Libia – Mogherini, comunità internazionale rilanci transizione democratica

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini has been monitoring the evolving situation in Libya over the past few days with deep concern. On a day of intense clashes in Tripoli and other areas of the country, Mogherini remained in contact with Italian ambassador Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi, who kept her constantly updated on developments. “Libya is […]

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System Italy in Mozambique – Highly important business mission

From 19 to 21 May System Italy will make a business trip to Mozambique that promises to be one of exceptional importance. The delegation, led by Deputy Minister for Economic Development Carlo Calenda, will include the participation of 82 businesses, 6 professional associations and 5 banks. One of Italy’s most important missions to Sub-Saharan Africa […]

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Alluvioni nei Balcani, Italia invia 300mila euro di aiuti.Mogherini, “solidarietà concreta a popolazioni”

Italy immediately responded to the Serbian and Bosnian authorities’ appeal following the recent flooding by earmarking 300,000 euros in humanitarian aid, as Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini announced. “My thoughts go out to the families of the victims”, said Mogherini, stating that Italy would “offer our concrete solidarity to the populations affected”. The Italian […]

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Libya: Embassy in contact with Italians in Tripoli

The Italian embassy in Tripoli contacted all Italian nationals in the Libyan capital in order to ensure all forms of assistance in consideration of the situation resulting from the armed skirmishes of recent hours

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Mogherini: «Ban Ki-moon la aiuterà. Pronto a compiere ogni passo per Meriam»

«Meriam è una mamma…Ecco, continuo a pensare a questo: Meriam è una mamma, come io sono una mamma. Continuo a pensare al piccolo che porta in grembo e all’ altro bambino che ora è in carcere con lei. Continuo a pensare a questa vicenda così atroce… A questa ragazza del Sudan così giovane, così coraggiosa, […]

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“LGBTI people and today’s reality”: Conference at the Farnesina

The foreign ministry stands in the forefront of the defence of civil rights: in coincidence with the Anti-Homophobia Day established by the European Union, a conference entitled “LGBTI people and today’s reality” was held today in Rome. Participants included representatives of international organisations, scholars, judges and politicians. “I believe it is especially important and significant […]

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Mogherini at the UN: discussion with Ban Ki-moon – Talk at “Council on Foreign Relations”

The campaign against the death penalty will be one of the priorities of the Italian Presidency of the European Union, which starts on 1 July 2014. The point was made by Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, one of the USA’s most distinguished think tanks. The topic was […]

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Messaggio del Ministro per la Conferenza “Le persone LGBTnella realta’odierna”

Desidero far pervenire a tutti i partecipanti alla Conferenza “Le persone LGBTI nella realtà odierna” – rappresentanti di organismi internazionali, studiosi, magistrati, esponenti politici, espressioni dell’associazionismo, rappresentanti della stampa – il mio più caloroso saluto e l’augurio che questa giornata di approfondimento e riflessione su un tema così sensibile e di attualità possa contribuire alla […]

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Dei/Sole 24Ore: China: Ningbo is the country’s leading port for wine imports

The city of Ningbo, an ancient port and emerging industrial centre (specialising in chemicals and pharmaceuticals) in the Province of Zhejiang, is recovering its past glories. In 2013 the city was one of the world’s top ten ports in terms of container traffic, and China’s first for wine imports. Ningbo aims to strengthen its cultural […]

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“Hamburg in Focus” – The city viewed through photographs taken by Italian residents

Hamburg viewed through the eyes of Italians who have chosen to live there: that’s the result of the “Hamburg in Focus” photography exhibition hosted in the gallery of the Italian Cultural Institute until 30 June. The initiative grew from an idea on the “Italiani ad Amburgo” Facebook page to create a 2013 calendar from the […]

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Rome – Training course for Afghan judges now under way

From 14 to 27 May, twelve Afghan judges are attending an intensive theoretical and practical training course at “Tor Vergata” University in Rome. The course is promoted by the University’s Department of Law, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is a capacity-building initiative that builds on the numerous projects already implemented with […]

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Mosca: con “Russian friendly” un decalogo per hotel italiani (in translation)

Un Decalogo delle Raccomandazioni ‘Russian Friendly’ per censire le strutture italiane attrezzate ad accogliere al meglio il turista che arriva dalla Federazione e favorire l’incremento dei flussi turistici tra i due Paesi: e’ il progetto realizzato dall’ambasciata italiana a Mosca, in collaborazione con Enit e i maggiori tour operator russi, in occasione dell’Anno del Turismo […]

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