ALBANIA: “Gala Italia 2013” is a great success
Italian fashion and music took centre-stage in Albania at “Gala Italia 2013”, held in the marina at Orikum owned by Italian businessman Alfo Giorgi. The Gala, the first, featured music by Antonio Maggio, an emerging singer-songwriter, and fashion by designer Paolo Salerno. The event, organised by the Consulate General in Valona, was attended by former […]
Read moreITALY-KENYA: opening of rural hospital in Nkubu
The new pavilions of the rural hospital of Nkubu, in Kenya, opened recently after being refurbished with a contribution by the Italian Cooperation of €1 million over three years. In addition to outpatient treatment areas and an emergency block, financing also went to training of staff, assigning study bursaries and boosting component dedicated to the […]
Read moreITALY- RUSSIA: agreement on “green customs corridor”
Italy and Russia reached an agreement on the “”Green Customs Corridor” project. The announcement came from Italian Ambassador to Moscow Antonio Zanardi Landi during the Confindustria Russia assembly chaired today by President Giorgio Squinzi. The protocol, signed after a year of negotiations, and Italy’s firm impetus, will allow for more streamlined and cost-effective interaction between […]
Read moreEgypt: Italy and Europe urge dialogue – for the moment no reciprocal intention to negotiate, says Bonino
Italy continues to appeal, along with the rest of Europe, for dialogue in Egypt, for the “inclusive negotiations” that are the only route to resolving the dramatic crisis; but for the moment, “there have been no serious moves toward dialogue and inclusiveness on the part of the government in power”, nor “from the other side”, […]
Read moreCooperation: Bolivia, aid to farming families
A total of 51 family greenhouses were handed over in the Hampaturi area of the city of La Paz, within the context of the conclusion of the Emergency Programme financed by the Italian Development Cooperation with an overall contribution of €1.1 million. The Programme, active since February 2012, serves 8 districts and 12 communities of […]
Read moreEgypt: Italy-EU, inclusive political negotiations Bonino briefs Parliament, Ashton mission to Cairo
There are no “alternatives” in Egypt to “serious political negotiations inclusive of all the political forces whom the leaders have allowed full freedom of movement and expression”, asserted Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino, who will brief the parliament tomorrow, 31 July, on the situation in Egypt and the Middle East. Italy’s position, according to […]
Read moreUSA – The year of Italian culture for smartphones
The 2013 Year of Italian Culture in the USA is now available as an App for i-Phones and Androids. Check the events planned throughout the year, divided by category and geographical location, with an interactive map that points out the events in your location. Download it from the Appstore or Google Play. Read more, in […]
Read moreForeigners: travel document for entry into the Schengen Area
Following modification of the Schengen Borders Code, from 19 July 2013 onward, all third country citizens (with or without visa obligation) planning a stay in a Member State (for periods of not more than 90 days within a 180-day period) must be in possession of a travel document valid for at least three (3) months […]
Read moreMade in Italy: Farnesina in the promotion of Italian excellence
The “Macfrut” fruit and vegetable trade fair, scheduled to be held in Cesena from 25 to 27 September 2013, was presented at the foreign ministry in Rome. The event targets the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the most important of the sector for Mediterranean Europe. It is also a unique opportunity for […]
Read moreMOZAMBIQUE: Italian business association reborn
After a lengthy hiatus, the Association of Italian Businesses (EIM) was reborn in Maputo and, on the impetus of the Italian embassy, the first general assembly was held. Participants included representatives of the 27 members. Read more, in Italian.
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