Luca Maestripieri, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese meet Dr. Kazim Niaz Newswire Islamabad: Federal Secretary of Economic Affairs Division Dr. Kazim Niaz held a meeting this week with the Director General (DG) Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Rome, Luca Maestripieri along with Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese. Maestripieri said that the Italian government aims […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italian authorities this week announced that the country has decided to raise the work permit quota for foreign unskilled workers and startup visa applicants from third countries to 82,705 spots for 2023. According to the government, the move will permit about 7,000 more third-country nationals to apply for work permits this year […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the Italian government was committed to strengthening ties with Pakistan. Speaking at a function here, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that Italy gives utmost importance to its relations with Pakistan and all-out efforts would be made to boost the economic ties. He said the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An ancient Roman statue of Hercules has been discovered during repairs to the sewerage system underneath a park in Rome. The statue, which apparently dates back to the Roman imperial period (27BC to AD476), emerged from the ground around the second mile mark along the ancient Appian Way, a famed historic road. The […]
Read MoreThe Italian pair of Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii clinched a historic gold medal in pair skating at the International Skating Union (ISU) European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo. While the duo bagged the first European title in pair skating for Italy, compatriots Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini brought more joy by adding a silver, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week urged for greater economic empowerment of the women. Speaking at a function here, the envoy said women’s economic and social empowerment was essential for the development of any society and also for sustainable economic development. In Pakistan, he said, women are leading the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy-Pakistan bilateral trade and economic cooperation will be boosted with focused efforts. In an interview, the envoy said there was huge trade potential in different sectors of economy which needed to be explored and in this regard both sides were engaged […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Its mountains, canyons, beaches and lagoons make it one of Italy’s most beautiful and varied landscapes, but few people — and that includes Italians — know anything about it. Perhaps because it’s tucked away on the country’s northeastern border with Slovenia and Austria, perhaps because of a history of invasions, including the Austro-Hungarian […]
Read MoreAryn Baker When fellow skiers sent Amadeo Reale photos of churned mud and grassy slopes at their French and Swiss ski resorts last week, he shuddered in sympathy, but felt no sense of foreboding. As the president of Cortina d’Ampezzo’s historic Sci Club 18, he is confident that Italy’s premier ski resort in the Dolomites […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week lauded the role of teachers in Pakistan to equip the students with the knowledge to face future challenges. Addressing Teacher Development Conference TDC 2023 on the visionary theme- “Futurist- Quests-Challenges – Journey” at Pakistan-China Friendship Center, he said the teachers were role models […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week turned 55 and celebrated his birthday with his beautiful wife Albana Ferrarese and children Andreas Ferrarese was born in Tübingen (Germany) on January 17th, 1968 and graduated in Oriental Languages ??and Literatures at the “Cà Foscari” University of Venice in 1992. He entered […]
Read MoreKent Harris Aviano Air Base: Audrey Pounds didn’t step foot onto a wrestling mat until she was an eighth-grader. Now, it’s hard to keep the Naples freshman off one. “I really found my thing,” she said after winning all four of her matches at 138 pounds in a five-team wrestling meet at Aviano. It’s the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week urged Pakistani and Italian businesspersons to join hands and work together to enhance economic ties between Italy and Pakistan. In a meeting with Pakistani businesspersons, the Ambassador said his country gave utmost importance to relations with Pakistan and all-out efforts would be made to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: With a friendly Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese at the helm in Islamabad, Pakistan’s goods and services trade with Italy witnessed a surplus of 158.11 percent during the first five months of the current fiscal year (2022-23) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. While the credit for fast improving […]
Read MoreDaniel Stone Florence: Even though you’ve probably never heard of calcio storico, the chances are nearly 100 percent that you’ve played some version of it. The Italian sport created during the Italian Renaissance is the original goal game, where two teams fight on a field to defend their side and invade their opponent’s goal. Soccer, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An Italian startup called Robotor has invented a machine that’s nearly as good at carving marble masterpieces out of Carrara marble as its Renaissance-era predecessors. As CBS News reports, Robotor founder Giacomo Massari is convinced his robot-machined marble statues are nearly as good as those made by humans. Almost. “I think, let’s say […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy was home to thousands of Pakistanis. In an interaction with the Pakistani businesspersons, he said Italy had the potential to become a huge trading partner of Pakistan in the European Union. The envoy said that around 150,000 Pakistanis were residing in […]
Read MoreRome: After banning predominantly green away and third kits starting this season, Italy’s Serie A has introduced a raft of new rules pertaining to uniforms. According to Calcio e Finanza and Football-Italia.net, the new uniform regulations will technically be on the books for the 2023-24 season, but will only become mandatory for the 2024-25 season. […]
Read MoreNewswire Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli, who played 59 times for Italy, has died at the age 58. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 but said in April 2020 that he had been given the all-clear. Vialli was re-diagnosed in 2021 and in December 2022 left a role with Italy’s national […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week wished everyone, especially the people of Italy and Pakistan a Happy New Year, In a joint statement, they congratulated the Italian and Pakistani people on the New Year holiday. “Dear friends, we are happy to welcome the New Year with […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy’s machinery is of the highest quality. “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 in an […]
Read MoreStaff Writer ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week urged the members of Pakistan Italy Alumni Network to play their role in further cultural cooperation and economic integration between both countries. Talking to the Pakistan Italy Alumni Network, the Ambassador said this year trade had exponentially risen and can reach around €2 […]
Read MoreMichael Houston Rome: The Italian University Sports Centre (CUSI) has named 34 athletes to its team for the Lake Placid 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games. CUSI will also bring a team of 15 staff members in its delegation. The largest portion of its team are competing in Alpine skiing, with […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week predicted multiplied cooperation between Italy and Pakistan in the new year 2023. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese expressed satisfaction with the fast-growing cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment. He said the 200,000-strong Pakistani diaspora in Italy is also an important manifestation of the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy was interested to invest in various sectors in Pakistan. In a statement, the Ambassador pointed to enormous investment opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and Italy that can prove to be beneficial for both countries. The envoy said that after […]
Read MoreGianluca Vialli said Wednesday that he was taking a break from his role within the Italy national team set-up as he continues a long-standing battle with pancreatic cancer. “After a long discussion with my brilliant team of oncologists I have decided to suspend, I hope only temporarily, my current and future professional engagements,” Vialli said […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week that Italy will continue to support Pakistan in olive production. The Ambassador said Pakistan had a huge potential for olives and Italy will support Pakistanis efforts. He said the Olive Culture Holistic and Multi-Professional Mechanism for a Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain Project, […]
Read MoreRome: Italy’s Marta Bassino took a narrow win at home in the giant slalom World Cup race in Sestriere on Saturday, finishing just over a tenth of a second ahead of Sara Hector from Sweden. Bassino, who took her sixth career World Cup victory in giant slalom, clocked two minutes 28.89 seconds and edged out […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s government is working on the next annual decree governing how many and which types of workers will be allowed to move to Italy next year for employment reasons. At the end of every year, the Italian Labour Ministry publishes the next year’s decreto flussi, which translates as ‘flows decree’; the piece of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week welcomed the bolstering trade ties between Italy and Pakistan. The envoy, who has been active to enhance Pakistan-Italy business relations, said that the trend was encouraging and the two countries will work together to reach the potential trade mark. Pakistan’s goods and services […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan should focus on value addition of its products and Italy can help it with its advanced technology in various fields including marble and tourism. He said the business environment in Pakistan is much better now and his country wants to […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week decorated Filiberto Gabresi with the (Cavaliere) knighthood on behalf of Italian President Sergio Mattarella. The winner has 22 years of program management experience in conflict and post-conflict countries, focusing mainly on refugee related issues, emergency operations, rule of law and child protection topics. He […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy is a destination for Pakistani visitors and students. The envoy said to study in Italy is the dream of every Pakistani student who wants to study abroad. “Italy is the land of fashion, brands, innovations, and new trends. This nation […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy will extend all possible support to Pakistan to enhance olive production. Speaking during a meeting of the Steering Committee, on Olive Culture Holistic and Multi-Professional Mechanism, for a Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain project at the Ministry of National Food Security […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week vowed to ease visa process for the Pakistani businessmen. The envoy hoped that the simplified the process of visa issuance to Pakistani businessmen and traders will further promote business to business ties between Pakistan and Italy. “Simplification of the VISA process and procedure […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy had invested in the sectors of food processing, chemicals, construction, leather, footwear, energy-related equipment and Information Technology in the recent months. He said Italy and Pakistan relations have fostered fast-growing cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment. Ambassador Ferrarese […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy supports the wellbeing of the flood affectees in Pakistan. With a view to contributing to the international humanitarian response to the violent monsoon-provoked floods, the Italian Cooperation Service has allocated a 500,000-euro emergency contribution to the International Federation of Red […]
Read MoreFlorence: Italy ended 49 years of hurt from Australia by upending the Wallabies 28-27 for the first time in test rugby this week. Wallabies debutant Ben Donaldson could have denied Italy after the fulltime hooter but his attempted conversion of Cadeyrn Neville’s last-minute try flew wide. Donaldson looked stunned as he was consoled by teammates, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Large swathes of northern Italy experienced the hottest October this year since record keeping began in 1800, the country’s National Research Council said. Temperatures reached 3.18 degrees Celsius above normal levels in the northern part of the country. However, in Italy as a whole, temperatures were high but not record-breaking. The Council said […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan should explore all the possible avenues focusing on agriculture, machinery, textiles, and tourism to bolster cooperation. Speaking at a recent event, the Ambassador said Italy and Pakistan have a long history of cordial relations and cooperation in political, […]
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