SIRIA – Political solution to halt escalation, says Bonino

The path must be undertaken toward a political solution in Syria to avoid the risk of the conflict spreading across the region and the proliferation of weapons. On this Minister Emma Bonino and Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Ze’ev Elkin agreed today in a meeting at the foreign ministry in Rome mainly focused on the Middle […]

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BUCHAREST – Showcase for Tuscany, Chianti on display

Tuscany was showcased in Bucharest, where a presentation of the food and wine specialties that go so well with the excellent art and landscape of the region. The producers of oil, wine and other products of Chianti were the protagonists of the initiative. Read more, in Italian.

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PERU’ – Italian design a leader in Lima

Through mid-June the Peruvian capital will be host to the exhibition “Italian Style Dressing Home”, dedicated to Italian historic and contemporary furnishings. A total of 150 pieces from some of the best-known brands in the world. Read more, in Italian.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Gala for concert by San Carlo theatre

Preparations are under way in San Francisco for the “Concerto delle Due Baie”, a project of the Consulate general of Italy intended to unite the orchestras and choruses of Naples’ Theatre of San Carlo and the San Francisco Opera for a performance of the Verdi Requiem on 25 October of this year. A benefit Gala […]

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Bonino: «Europe is confused. I’m not » (Tempi)

“When they called me I was in Egypt, and thought I had retired”. According to her, Emma Bonino had no idea she would be called upon to be Minister for Foreign Affairs on the cusp of turning 65. Her curriculum vitae is a full one. While her political activism and civil rights advocacy in Italy […]

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Egypt: Foreign Ministry concern over sentencing of foreign NGO members

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the Cairo Administrative Court’s sentencing of 43 members of foreign non-governmental organizations, 27 of whom were judged in absentia, to a period of detention varying from 1 to 5 years in prison, and to close the Egypt-based offices of 5 NGOs that include the Konrad Adenauer Institute, […]

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Minister Bonino meets with Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Ze’ev Elkin

Bilateral relations and regional developments, particularly the crisis in Syria, were the main topics of discussion in a meeting today in Rome between Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino and Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Ze’ev Elkin. Minister Bonino and Deputy Minister Elkin discussed the very positive trend in the bilateral partnership, not least in […]

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KIEV – Made in Italy on display

Celebrations held in Kiev, Ukraine, over recent days for the Festival of the Italian Republic offered a perfect opportunity to promote some of Made in Italy’s high-end brands, thanks to the participation of approximately 60 Italian firms (or Ukrainian ones that export Italian products) operating in a variety of sectors – Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, Lamborghini, […]

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LATVIA – Italy moves up in the ranks of exporters

Trade data show Italian exports to Latvia on the rise. Commercial trade between the two countries is up 15.5% to €537 million, with exports climbing 20.3% to €427 million, while imports are down 18.2% to €110 million, with a surplus for Italy of €317 million (up 13% to €12 billion), making Italy Latvia’s 8th-ranked supplier, […]

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VALONA – Ashram musical group triumphs

The Italian “darkwave” neoclassical musical group “Ashram” was given a standing ovation by an enthusiastic audience at the Petro Marko Theatre in Valona. The concert was part of the events for the Festival of the Italian Republic. Read more, in Italian.

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ROMANIA – Confindustria celebrates first 10 years

The association of Italian businesses in Romania – Confindustria Romania – celebrated its first 10 years in the presence of a long list of institutional representatives. Speakers at the ceremony included Romanian President Traian Basescu, who congratulated Italian investors for having created so many jobs and contributed substantially to the country’s economic development. 2 June: […]

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FESTIVAL OF THE REPUBLIC : worldwide showcase for made in Italy

Celebrations around the world for the Festival of the Italian Republic. Embassies and consulates on 5 continents – from Japan to France, and from Romania to the United Arab Emirates, by way of Nigeria and Ethiopia – organised events, seizing the opportunity to promote the Made in Italy brand in all its many forms: music, […]

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