Un – 2014: a key year for Security Council reform, says Bonino

Next year will be a crucial and very busy year for the reform of the United Nations Security Council, in the run-up to 2015 and the UN’s 70th anniversary. A year when the pace will be stepped up to modernise the UN’s highest political body. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino at […]

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Syria: confidence for Geneva 2, says Bonino

A date for a conference on Syria, the “Geneva 2” conference, could be set in the next few days. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino, who is in New York for the 68th United Nations General Assembly. She underscored, however, that numerous difficulties still need to be overcome. “I remain confident and […]

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Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Azerbaijan: Conference in Rome TAP and gas market impact

Azerbaijan: Conference in Rome TAP and gas market impact The International Affairs Institute (IAI) will hold a conference tomorrow 26 September from 15-18:00 on the impact predicted in terms of increate supply security and diversification on the European and Italian markets once the TAP gasduct is completed. (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) Germany: Third quarter […]

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Serbia – The Italian Embassy promotes “quality of life”

Quality of life and prosperity in urban and rural areas, was the pivotal theme of a workshop held in Belgrade. The event was organised by the Italian embassy in Serbia with the collaboration of the AIS3 Association (Association of Italian and Serbian scientists and scholars), the Universities of Belgrade and Novi Sad, and was part […]

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Berlin – Book tells the story of “ITaliens” project

A book on the “ITaliens” project , which enabled a large group of contemporary Italian artists living in the German capital to show their work at the diplomatic mission, was presented at the Embassy of Italy in Berlin. The book contains photos, documents and interviews with over 40 Italian artists who participated over a 2-year […]

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Digital Administration – “eGov 2013” Prize

Farnesina promotes digital innovation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the avant-garde of digital innovation and the concrete application of the Digital Administration Code, as demonstrated by how it placed in its bid for the “eGov2013” Prize: of the projects that reached the finals, six were generated by the foreign ministry – 4 in […]

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Syria – Bonino sees Brahimi, goal a political solution

Prospects for a solution to the Syrian conflict and the destruction of Damascus’ chemical weapons arsenal were the central focus of Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino’s meeting at the UN with UN/Arab League Envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi, ahead of a possible acceleration within the round of meetings being held in the margins of […]

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Economic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – Turkey: Projections for GDP and Medium-Term Plan revised downwards

Turkey: Projections for GDP and Medium-Term Plan revised downwards Turkey’s Minister for the Economy, Gaglayan, has announced that the Turkish government will be revising all the calculations underlying the Medium-Term Plan, including the GDP growth forecasts for 2013. The Deputy Prime Minister, Babacan, had spoken recently of GDP growth of over 3%. The announcement seemed […]

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Cerimonia di consegna del Premio a Umberto Eco (Farnesina, 27 settembre 2013)

The ceremony to award the “Gold Medal for Italian Culture in Argentina” to the writer Umberto Eco will take place at the Foreign Ministry at 12.00 on Friday 27 September. The award is presented each year to personalities who have distinguished themselves in disseminating Italian culture in Argentina. Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

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Beirut – Thirty years of Italian life in 108 photos

Thirty years of Italian life in 108 photos. “Italian Moments 1975-2005” is the title of an exhibiting opening in Beirut on 25 September 2013 and displaying the Bel Paese in a sort of photographic autobiography. The exhibition is organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Beirut in collaboration with Solidere.Read more, in Italian

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Beijing – Focus on results of cultural heritage project

The initial results of 18 months of work on “Cultural heritage: the source of wisdom, heritage and humanity” have been presented at the Italian Embassy in Beijing.The project is part of the “MFA/Regions/China” programme, which promotes partnerships and collaboration between Italian regions and Chinese provinces. The “Summary event” was attended by the Italian Ambassador in […]

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Hamburg – Italian contribution to literary festival

Italy is taking part in the Harbourfront Literaturfestival in Hamburg. The Festival, now in its 5th edition, is a major feature of the international literary calendar in Germany and the rest of Europe, with over 20,000 visitors and 80 events. The Italian presence once again enjoys the suppport of the Italian Cultural Institute. Read more, […]

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