AFRICA DAY 2013 – Our approach to the continent needs to change, says Bonino

A young continent that’s rich in opportunities. A continent which, although affected by the same fragility as many other parts of the world, has experienced radical change and so requires a change of approach by European countries and potential partners, starting with Italy. This was Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s comment at the Africa Day celebrations […]

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MOSCOW – Spotlight on Puglia at the International Home Show

Puglia Region is being featured at the MACEF International Home Show in Moscow, promoted and organised by Fiera Milano Spa, with the aim of strengthening links with Russia and showcasing local craftsmanship. The delegation of nine craft businesses, accompanied by the Region’s Economic Development Councillor, Loredana Capone, will have their own exhibition space in the […]

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Minister Bonino’s speech for the Africa Day celebrations (in Italian only)

(fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Signor Presidente della Repubblica, Vice Presidente vicario della Corte Costituzionale, Ministro per i Beni e le Attività culturali, Ministro per l’Integrazione, Signori Ambasciatori, Capo di Stato Maggiore della Difesa, Signore e Signori, rivolgo il mio caloroso saluto alle personalità presenti e ringrazio in modo particolare il Signor Presidente […]

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LEBANON – Development cooperation initiative in Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve

Italian Development Cooperation is engaged in a new project in Lebanon, with Sunday 2 June 2013 seeing the opening of the Roman Oak pathway in the Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve, in the Bekaa region. The initiative, which aims to help the local population and involve local municipalities, is part of a broader programme funded and […]

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Intervento del Vice Ministro Dassù al XV Adriatic-Ionian Council (versione originale)

(fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato)   Mister Chairman,Ministers, Vice Ministers,Colleagues,Secretary General,Special Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, We are meeting in a period in which Europe is facing political, social and economic challenges that require a stronger sense of ownership of our common Institutions. Nonetheless, developments such as the recent agreement between Serbia and Kosovo have […]

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Dassù: «E’ il momento dell’Europa federale» (La Stampa) (in translation)

Caro direttore,le dichiarazioni di Francois Hollande sul tema dell`Unione Politica – più di una, nell` ultima settimana -hanno avuto un`accoglienza «mista». Alcuni vi hanno visto un modo per sparigliare le carte a livello europeo. Altri le hanno derubricate come una «mossa del cavallo» ispirata da considerazioni di politica interna. In fin dei conti, è irrilevante […]

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‘Cocaine Route Programme’, il contrasto al narcotraffico targato UE (in translation)

Un mercato superiore ai 300 miliardi di dollari, occupato per un quarto delsuo valore dal traffico di cocaina e che ha nell’Africa Occidentale un nuovo, temibile crocevia. E’ contro questa rete illecita globale, che va dall’America Latina all’Europa, che l’Ue ha messo in campo il ‘Cocaine Route Programme’, progetto lanciato nel 2009 per rafforzare, attraverso […]

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NEW YORK – “Barrique: the third life of wood” showcases design by San Patrignano

The young people of the San Patrignano rehabilitation centre have been working with world-famous architects on a project of high social and symbolic value: “Barrique: The Third Life of Wood”. The exhibition, now running in New York, showcases furniture and decor conceived by renowned architects and designers and produced by the San Patrignano community. The […]

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ROMANIA – from Bocelli to Verdi, Italian music in Bucharest

Italian music takes centre-stage in Bucharest, with a hugely successful concert by Andrea Bocelli that attracted an audience of over 4000. The tenor performed a selection of arias and traditional Italian songs, including duets with soprano Angela Gheorgiu and counter-tenor Cezar Ouatu. They were accompanied by classical guitarists Carlo Corrieri and Magdalena Kaltcheva, and the […]

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HAMBURG – Exhibition celebrating the italian cultural institute’s 60th anniversary

Sixty candles on the cake for the Italian Cultural Institute in Hamburg, which will be celebrating its birthday on Friday with the opening of an exhibition entitled “My Italy”. The exhibition is being promoted by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Germany. It will showcase the best photos from the competition […]

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FRANCE- SORIN wins the ‘Investisseur International 2013’ award

A new international success for Italy, with SORIN, a world leader in electro-medical technology, winning the “Investisseur International 2013” award in France for its investments in the Paris region. The award was presented by the Minister for Economic Development, Arnaud Montebourg. In his address at the award ceremony the Italian Ambassador, Giandomenico Magliano, underscored the […]

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Senegal – Roberto Ciotti casts a spell over Dakar

The music of Roberto Ciotti, a blues guitarist of global renown, casts a spell over Dakar. The concert was organised by the Italian Embassy as part of its promotional and collaborative initiatives in Senegal. Ciotti was accompanied by drummer Ivano Fortuna and Habib Faye, a Senegalese bass player. They performed music composed by Youssou Ndour, […]

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