Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative

Russia’s unjustified decision to suspend its participation in the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative obstructs the export of much needed grain to address the global food crisis. Russia is solely responsible for the global food security crisis it has caused by its unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian […]

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Beijing, first anniversary of the “BeIT” campaign

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the extraordinary campaign to promote the “Made in Italy” products, “Italy is simply extraordinary: BeIT”’, the Italian Embassy in Beijing and the Italian Cultural Institute – in collaboration with the prestigious fashion magazine “Esquire China” – organised the event “Made in Italy: Social responsibility for a better […]

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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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