Sera, La Stampa […]

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​Secretary General Ambassador Ettore Sequi meets the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, Nasser Sanhat Alqahtani

The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Sequi, received the new Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, Nasser Sanhat Alqahtani, at the Farnesina today. During their discussion they reviewed their countries’ excellent bilateral relations and the prospects for further developing the relationship. Ambassador Sequi said that he especially appreciated their collaboration in the cultural […]

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New meeting of the Disputed Minors Task Force at the Farnesina

The Directorate General for Italians Abroad presided over a new meeting of the Disputed Minors Task Force at the Farnesina today. The meeting was attended as usual by senior officials from the Ministries of Internal Affairs and Justice and focused on events concerning minors involved in the conflict in Ukraine and reviewed new cases opened […]

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Kazakhstan: Ambassador Alberti on mission to Turkestan

“Culture, business, sustainability”. These are the guidelines set forth following the mission carried out on 25-26 October by the Italian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, accompanied by Dr. Emilio Sessa, the head of the Economic Office of the Embassy, to the Region of Turkestan, one of the Country’s most dynamic regions with a considerable potential for tourism and […]

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Made in Italy fashion takes centre stage in Brussels

To mark the first anniversary of the #beIT nation branding campaign, the Italian Embassy in Brussels launched a new initiative of economic diplomacy dedicated to the promotion of ‘Made in Italy’ products. It is called “ApritiModa” and is co-organised with the Farnesina, the Permanent Missions to the European Union and NATO, the National Chamber of Italian Fashion, and the Fondazione Cologni per le Arti e i Mestieri. The initiative aims to […]

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Statement by the Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany, Italy and Spain

We are highly alarmed by the ongoing tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. In 2022, more than 120 Palestinians and over 20 Israelis have been killed; many more have been wounded. We also see with great concern the rise of violence, including from settlers. Against this backdrop, it is now paramount to […]

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