The Dream of a Europe of and for its peoples must prevail over that of the various forms of populism, writes Prime Minister Enrico Letta in the editorial comment in Longitude, edited by Pialuisa Bianco. The January edition, which will hit the newsstands on 6 January 2014, is dedicated to Europe and the Italian Presidency […]
Read moreItalian tenor Andrea Bocelli ended his “A Passion for Life” world tour with a concert at the Slovnaft Arena, the new ice stadium in the Slovakian capital. Bocelli was accompanied by 70 musicians from the national symphony orchestra and 60 members of the choir, conducted by Italian maestro Marcello Rota. The tenor sang several duets […]
Read moreA Cipro la missione archeologica italiana, che da circa un decennio lavora sul sito di Pyrgos-Mavroraki, nel distretto di Limassol, fa il punto della situazione. L’occasione e’ un seminario organizzato in collaborazione con l’ambasciata italiana a Nicosia e ospitato dall’Archaeological research unit della University of Cyprus. Rinvenimento reperti età del bronzo Durante l’evento, i responsabili […]
Read moreA new Italian Consulate General has opened in Chongqing, with the new Consul General, Sergio Maffettone, leading the opening ceremony. Maffettone underscored the Farnesina’s efforts, under tight public spending conditions, in selecting Chongqing as the new frontier of Italian diplomacy in China in the service of Italy’s economic development. The Consul General also commented on […]
Read moreThe New Year concert on 2 January will be first event of 2014 for the Italian Cultural Institute in Paris. The concert, entitled “Profumo di Donna”, will feature timeless works celebrating the female spirit selected by Vittorio Montalti, sung by Ljuba Bergamelli and with Franco Venturini on piano. Montalti’s recent composition, “Suoni nascosti”, will also […]
Read moreThe international presence at Milan’s EXPO 2015 is growing, with Bosnia and Poland’s confirmation bringing the number of participants signing up to 141. The success of the initiative can be explained by the efforts of “System Italy” as a whole, led by the Farnesina and its diplomatic network, which are supporting the EXPO in all […]
Read moreA wide-ranging initiative “to focus our country’s spotlight once again on Africa” by revitalising the political, economic and cultural partnership between Italy and the entire African continent. That was how Foreign Minister Emma Bonino introduced the Italy-Africa initiative today at the Farnesina as she chaired a conference attended by, among others, the Minister for Culture […]
Read moreMinister Bonino expressed deep concern and extended her solidarity to the Russian authorities in response to yesterday’s attack in Volograd that killed numerous innocent persons waiting to reach their loved ones for the new year’s holiday. “My thoughts go out to the families of those who have so tragically suffered this terrorist act. We must […]
Read moreDear Editor, It’s true: Africa deserves more attention from us. Over recent years, many Africa countries – I am referring especially to an oft-forgotten Sub-Saharan Africa – have undergone radical political, social and economic transformations, and made remarkable progress in strengthening institutions and the rule of law. Transformation that offer extraordinary opportunities for boosting our […]
Read more“The partial Rowhani/Sarif window will not be open forever”. For that reason, the time factor in the West’s dialogue with Iran “is essential”. This was one of the key passages in Minister Emma Bonino’s speech at a forum organised by Radio Radicale. The tensions in Turkey and transition in the Middle East, as well as […]
Read moreThe Italy-Africa Initiative will be at the centre of a press conference that Minister Emma Bonino is scheduled to hold at the foreign ministry in Rome at 15:30 on Monday 30 December, together with Minister for Cultural Assets and Activities and Tourism Massimo Bray and Minister for Integration Cecile Kyenge; other participants will include Deputy […]
Read moreMinister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino received Mrs. Alma Shalabayeva today in Rome along with her children Alua, Madina and Aldyiar. Mrs. Shalabayeva expressed her sincere gratitude for the commitment Minister Bonino and the foreign ministry maintained over recent months that restored freedom of movement to her and her youngest daughter Alua. “I was very […]
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