AFFARI SOCIALI INTERNAZIONALI – The quarterly journal is back after a 5 – year interlude
“Affari Sociali Internazionali – Nuova Serie”, a quarterly journal produced by the Idos think tank has been revived after a five-year break in publication. Edited by the Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Italians Abroad and Migration policies, the journal was forced to close in 2008. The journal, founded in 1973, was described by the then […]
Read moreFarnesina leads the way on Twitter
The Farnesina is leading the way in Italian government Twitter accounts. The announcement was made by Twiplomacy, the leading global study of world leaders on Twitter. “While maintaining a very institutional profile, the official Twitter account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs @FarnersinaPress is probably the most dynamic, interactive and digitally-focused among all Italian institutional […]
Read moreOTTAWA – Italian Ambassador hosts Opera Lyra concert
The Italian Ambassador to Ottawa, Gian Lorenzo Cornado, has hosted the 18th Opera Lyra concert at his residence. The event, which enjoyed the patronage of the Chief Justice, Beverley McLachlin, was preceded by a reception and fashion show. Since 1984 Opera Lyra has been producing performances in the Canadian capital, promoting courses for young singers […]
Read moreEGYPT – Italian support for archaeological mission continues
Italy’s strong support for archaeological, anthropological and ethnological missions in Egypt has continued into 2013. The Foreign Ministry has earmarked 62,000 euros for 14 missions to help save threatened artefacts or sites. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreLISBON – Claudio Magris wins prize for promoting european culture
The Italian writer, Claudio Magris, is the winner of the “Helena Vaz de Silva” prize awarded for the promotion of Europe’s cultural heritage. The award was set up by Europa Nostra, the Portuguese Centro Nacional de Cultura and the Portuguese Press Club. The award ceremony will take place on 12 October 2013 at the Calouste […]
Read moreDiplomacy for Growth: Dassù and Archi in Asia SME Cooperation and investment in Italy
Italy’s Diplomacy for Growth effort sees missions to Asia by Deputy Ministers Marta Dassù (South Korea, Japan and China) and Bruno Archi (Vietnam and Singapore). The aim of the visits is to strengthen economic cooperation, especially by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with two of Asia’s most dynamic countries and promote Expo Milano 2015. Expo […]
Read moreCHINA – University, enrolment open for masters in Global management
Enrolment is now open for a Masters in Global Management for China (GMA), whose goal is to train employees or consultants with the necessary support skills for managing Italian businesses within the Chinese business environment, as well as a wide range of professionals. The initiative, organised by the three main Italian universities dedicated to research […]
Read moreBonino at EU Foreign Affairs Council – Egypt, Middle East and Syria on the agenda
Egypt, human rights, the peace process and Syria are the main items on the Foreign Affairs Council agenda in Brussels. In her introductory considerations, High Representative Catherine Ashton will be speaking briefly about Myanmar (adoption of the conclusions with a framework document on relations with the EU is expected), “water diplomacy” (conclusions expected also on […]
Read moreTHAILANDIA – Italian exports on the rise
Italian exports to Thailand showed an annual increase in the first 5 months of 2013 of 7.8%, peaking at 954 million USD. Thanks to this increase, Italy is now in 24th place among Thailand’s suppliers and 4th among European exporters (after Germany, France and the UK). These excellent results are a sign of Thailand’s growing […]
Read moreGEORGIA – EU twinning: cultural heritage conservation
An administrative twinning was officially announced between the European Union and Georgia for the development of that country’s National Agency for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage. The initiative will receive one million euro in EU funding and last for 18 months. Read more, in Italian.
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