Group for appointing the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes

The meeting for setting up the Group with the mandate to appoint the Directors of four of the Italian Cultural Institutes abroad was held at the Farnesina yesterday. As provided by the law, persons of “outstanding renown” are to be appointed to such positions. The vacant positions are in Berlin, London, Moscow and New York. The […]

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Awards approved for the translation of Italian works into foreign languages

The Advisory Working Group for the promotion of Italian culture and language abroad has approved the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ proposal to award prizes and grants for the translation of Italian works into foreign languages. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been supporting the publishing of Italian editorial and cinematographic works abroad for […]

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Riccardo Muti conducts young Italian and Greek musicians in Athens

“Europe would not exist and does not make sense without Greece and Italy.” This is the meaningful way in which maestro Riccardo Muti closed the ‘Paths of Friendship’ concert in Athens that was held at the Herodes Atticus Theatre. Muti conducted Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 performed by young Italian and Greek musicians from the Luigi […]

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Meeting of the Task Force for Disputed Minors

The third meeting in 2019 of the Task Force for Disputed Minors was held Today, at the Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Italians Abroad. It was also attended by the representatives of the Ministries of Justice and of the Interior. The meeting was specifically operational and facilitated an open and fruitful dialogue and debate between […]

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Fourth annual session of the Joint Committee on Development Cooperation

Today the Farnesina hosted the 4th annual session of the Joint Committee on Development Cooperation, chaired by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re. The Joint Committee approved a package of initiatives worth a total of 78 million euros, 50 million of which in tied aid to complete the consolidation […]

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Hanoi: Photo exhibition of the Italian skyline

An aerial view of Italy at sunset, with its incredible landscapes is the subject of a photographic exhibition displaying photos by Massimo Sestini that was inaugurated in Hanoi, Vietnam. The exhibition was organised by the Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City as part of “The Italian Way of […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, Josè Valencia Amores

Today, at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, Josè Valencia Amores. Their exchange of views focused on the two Countries’ bilateral relations, and especially on the investment prospects for Italian firms. In addition, the two ministers reaffirmed their commitment […]

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Prague: Bollani opens the Bohemia Jazz Fest

Neapolitan vibes and music performed by Stefano Bollani opened the Bohemia Jazz Fest 2019 in Prague, one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in Central and Eastern Europe. The concert “Napoli Trip” was organised in association with the Italian Embassy in Prague and the Italian Institute of Culture, and with the support of the Ministry […]

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Tunis: Puccini’s Arias in Concert

A Gala Concert dedicated to the most beautiful opera arias by Giacomo Puccini opened the 34th edition of the El Jem International Symphonic Music Festival, in the presence of the Tunisian Minister of Cultural Affairs, Mohamed Zine El Abidine, and the Italian Ambassador in Tunis, Lorenzo Fanara. In the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, known as […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 9 July: latest news from the world

FINLAND – THE FINNISH STATE RAILWAY COMPANY INTENDS TO RENOVATE THE LOCAL RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM BY 2024. The Finnish Railway Company (VR- Valtion Rautatiet) announced its intention to renovate the local transport system in the southern region of Finland. The estimated value of the contract is expected to be around 250 million euros.The new rolling […]

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Undersecretary Picchi attends the informal OSCE Foreign Ministers Meeting

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Guglielmo Picchi, today attended the informal meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held in Slovakia’s High Tratas. The Slovak Presidency stimulated a debate on the role that the OSCE can play at multilateral level in the […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi’s participation in the Business Forum Italy-Mozambique

Minister Moavero Milanesi’s participation in the Business Forum Italy-Mozambique.

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