Italy’s economic diplomacy 8 March: latest news from the world
Finland: Helsinki to launch a 60 mln euro call for bids for rail transport HSL, the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority, has decided to launch a call for bids worth 60 million euros in the railway sector. In particular, the call is expected to be launched sometime this month and will concern the transport of commuters […]
Read more8 March: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened an information desk on the prevention of cancer in women
For International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened an information desk where the doctors of the ASL Roma 1 Health Centre offered guidance on preventing cancer in women. The Ministry’s Secretary-General, Elisabetta Belloni, inaugurated the help desk underscoring that it is a tangible initiative offered to all the women working in the Ministry. […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 07 March: latest news from the world
Finland: Almaviva group wins finnish railway tender The Italian AlmavivA Group (Transportation & Logistics Division) has won the tender in a call for bids by the Finnish Transport Agency to create a new public information system in the over 200 stations of the Finnish railway network. The contract is worth seven million euros. AlmavivA will […]
Read moreWeek from 26 February to 4 March
Institutional engagements and missions to Serbia and Qatar The week began with an unforeseen event. Snow fell over Rome on Monday, making it impossible for the minister to take off for Brussels in the early morning to attend the Foreign Affairs Council. On Tuesday, Minister Alfano arrived in Belgrade where he met with his […]
Read moreG7 Youth Summit: Young Ambassadors Society is recruiting 4 delegates for Y7 Canada 2018
In collaboration with the Italian government and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) is now recruiting the four delegates that will represent Italy at the Summit of the Youth 7 (Y7), the official engagement group of the G7 dedicated to young people. This year, the Y7 Summit […]
Read moreWeek from 19 to 25 February
A diplomatic mission to South America with the economy at the fore, along with other issues “The targeting of innocent civilians in indiscriminate acts of violence is unacceptable and never justified,” said Minister Angelino Alfano on Monday morning, in his capacity as Chairperson-in-office of the OSCE, together with the Secretary General of the Organisation, Thomas Greninger. […]
Read moreM’illumino di Meno’- the Foreign Ministry joins the initiative again this year
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation joins the “M’illumino di Meno” (“Less Lighting”) initiative again this year, switching off the outside lights of the main facade of the Farnesina Palace. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms its commitment to promoting high environmental standards at both the Ministry and in the diplomatic and consular […]
Read moreGlobal Attractiveness Index 2017 – The European House Ambrosetti
The strategic management of a ‘pro-business’ country-image and the positioning of a country in international competitiveness rankings, are key issues for development and growth. In 2016 the European House – Ambrosetti in conjunction with ABB, Toyota Material Handling Europe and Unilever, launched the initiative titled “Global Attractiveness Index” with a view to providing Italian and […]
Read moreItaly’s Economic Diplomacy 19 February: latest news from the world
Thailand: towards the liberalisation of the electricity market Thailand is getting ready to liberalise electricity production, a measure deemed essential to make the market more efficient and prices more affordable for consumers. The Country is providing to increase the monthly energy tax by 50% over the next 10 years and, to this effect, the Minister […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on mission to Colombia and Brazil
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is on a diplomatic mission to Colombia and Brazil from today until 24 February. In Bogotá, Minister Alfano will bring a tangible testimony of Italy’s support to the post-conflict phase that Colombia is going through and will discuss how to enhance economic and commercial relations […]
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