Egypt: Italy and Europe urge dialogue – for the moment no reciprocal intention to negotiate, says Bonino

Italy continues to appeal, along with the rest of Europe, for dialogue in Egypt, for the “inclusive negotiations” that are the only route to resolving the dramatic crisis; but for the moment, “there have been no serious moves toward dialogue and inclusiveness on the part of the government in power”, nor “from the other side”, […]

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Riunione Ministeriale italo-russa Esteri – Difesa 2+2 (Villa Madama, 6 agosto 2013)

Martedì 6 agosto 2013 si svolgerà a Villa Madama la Riunione Ministeriale italo-russa Esteri – Difesa 2+2. Alla Riunione parteciperanno per parte italiana i titolari degli Esteri, Emma Bonino, e della Difesa, Mario Mauro, e per parte russa i Ministri degli Esteri, Sergei Lavrov, e della Difesa, Sergei Shoygu. Il programma della giornata prevede i […]

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Recall – Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite (New York, settembre2013)

Please be reminded that the website of the United Nations http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/UNGA68.shtml contains all information concerning the press accreditation necessary to follow the proceedings of the 68th session of the United National General Assembly in New York, whose ministerial week will begin on 23 September. All media personnel not already accredited with the UN are advised […]

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Giro: «Lingua e cultura, forze italiane» (Il Tempo)

L’Italia è una grande potenza culturale inconsapevole. La nostra lingua e cultura costituiscono un forte strumento di attrazione, dialogo e diplomazia culturale. Se saremo capaci di sinergia potremo farne un vero perno di diplomazia della crescita, come sostiene il Ministro Bonino. L`italiano è la quarta lingua più studiata nel mondo, sebbene sia la 19esima parlata. […]

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Cooperation: Bolivia, aid to farming families

A total of 51 family greenhouses were handed over in the Hampaturi area of the city of La Paz, within the context of the conclusion of the Emergency Programme financed by the Italian Development Cooperation with an overall contribution of €1.1 million. The Programme, active since February 2012, serves 8 districts and 12 communities of […]

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Egypt: Italy-EU, inclusive political negotiations Bonino briefs Parliament, Ashton mission to Cairo

There are no “alternatives” in Egypt to “serious political negotiations inclusive of all the political forces whom the leaders have allowed full freedom of movement and expression”, asserted Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino, who will brief the parliament tomorrow, 31 July, on the situation in Egypt and the Middle East. Italy’s position, according to […]

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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Italo-Russian 2+2 Foreign-Defence Ministerial Meeting (Villa Madama, 6 August 2013)

The Italo-Russian 2+2 Foreign-Defence Ministerial Meeting will take place at Villa Madama in Rome on Tuesday 6 August 2013. Representing Italy will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino and Defence Minister Mario Mauro; participating on behalf of Russia will be Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoygu. The meeting’s agenda […]

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USA – The year of Italian culture for smartphones

The 2013 Year of Italian Culture in the USA is now available as an App for i-Phones and Androids. Check the events planned throughout the year, divided by category and geographical location, with an interactive map that points out the events in your location. Download it from the Appstore or Google Play. Read more, in […]

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Incontro alla Farnesina tra il Vice Ministro Dassù e il Ministro francese Thierry Repentin.

Deputy Foreign Minister Dassù met today in Rome with French Minister for European Affairs Thierry Repentin, not least in anticipation of the Italo-French summit scheduled for 20 November in Rome. Their discussions included the European Union’s external relations, European Neighbourhood Policy – with a particular focus on Mediterranean priorities – enlargement to the Western Balkans […]

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America Latina oltre lo scambio commerciale

America Latina oltre lo scambio commerciale

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Foreigners: travel document for entry into the Schengen Area

Following modification of the Schengen Borders Code, from 19 July 2013 onward, all third country citizens (with or without visa obligation) planning a stay in a Member State (for periods of not more than 90 days within a 180-day period) must be in possession of a travel document valid for at least three (3) months […]

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Made in Italy: Farnesina in the promotion of Italian excellence

The “Macfrut” fruit and vegetable trade fair, scheduled to be held in Cesena from 25 to 27 September 2013, was presented at the foreign ministry in Rome. The event targets the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the most important of the sector for Mediterranean Europe. It is also a unique opportunity for […]

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