Minister Bonino comments on US-Russia agreement on chemical weapons ban in Syria: a good first step

The agreement reached today by the US and Russia is a good first step, not only as a ban on chemical weapons in Syria but also in the service of a negotiated solution to the bloody civil war in that country. “I am pleased that the Americans and Russians reached the agreement that led to […]

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Italy-Serbia – Italian business persons meet with new government members

Over 100 representatives of Italian firms participated in Belgrade in a meeting organised by Italian ambassador Giuseppe Manzo with members of the recently seated government. Opportunity for direct contact The meeting, which took place at the ambassador’s residence, confirmed Italy’s interest in taking advantage of opportunities for investment and growth. “Serbia is giving our firms, […]

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Italy-Thailand, missione by Premier Shinawatra

Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra visited Italy from 10 to 13 September accompanied by his Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Science and Technology and Industry, as well as a large delegation of chairmen and CEOs of trade associations and businesses active in infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, fashion and automotive sectors. The scope of the mission was to strengthen […]

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Terrorist attack in Herat: Minister Bonino sends her condolences

“I was dismayed to hear of the terrorist attack against the American Consulate in Herat, which Deputy Minister Pistelli and a delegation of Italian members of parliament are also visiting. At this time of mourning I wish to express to my colleague, John Kerry, the State Department officials serving in Afghanistan, and the families of […]

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Expo 2015: France-Italy agreement signed, announces Bonino

France taking part in Expo 2015. The contract was signed by Stefano Gatti, for Italy, and Alain Berger, for France. The “symbolic” signatures of the Speaker of the Chamber, Laura Boldrini; the Foreign Minister, Emma Bonino; the President of the French National Assembly, Claude Bertolone; and Deputy Minister Garot were also added. Under the aggrement, […]

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Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – 13 September: latest news from around the world: USA: Umbragroup opens new factory

The Governor of Washington State, Jay Inslee, has opened the Umbragroup’s new factory in Everett, near Seattle, in the presence of the Italian Consul General in San Francisco. The new factory, which has an area of 7,000 m2, will produce components for the aeronautical sector and for aircraft flight systems. The company’s goal is to […]

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Death penalty: the battle for a moratorium must forge ahead, says Bonino

New record in number of executions in Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and North Korea. Suspension in Pakistan and considerable reduction in China. The latest report by “Hands off Cain” on the worldwide situation regarding the death penalty, up-dated from last month [August 2013], was presented at Palazzo Madama, the Italian Senate building, in the […]

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RUSSIA: Moscow’s Pushkin Museum pays homage to Giuseppe Verdi

Drawing and costumes from the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma will be on display at Moscow’s Pushkin Museum in an exhibition entitled “Homage to Giuseppe Verdi”. The exhibition, which enjoys support from Italian and Russian institutions and sponsors such as come Aeroflot and Banca Intesa, will run until 29 September 2013. Read more, in Italian

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JAPAN: Exhibitions showcasing Italian art and “The genius of Michelangelo”

Italy’s arts are once again being showcased in Japan. The exhibitions on Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci, the tour by the Gran Teatro La Fenice di Venezia and many other Italian cultural events have been a great success. And now “Italy in Japan 2013” continues with a tour by Milan’s Teatro Alla Scala and exhibitions […]

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Terrorist attack in Herat: Minister Bonino sends her condolences

“I was dismayed to hear of the terrorist attack against the American Consulate in Herat, which Deputy Minister Pistelli and a delegation of Italian members of parliament are also visiting. At this time of mourning I wish to express to my colleague, John Kerry, the State Department officials serving in Afghanistan, and the families of […]

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – 12 settembre: ultime news dal mondo. Regno Unito: Governo avvia privatizzazione Royal mail (in translation)

Il Governo britannico ha avviato oggi ufficialmente il processo di privatizzazione del gruppo postale Royal Mail attraverso la quotazione della maggioranza del capitale alla Borsa di Londra entro le prossime settimane. Si tratta della piu’ grande privatizzazione dopo l’epoca Thatcher e Major. L’annuncio era stato dato a luglio dal ministro del Commercio Vince Cable davanti […]

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Syria: humanitarian emergency, help for children. UNICEF conference at the Farnesina

“I know I can count on the support of Parliament to confirm the forthcoming ‘Missions Decree’ in law. The decree envisages further funding of 50 million dollars for the humanitarian emergency in Syria”. This was Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s comment in her speech at the conference at the Farnesina on the UNICEF fund-raising campaign for […]

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