TOURISM – agreement between gnudi and the unwto

Meeting the needs of people with disabilities and ensuring that tourism sites and structures are accessible, as a key element in promoting tourism. This was the topic discussed at the international conference on “Accessibility in Tourism: an ethical value, a business opportunity”, which took place in Milan during the 33rd edition of the BIT, the […]

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LJUBLJANA – ITALIAN BANKING AND BUSINESS FORUM A GREAT SUCCES

The strong points of the Italian system and the outlook for trade with Slovenia. These were the key issues discussed at the “Italian Banking and Business Forum” at the Economics Faculty of the city’s university. The event was organised at the initiative of the Italian Embassy in Slovenia in agreement with the Institute for Foreign […]

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Syria: Italy sends new humanitarian aid – helping the refugees is our priority, says Terzi

Acting on Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s instructions, Italian Development Cooperation has sent a new consignment of humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees to the Syrian-Turkish border. “The humanitarian emergency caused by the conflict”, underscored Terzi, “continues to be extremely serious and the conditions of the Syrian people, who are paying an unacceptable price, are the constant […]

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SPACE: A PRIORITY FOR Italian FOREIGN POLICY, SAYS VALENSISE

For the Italian Foreign Ministry “supporting the entire system that fosters the development of space initiatives is a key priority”, in view of the sector’s “essential role in an increasingly global economy and its impact on international relations in the sector”. The points were underscored by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

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TERZI RECEIVES THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AT THE FOREIGN MINISTRY: DETERMINED TO COMBAT INTOLERANCE AND FOSTER INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE. HONOUR AWARDED TO KANTOR, PHILANTHROPIST AND KEY FIGURE IN COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received the Executive Committee of the World Jewish Congress – a UN-accredited organisation that represents Jewish communities around the world – at the Foreign Ministry today. One of the organisation’s principal aims is to fight anti-Semitism and promote peace in the Middle East and inter-faith dialogue with Christians and Muslims. During […]

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“Italy in Japan 2013” opens with Raphael

An exhibition on Raphael, one of the most important events on this sublime artist from Urbino ever to be organised outside Italy, will open “Italy in Japan 2013”. With around 100 events, the programme will provide a flavour of the “Made in Italy” brand in all its facets: the arts, business, lifestyle, research and innovation, […]

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BELGRADE – Audience Enchantment From Verdi At The National Theatre

The concert organised by the National Theatre in Belgrade to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi met with an enthusiastic and emotional response from the audience. The event, organised by the Italian Embassy in Belgrade and the Italian Cultural Institute with support from the Italian-Serbian Business Council, was attended by the […]

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PERU’ – The secrets of the nazca culture at the Garcilaso Inca Cultural Centre

“The Cahuachi Pyramids: a taster of the research conducted in the Nazca ceremonial centre”. This is the title of a lecture by the Italian archaeologist and architect Giuseppe Orefici, held on Tuesday 19 February at the Garcilaso Inca Cultural Centre. The lecture was organised by the Garcilaso Inca Cultural Centre and promoted by the Italian […]

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PAKISTAN – Italy Co-Sponsors The Karachi Literature Festival

Italy has made its debut as a sponsor of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), a major event in Pakistan’s arts scene. The event was followed by over 20,000 people and featured over 200 speakers from 40 countries. The KLF, which in addition to Italy was co-sponsored by France, Germany and Russia, hosted authors from 12 […]

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Italy-Turkey – commercial relations: balance sheet and outlook

The balance sheet for 2012 and the outlook for future economic and trade relations between Italy and Turkey. This was one of the key topics for discussion during the traditional meeting in Istanbul’s Palazzo Venezia between the Italian Ambassador in Turkey, Gianpaolo Scarante, and the Italian business community. The event was attended by around 100 […]

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Country Presentation Somalia (Farnesina, 20 febbraio 2013)

A Country Presentation on Somalia will take place at the Foreign Ministry at 17.30 on Wednesday 20 February 2013. The presentation, which is being organised by the Farnesina, follows a number of similar initiatives held in previous years for other African countries. The event will open with addresses by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi and the […]

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SYRIA – EU renews sanctions for three months, more help for civilians

The European Union has decided to extend the sanctions against the Syrian regime for a further three months and to relax the arms embargo. The conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council state that the restrictive measures have been amended “so as to provide greater non-lethal support and technical assistance for the protection of civilians.” Foreign […]

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