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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Pretoria: presentation of “Fashion bridges – I Ponti della moda”

Yesterday in Milan, the National Chamber of Italian Fashion held a press conference to launch Milan Fashion Week 2021 (21-27th September), also presenting to the Italian press “Fashion Bridges – I Ponti della Moda” project. This initiative is implemented by the Embassy of Italy in Pretoria in close partnership with the internationally renowned Italian fashion […]

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Meeting of Minister Luigi Di Maio with the President of the High State Council of the State of Libya, Khaled Ammar Al-Meshri

Today at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received the President of the High Council of State of the State of Libya, Khaled Ammar Al-Meshri. Minister Di Maio firstly reiterated Italy’s firm support for the stabilisation of the country and reaffirmed the determination to collaborate with the interim […]

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Prague: the exhibition “Behind the Mirror”

Under the patronage of the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague, the Cermak Eisenkraft Gallery has set up an original exhibition in the exhibition spaces of the multipurpose SmetanaQ building, entitled “Behind the Mirror”. Through the works of two world-famous contemporary artists, the Italian Marco Bagnoli and the Czech-born French Vladimír Škoda, it provides an innovative […]

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Baghdad: link to the Cernobbio Forum for Iraqi representatives

The Italian Embassy in Baghdad, on the occasion of the 47th edition of the Cernobbio Forum, established a link for the representatives of the Presidency of the Republic of Iraq and the Council of Ministers, the National Investment Commission (NIC), the Industrial Zones Commission (IZC), the Iraqi Federation of Chambers of Commerce (IFCC) and the […]

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Donation of vaccines via the COVAX Facility

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Italy has been among the first countries to support the importance of equal and universal access to vaccines, treatments and tests for COVID-19, based on a principle of international solidarity according to which no one will be safe until everyone is safe. Only through international cooperation and the strengthening […]

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Reminder press Accreditation Notice – Press Point VM Sereni (Foreign Ministry, 9 September 2021)

On Thursday, 9 September 2021, at 11.45, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, will hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry, at the conclusion of the “Coordination Meeting on Afghanistan with the Civil Society Organisations”. In compliance with current legislation on social distancing, a limited number of press representatives will be allowed access to the Ministry of […]

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Washington: Prospects for Hydrogen Technologies

Hydrogen-based technologies will play a crucial role in the energy transition. The Embassy of Italy in Washington is dedicating a webinar to the topic on 9 September at 11:00 am. The Italian Ambassador, Mariangela Zappia, and the Director of the US Department of Energy, Sunita Satyapal, will open the webinar. The discussion, moderated by Rachel […]

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The Italian Consulate in Izmir goes green

The Italian Consulate in Izmir, Turkey, goes green. The CEO of SUREKO, a Recydia Group (CEMENTIR Holding)company, leader on the Turkish market in the treatment and recovery of industrial waste, delivered to the Consul of Italy in Izmir, Valerio Giorgio, 6 waste containers, specially designed for office use, for the separate collection of paper, plastic and glass.    The separated waste will be collected by the Municipality of Izmir for recycling and […]

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