Stockholm: Italy takes part in the Design Week

For the second year running, the Italian Institute of Culture in Stockholm will participate in the Stockholm Design Week, the most important design event in Sweden. Three evenings will be dedicated to the excellence of Italian design, past and present. The programme of events opens with Design Diplomacy, encouraging the design community to engage in […]

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Meeting of Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua

Today, at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua. During the very cordial meeting, the Chinese Ambassador thanked the Italian Government for the care provided to the Chinese patients affected by the coronavirus. Minister Di […]

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Note from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lybia

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received today at the Foreign Ministry the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Fathi Bashaga.  The cordial and structured meeting – which lasted an hour and a half – was an opportunity to confirm the Italian Government’s support for the […]

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Opening of the travelling exhibition for the “Centenary of Vico Magistretti”

In collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the network of Italian Institutes of Culture, the Vico Magistretti Foundation, Study and Museum has presented to a worldwide audience the exhibition for the “Centenary of Vico Magistretti”, to celebrate 100 years since the birth of this great Italian designer and architect, curated […]

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Scalfarotto: «A strategy for increasing the number of foreign buyers in Italy» (Sole 24 Ore Rapporti)

Trade fairs are an essential tool for promoting Italian products worldwide. A fact forcefully reasserted by the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto. Mr. Undersecretary, does the 2020 budget provide for any support to the trade fair sector? «We have extended the tax incentives scheme allowing businesses to attend international trade shows abroad. Under the […]

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Meeting of Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua

Today, at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua. During the very cordial meeting, the Chinese Ambassador thanked the Italian Government for the care provided to the Chinese patients affected by the coronavirus. Minister Di […]

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Note from the Italian Ministy of Foreign Affairs – Libya

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received today at the Foreign Ministry the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Fathi Bashaga. The cordial and structured meeting – which lasted an hour and a half – was an opportunity to confirm the Italian Government’s support for the […]

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Plane carrying Italian nationals from China lands at military base

A plane carrying Italian expats flown out of China’s Wuhan landed this morning near Rome (Pratica di Mare air base), as a successful team effort by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Health Ministries.

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Undersecretary Merlo signs the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”

Great enthusiasm of the Italian community in Venezuela, gathered at the headquarters of the Centro Italo Venezoelano in Caracas at the ceremony for the signing of the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”. Those in attendance included Undersecretary Ricardo Merlo; Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross; […]

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Caracas: Undersecretary Merlo signs the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”

Great enthusiasm of the Italian community in Venezuela, gathered at the headquarters of the Centro Italo Venezoelano in Caracas at the ceremony for the signing of the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”. Those in attendance included Undersecretary Ricardo Merlo; Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross; […]

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Foreign Ministry: cargo traffic reopened

ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has re-authorised cargo flights between Italy and China. This is the outcome of the work of the Special Operational Unit, which met today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the  Operational Committee of the Civil Protection Agency.

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Statement to the press by Minister Luigi Di Maio on the coronavirus

“First of all, I wish to thank the staff of the Crisis Unit and the Italian diplomatic and consular network in China, for their great work in such difficult and demanding circumstances,  on the front line of taking care of and assisting our fellow citizens in China. The Italian community in China is made up […]

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