China calls on Italy for archaeological heritage defence

The know-how and professional expertise of ​Italian archaeologists to protect  Chinese cultural heritage. This is the objective of the workshop organized by the Consulate General in conjunction with the Italian Embassy in China in Chengdu, capital of the South-Easten province of Sichuan. The event, scheduled to take place  on 21 and 22 September, will be part […]

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The Hellenistic-era temple of Kınık Höyük, Niğde, Turkey

There were many discoveries made during the eighth campaign of excavations at Kınık Höyük, Niğde. The excavation at the archaeological site of Kınık Höyük is a joint research project of the University of Pavia (Department of Humanities) and the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World of New York University, led by Professor Lorenzo d’Alfonso and […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 30 August: latest global news

Norway: Vard signs contract for autonomous electric container vessel  Vard (Fincantieri group) has signed a 250 million Norwegian krone (about 25 million euros) contract to build the world’s first autonomous electric container vessel for the Norwegian Yara company. At the signing ceremony, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg emphasised the synergy between national companies and the innovative nature […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi is on a mission to Vienna

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, will be in Vienna tomorrow afternoon to participate in an informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers, also known as Gymnich. At Italy’s request, migration in the Mediterranean will be among the topics of discussion, including also the EU “Sophia” Mission and a […]

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Information report – Address and press conference by Minister Moavero Milanesi to the OSCE Permanent Council (Vienna, 30 August 2018)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, chair-in-office of the OSCE, will address the Permanent Council of the OSCE in Vienna on 30 August.  Minister Moavero Milanesi’s address will be open to the press in the Hofburg Neuer Saal – second floor. It will start at 11.30 a.m. Moavero Milanesi will hold a press conference, after […]

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Filipino artist wins Embassy of Italy award

Young Filipino artist Jel Suarez has won the “Embassy of Italy award” at the “Ateneo art awards 2018” in Manila, the most prestigious Filipino award for visual arts organised and coordinated by the Ateneo University of Manila. A fourth award, assigned by the Embassy of Italy, was added to the three traditional awards, starting this […]

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Busho (Budapest Short) International Short film Festival

The 14th Busho (Budapest Short) International Short Film Festival will be held between 28 August and 2 September. The main goals of Busho have always been to give young film producers a chance to gain publicity and to develop the Central European audio-visual sector, helping to construct new European values. National productions will also be screened, plus […]

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, is on an official visit to the Republic of San Marino

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, is on an official visit to the Republic of San Marino on the invitation of the Sammarinese Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs and Justice, Nicola Renzi. Joint press release The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, is […]

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Moavero: The Diciotti Coast Guard boat has rescued 200 people, the problem is Europe (Il Sussidiario.net)

On the issue Coast Guard vessel Diciotti, Salvini won’t take no as an answer. After his clash with Fico obliged him to disembark the minors, the Interior Minister did not consent to allow the adults disembark. Yesterday Salvini said: “Not one more person is going to disembark in Italy unless Europe wakes up and does […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi is in Rimini to attend the 39th edition of the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo  Moavero Milanesi, together with the President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, and Giorgio Vittadini, the President of the Foundation for Subsidiarity, will speak at the thematic session dedicated to “Italy, Europe, Development” at the 39th edition of the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples. The session […]

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​INFORMATION NOTICE – 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA – 18-27 September 2018)

​We hereby inform that the United Nations website http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/unga.shtml provides information on media accreditation needed to follow the proceedings of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly  (UNGA – 18-27 September 2018) in New York.   In particular, please be informed that journalists, photographers and TV crews without UN accreditation should register with the United Nations Organization by and no later than 5 September […]

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Ethiopia, the Foreign Ministry allocates 500,000 euros for assistance to displaced persons

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, has allocated a 500,000-euro financial contribution to tackle the humanitarian crisis in the regions of Gedeo and West Guji, in Ethiopia. The contribution will mainly be used to provide emergency shelters as well as relief material and support to mobile […]

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