Silvio Berlusconi, (born September 29, 1936, Milan, Italy—died June 12, 2023, Milan), Italian media tycoon who served three times as prime minister of Italy (1994, 2001–06, and 2008–11). Early life and first term as prime ministerAfter graduating from the University of Milan with a degree in law, Berlusconi became a real-estate developer, amassing a considerable […]
Read MoreStaff writer A state funeral was held in Milan on Wednesday, a national day of mourning, for the divisive and domineering four-time premier, who died on Monday aged 86 in a hospital where he was being treated for chronic leukaemia. The ceremony was held in the city’s famous Duomo cathedral, with Hungarian President Viktor Orban […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Silvio Berlusconi collected Napoleon figurines and dreamed of a bridge to Sicily. He invented modern populism, and died this week as his imitators covered themselves in shame. In March this year a committee of the government of Giorgia Meloni met in Rome to sign off on plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan were getting closer diplomatically as well as in the business sector. In a media interaction here, he said the bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan was growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy valued the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to the international community. “Our cooperation encompasses, but is not limited to political, economic, cultural and social spheres. Italy values the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s traditional Republic Day celebrations were held this week in Rome, marking the 77th anniversary of the 1946 referendum in which Italians chose to abandon the monarchy and become a republic. The country’s leaders said the nation’s past challenges prepared it for future challenges. The day’s festivities included a traditional flyover of air […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Consul General of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella this week vowed to follow the golden principles laid down by Italy’s founding fathers. In a message on Italy’s National Day, he said. “It gives me great pleasure to address the readers again on the National Day of the Italian Republic. In an increasingly […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italian Friends of The Citizen Foundation is an Italian charity that has been supporting TCF in implementing its projects regarding the education of the underprivileged in Pakistan. Based in Milan, formed in 2010 and registered in 2013, IFTCF was created by a group of women, professionals and entrepreneurs in various fields, determined […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Islamabad office undertakes several multi-sectoral activities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Agency strives to align Italy with its European and global partners in the respective endeavors of development. AICS model complies with the need for more innovative forms of cooperation, involving the methodological flexibility necessary […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Since the times bilateral ties between Italy and Pakistan were established, they got only stronger over the years. The mountainous regions in north of Pakistan have benefitted especially from Italy’s continuous support in numerous fields. Northern parts of the country are blessed with incredibly beautiful topographies, forests, cold deserts, snow-capped mountains, and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Mission has been active since 1955 and is amongst the longest-running archaeological missions in Asia.Since its foundation, the Mission has concentrated its work mainly in the Swat Valley, in ancient Gandhara.To speak of Gandhara in connection with the history of the Mission, means talking first of all aboutGiuseppe Tucci who, with […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy Republic Day which is also known as Festa della Repubblica is a national holiday in Italy that witnesses a celebration every year on June 2. It honors the day in 1946 when Italians voted to abolish the monarchy system and establish a republic. Read below to learn more. The history of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan is growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. These views were expressed by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a reception marking the ‘National Day of the Italian Republic’ here […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: Venetians woke up this week to an unusual sight, as a patch of water in the city’s central waterway appeared to have turned fluorescent green. Local authorities have collected water samples and opened an urgent investigation. Speculation is rife as to what might have caused the water around the famous Rialto Bridge to […]
Read MoreNewswire BC Lions wide receiver Jevoni Robinson, right, is shown at BC Lions CFL training camp in this May 16, 2023 handout photo. It was an assistant basketball coach who first spotted Jevoni Robinson and started his unlikely path to the CFL. The six-foot-seven Robinson has suited up as a wide receiver for the Lions […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Ancient books and manuscripts, some dating back to the 16th century, that have been affected by devastating floods in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna are being stored in freezers in an effort to salvage them. Volunteers have been transporting the books and other precious documents, which became submerged in water and mud […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that he had great confidence in the enormous potentialities between Italy and Pakistan. The Ambassador said when he was asked by his government where he wanted to go, “Pakistan was my choice.” He added: “I decided to come here because I have […]
Read MoreNewswire The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the sixth round of the 2021 Formula One season, has been called off due to severe rain and flooding in the northern Italian region. Italy’s civil protection agency had issued a red alert weather warning on Monday, and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini called for the race to be postponed […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: NEOM this week launched its first international exhibition in Venice while presenting the key design principles underlying The Line. Called “Zero Gravity Urbanism — Principles for a New Livability,” the exhibition plays host to more than 20 of the world’s leading architects and innovative designers. Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the minister […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is working hard to boost the trade ties between Italy and Pakistan. The envoy, who works every day of the week and is easily accessible to the businesspersons, is ready to facilitate the businesspersons in a bod to enhance business relations. The envoy believes that […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The strawberry campaign in southern Italy is still underway, and demand is still interesting, especially for the produce from Basilicata. “Demand is lively, but the volumes are half those of a week ago. This means wholesale prices are around 30% higher than in late April. The season is almost over, but there is […]
Read MoreNewswire The Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 is here and anticipation is running high. This year’s theme, ‘The Laboratory of the Future’, caters to a wide range of topics to be unpicked – as it should – promising exciting debate, spearheaded by this year’s curator Lesley Lokko. The full list of official contributors was announced revealing […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and Special Ambassador, Bid Committee EXPO-2030 Italy Romeo Orlandi, this week urged Pakistan to support Rome’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. Speaking at an event regarding the 2030 World Expo here at the residence of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, Romeo Orlandi said Pakistan […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s sons Umar Rehman Malik and Ali Rehman Malik this week met Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese. They discussed ways to improve the education standard in Pakistan and the cooperation between Pakistan and Italy in this regard. “Pleasure meeting His Excellency, Andreas Ferrarese, the Italian Ambassador today, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Albana Ferrarese, the wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, this week participated in the inauguration of an international food festival here at a local hotel. First Lady Begum Samina Alvi inaugurated the international food festival. Members of the diplomatic corps based in Islamabad, their families and people from different walks […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan can mutually benefit from enhanced cooperation. In a media interaction, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said Italy and Pakistan were historic friends and have been cooperating. This cooperation, he said, needed to be enhanced for mutual benefit. The envoy said the […]
Read MoreNewswire Of course, everyone is familiar with the iconic city of Venice but it’s almost too popular for its own good. It gets very crowded but you can find more of its magic on the mainland and the other islands in the lagoon. What’s more, a new sustainable tourism initiative, Slow Flow Veneto Waterways Experience, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is committed to multiply business ties between Italy and Pakistan. In a recent interaction with Pakistani businesspersons, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that the two countries had a lot of potential to enhance business ties. He said Italy and Pakistan must further strengthen economic ties and reinforce […]
Read MoreAmbassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is from the beautiful Venice Newswire You could spend a lifetime visiting Rome and all its stunning churches, museums, and ancient monuments, but if your time in Italy is limited and you want a change of scenery, hop into one of the several trains that will take you […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy and Pakistan needed to deepen the bilateral cooperation. In a meeting with Pakistani businesspersons, he said Pakistan and Italy should further strengthen economic ties and reinforce bilateral cooperation in all diverse fields, besides deepening mutual collaboration on the issues of common […]
Read MoreNewswire Italy has formally submitted a bid to host the 2032 European Championship to European soccer’s governing body UEFA, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said this week. The FIGC added that the tournament will be staged across Milan, Turin, Verona, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples, Bari and Cagliari if the bid is accepted. “We imagined […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that his country has been supporting Pakistan in different sectors. He said Italy has the potential to become a huge trading partner of Pakistan in the European Union. In an interaction with Pakistani businesspersons, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said Italy had the largest number […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain project, funded by the Italian government, was started in March 2022 with an aim of building a multi-professional olive and olive oil value chain in Pakistan to enhance olive production and improve food security through technical assistance […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The University of Padua, Italy, is offering a fully funded scholarship to candidates wishing to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s program. The university offers 53 scholarships across 32 departments in the field of Science, Engineering, Arts, and IT. The applicant must have an excellent academic record. Candidates wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree […]
Read MoreRome: Matteo Berrettini is not affected by the criticism he’s receiving due to his poor results which many believe is the fault of his new relationship. Berrettini recently started dating Italian Melissa Satta who has been by his side ever since then. They have been spotted in various outings in Miami recently showing the Italian […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that his country keeps Pakistan in a high priority and desired to translate the friendship in to a partnership. In a media interaction, the envoy said the present trade figures were below the potential as the two countries have always been friends. […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy this week reached an agreement under which funds amounting to Rs 500 million would be spent to ensure better healthcare facilities for children and women under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The agreement was signed by Co-Director PIDSA Pakistan Islam Zaib, Co-Director PIDSA (Pakistan Italy Debt Swap Agreement) Italy […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: In Italy, u-pick flowers have now become a trend. Every spring, tulip fields multiply, especially in the area around Milan and Turin, offering visitors not only the chance to buy flowers but also the experience of picking them themselves in the open air. It all started in 2017 when a Dutch couple, Edwin […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan’s market was immense for Italians as its population was more than 220 million. The envoy said the Italian Embassy is continuously inviting Italian companies and also to say that “we have a special place in the heart of our Pakistani […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy was ready to support Pakistan to bring Olive revolution. Earlier, a panel of experts from the Embassy of Italy and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) agreed that the Pakistani society was committed to promoting Olive culture in the […]
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