Mogherini at Kiev, “here to support dialogue” – “Bilateral ceasefire” focus of talks with Ukraine premier

As Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini explained at the end of her meeting with Premier Arseniy Yatsenyuk, she was in Kiev to “support the path of dialogue” which, “although difficult and complicated” was “still open”. She explained that she had asked the premier to work together on a “bilateral ceasefire”. Mogherini also announced that […]

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DEI/ Sole 24 ore: Canada: Fincantieri purchases STX Canada Marine

Through majority controlled Vard Holdings Limited, a Norwegian firm listed on the Singapore exchange, Fincantieri purchased STC Canada Marine, a firm active in the North American naval design and engineering market, for approximately 8 million euro. STX Marine is based in Vancouver Canada and operates through Ottawa and Houston Texas. The firm employs more than […]

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Libya: foreign technicians abducted with Marco Vallisa are freed

The two foreign technicians, Petar Matic and Emilio Gafuri, abducted on Saturday in Libya along with Italian national Marco Vallisa have been freed and are expected at Piacentini headquarters in Zuawa. The Italian foreign ministry and other State bodies continue efforts to bring the situation regarding the Italian national to a positive conclusion.

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Mogherini in Kiev and Moscow – First Italian EU Presidency mission

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini began a 4-day mission that will take her first to Kiev and then to Moscow, her first since undertaking the presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1st. Minister Mogherini is scheduled to meet in Kiev with Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and the following day with […]

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Somalia: Mogherini condemns attacks

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini condemned this morning’s attacks on the parliament building in Mogadishu. “Once again terrorist attacks are being used by those seeking to destabilise and weaken Somalia”, Mogherini said. “I wish to extend my own and the Italian government’s solidarity with the Somali authorities and the families of the victims”, she […]

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USA: Mogherini assures Kerry of Italy’s help in boosting peace and security

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini sent US Secretary of State John Kerry the following message for Independence Day: Dear Mr. Secretary of State, I wish to extend my sincerest sentiments of friendship to the American people as they celebrate Day of Independence. The occasion offers me an opportunity to recall the depth of our […]

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Unione Africana, il vice ministro Pistelli incontra la presidente della Commissione Dlamini Zuma

Unione Africana, il vice ministro Pistelli incontra la presidente della Commissione Dlamini Zuma

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Pistelli in Eastern Africa: AU a major interlocutor

The African Union gave the green light to the idea of dialogue between the EU and Eastern Africa, including Egypt and Libya. The aim of the initiative, promoted by Italy and supported by the European Commission, is the joint management of migration flows with the countries of origin and transit as part of a more […]

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Marines: Mogherini and Pinotti meet partners

Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini and Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti had a long meeting today, Friday 4 July 2014, with Vania Ardito and Paola Moschetti, the partners of Salvatore Girone and Massimiliano Latorre. The ministers’ progress report included an up-date on yesterday’s meeting with the team of international lawyers working on the case of the two […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore: Ansaldo Sts: si aggiudica contratto in Spagna per l’Alta velocita’ (in translation)

Il Ministero dello Sviluppo spagnolo, tramite la societa’ Adif Alta Velocidad, ha assegnato alla Joint-Venture formata da Ansaldo STS, una societa’ Finmeccanica, e Instalaciones Inabensa il contratto del valore di 47 milioni di euro per i sistemi di segnalamento Ertms lungo la linea ad alta velocita’ che collega La Robla e Pola de Lena. Il […]

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Prague – A showcase for contemporary Italian artistic talent

The baroque chapel in the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague is hosting an exhibition entitled “ItaliArts. Contemporary Italian artists in Prague”, which will run until 11 August 2014 to celebrate Italy’s EU Presidency. The event was organised as part of the “ItaliArts” project by Aura, an arts and culture organisation based in Udine, byGiancarlo Caneva’s […]

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Lisbon – Portugal celebrates the Italian semester with music and art

Lisbon joins other capitals in celebrating Italy’s EU Presidency semester, which opened with a speech by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to the European Parliament. Young people from Italy and Portugal are taking part in music and art events organised by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute. The programme will be a celebration of […]

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