Statement by Equal Rights Coalition on the situation in Brunei

The undersigned members of the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) express profound dismay at the decision of Brunei to fully implement its revised Penal Code. As part of the full implementation which became effective on April 3, 2019, provisions have been introduced prescribing a range of penalties including amputation of limbs, whipping and stoning to death […]

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Berne: Lecture on Beauty, Nature and Problem-Solving

The brilliant results achieved by Italian researchers in Switzerland, their potential for mobility and the efforts made by Italy’s economic system to grow in the sector of innovation, were the focus of a lecture organised by the Italian Embassy in Berne to celebrate the Italian Research Day in the World. The lecture delivered by Professor […]

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Tunis: Italian Research Day in the World

On Monday, 15 April, the Residence of Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Fanara in Tunis hosted an event dedicated to the Italian Research Day in the World promoted by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and with the Ministry of Health. The event was […]

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Third National Action Plan on “Women, Peace and Security”

As provided for by the Third National Action Plan, adopted pursuant to Resolution N. 1325 (2000) of the United Nations Security Council on “Women, Peace and Security”, the decree for the concession of financial contributions has been published. For the disbursement criteria and procedures, please click on the following link. https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/atti_concessione/cm_5484.pdf

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New Headquarters for Italian School of East Asian Studies in Kyoto

The Italian Ambassador to Japan, Giorgio Starace, and the Consul General in Osaka, Luigi Diodati, inaugurated the new headquarters of the Italian School of East Asian Studies (Iseas) in Kyoto. The institute moved to the Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient (Efeo) with which it has worked closely for years, including in the field of research. During […]

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Hanoi hosts a workshop on Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology, related data security and traceability and applications for smart cities were the main topics of a workshop organized by the Italian Embassy in Hanoi to celebrate the Italian Research Day in the World. In particular, the workshop looked into challenges and opportunities for cooperation between Italy and Vietnam in the field of science […]

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Festival of Italian Regions Wraps Up in Moscow

The 2019 edition of the Festival of Italian Regions wrapped up with a play in Italian, organized by 16 schools in Moscow and other Russian cities. Organized by the Consulate General of Italy, with support from the Moscow Duma and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, in collaboration with Moscow’s State Institutes n.1409 […]

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Sarajevo hosts an exhibition on Enrico Fermi for Research Day

An exhibition on Enrico Fermi and other famous Italian researchers who have made Italian science great in the world kicked off at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Tuzla. Organized by the Italian Embassy in Sarajevo to celebrate the Italian Research Day in the World, the exhibition was opened by the […]

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Chongqing: Conference on the Moon, from Leonardo to modern times

The Science and Technology Museum in Chongqing hosted the conference entitled: “Observing the Moon: from Leonardo da Vinci to Modern Times”, organised by the Italian Consulate General, in cooperation with the Space Exploration Centre of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, the China University of Geosciences in Beijing and the Association of Science and […]

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Minister Moavero with a delegation of the US Congress led by Senator Lindsey Graham

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, had a meeting at the Farnesina with US Senator Lindsey Graham, Chair of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and with the delegation that accompanied him, which included Senators John Barrasso, Chris Coons, Ben Sasse and Congressman Michael McCaul. Senator Graham, whom Minister Moavero had […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi meets with the Vice Chairman of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord of Libya, Ahmed Maiteeq

At the Farnesina yesterday, 15 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, had a meeting  with the Vice Chairman of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord of Libya, Ahmed Maiteeq, on the ongoing developments in Libya.

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Meeting of Minister Moavero Milanesi with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, had a meeting at the Farnesina today with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani, during which they had an in-depth discussion on the most recent dynamics of the Libyan crisis.

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