A tour of Italian festivals showcasing entertainment, culture and regional diversity
On Sunday, 21 June, the Festival of Music will feature the first important concert with an audience after the COVID 19 emergency, besides being the beginning of the “Italian Summer Festival Season”, a suggestive tour of the principal Italian Festivals with a programme for 2020 announced to the World, thanks to the collaboration between the […]
Read moreThe work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the repatriation of our compatriots continues: around 97,600 Italians have returned
The work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a safe return home of compatriots stranded abroad continues. About 97,600 citizens have returned from the beginning of the COVID-19 emergency thanks to the work of the Crisis Unit and the diplomatic-consular network, which have activated 1075 air, sea and land operations from 120 countries. Today, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Di Stefano at the Qualivita Foundation web meeting to talk about exports and agri-food
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano spoke this morning at a web meeting organised by Fondazione Qualivita in cooperation with OriGin Italia, FederDOC and other Consortia for the protection of geographical indications. “Agri-food” – the Undersecretary said – “is one of the driving sectors of the Italian economy and one of the main factors of attractiveness of […]
Read moreUndersecretary Scalfarotto participates in the videoconference on the economic restart after Covid-19 and on the collaborations between Italy and Switzerland
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto, participated in the videoconference on the economic recovery after Covid-19 and the collaborations between Italy and Switzerland jointly organised by the Swiss Embassy in Italy and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce with the participation of Swiss companies active in Italy. On the day of Minister Di Maio’s mission […]
Read moreDeclaration by the Italian Government over the discovery of mass graves in Tarhouna, Libya
The Italian Government is appalled by the recent discovery of several mass graves in the city of Tarhouna, Libya. In line with the recent statements by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, EU High Representative Josep Borrell, and the UNSMIL Mission, Italy calls for an independent and transparent inquiry in order to identify perpetrators and hold them accountable. Italy calls on all parties […]
Read moreUndersecretary Manlio Di Stefano participate in the webinar “The frontiers of e-commerce”
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano spoke today at the opening of the webinar “The frontiers of e-commerce”. Today’s webinar is first of a new cycle organised by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and dedicated to sectorial themes for the support of Made in Italy. The event follows the successful geographical cycle “Direct Markets” which saw almost […]
Read moreUniversity corridors for refugee students
The “University Corridors” project addressed to refugee students in Ethiopia, which offers courses and integration in Italy for young people holding a refugee status in the African country, has been strengthened. The second edition of the Memorandum of Understanding “UNICORE” (University Corridors for Refugees) promoted by UNHCR, with the participation of the Directorate General for […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Marina Sereni speaks at the UN Global Compact 20th Anniversary Leaders’ Summit
“The private sector can play an important global role as a proactive stakeholder, for a new development model leading to positive change” said the Deputy Foreign Minister Marina Sereni, by video link, at the United Nations’ Global Compact 20th Anniversary Leaders’ Summit. The Global Compact, an initiative created by the United Nations in 2000, is […]
Read moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs, the repatriations of Italians from abroad continue
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still committed to the safe repatriation of Italian citizens stranded abroad. In the last 3 days about 1,000 people have been repatriated, with flights from the United Kingdom, Belgium, Bangladesh, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Spain and Portugal. Since the beginning of the emergency, more than 96,200 compatriots have returned with […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Emanuela Del Re attending the meeting of the Contact Group of Development Ministers
Today Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re participated by videoconference in the meeting of the Contact Group of Ministers for Development, which brings together eight countries: Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Sweden. The Commissioner for Social Affairs at the African Union, Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil, was present as a guest. Speaking on […]
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