Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy’s main voice in exports was robotics and machinery. “When people think of Italy, they think of fashion. But our main voice in exports is robotics and machinery — all the textiles in China are made with our looms,” said the ambassador. An […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s senior diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo said this week that Italy had earned freedom by standing strong. “25th of April. Italy celebrates victory in the fight against fascism and nazism and freedom from oppression. On this day of celebration our thoughts go to #Ukraine’s fight for freedom and to those around the world […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week greeted the Christians in Italy, Pakistan and around the world in an Easter message. In a joint statement, they also wished peace around the world especially in Italy and Pakistan. They said that in spite of the challenges confronting the country, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that he aimed to contribute towards making Faisalabad a hub of fashion design industry. In a recent interaction with Pakistani businessperson, he said that Italy will cooperate for branding high quality textile products of Faisalabad and developing the city as a hub of fashion design […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Palazzo Barberini in Rome is staging an exhibition dedicated to Disney, the world’s most famous animation studios, from 15 April until 25 September 2022. The interactive show is displaying orignal Disney sketches from its earliest hand-drawn classics up to modern-day sequences created using the most sophisticated digital technology. Titled Disney: The art of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan had a great potential to enhance trade ties. Speaking at a recent event, the envoy said Italy intends to strengthen structures to promote its country in Pakistan, especially in commercial and cultural sectors. “One of the plans is […]
Read MoreAlina Pavlyuchik Italy defeated hosts United States 13-4 in bronze medal game this week at the 2022 World Men’s Curling Championship in Las Vegas, NV. The win marks Italian curling’s best-ever world performance, and it follows the European bronze won by this team—skip Joel Retornaz, third Amos Mosaner, second Sebastiano Arman, lead Simone Gonin, alternate […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President called on Italy’s Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese at his office this week. They discussed with him the prospects for further improving bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries. Muhammad Faheem Khan Vice President and Sheikh Amir Waheed […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Muslims in Italy – celebrating their first post-pandemic holy month – are enjoying what one described as a “Ramzan of rebirth and freedom.” Mosques and Islamic centers around the country are organizing prayers and gatherings along with distribution of food and aid for the needy. “It is a time of participation and sharing. […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: Tourists in Venice are being armed with water pistols as part of attempts to fend off predatory seagulls intent on snatching their food while dining outdoors. The innovative idea is among plans being discussed by the Venice hoteliers’ association (AVA) which says that tourists are increasingly alarmed by the behaviour of the large […]
Read MoreNewswire Wembley will host the revived ‘Finalissima’ match between UEFA EURO 2020 winners Italy and CONMEBOL Copa America 2021 champions Argentina on 1 June. European football’s governing body Uefa and South American counterparts Conmebol agreed last year to play three editions of the intercontinental match. Twenty-nine years after its last edition, the relaunch of this […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy hosts the largest number of Pakistani diaspora in the European Union. Speaking to the business community in Islamabad on Wednesday, the envoy urged Pakistani businessmen and traders to make efforts to promote mutual trade and economic ties between the two nations. […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week urged Afghanistan to promote education, especially for women. He retweeted a post by History of Afghanistan, which read: “1,000 years ago, the region of Afghanistan was a bastion of learning & pioneering educational institutions. Europe’s first college was modelled after the Islamic College (madrasa), which […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian president Sergio Mattarella marked Italian Unity Day this week by saying that Italy and “other countries that share democratic values” must “defeat the rationale behind the war begun by the Russian Federation in the centre of Europe.” “Italians and Europeans are called on to show solidarity and help towards a people affected […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his spouse Madame Albana Ferrarese inaugurated Future World School & College (FWSC), at Sector H-11/4 this week. Founder & CEO Dr. Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq TI, Executive Director Anna Faisal, Directors and Principal Future World School & College Muneeze Muzaffar were present at this auspicious occasion. The […]
Read MoreNewswire Florence: Think Florence, Rome and Venice with their abundant Renaissance architecture and well-known galleries, Tuscany with its globally-renowned vineyards and the glamorous Amalfi coast with its see-and-be-seen vibe. While these places are an obvious draw for travelers, Italians themselves prefer to go on vacation to lesser-known areas. These are places where the menus aren’t […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the archaeological sites in Pakistan were very important for different religions of the world. In a media interaction, the envoy noted that the Italian archaeological mission, in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa archaeological department, had been protecting and excavating archaeological sites in Pakistan […]
Read MoreOli Coates Relive Italy’s unforgettable Euro 2020 triumph with the Puma Italy Winners collection – now available at discounted prices of more than 35%. They came, they saw, they conquered. The Azzurri’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over England at Wembley goes down in history as one of the European Championship’s most memorable finals. What better […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo said this week that The Pantheon was the most beautiful monument in Rome. “The most beautiful monument in Rome. By far my favorite,” he tweeted replying to Agnes Crawford, who posted on Twitter: “Buona domenica from the Pantheon. 2c at 9, but glorious in the sun.” The […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Ninfa – described by The New York Times as “the most beautiful and romantic garden in the world” – will reopen to visitors from 19 March, with online bookings already available. Ninfa is located about 80 km south-east of Rome, near Sermoneta, at the foot of the Lepini mountains. Belonging to the Caetani […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: AFan Token is set to be introduced for one of the best national teams in the world. Italy, the three-time world champions and the reigning European Championship holders, have announced that they’ll launch their official Fan Token ($ITA) this week, through Socios.com, the leading platform for sports industry blockchain solutions. Italy, currently preparing […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Madamé Albana Ferrarese, wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, is well-known to put in view the love she and her husband have for Pakistan. The diplomatic couple is playing a key role to dramatically boost the Pakistan-Italy ties. Aligning to that Madamé Albana Ferrarese, an established entrepreneur and true advocate […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: If there’s just one secret to a long and happy life, Salvatore Grieco, of Rome Mall Apartments, will tell you, “avoid stress.” This week, Grieco turned 103 and he’ll be the first to tell you, “I’ve had a good life.” Grieco said he’s maintained his longevity by sticking to that one rule, but […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy-Pakistan ties are mutually beneficial. Ambassador Ferrarese said the business communities of Pakistan and Italy need to come closer together in an effort to enhance cooperation in bilateral trade and investment opportunities. The Italian envoy explained that there exist vast opportunities for investment […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan always offered more than one’s expectations. “I had great expectations but Pakistan is always more than what I expect,” said Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese in a recent media interaction. Amid the usual flowery words of Pakistan being a country with great traditions and […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Walk round Ascoli Piceno, and in some ways it could be any Italian town. There are two big squares where locals watch the days go by, sit in cafes to people-watch, and do their nightly passeggiata stroll. There are centuries-old churches and even ancient remains dating back to the Roman period. As in […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has requested the postponement of a round of Serie A fixtures to help the Italy national team in its preparations for the FIFA World Cup playoffs, FIGC president Gabriele Gravina said. European champion Italy risks failing to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup after finishing behind Switzerland […]
Read MoreNewswire Florence: The three Pietà sculptures by Renaissance master Michelangelo will be displayed together for the first time in an exhibition at the Museo Opera del Duomo in Florence, from 24 February until 1 August 2022. The exhibition will comprise the newly-restored original Bandini Pietà, from Florence’s cathedral museum, along with the casts of the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Mrs Albana Ferrarese wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, said this week that Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan will be established soon. In a statement, she said that in the near future “we are moving towards establishing an Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan, which will enhance cultural cooperation between […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week appreciated physiotherapist Alberto Cairo for dedicating his life for the Afghans in need. “Truly a great man,” he tweeted replying to a post in which Alberto Cairo is seen at work with Afghan victims of conflict. Though Cairo himself has been the subject of many […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italian FA announced this week that it has told UEFA it wants to bid to host the 2032 European Championship, after its national team won the most recent edition. “In the last few days the Italian Football Federation presented to UEFA its expression of interest for hosting Euro 2032,” the FA said […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan Knut Ostby this week signed an agreement, at the Italian Embassy, in Islamabad to launch the project “Glaciers & Students—A Scientific-Based Approach to Monitor Climate and Glaciers in Pakistan Mountain Regions to Support Hydrogeological Risk Prevention.” The United Nations Development Programme […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Seychelles expects to have Italy back as one of its leading markets in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2022, with a threefold increase forecast, the tourism department said this week. Tourism Seychelles – the marketing arm of the tourism department – held an open day for travel agents and travel consultants […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese celebrated his 54th birthday along with his wife Albana Ferrarese and children this week. The function was limited to the family members in view of the Coivid-19 pandemic. Ambassador Ferrarese was born in Tübingen (Germany) on January 17th, 1968 and graduated in Oriental Languages ??and Literatures at […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Archaeologists in southern Italy have discovered ancient warrior helmets and the ruins of a painted brick wall at a site that might have been a forerunner of a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, officials said this week. Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said the remains dug up at the popular tourist site […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: One of Italy’s best known legends in winter revolves around a bird and the last three days in January, a tradition known as i giorni della merla, or the Days of the Blackbird. According to tradition, if the days of 29, 30 and 31 January are particularly cold, the incoming spring should be […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Airbnb is looking for a candidate to move into a restored heritage home in Italy for a year. The candidate chosen for the opportunity has to host a guest in a spare room in the house for at least nine months. Living in a heritage home in a picturesque Italian locale is a […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy-Pakistan relations were based upon mutual cooperation. Interacting with the Pakistani businessperson, the envoy said Italy enjoys close and cordial diplomatic, economic, cultural, business and trade ties with Pakistan. Ambassador Ferrarese said the two countries share perceptions on major international and regional issues. […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italian Ministry of Interior Affairs has announced the maximum number of work permits that can be issued to non-European Union workers, both seasonal and non-seasonal, as well as to those self-employed. In a press release announcing the decision taken on the maximum quota for these workers, which was previously adopted on December […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy wanted to boost ties with Pakistan. “Italy attaches the utmost importance to its relations with Pakistan and all-out efforts are being made to boost economic ties with Islamabad,” remarked Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese in a meeting with Pakistani businesspersons. He said the Italian government […]
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