China: International Conference on Food Waste

The international conference on food waste, hosted by China, has opened today in Jinan, the capital of Shandong, and has been attended by the G20 countries, the European Union and the United Nations. The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs,Tang Renjian, has played the host alongside representatives of the National Development and Reform Commission and others […]

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Supersalone in Milan, Conference Day with the Embassy in Berlin

As part of Supersalone – the special Salone del Mobile edition – a digital link between Milan and the Berlin design and architecture scene took place yesterday, 9 September, at the Italian Embassy in Berlin in the form of a Conference Day. An event organized in collaboration with Boeri Architetti, Studio Wegwerth and ICE.     The […]

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Exhibition of Congolese artists, a tribute to Ambassador Attanasio

An exhibition of works by Congolese artists paying tribute to Ambassador Luca Attanasio will open in Milan on 14 September. “Trois auteurs d’Histoire: Nelson Makengo, Georges Senga, Pamela Tulizo” is a project by ArtNoble Gallery, curated by Angelica Litta Modignani and realised in collaboration with the independent Congolese cultural association Picha and with the patronage […]

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Zambia’s Stand at the MACFRUT show in Rimini

The commitment of the Italian Embassy in Lusaka, with the support of ICE-Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalisation of Italian companies, continues to strengthen ties between Italy and Zambia in the agri-food and fruit and vegetable sectors. A partnership that once again saw the attendance (for the fourth time) of a Zambian stand […]

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Evening for Dante, “From the Dark Wood to the Lights of Berlin “

A tribute evening to Dante Alighieri at the Italian Embassy in Berlin: the event, called “From the Dark Wood to the Lights of Berlin”, was held on 8 September with the aim of celebrating the figure of the Supreme Poet through various artistic expressions and during which the audiobook “From the Dark Wood to Paradise” […]

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Greece: Italgas wins the contract for the privatisation of Depa Infrastructure

Italgas has won the important contract for the acquisition of 100% of Depa Infrastructure, the Greek gas distribution company. Through this operation, worth approximately 733 million euro, the Italian-based company will become the number one gas distribution company in Greece. The privatization operation concerns 100% of DEPA Infrastructure, which currently controls the three main players […]

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Minister Di Maio’s participation in the meeting on Afghanistan chaired by USA and Germany

Minister Luigi Di Maio attended on September 8 the meeting on Afghanistan chaired by the US Secretary of State Blinken and by the German Minister for Foreign Affairs Maas. On the agenda: safe passage for Afghan nationals, anti-terrorism cooperation, humanitarian assistance and diplomatic presence.  

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Goldschmied & Chiari exhibition inaugurated in Washington

“Magnifica”, the first solo exhibition of Sara Goldschmied and Eleonora Chiari, curated by Allison Nance, made its debut on 2 September at the Cody Gallery in Washington. Organised by the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington DC, and International Arts & Artists, in collaboration with the Cody Gallery of Marymount University, the […]

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Norway. A consortium led by Webuild is awarded the biggest road infrastructure construction contract in Norwegian history

On 7 September, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens Vegvesen) announced that the Sotra Link consortium, led by Italian contractor Webuild, has been awarded the largest road construction contract in Norwegian history. The total value of the project, named Rv 555 Sotrasambandet, is estimated at EUR 2.3 billion. The project will be carried out through […]

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International Day for the Protection of Education from Armed Attack (9 September 2021)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Protection of Education from Armed Attack, established in May 2020 by the United Nations General Assembly with a resolution also voted by our country, Italy strongly reiterates that education is a fundamental right of children that must always be guaranteed and protected, even in situations of […]

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Press point by Vice Minister Sereni – “Afghanistan Coordination Table with Civil Society Organisations”

The Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, will hold a press point at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the “Afghanistan Coordination Table with Civil Society Organisations” meeting. It will be possible to follow the live coverage from 11:45 onwards.    

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Minister Luigi Di Maio participated in the video conference meeting on Afghanistan chaired by the Secretary-General of the United States, Antony Blinken, and the German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Heiko Maas

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, participated in the video conference meeting on Afghanistan chaired by the Secretary-General of the United States, Antony Blinken, and the German Minister for Foreign Affairs, Heiko Maas. The Agenda included safe passage for Afghan citizens, cooperation in counter-terrorism activities, humanitarian assistance and diplomatic presence […]

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