Paris – A concert to welcome 2014 at the Italian Cultural Institute

The 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 […]

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EXPO – International participants now number 141

The 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 […]

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Italy-Africa initiative under way – We must focus the spotlight on Africa once again, says Bonino

A 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 […]

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Volgograd attack: Minister Bonino’s reaction

Minister 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 […]

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Bonino: “Italy must turn the spotlight back on Africa” (Avvenire)

Dear 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 […]

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Bonino at Radio Radicale forum – Iran: Rowhani window will not be open forever

“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 […]

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Italy renews Africa initiative – Bonino to hold Monday press conference

The 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 […]

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Minister Bonino receives Alma Shalabayeva with children Alua, Madina and Aldyiar

Minister 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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Attack on Camp Hurriya condemned without reservation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation, without reservation, of the bloody terrorist attack on the residents of Camp Hurriya (Camp Liberty) and the Iraqi police, along with its condolences to the families of the victims and hopes for the rapid recovery of the wounded. “This tragic event”, Minister Emma Bonino declared, “confirms the […]

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Mansoura Attack: Ministry’s strong condemnation

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its firm condemnation of the deadly attack last night in the city of Mansoura, resulting in the death and injury of innocent victims. In these tragic circumstances, Italy extends her solidarity and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Egyptian people.

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The Bonino Method

This year-end conversation takes place on the eve of the return of Alma Shalabayeva and her small daughter Alua, an odyssey that should never have begun. A seven-month odyssey marked by strident dispute and silent, painstaking intercession. The foreign ministry was bypassed at the moment of deportation by an obliging interior ministry. Italian ambassador to […]

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Minister Bonino speaks by phone with Alma Shalabayeva

In a telephone conversation today from the Italian embassy in Astana to Minister Bonino, Alma Shalabayeva expressed her deep gratitude for Italy’s efforts over recent months to help restore her freedom of movement. The minister said “the embassy will follow Mrs. Shalabayeva step by step until her departure with her daughter Adua”. Finally, the minister […]

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