Nicky Swallow Florence: March 30 2024 was a sunny Easter Saturday in Florence. In historic Piazza del Duomo, preparations were being made for the Scoppio del Carro (the Explosion of the Cart), the centuries-old ritual that features a parade of costumed flag-throwers and musicians, a towering cart laden with fireworks, a mechanical dove and lots […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Sadiq Khan on being elected as the Mayor of London. “Congratulations Sadiq Khan on historic victory and best wishes for another successful term as Mayor of London. Londoners have once again shown how much they value inclusiveness and diversity,” the envoy said in a statement. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week expressed interest in cooperation between Pakistan and Denmark in the fields of agriculture and environment-friendly energy projects. He was talking to a Danish delegation led by Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Keith Svendsen in Islamabad. Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf was also present. […]
Read MoreCanberra: High Commissioner for Pakistan to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week attended the funeral of Faraz Ahmed Tahir and bid him final farewell. Later, the envoy stated that Faraz gave his life to save others. His bravery, courage, and selflessness will always be remembered, he added. The High Commissioner also conveyed sympathy and prayers […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Italian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA Italy) and the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) this week signed a General Agreement for Cooperation to promote cooperation, information exchange and academic programs between the two Institutions on issues pertaining to understanding and development of international law. This strategic alliance marks a […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin this week said the national poet and intellectual of Kazakhstan Qunanbaiuly Abai’s left an indelible impression on the socio-economic landscape as literature and culture of Kazakhstan and his ideas are the foundation for modern Kazakhstan, says a press release. “His ideas laid the groundwork for […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An Italian court threw out charges this week against crew members of migrant rescue ships, ending a controversial case seven years after the government accused them of colluding with traffickers. Crew members of the “Iuventa” charity ship, operated by German NGO Jugend Rettet, announced that the court in Trapani, Sicily had “(cleared) all […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the annual networking event of Australia-Pakistan Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry. “Glad to be part of the annual networking event of Australia-Pakistan Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry – a useful useful platform to promote trade and investment ties between Pakistan […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week played a crucial diplomatic role amid a horrific attack at Bondi Junction by a man who went on a stabbing spree. The outstanding diplomat kept his home country updated about the event as there were reports of Pakistani victims in the incident. “The victims […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy has received 157,551 irregular migrants through several migration routes crossing the Mediterranean during the past year, including 51,986 migrants coming from Libya, according to an Italian security report. The number of migrants to Italy increased by about 50% compared to 2022, and the maximum peak in the number of arrivals in 2023 […]
Read MoreNoo Saro-Wiwa Florence: Marina Serena Cacciapuoti is the co-founder and creative director of Italy Segreta, an online magazine that explores the hidden corners of the country and provides an insider’s perspective on Italian culture, travel, food, and lifestyle. Marina grew up between Rome and Florence before moving to New York in 2014, where she worked […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week spoke about the Eid traditions in Pakistan. “A beautiful tradition associated with Eid,” the envoy posted on X, with a picture of colourful bangles. In Pakistan, the outlets of traditional bangles and henna are flooded with girls and women where special stalls in major […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week enjoyed an interactive session with the Pakistani students. “Feeling inspired after the interactive session w the brilliant students of @Air_University,” he posted on X. The envoy added: “Topics of discussion were Green Transition & climate change mitigation. Thanks to the VC, Javaid Ahmed for […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Who has never dreamed of retracing the steps of the best-loved protagonists of the silver screen? Hands up if you haven’t imagined yourself being beckoned by Anita Ekberg in a long black dress, wet from bathing in the Trevi Fountain, or driving through the Tuscan hills in a Fiat 500 convertible! In response […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week highlighted the Holy Quran placed at the Islamic Museum in Melbourne. “The Holy Quran in the Islamic Museum in Melbourne, used by Muslim Minister Ed Husic when he took oath in the Parliament was published in Karachi, Pakistan by Idaratul Quran,” the envoy posted […]
Read MoreMiranda Bryant Stockholm: Denmark has pledged to put up more statues of women, with the country’s culture minister saying the capital has “more statues of mythical beasts and horses”. According to the Danish government, only 31 of 321 statues and busts in Danish cities are of women. Of the 101 named statues in Copenhagen, only […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy marked the fifth edition of Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri, this week. The annual event in honour of the mediaeval poet and philosopher – known as the Father of the Italian language – follows the 700th anniversary of his death in 2021. A programme of Dante-themed events will take […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week hoisted the national flag in the compound of the High Commission building to celebrate the Pakistan Day. In his speech on the occasion, the envoy paid tribute to the Pakistan Movement leaders and workers who gifted this beautiful country to their coming generations. High […]
Read MoreMichael Barrett Copenhagen: Denmark has again scored very well on the UN’s World Happiness Report in 2024. We asked our readers how that matches up with their experiences as a foreigner living in the country. The UN’s World Happiness Report, published this week, placed Denmark second on its national happiness ranking for the third consecutive […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: In an investigation into textile smuggling led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bologna (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) of Prato have seized 2.4 million metres of illegally imported fabric, with an estimated value of €3 million. Law enforcement officers have seized rolls of fabric found in the […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week delivered a speech at the Macquarie University. “Honoured to be the Occasional Speaker at Macquarie University’s 2024 Graduation Ceremony. Glad to share my thoughts with the very dynamic future leaders pursuing their dreams,” the envoy posted on X. Macquarie University is a public research […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week spoke about the trade ties between Denmark and Pakistan. “Shining trade spotlight on a Pakistani company with strong Denmark business ties! M.A.J Int. is supplying plastics & rubber to make footballs for Hummel & Select. But that’s not all they also supply food flavouring […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: A new luxury train route from Paris to Portofino on Italy’s Ligurian coast will become a reality this summer courtesy of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The three-night experience includes one night on board the iconic train followed by a two-night stay at the five-star Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio in […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met renowned photographer Andrea Francolini. “Andrea has extensively travelled across Pakistan and captured the beautiful landscape and faces of Pakistan. He is passionate about Truck Art, Education,” the envoy posted on X.Andrea Francolini is a renowned and award-winning Sydney Photographer specializing in Sydney corporate […]
Read MoreCeina Ali Islamabad: Speakers at an International Women’s Day (IWD) gala this week called for collective efforts to invest in women’s advancement and well-being which will guarantee a progressive and tolerant society. The event was jointly hosted jointly by the UN and the Embassy of Denmark. UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Following mega oil and gas projects, Azerbaijan was determined to conduct a new energy project. This time, Azerbaijan aims to increase electricity generation, especially from renewable sources, and sell it to European markets. For this purpose, Baku cooperates with different well-known companies, such as bp, Vestas, ACWA Power, MASDAR, and so on. However, […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri met NETSOL Technologies chief Farooq Ghauri this week. “Glad to receive Farooq Ghauri, MD at NETSOL Technologies. He presented me Salim Ghauri’s book “Everything is Possible” which I’m sure will be an interesting read,” the envoy posted on X. The High Commissioner added: “@NETSOLTech is a […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Asif Ali Durrani and Lars Bo Møller, special representatives of Pakistan and Denmark respectively on Afghan affairs, met this week to discuss the issues concerning Afghan migrants. Asif Ali Durrani, Pakistan’s special representative, announced on X, about his meeting with Lars Bo Møller, Denmark’s special representative on Afghanistan affairs. Earlier, Thomas West, the […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited cotton farms in Dubbo, NSW. “Glad to visit cotton farms in Dubbo, NSW. Discussed opportunities to further enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Australia in the agricultural sector,” he posted on X. Interestingly, a cotton farm west of Dubbo in regional New South Wales […]
Read MoreNewswire Kyiv: The leaders of Canada and Italy signed security agreements with Ukraine this week after talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as Kyiv marked the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Canada and Italy join Britain, Germany, France and Denmark in concluding 10-year security deals with Kyiv that are intended to shore up Ukraine’s security […]
Read MoreNewswire Denmark, one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies, said this week it had reached a 10-year security agreement with Kyiv, following similar deals signed recently by Berlin, London and Paris. Ukraine has been keen to shore up its security with bilateral agreements while it waits in hope of someday joining the NATO defence alliance. “The agreement […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has issued a decree to pave the way to deploy €1.7 billion (US$1.8 billion) towards developing over 1GW of agrivoltaics (agriPV) projects. The funding was approved by the European Commission last November and is issued predominantly through its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Paul Phelan, Director, International Mining and Resources Conference, Resourcing Tomorrow, and Future Minerals Forum. “Glad to meet Paul Phelan, Director, International Mining And Resources Conference, Resourcing Tomorrow, and Future Minerals Forum. Discussed avenues to showcase Pakistan’s huge mining and minerals potential including metallic, […]
Read MoreNewswire Munich: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark would transfer all of its artillery to Ukraine and called on European states to provide ammunition and air defense systems to the Ukrainian armed forces, as “they need them more now,” Ukrinform reported. Speaking at the 7th Ukrainian Lunch in Munich, organized by the Ukrainian […]
Read MoreNewswire Tipping in Italy represents a fascinating aspect of the cultural differences between Italy and the United States, reflecting deeper societal norms and expectations around service and hospitality. Unlike the U.S., where tipping is almost a mandatory practice tied closely to the service industry’s wage structure, Italy presents a more nuanced approach to gratuities. In […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week urged the Pakistani students to take advantage of education opportunities in Australia. “Opportunity for Pakistani students to study in Australia. Pakistan – Australia Awards are now open,” the envoy posted on X. Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships for study commencing in 2025 opened on […]
Read MoreNewswire Copenhagen: Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered runic letters inscribed on a knife blade dating back nearly 2,000 years, making them some of the oldest runes ever found in the country. The 3-inch (8 centimeters) iron blade was found in an ancient grave near the city of Odense on the central island of Funen in […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, the only son of Italy’s last king, who lived in exile in neighbouring Switzerland for most of his life, has died aged 86 at his home in Geneva, a note by the Royal House of Savoy said. Born in the southern Italian city of Naples, he left his homeland […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri celebrated the closeness of Pakistan and Belarus as the friendship grows. “The National Library of Belarus in Minsk is lit with the flags of Pakistan and Belarus as part of the celebrations of 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries,” he posted […]
Read MoreAiman Nakispekova Astana: World-renowned eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiypkyzy from Mongolia recently moved to Kazakhstan, her historical homeland. She achieved global recognition following the release of “Berkutchi (Eagle Huntress)” documentary in 2016. In acknowledgment of her bravery and indomitable spirit, Nurgaiypkyzy received accolades in New York, Mongolia’s highest honor, and the Asia Game Changer Award in […]
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