Georgia: Government outlines 2015-2016 economic priorities, focus on start-ups
The 2015-2016 economic priorities outlined by the Georgian government, and illustrated by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in the course of the Annual Development Partnership Forum, included development of competitiveness in the private sector and business in general, with a special focus on start-ups. In particular, he announced the opening within the year of a technological […]
Read moreFarnesina and University – MFAIC Legal Service signs convention with University of Bologna
The Farnesina strengthend collaboration with the academic world through today’s signing in Bologna of a framework convention between the MFAIC Legal Affairs Service and the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Bologna. The institution boasts a thousand-year-old legal tradition and excels among Italian universities in international rankings. Development of scientific activities The agreement, […]
Read moreRio – New horizons for Italy-Brazil tourism discussed
New prospects and challenges for Italy-Brazil tourism are the subject of collaboration between the Istituto de Geografia da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro and Rome’s Tor Vergata University on the publication of book that analyses ongoing developments in cultural tourism in Italy and Brazil. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreBelgrade – Fiat 500X presented at Ambassador’s residence
The new FIAT 500X—a model entirely built in Italy at the factory in Melfi—was presented at the residence of the Italian ambassador to Serbia, Giuseppe Manzo. The event was attended by various institutional representatives, such as the president of the parliament and the ministers of the economy, transport and finance, and preceded its official launch […]
Read moreItaly-Czech Rep: Economic-political partnership boost – Della Vedova meets with firms in Prague
The Ukraine crisis, Libya, migration, growth in Europe, along with strengthening trade and bilateral economic relations that have already consistently improved over recent years. These were the main items on the agenda of Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova’s visit to Prague. Italy and Europe after the EU Presidency. Czech economic […]
Read moreMoldova: Renewability conference, opportunities for Italian firms
Identifying the potential for development in the sector of renewable energy and opportunities for growth for Italian firms were the main objectives of a conference on renewable energies held in Moldova, organised by the Embassy of Italy in Chisinau and the Italo-Moldovan Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Agency for Energy Efficiency. In particular, […]
Read moreMelbourne – A guide from the Embassy on investing in Victoria
It is now easier to start a business in the Australian State of Victoria, thanks to the “Guide to Australian Business Law” recently presented at the Italian Cultural Institute in Melbourne. The guide, prepared by legal expert Giovanni Di Lieto and promoted by the Consulate General of Italy, is dedicated to providing a general legal […]
Read moreVeneto hosts internationalisation Road Show
The Road Show for the internationalisation of the country system will make its next stop in Vicenza on 26 March. The event will run from 9:45 to 11:30 and consist of a plenary session with high-profile guests from institutional and financial spheres who will illustrate instruments and strategies in support of Italian firms on global […]
Read moreTartastan – ICE and Embassy mission to Tatarstan
This year’s first Italian institutional and entrepreneurial mission to Russia is headed for Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The initiative was organised by the Embassy of Italy in Moscow and the ICE-Agenzia, which promotes the internationalisation of Italian firms. Italian ambassador to Moscow Cesare Maria Ragaglini will lead a delegation of 18 Italian […]
Read moreBeijing – New “Reggio Children” Italian school
Beijing gets its first Italian school thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Embassy of Italy in China and Reggio Children, a centre for the promotion of the rights and potential of children founded in 1994. Attending the presentation of the project at the diplomatic mission were Ambassador Alberto Bradanini and President of Reggio Children […]
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