ITALIA – AFRICA SUBSAHARIANA – Cooperation with focus on the environment

Italy is at work to develop its collaboration with Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, 30 May 2013, sees the start of a series on meetings between the Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Global Affairs and the African ambassadors accredited to Italy to introduce less well-known aspects of our country. The first meeting will be devoted to the […]

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Croatia enters the EU – An Italian welcome with Caravaggio

Caravaggio’s masterpiece from 1606, The Supper at Emmaus, will be on loan for nearly three months to the Museum of Art and Crafts in Zagreb. The loan is being promoted by the Foreign Ministry and by the Italian Embassy in Croatia, with strong personal support from Ambassador Emanuela D’Alessandro. The painting, normally housed in the […]

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ITALY-USA – The Monuments Men Foundation returns 8 precious volumes to Italy

A ceremony was held today at the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC, in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of the Carabinieri and the Interpol Liaison Office, to mark the return to Italy of eight antique volumes, believed to be property of the University of Naples. These volumes were recently entered into the […]

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Bonino: “Summit on Syria without delay, Iran too must take part” (la Repubblica)

Roma – “Yes, it’s true. On the ground we’re seeing that the Assad regime is holding on, and many believe that Europe’s decision to suspend the arms embargo is a signal to his supporters (Russia, and others) to explain that Europe is not abandoning the rebels. We can analyse and re-analyse the military balance, but […]

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MFA Secretary General Michele Valensise in consultations with Turkish Foreign Ministry Secretary General, Feridun Sinirlioglu.

Economic relations between Italy and Turkey and between businesses in the two countries, relations with the European Union and the situation in the Mediterranean. These were the topics discussed in consultations between the Secretary General of the Italian Foreign Ministry, Michele Valensise, and the Secretary General of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Feridun Sinirlioglu. The talks […]

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BUENOS AIRES – Homage to Pier Paolo Pasolini

“Il fiore delle Mille e una notte in the photographs of Roberto Villa” is the title of an exhibition taking place in Buenos Aires from 4 to 30 June 2013. Organised by the Italian Consulate General, the Film Archive in Bologna, the Argentinian Film Archive and the Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires, the exhibition […]

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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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