Undersecretary of State Amendola in New York. The Security Council unanimously approves the Resolution to protect cultural heritage

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved the Resolution proposed by Italy and France, requiring Countries to protect cultural heritage from the destruction of war and against the illegal trafficking of historical assets. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, was in New York where he contributed to the discussion and participated in the […]

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“Challenge facing Italian cooperation. Our priority is Africa” (by minister Alfano)

Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has reflected on the challenges that lie ahead for Italian cooperation. Setting aside political current affairs, the crazy attack on Westminster, the terrorism emergency, the Treaties of Rome, the minister spoke for 40 minutes about what the goals of the next three-year period will be. He […]

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​Alfano: “EU, three routes to follow to avoid insignificance” (La Stampa)

Dear Mr. Editor, we wish to be the builders  of a new Europe, fully aware of its scope, capable of  ‘feeling’ every single piece, as if they were the piano keys playing a single note.  The celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome are a progressive event, which will attract and fascinate […]

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Speech by Hon. Minister at the Atlantic Council – “Facing Common Challenges: the Italian Contribution to Global Security” (Washington DC, 21 marzo 2017)

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   President Kempe, Members of the Atlantic Council, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to be here at the Atlantic Council. The Atlantic Council is the “home” of free-thinking and dialogue. It promotes the key values that underpin the great relationship between America and Europe. And […]

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Conference in Izmir for the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome

On 23rd March, a conference on the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome was held at Yasar University in Izmir. It opened with an introduction by Consul Iannuzzi and continued with a paper by Prof Ivan Ingravallo (“Aldo Moro” University of Bari) entitled “What future for European integration?”. The meeting, which was intended to involve […]

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Round Table in Sofia discusses “The Treaties of Rome: the EU is 60 years old. Is it too young or too old?”

​”The Treaties of Rome: the EU is 60 years old. Is it too young or too old?” was the provocative title chosen for the round table organised by the Italian Embassy in Sofia to mark the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. The event took place on 10 March 2017 at the St. Kliment Ohridski […]

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Turkey – 23rd Marble Izmir exhibition opens

The 23rd Marble Izmir exhibition, one of the leading international trade shows for the marble industry and associated technologies, has opened in Izmir and is due to run until 25 March. Once again this year, Italy is represented by numerous exhibitors (no less than 79), as well as an institutional stand set up by the […]

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Myanmar – Ambassador Aliberti visits the States of Kayin and Mon

“Peripheral regions of Myanmar, including the States of Kayin and Mon, can also present attractive economic opportunities for Italian companies, such as in the infrastructure and energy sectors”, commented Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti at the end of his mission to Kayin and Mon, in south-eastern Myanmar. The visit provided an opportunity to meet the Governors […]

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Fragments of memories – Focus on water colours by Gabriele Brucceri

Portugal pays tribute to Italian contemporary art by displaying works by Gabriele Brucceri, a young artist from Vicenza. An exhibition titled “Fragments of memories” opens at the ancient chapel in the palace where the Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon has its headquarters on March 28 at 6.30 p.m. Brucceri, who was awarded the international prize […]

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Minister Alfano: “Let us build a better Europe”

“Let us build a better Europe. While celebrating the extraordinary results achieved by the  European integration process, Italy stands with England after the tragic events in London, and commits to build a more prosperous and safer Europe, capable of meeting the new challenges of our time. We have come to know peace thanks to Europe, […]

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Address to the De Gasperi Foundation Conference on “60 years from the signing of the Treaties of Rome: Is a European Union still possible?” (Senate of the Republic, 23 March, 2017)

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   President Maria Romana De Gasperi, Honorable Deputies and Senators, Ladies and Gentleman,  I returned only a few hours ago from a mission to the United States. I still feel the  jetlag, but I wanted to be here with you today.I would like to join the […]

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Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome in Washington

On 22 March 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, inaugurated the event at the Italian Embassy in Washington DC to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome. The event featured a concert  titled “In Dreams Awake,” composed and conducted by Maestro Gabriele Ciampi. The concert […]

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