Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 9 August: latest news from the world

Oman: announcement of contract to be assigned to Saipem for the development of the Duqm refinery An announcement has been released regarding the intent to reward three EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contracts for the implementation of the  “Duqm Refinery” project in the Special Economic Zone of Duqm. This is one of the major projects […]

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Kazakhstan – Environment, Basilicata the protagonist at Expo 2017

The launching of the week of the Basilicata Region, taking place in the Italian Pavilion at Astana Expo 2017, was attended by the Italian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Stefano Ravagnan. The programme, which will run until 12 August, will include the sharing of experiences in the fields of renewable energy, bioarchitecture, and green technologies for environmental […]

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Jordan – Memorandum of Understanding to treat the most vulnerable children

“Hope for the most vulnerable Jordan and Syrian children”. It is with great pride that the Italian Embassy in Amman has hosted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Representative in Jordan of the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and the ‘Bambino Gesù’ Pediatric Hospital. The agreement has been actively supported […]

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United States – Art, “Supernova” by Enrico Magnani at the Italian Cultural Institute

Dualism for science and mysticism. Created on materials using only the properties of water, air and pigments, without ever using hands, brushes or other instruments. This is the  “Supernova” collection by Italian artist Enrico Magnani, which will be showcased at the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago from 7 September to 6 October. With his works, […]

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Alfano: “Condolences for the victims of the earthquake in China”

“I express my sympathy to the families of the victims of the earthquake that has struck the Chinese province of Sichuan and I wish a prompt recovery to the people injured. I would like to convey the condolences of Italy to the Government of China,” affirmed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino […]

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Alfano: “Two million euros for refugees in Ethiopia from the Fund for Africa”

Italy has made a 2-million-euro contribution for cooperation interventions in favour of refugees in Ethiopia through the Fund for Africa. It is an emergency humanitarian action aimed at providing tangible support to the numerous refugees, mostly Eritrean, who are distributed in the four refugee camps in the Tigray region. Moreover, other funds will be earmarked […]

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South Africa – Rosetta Messori, Italian photographer and artist in Pretoria

During the celebrations of the Women’s Month in South Africa, the Italian artist and photographer Rosetta Messori will present her works in Pretoria. Taking place from 14 to 18 August 2017 at the Vavasati International Women’s Festival, the exhibition will be sponsored by Pretoria’s South African State Theatre, with the evocative title ‘Flowers of the Revolution’. The ‘Roses’ […]

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Denmark – “From Venice to Copenhagen”: Alberto Cristini’s waterscapes on show

“From Venice to Copenhagen: waterscapes”  is the title of the exhibition that will open on 21 August at 7:30 pm at the Italian Cultural Institute in Copenhagen. The exhibit features glimpses of the Po River Delta, rivers flowing across cities in the Veneto region, and above all, the city of Venice. Alberto Cristini works on Veneto […]

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Undersecretary of State Amendola participates in the commemoration of the tragedy of Marcinelle, in Belgium​

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, partecipated in the ceremony commemorating the mining tragedy of Marcinelle,  Belgium. Today marks the  61st anniversary of the tragedy which occurred on 8 August 1956, when the Bois du Cazier mine caught fire, killing 262 miners from 12 different countries, 136 of which were Italian. Only […]

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National Day commemorating Italian workers around the world

Dear fellow-citizens, Allow me to affirm my sincerest participation in the anniversary of the tragedy of Marcinelle, which occurred on 8 August 1956. Since 2001 the anniversary has been proclaimed “National Day commemorating Italian workers around the world”. Every year therefore our moved thoughts go to all the Italians who have died while working abroad. […]

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“Ethiopia. Italy approves two emergency humanitarian initiatives”

Alfano: “Political, social and environmental problems in the Horn of Africa cause large migration flows. In Ethiopia, living conditions are made extremely difficult by the El Niño climate phenomenon, obliging the Country to tackle one of the most serious climate shocks in its history. According to the WHO, it is the most serious humanitarian crisis […]

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Minister Alfano meets with the United Nations Special Representative for Libya

  The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, this morning at the Farnesina met with the new United Nations Special Representative for Libya, Ghassan Salamé. It was Mr Salamé’s is first visit in Europe since he took office, giving it particular relevance because it was his first meeting since the talks he […]

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