Diplomacy Festival – The diplomat’s role in economic growth and in crisis areas

From the use of “soft power” in crisis areas to responsible finance, from the Afghanistan of the future to the crucial Eastern Partnership. The topics that will be explored at the 4th Festival of Diplomacy, entitled “Diplomacy, Economy and Responsibility” and taking place from 9 to 19 October 2013 in Rome and Spoleto, are both […]

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Fiume: Italian culture and language celebrated

Films, art and photography exhibitions, lectures and competitions. These are some of the initiatives taking place from 9 to 24 October 2013 as part of the “Italian Culture and Language in Fiume” festival. Now in its second year, the festival was organised by the Italian Consulate General, in collaboration with the City of Fiume and […]

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Iraq – Italian duo performs in Baghdad, the Arab world’s cultural capital

Iraqis were bowled over by the music of Italy’s “’Otto e Quindici” duo, which performed at the National Theatre in Baghdad as part of the celebrations for Baghdad Arab Capital of Culture 2013. Iraq’s Deputy Minister for Culture, Muhanad Al Dulaimi, expressed his country gratitude for Italy’s cooperation in his country’s archaeological and restoration projects. […]

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Chicago: Riccardo Muti conducts Symphony Orchestra for Verdi bicentenary

Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra together to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi. On 10 October, the day the great Italian composer was born, the orchestra, conducted by Muti, will perform the Requiem. Read more, in Italian

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“Action is needed on crises that are producingdesperate people” – Minister Bonino’s interview with L’Unità

The war in Syria, the new stance adopted by Iran, the bloodshed in post-Morsi Egypt, and the Mediterranean and its appalling tragedies, which only fuel others, like the one that occurred just a few days ago off the coast of Lampedusa. These “hot” dossiers were the focus of Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s interview with l’Unità. […]

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Italy-Israel: in front line against anti-Semitism, says Bonino

The excellent state of bilateral relations, at the political, economic and cultural levels, and the latest developments in the eastern Mediterranean. These were the principal issues discussed at today’s meeting at the Farnesina between Foreign Minister Emma Bonino and the Speaker of the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament), Yuli-Yoel Edelstein. Committed stance against religious intolerance and […]

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Unesco: Giro, bene riconferma Bokova a Direttore Generale

The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mario Giro, has congratulated Irina Bokova on her re-election as Director General of UNESCO. “Italy supported Director Bokova’s re-election”, declared Under-Secretary Giro. “We shall continue to work with her to enhance Italy’s role in the organisation. Our country is one of the main contributors to UNESCO and is home to […]

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Italy–Israel: Bonino–Edelstein meeting

The excellent state of bilateral relations, at the political, economic and cultural levels, and the latest developments in the eastern Mediterranean. These were the principal issues discussed at today’s meeting at the Farnesina between Foreign Minister Emma Bonino and the Speaker of the Knesset, Yuli-Yoel Edelstein. In underscoring Italy’s sound relationship with Israel and the […]

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Italy–France: Bonino–Conway-Mouret meeting

Minister Bonino met the Minister Delegate for French Nationals Abroad, Hélène Conway-Mouret, at the Farnesina today, 7 October 2013. Their discussion focused on the rationalisation of the diplomatic-consular network currently taking place in France and Italy and the need to improve security in diplomatic missions in high-risk countries. Minister Conway-Mouret illustrated the French policy designed […]

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Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Turkey: Italcertifer awarded contract in Turkey

Turkey: Italcertifer awarded contract in Turkey The announcement was made that Italcertifer, one of the FS group, has been chosen to certify Turkish railways’ new Irmak-Zonguldak line (over 420 km). It was specified that the firm would focus its work on the technical aspects of security assessment of infrastructure and superstructure, telecommunications and control systems, […]

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‘Destinazione Italia’ – Valensise in China: Beijing confirms its interest in Italy

China has confirmed its interest in Italy as a partner in numerous sectors. This is the message that the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Michele Valensise, brought home after his visit to the country. New visa centre – huge demand from ChineseAfter his visit to Shanghai, Valensise – who was accompanied by the […]

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Deputy Minister Archi meets with France’s Minister for the French Abroad – Press Release

ROME, 7 October – Bruno Archi Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs with the remit for Italians Abroad, met this morning in Rome with his French counterpart Hélène Conway-Mouret, who will also meet this afternoon with Minister Bonino. Conway-Mouret had asked for the meeting in order to discuss policies regarding Italian citizens abroad, in consideration of […]

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