Lebanon: record refugees, resources at risk – Italy’s contribution to stability and security

According to UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Antonio Guterres, the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has surpassed the one million mark. These in addition to the over one and a half million living in Syria’s neighbouring countries and the approximately 6.5 million internally displaced persons. “A disastrous record”, the Commissioner added, “aggravated by […]

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Middle East: Mogherini, serious concern for the latest developments in the Peace Process

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini expressed deep concern over the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The Italian government expressed the hope that the leadership of both countries would return to the table and refrain from further initiatives that could hinder dialogue. Italy continues to wholeheartedly support the American mediation and that the […]

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Mogherini at informal EU ministers meeting on Ukraine crisis, “keep calm and carry on”. Focus on Mediterranean

“Keep calm and carry on” was how Minister Mogherini summarised the informal EU foreign ministers meeting on Ukraine held in Athens, considering “phase two” of the sanctions sufficient. The third phase is being prepared but will only go into effect if further steps are taken to destabilise Ukraine”, said Mogherini, explaining however that it must […]

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Innovative technology and services for Pompeii – Finmeccanica donates nearly 2 million euros

Finmeccanica, one of Italy’s leading industrial groups in the technology and innovative services sector, signed an agreement this morning, Friday 4 April 2014, with the Ministry for Culture and Tourism on a donation to monitor and protect the archaeological site at Pompeii. Dario Franceschini, the Minister for Culture, and Gianni de Gennaro, Chairman of Finmeccanica, […]

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DEI/Sole 24Ore: OECD: Italy’s debt “manageable”, says Gurria

Italy’s debt is high but can be managed if the country continues on its reform course. On this point, the Renzi government can count on a more favourable political climate than its predecessors. This was OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria’s comment as he presented the report on the euro-zone. Italy’s debt is high in numerical […]

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International Day of Mine Awareness: Women in Action

At the Holy Spirit Hospital in Makeni, the biggest city in Sierra Leone’s northern province, Italian Development Cooperation is working to improve the health of the inhabitants of Bombali district. And that work includes providing surgical treatment for mine victims. From Africa to Asia: Italian Development Cooperation at work From Africa to Asia, Italian Development […]

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Belloni: «Tagli alle sedi e al personale Così risparmieremo 108 milioni» (La Stampa)

Le «feluche» stringeranno un po’ la cinghia, e diversi immobili di proprietà all`estero verranno venduti. Ieri il ministro degli Esteri Federica Mogherini ha annunciato (in Parlamento e poi ai sindacati) tagli da 108 milioni nel triennio 2014-2016. «Dobbiamo fare la nostra parte», spiega l`ambasciatore Elisabetta Belloni, direttore del personale della Farnesina e stretto collaboratore di […]

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DEI/Sole 24Ore – Consorzio Camerale per l’Internazionalizzazione (in translation)

Il Segretario Generale del Ministero degli Affari Esteri Michele Valensise è intervenuto al Consiglio Direttivo del Consorzio Camerale per l’internazionalizzazione, l’organismo formato dalle 12 Camere di Commercio più attive nell’attivita’ di supporto agli operatori sui mercati esteri. Nel suo intervento, l’Amb. Valensise ha ricordato l’impegno della Farnesina, attraverso una Direzione Generale che si occupa espressamente […]

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Italian industry – K4A and Changxing Aviation in joint venture worth 32 million dollars

Italy’s K4A (Knowledge For Aviation) Group, which builds helicopters, and China’s Changxing Aviation Equipment, an aerospace engineering company, have signed a joint agreement worth 32 million dollars. The agreement was signed at our Embassy in Beijing. Welcoming the birth of the new joint venture, Italian Ambassador Alberto Bradanini underscored the importance of advanced technology exports […]

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Cultura – Editoria e lettori a Settimana Lingua Italiana nel Mondo (in translation)

“Scrivere la nuova Europa: editoria italiana, autori e lettori nell’era digitale”: questo il tema che leghera’ i vari eventi che animeranno la XIV edizione della Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel mondo, indetta dal 20 al 25 ottobre 2014. Con questa scelta, si vuole valorizzare il ruolo del libro nelle sue molteplici connotazioni, dal cartaceo al […]

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Cooperazione italiana – 200mila euro a Oms per Ebola (in translation)

Di fronte all’epidemia di Ebola che ha colpito la Guinea e minaccia i paesi circostanti, la Cooperazione italiana ha deciso di intervenire con un contributo di 200mila euro a favore del piano di risposta varato dall’Organizzazione mondiale della Sanita’ (Oms). Grazie ai fondi raccolti, l’organizzazione internazionale effettuera’, insieme al ministero della Salute guineano, attivita’ di […]

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Sudan: EU and Italy together to boost health services

The European Union and Italy are working together to boost health services in Sudan. “Promoting Qualitative Health Services in Eastern Sudan”, a 12.9 million euro health programme funded by Brussels and run by Italy, opened recently. Designed to improve access to and the quality of services and treatment for the people of three states, Kassala, […]

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