Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague – Prime Minister Renzi attends with Minister Mogherini
The Nuclear Security Summit hosted by the Netherlands is under way, with over 50 world leaders taking part. Italy is being represented at the plenary session by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini. The Italian Premier received a warm welcome on his arrival from his Dutch opposite number, Mark Rutte. The Summit […]
Read moreDEI/ Sole 24 Ore – Russia: Ukraine crisis strengthens ENI’s hand
On “take-or-pay” contracts with Russia, the Ukraine crisis “strengthens very much our hand”, depending how the situation evolves. “We feel in very good shape”. These were the comments of ENI chief executive Paolo Scaroni in an interview in the Financial Times on the crisis in Ukraine. In the interview, he reiterates his doubts over the […]
Read moreL’Aquila earthquake – Farnesina choir to perform for 5th anniversary
Stabat Mater, by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, is the piece chosen by the choir of the Foreign Ministry Spouses’ Association to commemorate L’Aquila’s victims, five years on from the earthquake that destroyed much of the city. The choir will perform at a concert on Sunday 6 April 2014 in the Basilica di San Giuseppe Artigiano (Basilica […]
Read moreDhaka – Sorrentino film evening a great success
Paolo Sorrentino’s fame knows no borders. Thanks to the success of “’La Grande Bellezza”, winner of the Oscar for best foreign film, works by the Neapolitan director have been screened in numerous missions in Italy’s diplomatic network. Among them is our Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which organised a screening of “Le conseguenze dell’amore”, followed by […]
Read moreMadrid – Italian school one of Spain’s top 100
The Italian State School in Madrid has once again been selected as one of the 6 foreign schools in the list of Spain’s top 100 schools published in the El Mundo newspaper. The Italian school was praised for stimulating creativity and building personal growth and learning pathways based on dialogue with pupils and their families. […]
Read moreItaly working to preserve Hanoi’s cultural values
The “Hanoi Fossilised” exhibition, by Vietnamese artist Vuong Van Thao, has been a great success. Organised by the Italian Embassy in Vietnam and running from 10 to 22 March, the exhibition was part of the “Y–Viet 2014” programme, also organised by our Embassy. Its aim was to safeguard and preserve cultural values, especially those of […]
Read moreItaly–Guatemala – Working together to protect Lake Atitlan
Protecting the environment will be the topic of the “Yo Soy Atitlan” international conference taking place in Guatemala on 26 and 27 March 2014. The conference will discuss the protection and environmentally sustainable development of lake environments, most notably Lake Atitlan, which is threatened by pollution and poor management of resources. The conference is being […]
Read moreEnergy and Africa – 22 Ambassadors in Terni Province
A visit to industrial sites in the province of Terni for the ambassadors of 22 countries of Sub-Saharan Africa has been organised by the Farnesina and Terni Province as part of the “Italy-Africa Initiative”. The aim of the initiative is to make Italy a favoured partner in applying a sustainable growth model in the African […]
Read moreDiplomacy “On air” – Italian schools abroad, Tuesday 25 March on Radio Luiss
Culture is one of the instruments in diplomats’ toolkit to promote their country abroad. The arts play an increasingly important role in international relations and often provide a bridge to foster dialogue between countries and peoples. Promoting the Italian language and culture Diplomats play a key role in disseminating a knowledge of the Italian language […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore: Perù: aumento PIL 2013 + 5,1% e diverse opportunità per export italiano (in translation)
Secondo le prime stime della Banca Centrale peruviana, la crescita del PIL nel 2013 sarebbe stata pari al 5,1%, con un incremento del 5,8% della domanda interna e del 4,3% degli a investimenti privati del 4,3. L’aumento del potere d’acquisto della popolazione sta creando opportunità di mercato per i settori legati ai beni di consumo […]
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