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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Italian schools abroad unite to combat “Italian sounding” products

By invitation of the Ministry of Economic Development, at the recent plenary assembly to instate the National Anti-Counterfeiting Council (CNAC) for 2018-2020, the Foreign Ministry joined the Protocol of Understanding on training activities against counterfeited and Italian sounding products, and committed to involve Italian schools abroad in the effort. The National Anti-Counterfeiting Council (CNAC) is an […]

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The Farnesina holds the 5th annual meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation

The fifth annual meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation was held at the Farnesina. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re. In her opening remarks, the Deputy Minister mentioned that she will soon be visiting the Countries of the Horn of Africa. Her […]

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A showcase in Vienna for Amatrice’s firms

The Italian Embassy and the city of Vienna opened the historic rooms of Villa Metternich to host several agricultural firms, mainly coming from the area of Amatrice. This gave them the opportunity to present their products of excellence to the Austrian press and other professionals in the sector. The evening was organised thanks to the […]

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Italian Cooperation supports the SWALIM programme

The Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, met today and approved, among other matters, a 3-million-Euro grant to support FAO’s SWALIM programme (Somali Water and Land Information Management), Phase VI in Somalia. The general objective of the SWALIM programme, which was first […]

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Kiev hosts ‘La Cenerentola’ to celebrate Gioacchino Rossini

Kiev’s National Opera Theatre hosts Gioacchino Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” to celebrate the150th anniversary of the  composer’s death. This is a drama giocoso in two acts with a libretto by Jacopo Ferretti. The production’s director is Italo Nunziata. Volodymyr Kozhukhar is the conductor. “Kiev is hosting “La Cenerentola”, one of Gioacchino Rossini’s masterpieces,  to celebrate the genius of the Pesaro-born composer,” said  Ambassador […]

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La Dolce Vitti opens in Los Angeles at the Cinema Italian Style Festival​

La Dolce Vitti, the multimedia show presenting the portrait of one of the best-loved actresses of the Italian cinema, opened in Los Angeles in parallel with the Cinema Italian Style Festival. Hosted at the Italian Cultural Institute with the sponsorship of the Italian Consulate, the show was designed by the Istituto Luce Cinecittà in cooperation […]

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Media Accreditation Notice: IDLO Assembly of Parties & Partnership Forum 2018 (Farnesina, 20-21 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 […]

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