Libya: joint statement on lifting of oil blockade (original version)

The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States welcome the agreement announced yesterday on the lifting of the blockade of oil exporting ports in the East of Libya. Our Governments congratulate Prime Minister Abdullah al Thinni and the Interim Government of Libya and their commitment to work together with the […]

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Mogherini briefs Schengen Committee – A visa every 15 seconds in 2013; 12,000 lives saved, but EU needed

“In 2013 Italy became the number-two Schengen country for number of visas issued, with a total of 2,125,490. We cam in second only to France (2,471,220 visas issued) and, for the first time, surpassed Germany (slightly more than 2 million). Our 172 authorised missions issued an average of one visa every 15 seconds, which is […]

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DEI/Sole 24Ore – Russia: 230 aziende italiane hanno partecipato a Obuv Mir (in translation)

Si e’ svolta a Mosca Obuv Mir Kozhi, la Fiera piu’ importante della Federazione per il comparto moda calzature e pelletteria, che si svolge in due edizioni l’anno, a marzo (per la stagione primavera-estate) e ottobre (per quella autunno-inverno). Duecentotrenta le aziende presenti nel Padiglione italiano. Il settore moda e accessori vede l’Italia fra i […]

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Venezuela – Giro cites “solidarity and support for the Italian community”

“Solidarity and support for the Italian community, and convinced support for the resumption of dialogue between government and democratic opposition to bring the country our of this pressing crisis”, asserted Under-Secretary Mario Giro in a briefing before the Senate Foreign Affairs Commission on his recent Caracas mission. Giro reported that, with all probability, the opposition, […]

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Diplomacy ‘On air’ – Relations with the media

Relations with the press and, more in general, with the media, including the new “social media”, have become an increasingly essential part of the work of diplomats. For a profession that, by its very nature, is so heavily projected outward in its reach, and in a world that has become so dependent on the flow […]

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Target Angola – Opportunity Forum in Turin

The Italian businesses that will be participating in the first Business Forum Italia Angola will have an opportunity to better inform themselves of the economic potential and investment opportunities offered by that African nation. The forum will take place tomorrow 9 April in Turin and is the fruit of the collaborative efforts of the Italian […]

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Houston – A meeting of Italian cinema and food

From Rome to Houston: “Movie ‘n’ Food – Sapore di Cinema” is an initiative aimed at celebrating Italian history and culinary specialities through the recipes of great Italian film actors and directors – Vittorio De Sica Luchino Visconti, Federico Fellini, Giuseppe Tornatore, Sofia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni – which will take place in the Texan […]

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Central African Republic: Cooperation dispatches humanitarian aid

A flight will be dispatched tomorrow from the Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo) to the Central African Republic by the Italian Cooperation, carrying aid to the population severely affected by the crisis under way. Responding to an appeal by Italian volunteer associations, the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will […]

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Suspension of Ambassador Bosio

Following confirmation by the Philippines authorities that Ambassador to Turkmenistan Daniele Bosio was being held for questioning, in compliance with the provisions of law the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today suspended the ambassador from service.

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Slovakia – Bratislava offers moving tribute to Claudio Abbado

Bratislava celebrated Claudio Abbado with an event rich in music and testimonials. A deeply moved audience attended the “Tribute to Claudio Abbado” organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of the Slovakian capital in collaboration with that of Budapest, celebrating the recently deceased conductor. Read more, in Italian

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Germany – Made in Italy on tour

Some of Made in Italy’s top products will be touring Germany through 17 May, showcased in the major department stores of Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. Space will be give not only to food and wine products but also to other areas of excellence such as fashion, design and furniture. Read more, in Italian

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Giro: «Venezuela, non c`è alternativa al dialogo» (l’Unità)

Una riflessione politica che s`intreccia con una testimonianza diretta dei giorni caldi del Venezuela. Un Paese segnato dal caos, e da sanguinosi scontri di piazza, è quello che nei giorni scorsi ha visitato, in missione ufficiale, Mario Giro, sottosegretario agli Esteri. Con l`Unità, Giro fa il bilancio della missione, racconta degli incontri avuti e di […]

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