Libya. Gentiloni welcomes General National Congress decision to take part in UN-sponsored dialogue

“The General National Congress’s decision to take part in the dialogue sponsored by the United Nations is a step in the right direction”. This was the comment by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, on the statements made by Tripoli following the latest talks with Bernardino Leon. Leon is the UN […]

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Libya: Gentiloni meets Mohammed al-Dairi – inclusive dialogue and support for Leon

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Dairi, today 3 February 2015. “Italy keenly hopes to see all parties in Libya take part in the political dialogue facilitated by the United Nations. We are convinced that an inclusive dialogue open to all parties can ensure a […]

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Mattarella sworn in at the Quirinal Palace – “A speech of high institutional resonance and great effectiveness”, says Gentiloni

“A speech of high institutional resonance and great effectiveness. The constitution, which must be a living part of the day-to-day reality of all Italians. The importance of our international role, our efforts on behalf of European political union and in the fight against the terrorist threat”. This was Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s reaction to speech […]

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Caracas – An exhibition celebrating “The Holy Crucifix of Monreale”

“The Holy Crucifix of Monreale” is the title of a photography exhibition featuring the work of Venezuelan photographer Adolfo Acosta that has just opened in Caracas and will run until 27 March 2015. Organised and hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute, the exhibition includes 32 images of the traditional procession in Monreale, in the Province […]

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Lisbon – “Sunday at the Cinema” with the best of contemporary Italian film-making

Five new film events in Lisbon featuring contemporary Italian film-making. The Italian Cultural Institute in the Portuguese capital, along with the “Il Sorpasso” association, has organised the 7th “Sunday at the Cinema” season, featuring some of Italy’s most interesting recent productions. Screenings at the Teatro do Bairro feature “L’intrepido” by Gianni Amelio, “Viva la Liberta” […]

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Cairo – International Book Fair opens its doors

Cairo International Book Fair, the biggest such event in the Arab and African worlds, has opened its doors. Italy is taking part with a stand organised by the Italian Cultural Institute. Italian books being presented at the Fair include “Il costo della vita” by Angelo Ferracuti, “Il romanzo arabo al cinema” by Aldo Nicosia and […]

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Moscow must use its influence over the separatists, says Gentiloni. Minister underscores the importance of Europe’s “unitary message”

Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni has reiterated the importance of the “unitary message” concerning the Ukrainian crisis sent out to Russia by the latest European Union Foreign Affairs Council. The Minister was speaking from Algiers, where he has met his Algerian opposite number. “Moscow must use its influence – which is considerable – over the separatists […]

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Australia: call for expressions of interest for Perth airport link project

A call for expressions of interest was announced for the ForrestField-Airport Link rail connection from the centre of Perth to the city airport. The project is valued at an estimated AUD 2.2 billion (approx. EUR 1.54 billion) and calls for the construction of 8.5km of railway, including 8km of underground tunnels, as well as 3 […]

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Italy-Algeria: Gentiloni, common effort at inclusive negotiations on Libya

Italy and Algeria “will work together so that UN Envoy in Libya Bernardino Leon includes in the talks those who have thus far not participated in Geneva”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni at the end of a meeting in Algiers with his counterpart Ramtane Lamamra. He also underscored that “all possible means” would […]

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Gentiloni in Algiers: terrorism and Libyan crisis on agenda

The fight against terrorism, crisis in key countries such as Libya and bilateral relations are on Minister for Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni’s agenda today in Algiers where he has meetings scheduled with President Abdelaziz Boutleflika, Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra and Premier Abdelmadek Sellal. Among other things, Gentiloni intends to discuss the Italo-Algerian intergovernmental summit planned […]

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Colombia – Mediterranean Music takes centre stage in Cartagena

A major success for the Festival of Cartagena, Colombia’s and Latin America’s most important musical event, under the direction of Antonio Miscenà. “Mare Nostrum” was the title of this year’s 9th edition of the festival, hosted by that Caribbean city, which featured some of Italy’s most successful artists, including cellist Mario Brunello to clarinetist Gabriele […]

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Colombia – Mediterranean Music takes centre stage in Cartagena

A major success for the Festival of Cartagena, Colombia’s and Latin America’s most important musical event, under the direction of Antonio Miscenà. “Mare Nostrum” was the title of this year’s 9th edition of the festival, hosted by that Caribbean city, which featured some of Italy’s most successful artists, including cellist Mario Brunello to clarinetist Gabriele […]

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