In Prague ‘L’Arminuta’ kicks off the Week of Italian Language in the World

In Prague, the Week of the Italian Language in the World kicked off with a novel that is rooted in Abruzzo, a land rich in popular traditions.  Donatella Di Pietrantonio presented her ‘L’arminuta’, the winner of last year’s Campiello Prize, at the Kavarna Retezova Literary Café in Prague, as part of the events promoted by […]

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THE DANTE ALIGHIERI OPENS AN OFFICE IN RAMALLAH

The Palestine Committee of the “Dante Alighieri” Society was officially inaugurated in Ramallah under the auspices of the Italian Consulate General in Jerusalem. The inauguration ceremony was held as part of the events organised by the Italian Consulate for the 18thWeek of the Italian Language in the World. The ceremony was attended by the Consul […]

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De Chirico and Belgian surrealism, an exhibition opens in Mons

Giorgio de Chirico as the source of inspiration of Belgian surrealism in a thematic itinerary that sheds light on the universe of this artist who, to some extent, remains enigmatic. The presentation of the exhibition “Giorgio de Chirico. At the origin of Belgian Surrealism: René Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Jane Graverol’’, that will open to the public […]

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Meeting of Undersecretary Merlo with Costa Rica Vice President of the Republic and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Epsy Campbell Barr

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ricardo Merlo, met with Costa Rica Vice President of the Republic and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Epsy Campbell Barr, today at the Farnesina.  The cordial meeting confirmed the excellent bilateral relations between Italy and Costa Rica. The various aspects of bilateral cooperation and, in particular the […]

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Confindustria Ucraina established at the Kiev economic forum

The establishment of Confindustria Ucraina. The establishment of a new territorial section of Confindustria, the main association representing manufacturing and service companies in Italy, was announced at the Kyev International Economic Forum. This annual meeting was opened by Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, who welcomed official and political representatives to the Ukrainian capital, along with experts in […]

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#IoParloItaliano promotional video campaign from Tirana

The #IoParloItaliano video campaign produced by the Italian Embassy in Tirana for the Week of Italian Language in the World (15-21 October) is a gallery of faces, voices and different stories, all connected by the great impact that Italian has had on their lives. It comprises 14 video clips in which the Mayor of Tirana, […]

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Task Force for Disputed Minors

Today the Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Italians Abroad hosted the meeting of the Task Force for Disputed Minors, chaired by the same Foreign Ministry. The meeting, which was aimed at taking now consolidated coordinated action, was also attended by representatives of the Ministries of Justice and the Interior. Once again, the meeting served as […]

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Commemoration at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem

The deportation of more than 1,000 Jews from the Rome Ghetto on 16 October 1943 was remembered by the Jewish community of Italian descent in Israel with a ceremony at the Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. The eternal flame, which burns for the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis, was rekindled in […]

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Meeting Between Minister Moavero, the Italian Vice Presidents of the European Parliament and the Heads of Delegation in the EP Parliamentary Groups

On the first day of the EU Summit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero, met in Brussels with the Italian Vice Presidents of the European Parliament, David Sassoli – PD (S&D) and Fabio Massimo Castaldo – M5S (EFDD). They were joined by the Italian Heads of Delegation in the EP parliamentary groups: […]

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Meeting between Minister Moavero and European Parliament President, Antonio Tajani

    On the eve of the European Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met in Brussels today with the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Antonio Tajani. This was an opportunity for a detailed exchange of opinions on the issues dominating European current affairs, reiterating the importance […]

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Aid from the Italian Cooperation Agency to the Population of Zimbabwe

Upon request of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ms. Emanuela Del Re, the Italian Cooperation Agency has approved an aid package for the population of Zimbabwe, which has been hit by a recent cholera epidemic that broke out in the capital Harare. A total amount of 400,000 euros was appropriated for […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 17 October: latest world news

OICE 2018 Report:  engineering, architecture and consulting are consolidating their activities abroad The Italian Trade Agency, ICE, will launch, on 19 October, the  2018 edition of the  OICE Report,  drafted in conjuction with CER – Centro Europa Ricerche –  on the activities of Italian engineering, architecture and technical and economic consulting firms  across the world. […]

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