University of Baghdad reopens the Italian Language Department

The Italian Language Department of the University of Baghdad is open again. Eight years after its closure, the Italian Ambassador in Baghdad, Antonio Pasquino, inaugurated the new department at the presence of the Deputy Rector and with the participation of Professor Mahmoud Salem Elsheikh from the University of Florence. Professor Elsheikh delivered a brief lecture […]

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IDLO. Assembly of Parties and Partnership Forum 2018

  On 20 and 21 November 2018, the Farnesina will host the annual meeting of the Assembly of Parties to IDLO (International Development Law Organization), followed by the IDLO Partnership Forum, on the theme “The Rule of Law in Turbulent Times”.   The Assembly of Parties will open with remarks by the Minister of Foreign […]

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Crisis Unit and LUISS sign a Convention with security of students in mind

  ​Protecting the safety and security of students abroad and educating them to acquire an ever more responsible and conscious style of traveling behaviour are the goals of the Convention, which was signed at the Farnesina today by the Ministry’s Crisis Unit and LUISS.   It is a long-term agreement that encompasses a wide range […]

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Guangzhou, from Lippi to Moreno Cedroni for Italian Cuisine Week

Guangzhou, a city which is at the heart of one of the most renowned  Oriental cuisines, will showcase the best of the Mediterranean diet in the Week of Italian Cuisine in the world (19-25 November).  The Consulate General has developed a programme that includes a wide variety of topics: from the role of diet for […]

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REMINDER press accreditation notice – Minister Moavero Milanesi will take part in the IDLO Assembly of Parties (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, 21 and 22 November 2018)

On Tuesday, 20 November and Wednesday, 21 November, at 9:30 a.m., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will host the annual meeting of the Assembly of Parties to IDLO (International Development Law Organization), followed by the IDLO Partnership Forum, on the theme “The Rule of Law in Turbulent Times”. On 20 November, the Assembly of Parties will open […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 19 November: Latest News from the World

CONFINDUSTRIA – Presentation of the event: “Partnering with Italy at Expo Dubai 2020” Pursuant to the Agreement between Confindustria and the Office of the Commissioner General of Section Italy at Expo Dubai 2020, which aims to promote the participation of Italian firms at the Expo, on Tuesday, 20 November, at 11:00 a.m., Confindustria will host […]

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Undersecretary Di Stefano on a diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan​

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,Manlio Di Stefano, went on a visit to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. In Tashkent, the Undersecretary met with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Kamilov, and in Dushanbe, the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, Muhriddin. With both ministers, the Undersecretary talked about strengthening bilateral relations and the major international […]

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Italy and Serbia unite for SME Day to meet the challenge of digitalization

Carlo Lo Cascio, the Italian Ambassador to Serbia, organised a two-day event dedicated to the world of business on 15 November: SME Day. Ambassador Lo Cascio visited several companies in Jagodina, Central Serbia, and also met with the students of the area’s secondary schools. During his visits, he was accompanied by Snezana Vukasinovic, Deputy Mayor […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 16 November: Latest News from the World

MALAYSIA: GOVERNMENT FOCUSES ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR DEVELOPMENT   Implementing a more sustainable energy policy, that relies more on renewable sources, is one of the priorities of the new Malaysian Government’s development plans. Malaysia’s current energy mix is made up by 90% gas, coal and fuel oil, while renewable sources only account for 10%, mostly […]

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Senegal, CinemArena to inform of the risks run by migrants

Throughout the month of October, the CinemArena campaign was promoted in more than 20 Senegalese villages originating large migration flows to inform a large population segment, and especially youth and the most vulnerable categories of people, on the risks of irregular migration. The campaign, financed by the Foreign Ministry through the Africa Fund 2018, was […]

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Week of Italian Cuisine in Ukraine

A shower of events will accompany this year’s 3rd Week of Italian Cuisine in Ukraine, with events scheduled in the Country’s four corners. Organised by the Italian Embassy with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute and the office of the ICE Agency, the Week will officially kick off with a Gala Dinner in Kiev’s […]

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INFORMATION NOTE – NEW MEDIA ACCREDITATION PORTAL of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)

The new online Media Accreditation Portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), is now available at: https://portaleaccreditamento.esteri.it/.  Developed in compliance with the most advanced digital and security standards, the new platform features a graphic interface that simplifies its use and makes accreditation procedures faster and more efficient. Available in Italian and […]

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