Minister Alfano expresses condolences for air accident in Algeria

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “I express my personal and the Italian Government’s deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the victims of the air accident that happened today at the Boufarik Air Base in Algeria. Our sympathy goes to the families hit by this immense sorrow, to the Algerian people […]

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Press accreditation notice – Presentation of “Seeds&Chips – The Global Food Innovation Summit” (Farnesina, 12 April 2018)​

On Thursday, 12 April, at 11:00 a.m. the Farnesina will host the Presentation of “Seeds&Chips – The Global Food Innovation Summit”. The event will open with remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, the Undersecretary at the Office of the President of the Regional Council of Lombardy, Alan Rizzi and the founder of […]

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Italian fashion in Seoul

“Viva Italia!” – Italian fashion showcased in Seoul for a year. Seoul’s Foreign Trade Agency, with the support of the Italian Embassy and Ministry for Economic Development, last 6 April launched an event to promote Italian high-end men’s fashionwear at the “Galleria Department Store” of Seoul entitled “Viva Italia!”. The event aims to showcase, over […]

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Tokyo The Italian Embassy in Tokyo will host the Academy of Brera.

The challenge to put the Academy of Brera at the centre of Milan’s cultural life, was the theme of an event organised by the Italian Embassy in Tokyo, featuring a presentation on the museum’s new set-up by its newly appointed  British-Canadian director, James M. Bradburne. The Brera Picture Gallery and the National Library [Pinacoteca and […]

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“Preserving the cultural heritage of Iraq: the contribution of the Italian archaeological missions”

The exhibition “Preserving the cultural heritage of Iraq: the contribution of the Italian archaeological missions” opened last week in Baghdad. It is the first event of the “Italy, Cultures, the Mediterranean” programme including film screenings, musical performances, history and literature events and with which Italy relaunches its cultural promotion in Iraq after 15 years.    […]

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Afghanistan, Italy stands by Army women

The women in the ranks of the Afghan Army will be able to count on a healthcare facility expressly customised to their needs, in order to protect their right to health and assure them a balanced advancement in their professional career and family life. This was made possible thanks to an 8.5-million-dollar contribution that Italy […]

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Syria

Alfano: “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, caused by the latest air strikes in the area of Damascus, and particularly in Douma” “News of the possible use of chemical agents raises alarm and concern” “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, […]

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Mission for the Farnesina’s Special Envoy for the Caribbean Countries

Roberto Natali, the Special Envoy for the Caribbean Countries of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), went on a mission to Haiti to follow up the Haitian President’s visit to Italy last January. The occasion was the Council of Ministers of the Association of Caribbean States – Trinidad and Tobago (for the seating of […]

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Undersecretary of State Amendola at CEDRE Conference

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, represented Italy today at the CEDRE Conference to support the Lebanese economy. French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri attended the Conference as well, along with delegations from 40 countries, international financial organisations and private stakeholders. The objective of the […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 6 April: latest news from the world

“FOOTure 4.0”: A Strategic Programme for the Portuguese Footwear Industry The Portuguese footwear industry has planned to invest 50 million euros in the FOOTure 4.0 strategic programme. Over the next ten years, the objective they want to achieve is that of making a qualitative progress in the internationalization of the sector, by offering sophisticated products and increasing […]

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Visit to Madrid by Elisabetta Belloni, the Secretary-General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The visit to Madrid by Elisabetta Belloni, the Secretary-General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by the Director General for the European Union, Giuseppe Buccino, aims to pave the way for stronger cooperation between Italy and Spain in the sectors of strategic interest for the two Countries. Indeed, European policies were at the […]

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The release of Italian journalist Mauro Donato

The Foreign Ministry expresses great satisfaction for the release of Italian journalist Mauro Donato, who was detained in Serbia last 16 March. The continuous efforts to sensitize Serbian Authorities by the Italian Foreign Ministry and Embassy, both in Belgrade and Rome, has led to the release of the Italian citizen, who is on his way […]

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