Alfano meets with Jewish organisations

“Defending the freedom of religion is one of foreign policy’s loftiest tasks: with the protection of religious freedom, we affirm the primacy of law and security. Conversely, the absence of religious freedom brings with it instability,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, during his meeting with the Executive Director of […]

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Minister Alfano meets with his Moroccan counterpart

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today met with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. At the meeting, Minister Alfano raised the case of a couple of disputed minors. In particular, discussions focused on Ali Taib, a little boy who was snatched from […]

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Vinicio Capossela on tour in Bosnia-Herzegovina

The Italian singer-songwriter Vinicio Capossela will start touring Bosnia-Herzegovina at the beginning of the 6th edition of the Days of the Italian Culture in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He is due to open in Sarajevo on 16 September, and will continue on to Banja Luka on 18 September and Mostar on 20 September. Capossela will perform at the […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 18 September: latest news from the world

Companies: The ICE Roadshow for internationalisation in Terni on 20 September ​ The next stop for the ICE Roadshow for internationalisation will take place in Terni on 20 September, following the summer break. The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, promoted and supported by the Ministry of Economic Development, […]

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BRAZIL – Italy attends the Film and Food Festival in Brazil

The Cine Pireneus in Pirenopolis, in the Brazilian State of Goias, is hosting the Slow Filme – International Film and Food Festival, until Sunday, 17 September. The programme includes film screenings, laboratories, workshops and food and wine tasting events. Now at its 8th edition, the festival this year is curated by film director and critic […]

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United Kingdom – Festival of Italian Literature, an observatory on contemporaneity

A two-day event (on Saturday, 21 and Sunday 22 October), with more than 30 guests, in which famous masters and emerging young talents will meet in London. Italian, British and international authors will meet to discuss literature and other contemporary issues such as migration, politics, London, Italy, gender differences and contemporary culture. Once again, London […]

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The sixth meeting of the Foro delle Ambasciate Verdi

The sixth meeting of the Foro delle Ambasciate Verdi (FOAV) [Forum of Green Embassies] was held today. The group was set up with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It has been gathering in the past few years at foreign embassies and International Organisations based in Rome, and supports the […]

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Development Cooperation. Alfano: “Chad and Niger: humanitarian and development initiatives approved for a total of 7 million euros”

“Libya’s southern neighbouring Countries are the focus of our development actions: I have in fact arranged for the approval of new humanitarian and development initiatives for a total of 7 million euros for vulnerable groups in Chad and Niger through the Italian Cooperation service,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. […]

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‘Raccontamenti’ by Chiara Montenero

At the Bardo Museum in Tunis, literature, source of inspiration, becomes an exhibition  The titanic and fascinating endeavour of Chiara Montenero, eclectic poet and writer, is to transpose the essence and the atmosphere of the literary work of famous authors onto the limited space of a canvas. Ms Montenero came to the realm of visual […]

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Minister Alfano attends a summit meeting in Corfu

    “Greece and Italy have saved Europe’s honour in the Mediterranean. President Juncker repeated it yet again, and it is unfair to leave our countries alone to deal with one of the worst crises in recent times. Greece and Italy are putting up a joint front on relocation mechanisms, requesting greater commitment from their […]

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Alfano: “Italy categorically condemns the launch of a ballistic missile over Japan”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano said: “Italy categorically condemns the launch of a ballistic missile over Japan by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea last night, and expresses its solidarity with the Japanese government and its people. Pyongyang’s show of defiance against the non-proliferation regime poses a serious threat to […]

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Parliamentary hearing of the Director General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies

This morning the Standing Committee on Italians in the World and on Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation of the Chambers of Deputies held the hearing of the Director General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Maria Vignali. Director Vignali’s report focused on some of […]

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