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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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 4 April: latest news from the world

The Florence Chamber of Commerce signs an agreement with the Permanent Court of Arbitration Following the cooperation agreement signed by Hugo H. Siblesz, Secretary General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), and Leonardo Bassilichi, President of the Florence Chamber of Commerce, in the presence of the Florence City Councillor Federico Gianassi. Florence can now […]

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Luciano Fabro at the 21st Biennale of Sydney

The 21st Biennale of Sydney, whose theme this year will be SUPERPOSITION: Equilibrium and Engagement and will be running from 16 March to 11 June 2018 in numerous galleries and locations in Sydney and will display several works by Italian conceptual artist and writer Luciano Fabro (1936-2007). Fabro dedicated his whole artistic career to redefining the artistic potential of sculpture by using a […]

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Italian National Mauro Donato

The Director General of Italians Abroad and Migration Policies, Luigi Maria Vignali, received Serbian Ambassador Goran Aleksic at the Farnesina today. The discussion focused on the Italian national Mauro Donato, who is currently being held in Serbia. The Director General reiterated his hope that the on-going investigations will be finalised as soon as possible, in […]

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“Italy, Cultures, the Mediterranean” in Bahrain

hree cultural events under the programme “Italy, Cultures, the Mediterranean”, promoted by the Italian Embassy in partnership with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), kicked off last week in Bahrain.  On 25 March, within the framework of the “Spring of Culture” festival, the programme featured the Duo Etnopolis, composed of violinist Luca Ciarla […]

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Farnesina, no agreement on migrants from Israel

We inform that there is no agreement with Italy within the framework of the bilateral agreement between Israel and the UNHCR to relocate, over a five-year period, the migrants entering Israel from Africa and that Israel has committed not to turn back. 

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Communiqué on the incident at Bardonecchia

Following the incident at Bardonecchia, on the evening of 30 March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation immediately asked for explanations from French authorities, both through the French Embassy in Rome and through the Italian Embassy in Paris. Not receiving any justification for the serious act (considered to be entirely non-compliant with the […]

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Alfano: “Deep concern and condolences over the violent clashes in Gaza”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, wishes to express his deep concern and condolences over the violent clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces, which took place in Gaza yesterday, resulting in fatalities and casualties. Minister Alfano calls on all parties concerned to reduce tension, while condemning any act of […]

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Compensation for victims of violent intentional crimes. The right to compensation for crimes suffered prior to Law 122/2016. How to exercise the right to compensation.

In relation to the compensation for victims of violent intentional crime in other EU countries (Directive 2004/80/EC), on the website of the Ministry of Justice of the Italian Republic (www.giustizia.it > Home > Itinerari a tema > Lotta al crimine > Indennizzo vittime reati violenti) you can access an information sheet (in Italian, French and English) on the […]

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​Meeting at the Farnesina with the with the families of the three missing Italian nationals in Mexico

The Farnesina hosted today yet another meeting between the Director General for Italians abroad, Luigi Maria Vignali, and the families of the three Italian citizens who have been missing in Mexico since 31 January. The Russo and the Cimmino family members were informed about the latest steps taken, and the meetings that have been held with […]

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Russia, Italian charge d’affaires summoned

The Charge d’affaires with the Italian Embassy in the Russian Federation was called to the Russian Foreign Ministry today, Friday 30 March. The Director of the First European Department (in charge of relations with Italy) gave the Charge d’affaires a Note Verbale formalising Moscow’s decision to expel two senior Italian Embassy officials. The officials were […]

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Stefania Giannini appointed Assistant Director General for Education at UNESCO

Alfano: “With this appointment, Director-General Azoulay has acknowledged the undoubted qualities and competences of the former Minister of Education, University and Research and, at the same time, Italy’s constant and growing engagement in the Organisation” The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, expressed great satisfaction for the appointment of Prof Stefania Giannini […]

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