MARINES: our actions comply with international law, says Terzi. Ban Ki Moon appeal

“Our very solid position, of which we are fully convinced and that is shared by many of our major international community partners, is that we are acting in full compliance with international legal standards and customary international laws and treaties”, Minister Giulio Terzi reiterated in Jerusalem, where he met with Israeli political leaders after speaking […]

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NEW YORK – Successo per “Pinocchio” in tournee (in translation)

“Pinocchio” in tournee a New York e nel Connecticut: l’opera di Carlo Collodi é andata in scena nell’ambito del programma dell’Anno della Cultura italiana negli Stati Uniti. La rappresentazione ha riscosso un grande successo di pubblico nei vari spettacoli allestiti presso la Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, l’auditorium della Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi e la Central Connecticut […]

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USA – Boston round table on rebuilding l’Aquila

Celebration of the Year of Italian Culture in the USA continues with a variety of events, including a tribute to Rita Levi Montalcini organised for International Women’s Day and a performance of “Pinocchio” by Finazzer Flory. Next event 21 March Consul General of Boston Giuseppe Pastorelli announced a round table discussion on the reconstruction of […]

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BRASILIA – Workshop on Cooperative Infrastructure Development

A workshop was held yesterday on “Italo-Brazilian Cooperation in Infrastructure Development”. Organized by the Embassy of Italy, the workshop was attended by over 250 institutional and business world representatives from both countries (50 Brazilian firms and 70 Italian groups). Sustainable use of resources fosters economic development The workshop sessions were opened by Minister for the […]

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Speech by Minister Terzi at the Herzliya Conference – Regional challenges, asymmetric policies

I am truly honored to speak at the 13th Herzliya Conference. During my years as Ambassador to Israel, I had the opportunity to appreciate what a peak of excellence this forum represents in producing deep and innovative insight on regional and international affairs. Coming back always feels a little bit like coming home. As you […]

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Herzliya Conference – Terzi in Israel – Greater Europe-Mediterranean unity against regional challenges

The global security risks associated with a nuclear-empowered Iran, the challenges of the Arab Spring, the need for decisive international action regarding the Syrian crisis and, at the same time, for a Europe closer to the Mediterranean and the Middle East: these were the themes Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi submitted to the attention […]

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Terzi in Israel: Mideast security and stability – Speech at Herzliya Conference. Bilateral meetings

Minister Giulio Terzi is in Israel for the 13th Herzliya Conference, organised by the IPS-IDC and based on the Munich Security Conference. It is the main strategic forum for analysis of stability and security-related issues in the Middle East. The conference’s specific focus covers the Greater Middle East and macro-regional risk assessment, Israeli foreign affairs […]

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HONG KONG – Italy glitters at the jewellery show

A resounding success for the “Jewels of Italy” show arranged by the ICE and Vicenza Fiere, with the support of the Consulate General, for the 30th annual Hong Kong Jewellery Fair. Italy was the fair’s largest participant with 172 vendors – up 27% over 2012 – and stood out for the quality of the products […]

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SAUDI ARABIA – 80 years of relations with Italy, Jeddah exhibit

To celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Saudi Arabia the Italian Culture and Recreation Club in Jeddah mounted “Quo Vides, Totum”, an exhibition of the work of photographer Teresa Emanuela inspired by the thoughts of the philosopher Seneca. The artist will also offer photography workshops and guided tours to local schools. Read […]

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BRATISLAVA – Italian baroque masters

Bratislava was the setting for a concert by the ancient music ensemble “Musica aeterna” of the Italian Baroque masters of Venice and Rome: Antonio Vivaldi, Tomaso Albinoni, Arcangelo Corelli, Giovanni Legrenzi and Domenico Scarlatti. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute and Embassy of Bratislava in observance of the 300th anniversary of the […]

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MOSCA – arriva il ritratto di Andrea Doria del Bronzino (in translation)

Riprendendo la tradizione avviata nel 2011, durante l’Anno della cultura e della lingua italiana in Russia, all’Ambasciata a Mosca riapre il ciclo dell’esposizione delle opere di grandi maestri dell’arte italiana. La prima opera ad essere esposta quest’anno, dal 18 al 24 marzo, sarà il “Ritratto di Andrea Doria in veste di Nettuno” (1545 – 1546) […]

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MAPUTO – Italian film festival

Director Francesco Bruni’s “Scialla” will open the 5th annual Italian Film Festival in Maputo on 15 March. Following the success of past editions of the festival, the Italian Ambassador to Maputo reports, Italian cinema has returned to the theatres of Mozambique’s capital city. The festival runs through 22 March. Read more, in Italian.

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