Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Singapore: Zanetti buys out Boncafe’ Group
Singapore: Zanetti buys out Boncafe’ Group Italy’s Zanetti Group has further increased its portfolio of international brands with the acquisition of the Boncafe’ Group of Signapore, a firm specialised in Southeast Asia and the Middle East in high quality coffee processing and marketing as well as coffee bar equipment. The investment, for the purchase of […]
Read moreItaly’s Special Envoy to Libya: “Italy is concerned, but committed to help” (Libya Herald)
by Sami Zaptia Speaking exclusively to Libya Herald at the Italian embassy in Tripoli yesterday, Italy’s Special Envoy to Libya and current ambassador, Giuseppe Buccino said that “The significance of appointing a Special Envoy to Libya is an indication that Italy is concerned by the current situation in Libya”. However, he went on to stress […]
Read moreItaly’s Special Envoy to Libya: “Italy is concerned, but committed to help” (Libya Herald)
by Sami Zaptia Speaking exclusively to Libya Herald at the Italian embassy in Tripoli yesterday, Italy’s Special Envoy to Libya and current ambassador, Giuseppe Buccino said that “The significance of appointing a Special Envoy to Libya is an indication that Italy is concerned by the current situation in Libya”. However, he went on to stress […]
Read moreArgentina – Milan Expoout front
The Milan EXPO is out front in Argentina, with the Italian embassy in Buenos Aires collaborating with ENIT, the Italian Cultural Institute and the EXPO on the organisation of an exhibition and ad hoc event in Juneaimed at celebrating Italian culture in all its many facets while, at the same time, showcasing the EXPO. Read […]
Read moreBilateral meetings with Abbas and Peres – Peace in is everyone’s interests, says Mogherini
Just back from a visit to Lebanon and Jordan, Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini met today with Mahmoud Abbas and Shimon Peres. “There is the awareness, among both Palestinians and Israelis, that peace is in everyone’s interests” and “the international community has the duty to support” that path, said Minister Mogherini. Italy prepared to […]
Read moreMade in Italy – Italian fashion flies high in Oslo
Italian fashion flies high in Oslo. The Italian ambassador there hosted a promotional meeting in his residence for the top executives of Missoni Home. Participants in the event included the company’s CEO Alberto Jelmini and his sister Rosita Missoni, designer of the Missoni home wares collection, and falls within the strategies for enhancing the label […]
Read moreTirana – A book looks back in time at Veneto’s Albania
The book “Albania Veneta – La Serenissima e le sue popolazioni nel cuore dei Balcani” was launched on 5 June at the Italian Cultural Institute of Tirana. The event was organised with the support of the Veneto Region and the patronage of the Embassy of Italy. Participants included Italian ambassador Massimo Gaiani, Vice-President and Alderman […]
Read moreItaly-Bulgaria – Two days in Sofia dedicated to infrastructure
A conference entitled “Italy and Bulgaria: Building Together” was held recently in the city of Sofia, where representatives from 26 Italian construction concerns met with Bulgarian business and institutional representatives. Italian ambassador in Sofia Marco Conticelli opened the meeting, followed by Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Daniela Bobeva. The Italian firms were provided with an overview […]
Read moreItalia – Corea – Business Forum sull’economia creativa (in translation)
Il business sull’economia creativa e’ stato il tema al centro di un forum Italia – Corea svoltosi a Milano alla presenza del Sottosegretario agli Affari Esteri Benedetto della Vedova e del Ministro coreano del Commercio Industria e Energia, Yoon Sang Jick.Il forum e’ frutto della collaborazione e partecipazione di numerosi enti e associazioni, tra cui, […]
Read moreHigh Level Anti-Corruption Conference (MFA, 11 June 2014)
As part of the Italian-Australian co-chairmanship of the Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG), the 4th High Level Anti-Corruption Conference will take place at the Farnesina on 11 June 2014. The conference is being organised along with the OECD. The event will provide an important opportunity for reflection on collaboration on this topic by G20 countries, the […]
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