‘WOMEN’S OPTION”
Among the new options for a flexible labour market exit, the 2017 Budget Law has introduced the so-called Women’s Option. It is an opportunity for an early right to retirement for women compared to the normal old-age pension schemes, as long as women have reached some minimum requirements that have been extended in the new […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 25 May: latest news from around the world
United Arab Emirates: Intesa Sanpaolo is the major player in financing Dubai airport Intesa Sanpaolo has taken one of the most significant shares, approximately 250 million dollars, in the financial operation of Dubai’s airports, and especially Al Maktoum International. The financial operation is almost 50 percent more than the original amount indicated by the Emirates counterpart, […]
Read moreAfrica Day 2017
“Africa Day 2017” is taking place today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the foundation of the African Union.Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “It is a celebration of great symbolic value, which takes place shortly before the Taormina G7 summit, which is […]
Read moreInformal meeting of the foreign ministers of the Western Balkans
Alfano: “This evening, I will be holding an informal meeting at Villa Madama with our colleagues of the Western Balkans, as part of our preparatory activities for the Trieste summit meeting on 12 July. This occasion will provide the opportunity for an extensive discussion of the themes of the Summit and bilateral matters. In relation […]
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China: agreement between Trentino Sviluppo and Beijing Enterprise Group for the 2022 Winter Olympics A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Trentino Sviluppo, Beijing Enterprise Group and Molin Sport. The ceremony was attended by the Undersecretary of State for Economic Development, Ivan Scalfarotto, and the President of the Province of Trento, Ugo Rossi. It aims to promote industrial […]
Read moreItalian Language at Khartoum
The “Marco Polo” hall of the Khartoum University was opened on 23 May. It is entirely a “Marco Polo” hall which is dedicated to Italian language and culture.A public contest was launched on Facebook for the more than 8,500 followers of the “Italy in Sudan” page. Many Italian personalities are taking part in the contest, […]
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Switzerland: referendum approves 2050 energy strategy Swiss citizens have approved a referendum with a 58.2 percent consensus that puts into effect a 2016 federal law implementing the new 2050 energy strategy. This is the first set of measures to reduce energy consumption, by improving energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy sources. Moreover, the package also […]
Read more“The European Perspective of the Western Balkans and the Summit Process”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is scheduled to attend the workshop “The European Perspective of the Western Balkans and the Summit Process” organised by the University District of Gorizia, speaking on the theme “The Trieste Summit between Continuity and Innovation”. He said: “I am very happy to be able to […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 22 May: latest world news
Brazil: tenders for railway licences and gas distribution expected in the coming months As part of the Brazilian Government’s investment programme, tenders are expected to be published in the next few months for licences to operate two railway lines: the Norte-Sul, with two sections running from Acailandia to Estrela d’Oeste, and Ferrograo, to be built […]
Read moreChina – Veronafiere in China: new deals on the Silk Road
New commercial avenues are opening up in China and throughout the Asian continent for the Italian Exhibition System. Veronafiere is playing a major role on the Silk Road so much so that its President, Maurizio Danese and Director General, Giovanni Mantovani are currently in China, visiting Beijing and Shanghai. They met with the Italian Ambassador […]
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