Web and foreign policy. The challenges of diplomacy 2.0

How have web and social media transformed diplomacy? The 12th instalment of “Diplomazia e dintorni”, on -air this evening, Tuesday 21, January on RadioLuiss.it will seek to answer that question and examine the risks and advantages of digital diplomacy. The programme, conducted by Minister Plenipotentiary and Director of the Diplomatic Institute Stefano Baldi, will feature […]

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The Italian Cooperation contributes to humanitarian efforts in Central African Republic

Italy will contribute 2 million euro to humanitarian efforts in the Central African Republic, according to an announcement at the donors conference convened yesterday in Brussels by European Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Kristalina Georgieva and head of the Coordination Office for Humanitarian Questions of the UNOCHA Valerie Amos The Italian Cooperation will immediately activate a […]

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«Un «roadshow» per guidare le Pmi sui mercati globali» (Il Sole24Ore)

La sfida per i Paesi che vogliono mantenere la leadership economica si giocherà su due piani: industria e internazionalizzazione. È una partita che l`Italia può vincere. La seconda fase della globalizzazione, caratterizzata da una più equilibrata distribuzione dei vantaggi (aumento della classe media e della domanda di prodotti “made in Italy” e diminuzione dei differenziali […]

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Iranian sanctions framework updated. EU adopts temporary measures

The Joint Plan of Action (JPA) agreed to by Iran and the international community in Geneva on 24 November was activated today. In response to the limits set by Iran on the development of its nuclear programme, the European Union approved a series of measures that loosen the sanctions, laid down by and in strict […]

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Weapons of Mass Destruction-Free area in the Middle East: Dassù-Laajava meeting

Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met today at the foreign ministry in Rome with Finnish Under-Secretary of State Jaakko Laajava, appointed to facilitate the convening of a conference on the establishment of a weapons of mass destruction-free area in the Middle East. The topics of discussion included the latest development in the consultations conducted by facilitator […]

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Panama Canal: Minister Bonino speaks with Spanish colleague and Vice President Tajani

Within the context of the Italian government’s efforts to protect the interests of Italian firms participating in international consortium for the widening of the Panama Canal, Minister Bonino met with her Spanish counterpart Garcia-Margallo, with whom she discussed possible common initiatives for resolving the dispute between the consortium of European firms and the Panamanian authorities. […]

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – Algeria: Air Algérie boosts fleet with the purchase of 3 ATR 600

Air Algérie signed a contract for the purchase of three ATR 72-600 valued at an approximate 75 million euro. The operation falls within the broader sector growth strategy outlined in the company’s 5-year 2013-2017 development plan, which aims to increase air links with the African continent and eastward. On the same occasion contracts were also […]

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G8/G20 – Young Ambassadors recruit Italian delegations

Recruitment has begun for Italian delegations of the Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) who will take part in the official events parallel to the G8/G20 in Russia and Australia. With the support of the MFA, YAS is in search of 5 talented students or young professionals to represent Italy at the “Y8/Y20” meant to mirror the […]

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Valensise, Egypt key to area stability

“I delivered the Egyptian authorities Minister Bonino’s invitation to participate in the international conference on Libya being organised by the foreign ministry for 6 March”, reported Secretary General of the MFA Ambassador Michele Valensise at the end of a two-day mission to Egypt, where he had a busy agenda of meetings. Valensise added that he […]

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Giro: «Ue, il semestre italiano e l’ora delle scelte» (l’Unità)

L’imminenza delle elezioni europee e del semestre italiano di presidenza, rimette al centro del dibattito pubblico il tema dell’integrazione europea, così complesso e poco frequentato. È già un risultato che con la crisi finanziaria si sia parlato più di Europa, anche se limitandosi all’Euro. Posizioni divergenti su come uscire dalla crisi hanno dato vita ad […]

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EU: FAC on Syria, Central Africa and nuclear question – Bonino raises case of marines – Brussels confirms interest

The Iranian nuclear programme, the Syrian crisis ahead of the Geneva 2 meeting of 22 January and the crisis in the Central African Republic were among the principal topics addressed by the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels. Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino raised the issue of the case of the two marines – […]

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The main themes of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

The Southern Neighbourhood (particularly Syria and Egypt), Middle East peace process, Afghanistan, Iran, preparations for the EU-Russia summit, the Central African Republic and South Sudan will make up the agenda of the EU foreign ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting (FAC) to be held in Brussels tomorrow. The ministers will discuss the political and […]

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