LEBANON – Italy helping regeneration of Tripoli’s Al-Mahlouf neighbourhood

Giving citizens a stronger role in regenerating the Al-Mahlouf urban neighbourhood in Tripoli and increasing their involvement in decision-making processes. These are the goals of the project entitled “Regeneration of run-down districts in the urban area of Tripoli and cultural activities for young people”. The results were presented in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second city, in the […]

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ADDIS ABEBA – 50 italian companies for the Acitf fair

The 17th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair, ACITF, considered to be the most important in the Horn of Africa, has opened in Addis Ababa. It will run until Wednesday 27 February 2013. The 50 Italian firms taking part will be based in the “Italy Space” organised by the ICE–Agency for Promotion Abroad in collaboration with […]

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Moscow region – Meeting with italian businesses

An introduction to the potential for investment and incentive programmes offered by Moscow region for Italian businesses operating in the Russian Federation. That was the focus of the meeting hosted by the Italian Ambassador to Moscow, Antonio Zanardi Landi, with the participation of Moscow Region’s new Minister for Investment, Gleb Bondarenko. Participants included representatives of […]

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Marines in Italy to vote: a highly positive development, says Terzi

It’s a highly positive development and a source of great satisfaction. First, because it will allow our two boys to exercise their right to vote and spend four weeks with their families in Italy. But also because today’s decision confirms the climate of trust and collaboration with the Indian authorities and gives us good cause […]

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Agreement for Lithuanian diplomatic mission in Rome, announces Terzi

“A new era in relations between Italy and Vilnius has opened today”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, speaking today in Vilnius, where he met the Head of State, Dalia Grybauskaité, and the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Linas Linkevicius. And where an agreement concerning diplomatic missions was signed. Diplomatic mission in Rome The […]

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Human Rights: We must promote the European Convention, says Terzi

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has signed up to the Council of Europe campaign to support and promote the European Convention of Human Rights. “I’ve joined the Council of Europe initiative”, said the Minister on Twitter, noting that for over 60 years the Convention’s goal has been to ensure that the fundamental freedoms are respected. A […]

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HERAT – Young graduates learning italian

A pilot course in Italian has been celebrated in Herat, as part of the broad range of Italian initiatives in Afghanistan. The course, which received funding from the Foreign Ministry at the end of 2012, is attracting keen interest from the local community. It is seen as a significant opportunity for young graduates in giving […]

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Minister Terzi’s interview with Corriere della Sera

ROME – At the meeting of the “High Level Group on Syria” scheduled for 28 February 2013 in Rome, Italy and the European countries’ proposal to the United States will be for “greater flexibility” in measures supporting the opposition to Assad’s regime. Most notably, they will ask for the “non-lethal” military aid to be extended […]

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Country presentation Somalia – Italy can play a leading role in economic regeneration, says Terzi

Italy can play a leading role in the economic growth of Somalia, which has at last emerged from an arduous transition after 20 years of civil war. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi as he opened the country presentation on Somalia at the Farnesina. The presentation illustrated investment opportunities in the country […]

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Cooperation: 56 fire-fighting vehicles worth €11M for Egypt

Italy has donated 56 fire-fighting vehicles to Egypt, worth around 11 million euros in total, as part of Italian Development Cooperation’s “commodity aid” programme. The donation was formalised in Cairo at a ceremony with the new Italian Ambassador, Maurizio Massari. The vehicles, seven of which are small, 46 medium sized and 3 with ladders reaching […]

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LEBANON – Italy promoting educational inclusion for children with disabilities

Promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities in Lebanon’s primary schools. That is the aim of the pilot project being conducted by Gruppo di Volontariato Civile, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), along with the Youth Association for the Blind. The project was presented in Beirut during a meeting at the Lebanese Education Ministry. The initiative was […]

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Buenos Aires – ‘Io non ho paura’ by Salvatores at the italian cultural institute

The “Made in Italy” film season continues at the Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires with “Io non ho paura”, directed by Gabriele Salvatores in 2003. The film, called “El secreto” in Spanish, will be shown in Italian with Spanish sub-titles. It won three “Silver Ribbons” in 2003 and a David di Donatello prize in […]

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