Migration: Remittances to home countries and development
Over 500 billion dollars: that is the estimated amount migrants will send in remittances to their countries of origin in 2016. A figure that testifies to the strong economic impact of remittances on the global economy and shows that migration is also a development instrument for the countries of origin. The relationship between migration, development […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Broadcasting: Conference in Milan on opportunities in emerging markets
Broadcasting: Conference in Milan on opportunities in emerging markets A conference on the topic of internationalisation for companies operating in the television sector, with the emphasis on broadcasting technology and services, has been held in Milan. Organised by the ANFOV Observatory, the conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International […]
Read moreMogherini at NATO seminar – Three days of dialogue on Mediterranean and Middle East crisis regions
The crisis in Libya, migration across the Mediterranean, the dramatic situation in Iraq and Syria, and the conflict in the Middle East. These will be the key points for discussion at the seminar organised by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Mediterranean and Middle East Special Group. The event, which is taking place from 2 to 4 […]
Read moreAn “Italian Cultural Evening” lights up Berlin
An “Italian Cultural Evening” has lit up Berlin’s arts scene with an event featuring Italian literature, music and the visual arts and hosted by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Foundation. The artists taking part included Andrea Bajani, Tortorelli-Meluso, and Luca Trevisani. Opened by Italian Ambassador Pietro Benassi, the cultural evening was promoted by the KAS in collaboration […]
Read moreMoscow’s Exhibition of Shoes and Leather Products opens, with strong Italian presence
Russia’s main trade event for medium-high quality footwear and leather goods opened on 30 September 2014 and runs until 3 October. The Italian pavilion, organised by footwear trade association Assocalzaturifici with support from ICE-Italian Trade Agency, will host representatives of 190 companies. ICE’s Moscow office has also organised a number of supporting events, such as […]
Read moreA whirlwind ‘Giro d’Italia’ in Beijing is a huge success with the Chinese public
A whirlwind “Giro d’Italia” was organised in Beijing to introduce Italy’s products, food and wine, tourism destinations and cultural events to the Chinese public. The event was hosted by the Italian Embassy, which provided support for around 70 participating Italian companies and welcomed about 5000 visitors. The “Giro” also featured EXPO 2015 and opportunities for […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – EU: TechItaly 2014 programme opens with session at the European Parliament
The opening ceremony of TechItaly2014, the Italian hi-tech programme dedicated to investment in technological innovation, has taken place at the European Parliament. The first session, entitled “H2020: Transforming Global Challenges in Opportunities for Growth”, focused on important issues for the Italian and European hi-tech industries, such as cyber-security, raw materials and the impact of demographic […]
Read moreEU: Pistelli calls for stronger cooperation between civil protection and humanitarian aid
“As the European Union, we have a moral and political duty to act, promptly and effectively, in cases of natural disaster and to put in place preventive mechanisms to mitigate the effects of catastrophes”. Speaking was Deputy Minister Lapo Pistelli as he opened the 33rd meeting of the European Union’s Directors General for Civil Protection. […]
Read moreLa Nazionale diplomatici in campo all’insegna di solidarietà, beneficenza e legalità (in translation)
Allo Stadio olimpico di Serravalle nella Repubblica di San Marino sono scese in campo la Rappresentativa giudiziaria sammarinese, la Rappresentativa magistrati, la Nazionale prefetti e la Nazionale diplomatici per un quadrangolare finalizzato alla raccolta di fondi per la Caritas San Marino-Montefeltro. La Nazionale diplomatici si è aggiudicata il trofeo contro la Nazionale prefetti. Il torneo […]
Read moreAnche questa è “Europa” (in translation)
Cooperanti e operatori della Protezione Civile lavorano insieme in situazioni critiche, dalle calamità naturali alle emergenze umanitarie. Questa foto è stata scattata durante un intervento nella valle della Spreča in Bosnia Erzegovina, soggetta a numerosi scenari di rischio, tra cui un elevato pericolo mine e la divisione della popolazione in 19 diverse comunità locali lontane […]
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