Ethiopia: New Italian-Amharic dictionary presented
The event to present the new Italian-Amharic dictionary at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa was an opportunity to discuss the complex and rich relationship between Italy and Ethiopia in the field of linguistic and philological studies. The dictionary was initially edited by Professor Berhanu Abeba, who died in 2008, and subsequently by Gianfrancesco […]
Read moreRomania: President Iohannis hosts Italian concert
The newly installed Romanian president, Klaus Iohannis, was guest of honour at a concert by Mauro Maur which closed the celebrations in Romania for the Italian EU Presidency. Italian Ambassador Diego Brasioli and the director of the Italian Cultural Institute, Ezio Peraro, who promoted the concert, also attended. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreZagreb – Guercino lights up EU ambassadors meeting in Croatia
The last coordination meeting for the European Union countries’ ambassadors to Croatia took place recently in Zagreb. The meeting took place in the Museum of Arts and Crafts, which until 31 January 2015 will host the exhibition entitled “Guercino: the Light of the Baroque”. Before the meeting, the Italian Ambassador to Croatia, Emanuela D’Alessandro, accompanied […]
Read moreEU: Gentiloni in Riga – Turnover of EU Presidency
Minister Paolo Gentiloni was is Riga today for a visit on behalf of the January 1st turnover of the EU Presidency and in the spirit of the European Presidency “Trio” (Luxembourg, Italy, Latvia). Meeting agenda The Eastern and Southern Partnership, the main international crises and immigration were the topics at the centre of the agenda of […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Australia: Barnett give green light to Perth Freight Link
Australia: Barnett give green light to Perth Freight Link Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett announced approval of the “Perth Freight Link” project for modernising the various infrastructures of Fremantle Port. The project has already been funded for a sum of approximately AUD 1.6 million (more than 1 billion euro) by the Australian federal and Western […]
Read moreItaly-U.S.: Kerry applauds Italian EU Presidency
United States Secretary of State John Kerry hosted a working lunch at the American State Department for the European Ambassadors accredited in Washington. The encounter fell within the framework of the events promoted by the Italian embassy for the Italian duty presidency of the Council of the EU. Exchange of views on Euro-Atlantic relations The […]
Read moreIndonesia signs industrial cooperation MOU with Italy
The Italian Republic and the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia signed an industrial development memorandum of understanding following negotiations that began in 2013 with an Italian system mission to Indonesia. At that time, Italy was identified as a strategic partner in the development of the Indonesian manufacturing system. The memorandum will provide […]
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Japanese enterprises encountered young students of Italian in the recent third edition of the “Italian Jobs Fair” in Osaka, organised by the Consulate General and the Italian Studies Department of the University of Osaka. The event’s aim is to enhance our country’s image in the eyes of young Japanese entrepreneurs. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreEthiopia – Aida bids farewell to the Italian EU Presidency
A concert by soprano Felicia Bongiovanni, accompanied by renowned pianist Lorenzo Turchi Floris and Ethiopian pianist Girma Yifrashewa, was held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa to bid farewell to the Italian Presidency of the EU. An enthusiastic audience of more than 500, including diplomats, local authorities and members of the Italian and […]
Read moreMigrations – ‘EUROMED Migration III’ Conference
The Farnesina is hosting a conference today of the Directors General of EUROMED within the context of the project “EUROMED Migration III”. Introductions were made by Under-Secretary Benedetto Della Vedova and Secretary General of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies Paolo Pennesi. Participants in the meeting include the European Commission and the Directors General […]
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