Alfano:” I affirm the King of Bahrain’s decision to commute four death sentences into life in prison”

“I affirm the King of Bahrain’s decision to commute four death sentences into life in prison. Italy promotes the abolition of the death penalty in the world and is at the forefront of the international campaign for a universal moratorium on the death penalty,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano.

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17 Italian companies attend Seoul International Wines & Spirits Expo

16th Edition organized by ​Italy’s Trade Agency – ICE, and the Italian Embassy Italy focused on the South Korean wine market and supported the participation of Italian companies in the 16th Edition of Seoul International Wines & Spirits Expo, the most important wine event in the country. Seventeen Italian companies from 10 regions were showcased in […]

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“Fare Cinema” – The First Week of Italian Cinema in the World

‘Fare Cinema’ launched today in the evocative setting of Cinecittà StudiosItaly has a great tradition of quality cinema, and its contemporary film production must be supported as it is an integral part of the promotion of ‘Brand Italy’ throughout the world. The Italian film industry also has a positive direct and indirect economic and tourist […]

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Villa Charities (Italian Fallen Workers Committee) awarded Gold Medal for Civilian Value (Toronto)

On the third anniversary of the unveiling of an Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Wall to commemorate Italian workers who lost their lives in workplace incidents in Ontario, and in conjunction with  celebrations for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Italian Consul General, Giuseppe Pastorelli,  awarded the Gold Medal for Civilian Value to Villa […]

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Minister Alfano meets U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo

Minister Alfano met the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on the sidelines of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels. Minister Alfano reaffirmed the centrality of the traditional relations between Italy and the United States of America. The meeting focused on NATO-Russia relations, defence spending and Iran, and also the latest […]

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Press accreditation notice – Launch of “Fare Cinema” (Rome, Cinecittà Studios, 3 May 2018)

“Fare Cinema” will be launched on 3 May 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at Cinecittà Studios, the first week of Italian cinema in the world. The programme includes a visit to historical sets at 6.00 p.m. “Fare Cinema” will be introduced at 7.00 p.m. by Roberto Cicutto, President of Istituto Luce Cinecittà, followed by presentations by […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 26 April: latest global news

Western Australia: Tender announced for 41 new trains for one billion euros The Premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan, announced a call for tenders for the design, construction and 30-year maintenance of 41 new trains at an estimated 1.6 billion Australian dollars (about 1 billion euros). The tender is part of the Metronet project to […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 27 April: latest news from the world

​Colombia: Presentation of first metro line project in Bogota’ Colombian Finance Minister, Mauricio Cardenas, and the Mayor of Bogota, Enrique Penalosa, presented the first metro line project for the city, which will run entirely on a raised platform.A cofinancing agreement will ensure that the necessary funds will be available for 30 years. It also allows […]

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Italian food excellence showcased in Quebec

Italian cuisine has arrived in the political and institutional heart of Quebec, a Canadian province which is key for Italian food exports. The Quebec National Assembly hosted a gala dinner on 18 April, organised by the Italian Consulate General with the Italian Trade Agency in Canada. Sixty MNAs and 10 ministers of the province were […]

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Association of Italian Researchers in the Netherlands launched at The Hague

The first Italian Research Day in the World was celebrated on 25 April at The Hague. The symposium, which was dedicated to Italian researchers and scientists who work in centres of excellence, universities and companies in the Netherlands, was held at the residence of the Italian ambassador. It was organised by ION (Italiaanse Onderzoekers in Nederland – […]

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‘I ​Solisti Veneti’ perform in Washington D.C.

Italian Chamber Orchestra ‘I Solisti Veneti’ hold a concert in Washington DC to celebrate Italy’s Liberation Day Washington D.C. 25 April, 2018 – Famous Italian Chamber Orchestra, “I Solisti Veneti”, performed in Washington D. C. to celebrate Italy’s Liberation Day. Sixteen years after playing at the inauguration of the Italian Embassy, “I Solisti Veneti” played before […]

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Challenges of Industry 4.0, Italy-Germany Industrial Forum in Prague

The challenges the Czech Republic must face in its path towards Industry 4.0 were at the core of the Industrial Forum of Italy-Germany-Czech Republic held in Prague on 25 April. The common goal was to improve productivity now that the European economy appears to be slowing down. The forum, called “Approaching Industry 4.0: a systemic […]

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