New artwork for Collezione Farnesina: “Verso Lagosanto” by Ghirri
Collezione Farnesina is enriched by a new artwork: the photograph “Verso Lagosanto” (1989) a photograph by Luigi Ghirri (Scandiano, 1943 – Ronconi, 1992). In this photograph, taken at the end of the 1980s for the series “Il profilo delle Nuvole” (1985-89), Ghirri captures the landscape of the area of Bassa Ferrarese. Suspended in time and […]
Read moreFarnesina Collection: new Catalogue now online
The new Farnesina Collection Catalogue on photography, illustrations, graphics and street art is now available online. Set up on the fifth floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the photographic gallery includes, among others, works by Paola Agosti, Gianni Berengo Gardin, Antonio Biasucci, Silvia Camporesi, Luciano D’Alessandro, Franco Fontana, Mario Giacomelli, Luigi […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Estonian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eva-Maria Liimets
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held a telephone conversation with his Estonian counterpart, Eva-Maria Liimets, today 2 February 2022. The agenda included Italian support for its allies’ security and Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The ministers’ discussion focused on the need for a constructive dialogue with Moscow and an effective and […]
Read moreItaly first donor country of COVID-19 vaccines in Syria
At the Global Health Summit held in May 2021 and organised by Italy during its Presidency of the G20, alongside the European Commission, the Italian government undertook to donate millions of vaccine doses to priority countries, such as Syria. “Italy is donating doses via COVAX, after pledging 470 million dollars to Gavi COVAX Advance Market […]
Read moreSaudi Arabia – WeBuild is to build a mega car park for the Diriyah historic-archaeological site
WeBuild has won the 940 million euro tender to build a huge car park for the Diriyah historic-archaeological site, located to the north of Riyadh. Under the Vision 2030 plans, the site will become one of the kingdom’s principal tourist attractions. Managed by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), it includes the Al Turaif UNESCO […]
Read moreGranarolo Group expands its distribution network in the US thanks to SIMEST Venture Capital Fund
Granarolo Group, a leading company in the dairy industry, shall further expand its market share in North America by acquiring both productive and commercial companies. The transaction was also made possible thanks to the public contribution provided by the Venture Capital Fund (Fondo Venture Capital – FVC), an instrument managed by SIMEST in agreement with […]
Read moreIveco opens vehicle factory in Ivory Coast
An assembly unit of Iveco Daily motor vehicles was recently inaugurated in Abidjan, at the factory of the local transportation company Sotra-Industries. The new plant is expected to churn out over 1,000 units per year and will manufacture the minibus version of the Daily model, aptly renamed Daily Ivoire. The new vehicles will run on […]
Read morePact for Export drives record Italian exports during the pandemic
Following 2020, a year marked by a global economic crisis which also took a heavy toll on Italy, the year 2021 has proved – albeit not across the board – crucial in consolidating global economic recovery. Italy, for its part, has witnessed growth in both GDP and employment, a significant contributor to rekindling exports. Buoyed […]
Read moreFulci, legend of diplomacy. He taught us the honour of serving Italy
When they ask me where I served in the military, I reply: in New York, with Francesco Paolo Fulci, the “iron ambassador”, the diplomat defined as a legend by Madeleine Albright. Once, he told her with proud courage: “I am not a sergeant of the marines but the ambassador of Italy.” She ended up admiring […]
Read moreThanks to SIMEST-managed Italian Foreign Ministry Fund 394, tie manufacturers Marinella open London store and launch e-commerce website
Loans issued through Fund 394 – managed by SIMEST under agreements with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – have allowed classic quality Italian tie manufacturers Marinella to boost their internationalisation strategy via investments aimed at strengthening foreign-market brand presence. Marinella’s twin goals involve boosting their international offering by opening a store in […]
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