“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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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation at the service of Italian fans

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the diplomatic and consular offices reaffirm their commitment to providing assistance to Italian fans abroad for the upcoming Champions League and Europa League football games. The prevention and response protocol for consular assistance, established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and sent to […]

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Minister Angelino Alfano meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov

“Our bilateral relations are excellent: the frequency of our meetings testifies to the dynamism and promising potential of our partnership,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, on commenting the meeting he had at the Farnesina with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Elmar Mammadyarov. He continued: “Our economic and commercial partnership is grounded […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 29 March: latest news from the world

Norway: Vipiteno-based Leitner Ropeways to build the cable car in Voss It will be an Italian company, the Vipiteno-based Leitner Ropeways, to deliver a new cable way to the ski and tourist resort on Mount Hangur, in Voss. It will be the first three-cable car line to be installed in Scandinavia, for a total investment […]

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Italian schools abroad participate in the Italian Language Olympics

Today marks the end of the 8th edition of the Italian Language Olympics, the event targeting secondary school students that took place this year in the evocative setting of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. The final phases of the Olympics started on March 26 at the Accademia della Crusca headquarters, where the representatives of the […]

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