Libia: Bonino, necessaria uscita urgente da stallo politico

Asked to comment on the chaotic situation in Tripoli, Minister Bonino made the following statement: “The news of the new upheaval on the streets of Tripoli only reinforces my conviction that Libya urgently needs a way out, without the use of force, of the political deadlock that is affecting the Libyan people’s consideration of their […]

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NOTA DI SERVIZIO PER I REDATTORI CAPO: Modifica ingresso stampa per Iniziativa Italia – Africa (Farnesina, 20 febbraio 2014)

The ministerial session of the Italy-Africa Initiative – Agriculture will take place at the Farnesina at 15.30 on Thursday 20 February 2014. Participants include the Heads of Delegation of the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa visiting Rome for the meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council The session will open with addresses […]

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Melbourne – Australians contemplate Piranesi’s views

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) was an 18th century Italian architect, antiquarian, landscape artist and urban designer, but his etchings are among his best known and appreciated contributions to world culture. A selection of his works from the collections of noble Englishmen will be on display for the first time in Australia at Melbourne’s national library […]

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Kurdistan – Business mission by 9 Italian firms

A recent Italian business mission in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region involved 9 firms active in a variety of sectors (construction, fashion, agri-food and services), whose representatives met with local authorities and several local holding companies in the provinces of Erbil, Sulaimania and Duhok. Read more, in Italian

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – Russia: Upakovka/Upak conferma leadership italiana filiera imballaggio (in translation)

Lo svolgimento di Upakovka/Upak Italia, la piu’ importante Fiera delle macchine per confezionamento e imballaggio, in Russia, ha confermato l’eccellente posizionamento della filiera italiana del settore sul mercato russo. Le nostre esportazioni italiane dei macchinari per confezionamento e imballaggio sono cresciute nel 2012 del 10,5%. L’aumento è stato addirittura del 44,5% in quello delle macchine […]

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Intervento del Vice Ministro Marta Dassù in occasione del convegno Quo Vadis Europa

· L’ultimo bollettino mensile della Banca Centrale Europea prevede un “lento recupero del prodotto nell’area euro”. Pesano le incertezze dei mercati mondiali , in particolare Paesi emergenti, ma anche la debolezza della domanda interna e prospettive poco chiare dell’export. Malgrado tassi di interesse al minimo e spread sui debiti sovrani e corporate in discesa, resta […]

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Cooperation: USD100,000 to WFP for Bolivian flood victims

The Italian Cooperation has earmarked USD100,000 for the World Food Program (WFP) for the purchase of emergency supplies to be distributed to Bolivian victims of the 12 February floods. The supplies (mainly tents) will be collected from the UN humanitarian depot in Panama (UNHRD) and delivered by the Bolivian Air Force.

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Marines: latest deferral, Italy recalls ambassador – prosecution awaiting gov. opinion on SUA Act. Unacceptable, says Bonino

On Tuesday morning, the Indian Supreme Court ruled to defer the case of the Marines to Monday 24 February at 14:00 (9:30 Italian time), as it awaits the government’s written opinion on the applicability in this case of the anti-piracy law (SUA Act). Italian foreign minister Emma Bonino recalled the Italian Ambassador in New Delhi, […]

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Marines: Indian ambassador summoned to the foreign ministry

The Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Michele Valensise summoned today the Indian ambassador to Italy, Basant Kumar Gupta, to the foreign ministry in Rome to express the Italian government’s surprise and deep disappointment at the latest deferral by the Indian Supreme Court of the case of Italian Marines Latorre and Girone. […]

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Diplomacy “On air” – The Consul’s job

The 16th segment of “Diplomazia e Dintorni”, a programme created and conducted by Stefano Baldi, will be concerned with the Consul’s job. The activity of foreign consulates is much more varied and complex than might be imagined, and often involves the specific interests of the country represented and those of its citizens. The Italian Consulates […]

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Beirut – Best of the Venice Film Festival

Starting Thursday, the Lebanese capital’s Cinema Metropolis will present a selection of recent and classic films during the 70th edition of the celebrated festival. The Italian Cultural Institute in Beirut is organising the event in collaboration with the Venice Biennale and the Associazione Metropolis. Read more, in Italian.

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Japan – Exhibition on D’Annunzio delights

Japan gave an enthusiastic welcome to the exhibition “Gabriele D’Annunzio in Japan in the early 20th century”. A resounding success in Tokyo was followed by Kyoto’s warm response. The exhibition coincides with the 150th anniversary of the celebrated Italian artist’s birth. Read more, in Italian.

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