UN letter on migration policies

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, confirms having received from the Italian Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office at Geneva a letter signed by six Special Procedures Mandate Holders of the United Nations Human Rights Council. With reference to the news circulated, the Foreign Ministry specifies that the letter […]

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Cyprus launches first Antenna of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network

Eighteeen months after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation established the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network, (MWMN), the project’s first local group was created today in Cyprus. The public launching  event of the Antenna was held at the Ledra Palace Hotel in Nicosia’s demilitarised area, set up by the United Nations.  “It is a […]

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‘Italia, Italia’ is launched at Vancouver’s Documentary Festival

Over one thousand people attended the section devoted to Italy at  Vancouver’s Doxa Documentary Film Festival. The event takes place every year to celebrate the importance of the documentary film genre, which describes the complexity of present time starting from the director’s viewpoint. This year’s edition of the Festival featured for the first time ‘Italia,Italia’, a programme of auteur-driven documentaries, […]

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Deputy Foreign Minister Del Re in Brussels to attend the Foreign Affairs Council (Development)

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, attended the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council (Development) in Brussels. The Council meeting opened with an exchange of views on the 2030 Agenda and on climate change. The meeting then discussed the theme of youth and development, with a special focus on the […]

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Alfredo Pirri’s ‘Passi’ is on show at the Yugoslav Film Archives Cinemateque in Belgrade

Mirror slabs set on the flooring of the ample entrance hall of the Yugoslav Film Archives Cinemateque reflect the interior of the building creating endless architectures. This is Alfredo Pirri’s installation named  ‘Passi’ [Steps], as other artworks of his created from 2003 to date. The Italian Cultural Institute in Belgrade launched the event to mark the second […]

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Skopje, the family is the leitmotif of the ‘Fare Cinema’ Film Festival

The “Fare cinema” film festival promoted by the Foreign Ministry and that involves the whole diplomatic and consular network in the world has now come to its second edition. From 18 to 23 May, the 19th edition of Skopje’s “Italian Cinema Week”, will screen Italian films for a whole week, including great classics like ‘Marriage Italian-style’ […]

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International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) – 17 May

On the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Italy reaffirms its commitment at international level to fight all forms of discrimination, including the one based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Despite the progress made in the last few years, LGBTI people continue to suffer acts of discrimination and violence in many parts of […]

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Lisbon, ‘Reflections’: photos by Gea Casolaro

The identity that forms through relationships, places, cultures and dialogue is the theme chosen by Gea Casolaro for her exhibition ‘Reflections’ that opened at the Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon. The exhibition displays some of the most significant works of the artist who, through photography, videos, installations and writings, has been exploring our relationship with […]

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Minister Moavero in Helsinki to attend the 129th session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, is attending the 129th session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe held in Helsinki today. The meeting, hosted by the Finnish rotating Presidency, celebrates the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Strasburg-based Council of Europe of which Italy is a founding member. The […]

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Humanitarian aid interventions of the Italian Cooperation in Libya

Following the escalating violence that is affecting the Tripoli area, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Emanuela Del Re, has decided to intensify the humanitarian action of the Italian Cooperation in Libya, through two financial contributions totaling 1,000.000 euros in favor of the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the […]

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Diplomacy and Economics: The Crisis Unit of the Farnesina and Assolombarda together for the security of Italian companies abroad

Milan, 16 May 2019 – The Letter of Intent with which the Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Assolombarda lay the foundations for a long-term collaboration on the prevention and security of companies abroad and on the management of emergency situations, was signed today in Milan.      “This approach that the Crisis Unit […]

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Seoul hosts the screening of three titles from ‘Fare cinema’

​The Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul, in partnership with the Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), organized a screening in Seoul as part of ‘Fare Cinema’, an Italian Film Festival that is included in the Foreign Ministry’s ‘The Italian Way of Life’ programme. The JIFF has traditionally paid great attention to Italian films and welcomed the […]

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