High-level Seminar “Combating corruption in sport – Towards a solid public-private alliance within the framework of the UNCAC Resolution 7/8. The Italian Scenario”

The initiative is fruit of the cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the Office of the Prime Minister – Office for Sports, CONI and ANAC The Scuola di Perfezionamento delle Forze di Polizia in Rome today hosts the high-level Seminar “Combating corruption in sport – Towards a solid public-private alliance within the framework […]

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Minister Alfano on the Alfie Evans issue

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met his British counterpart, Boris Johnson, in Luxembourg on Monday. The first item on the agenda was the sad case of Alfie Evans, a very sensitive human tragedy that has drawn in all those close to him and others and presents difficult legal and ethical […]

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Iran, Amendola meets deputy minister Araghchi

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, today met the Deputy Foreign Minister for Iranian Political Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Director General for Political and Security Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Amendola, assisted by ambassador Luca Giansanti, discussed the crises in the […]

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Fourth edition of the WeWorld Index

Giro: “The social and economic inclusion of women, young girls and boys and adolescents in Developing Countries is the focus of Italian Cooperation” Presentation fourth edition of the WeWorld Index “The social and economic inclusion of women, young girls and boys and adolescents in Developing Countries is the focus of Italian Cooperation, starting with health, […]

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Berlin, Italian-German conference on cultural heritage

In the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the Italian-German conference on cultural heritage that opens today in Berlin confirms the centrality of culture within the close bilateral relations that binds Italy to one of its top European partners. The two-day study conference is promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Berlin, with the contribution of […]

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Czech Republic – Day of Italian Research in the World

The Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute in Prague will launch the first attempt to map Italian researchers and scientists working in the Czech Republic. The initiative will be launched on the “First Day of Italian Research in the World”, which will be held on 17 April in the Biology Park of the Research Centre of […]

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Syria, Amendola meets opposition leader

Today at the Farnesina the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola met Nasr al-Hariri, chief negotiator of the opposition “Syrian Negotiating Commission” (SNC) and members of the delegation: Mohamad Jamal Soliman, Hanadi Abou Arab, Hind Kabawat, Abdulahad Astepho. After discussing the current critical situation in Syria, Amendola thanked Hariri and the SNC […]

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Information Notice – How to apply for accreditation to the G7 Foreign Affairs and Security Ministers Meeting “Building a More Peaceful and Secure World” (Toronto, 22-24 April 2018)

Please take note that under the Canadian Presidency of the G7, the Foreign Affairs and Security Ministers Meeting “Building a More Peaceful and Secure World” will be held in Toronto on 22 and 24 April 2018. Media representatives interested in following the event can apply for accreditation by registering on the website https://www.accreditationcanada.gc.ca/toronto-2018/, by 11:59 p.m. EDT […]

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Alfano in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The points on the agenda include the situation in Syria and EU relations with Iran and the Russian Federation. The meeting will be followed by a working lunch on the Western Balkans. Minister Alfano will […]

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The case of Alfie Evans

With reference to the case of Alfie Evans, the Foreign Ministry informs that it has been in contact with the boy’s family for several days, giving them all the assistance possible through the Italian Embassy and Consulate in London. Italy has always followed the case with utmost attention and care, in consideration of its sensitive […]

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Minister Alfano holds a telephone conversation with his British colleague, Boris Johnson

Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation with the British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, on the military operation conducted yesterday in Syria by the United Kingdom, together with the United States and France. Foreign Secretary Johnson, in explaining the aim of the intervention, reaffirmed that the action […]

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Press Accreditation Notice – Presentation of 4th edition of WeWorld Index Report (Farnesina, 18 April 2018)

The 4th edition of the WeWorld Index Report will be presented on 18 April at 11 a.m. at the Farnesina. For four consecutive years, WeWorld Index has represented an important instrument to measure the level of inclusion of boys, girls, teenagers and women throughout the world. Supported by a series of indicators and, more importantly, a rich variety of interviews […]

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