Afghanistan.Statements by Minister Di Maio

None of our compatriots was involved in the attacks reported today in Kabul. I thank the Italian military and diplomats for their courage and commitment,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio. “At the same time, I express my condolences for those who lost their lives and my sympathy for the people wounded. […]

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The fourth edition of the ‘Barolo & Friends in Helsinki’ event

“The fourth edition of “Barolo & Friends in Helsinki”, an event organised under the patronage of the Italian Embassy – and in strict compliance with measures to contain the risk of contagion – by “Consorzio I Vini del Piemonte (Piedmont Wines Consortium)” in collaboration with “Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte (Consortium for the protection of […]

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Belo Horizonte, exhibition and conference “Piazze [In]visibili”

The Consulate of Italy in Belo Horizonte, in collaboration with Casa Fiat de Cultura and the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo, has created a virtual photographic exhibition entitled “Piazze [In]visibili ([In]visibile Squares)”. The aim is to highlight squares as spaces for living together, socialising, organising commercial activities, cultural events, and being significant reference points […]

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Sparkle launches Panama Digital Gateway

Sparkle and the Panamanian telecommunications company Trans Ocean Network have signed an agreement to form a strategic joint venture in Panama for the construction of a neutral landing and connectivity station that aims to become a digital hub for all of Central America, the  Andean region, and the The Caribbean. Panama Digital Gateway will be […]

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“Presenza Italiana in Peru”, an exhibition of watercolours

The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Lima have organised an exhibition of watercolours entitled “Presenza Italiana in Peru” (Italian Presence in Peru)”. Ten buildings representing the Italian presence in the South American country are the protagonists of the cultural event set up at Parque Tamayo in San Isidro. The initiative was organised […]

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The term for the call for tenders for Italian start-ups in Israel has been extended

The term for the presentation of applications relative to participation in tender no. SCI01-21 – “Accelerate in Israel 3rd Edition” – has been extended to October 22, 2021. The call for tenders refers to financing of the mobility in Israel of young Italian start-ups and is based on the cooperation agreement between Italy and Israel […]

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Farnesina Collection: Three mosaics by Afro restored

Three mosaics by Afro (1912-76) have been restored and are now involved in an important reorganization of the Farnesina Collection. The three titles in question are “Rosso” (“Red”, 1963), “Il percorso” (“Pathway”, 1967) and “Lo stemma” (“Coat of Arms”, 1971).     Afro is one of the great Italian artists of the mid-20th century. He […]

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Press accreditation notice – Press point Minister Di Maio – Minister of Labour (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 27 August 2021)

On Friday, 27 August 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will meet the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the end of the meeting, approximately 1:00 p.m., the two ministers will hold a joint press conference. In compliance […]

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InstantCologne 2021 – International Instant Art Expo

After the first edition in 2019, InstantCologne returns from 27 to 29 August 2021 with 43 international artists from 12 different countries and with four Italians participating: Paolo Della Ciana, Gerlando Giaccone, Marco Ragana and Felicita Russo. Over 250 works of art, exceptional examples of instant photography, a genre that is back in vogue, will […]

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“Liselotte Watkins’s Italy” an exhibition in Stockholm

In collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, the Millesgården Museum in Stockholm presents an exhibition by the Swedish artist Liselotte Watkins, who lives and works in Italy. It will be held from 4 September to 21 November 2021, on the Museum’s premises, and is entitled “Italian Autumn. Liselotte Watkins’s Italy”.  The artist draws inspiration for […]

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Kosovo – Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie SpA has been awarded the second lot to upgrade the local railway line

The Italian company GCF – Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie SpA has been awarded the tender contract for the second lot of the Kosovo railway line upgrading (section from Fushe Kosova to Mitrovica), worth EUR47.9 million. The same company is the assignee of the first tranche of works for 78.6 million (section from Fushe Kosova to Elez […]

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The voice of the South by Maria Mazzotta in Vienna

A concert by the musical artist Maria Mazzotta is scheduled for Saturday 4 September in Vienna upon the initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute and ORF RadioKulturhaus, at whose premises (at 7.30 pm) the event will be held as part of the “Onde d’Italia” cycle. The accordion played by Vince Abbracciante will accompany the Italian […]

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