Refugees a problem for all of Europe – Ukraine: apply Geneva agreement. Nigeria: release schoolgirls, urges EU

To resolve the Ukrainian crisis the support of the road map leading to the application of the Geneva agreement is necessary. The second long-term “challenge” is the relationship with Russia. These were two issues discussed by Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini during the Council of Foreign Ministers in Brussels yesterday, 12 May 2014. Other issues addressed […]

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Paris – A homage to Fabriano and the art of paper-making

The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris is celebrating Fabriano and the 750th anniversary of Europe’s oldest paper mill with an exhibition illustrating the history of paper-making. The exhibition, which runs from Friday 16 May until Saturday 21 June 2014, will feature original maps and official documents from the 19th and 20th centuries, and other historic […]

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Diplomacy and interpersonal relations

One of the principal “gifts” of the good diplomat is an ability to manage interpersonal relations intelligently. “It is a skill that plays a decisive role in achieving the goals of their mission. The Diplomatic Protocol Directorate encompasses much more than its name and definition imply”. These were just some of the comments made by […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Georgia: EU investment conference and B2B meetings, 13 June 2014

The European Union delegation in Georgia has announced that an Investment Conference will take place on 13 June 2014 to coincide with the mission to Tbilisi by the President of the European Commission, Jose’ Manuel Barroso. The Conference will be followed by business-to-business meetings for enterprises interested in investment opportunities in Georgia. The event will […]

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“Diplomazia e dintorni” – What’s does it take to be an Ambassador?

Leaving aside the rhetoric and clichés, being an ambassador means performing a particularly complex, discreet and skilled role, and only after many years of diplomatic experience. But what does it take to be an ambassador? What are the challenges and difficulties facing an ambassador? How do does an ambassador tackle the crises or problems that […]

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Usa – Open House at the Italian Embassy attracts 6,000 visitors

The “Europe Day” Open House at the Italian Embassy in Washington attracted 6,000 visitors who enjoyed a rich programme of events organised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and other organisations and businesses. The theme of the event, “A Journey to Italy: How Italians discovered the world”, provided opportunities to explore art, science, music […]

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Mogherini at EU Foreign Affairs Council – Ukraine: priority is to halt the violence. Support for OSCE roadmap

“Europe’s priority is to ensure that the violence on the ground is reined in and brought to an end”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini on her arrival in Brussels for the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council. She defined this goal as “the lodestar of our work today. We shall continue to […]

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Tokyo – Italian Book Fair attracts thousands of readers

The Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo hosted the 6th Italian Book Fair, which attracted about 6500 Japanese readers over 2 weeks. The event is organised in springtime to coincide with the cherry blossom season (“Hanami” in Japanese), which attracts crowds of visitors to the district near the Institute’s neighbourhood, in the vicinity of the imperial […]

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The need for a peace institute (European Voice)

We, the Foreign Ministers of nine European countries – from with in the EU, as well as outside–have joined together to launch the European Institute of Peace (EIP) to help tackle some of the challenges of today’s world. Tomorrow Monday, in Brussels, we will present the first President ever of the Institute. Generations of hostility […]

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Impetus for new period in European politics, says Mogherini – Minister’s address in Florence on “The State of the Union”

In her address in Florence on “The State of the Union”, Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini called for a new period in European politics, not least through the forthcoming elections for the European Parliament. Italian Presidency: rapid transition in “government” of Europe The growth of populism is the natural outcome of 10 years of political choices […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Germany: Investment in Italy reaches 33.1 billion

Germany: Investment in Italy reaches 33.1 billion Between 2009 and 2012 investment in Italy by German companies increased significantly, from 30.2 billion euros to 33.1 billion. The number of Italian companies receiving German investment also increased over the period, by nearly 100 units: from 1,250 to 1,345, with total sales amounting to around 95 billion […]

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NOTA DI SERVIZIO PER I REDATTORI CAPO: Conferenza “Le persone LGBTI nella realtà odierna” (Farnesina, 16 maggio 2014)

A conference on “Being LGBTI in today’s world” will take place at the Farnesina on Friday 16 May from 9.30 to 18.30. The conference will be opened by the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova. The event will be divided into four panels: 9.45: The rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual and Intersexed (LGBTI) […]

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