Foreigners: travel document for entry into the Schengen Area
Following modification of the Schengen Borders Code, from 19 July 2013 onward, all third country citizens (with or without visa obligation) planning a stay in a Member State (for periods of not more than 90 days within a 180-day period) must be in possession of a travel document valid for at least three (3) months […]
Read moreMade in Italy: Farnesina in the promotion of Italian excellence
The “Macfrut” fruit and vegetable trade fair, scheduled to be held in Cesena from 25 to 27 September 2013, was presented at the foreign ministry in Rome. The event targets the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the most important of the sector for Mediterranean Europe. It is also a unique opportunity for […]
Read moreMOZAMBIQUE: Italian business association reborn
After a lengthy hiatus, the Association of Italian Businesses (EIM) was reborn in Maputo and, on the impetus of the Italian embassy, the first general assembly was held. Participants included representatives of the 27 members. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreJAPAN: Italian firms at renewable energy exhibit in Tokyo
A total of 16 companies represented Italy at the 2013 “Renewable Energy Exhibition” in Tokyo, one Asia’s most important fairs in the renewable energy field, promoting forms of technological collaboration, productive partnerships and strategic alliances. Italy’s participation was coordinated by the ICE with the support of the Italian embassy in Tokyo. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreEgitto: appello del Ministro Bonino “Promuovere la pacificazione e la stabilità” (in translation)
Il Ministro Emma Bonino , che “segue costantemente” gli sviluppi della situazione dell’Egitto, rivolge “un forte appello a tutti gli attori istituzionali e politici egiziani, ed anche alla società civile, a contribuire, sia nel linguaggio che nei comportamenti concreti, a promuovere la pacificazione e la stabilità” del Paese mediorientale. In quest’ambito, secondo la titolare della […]
Read moreURUGUAY: A homage to Guglielmo Marconi
Uruguay has commemorated Guglielmo Marconi with a series of events at Punta dell’Este marking the 76th anniversary of the inventor’s death on 20 July 1937. During the celebrations, the Italian Honorary Vice Consul was honoured for his work in the Maldonado-Punta dell’Este consular district. The initiatives were organised with support from the Italian Embassy and […]
Read moreAFFARI 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.
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