ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EDITORS-IN-CHIEF: Reminder – International conference on “The Centrality of the Individual and the Protection of Human Rights in Today’s World” (Foreign Ministry, Rome, 12 December 2012)

On Wednesday 12 December 2012, Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi will open the international conference at the Farnesina on “The Centrality of the Individual and the Protection of Human Rights in Today’s World”, with a video-message. The conference is being organised by the Inter-Departmental Committee for Human Rights (CIDU), which operates from the Foreign Ministry, in […]

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G. Terzi – M. Spindelegger: “Freedom of religion, defending the community” (Avvenire)

Defending freedom of religion is at the heart of the defence of human rights, and central to the values of the European Union. A defence that will be strengthened by the Nobel Peace Prize received yesterday and which will be at the centre of the new guidelines on freedom of belief that the EU’s diplomatic […]

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EU Foreign Affairs Council: Middle East – a return to direct negotiations with no pre-conditions

“The parties must engage in direct and substantial negotiations without preconditions in order to achieve a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”. These were the conclusions, regarding the Middle East peace process, of the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council, meeting in Brussels. “Renewed, structured and substantial peace efforts in 2013” “All parties must avoid acts […]

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NOTA DI SERVIZIO PER I REDATTORI CAPO: Lancio Fondazione Italia-Israele (Farnesina, 11 dicembre 2012)

Martedì 11 dicembre 2012 alle ore 11.00 alla Farnesina, il Ministro degli Affari Esteri Giulio Terzi inaugurerà l’evento di lancio della Fondazione Italia-Israele. A seguire, interverrà l’Ambasciatore d’Israele in Italia, Naor Gillon. I giornalisti, i fotografi e gli operatori televisivi potranno accreditarsi inviando una mail all’indirizzo accreditamentostampa@esteri.it oppure un fax al numero 06/3691.2122. L’accesso al […]

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EU: FAC – agenda packed with “burning” dossiers – Terzi remarks on the 30th EU-Russia summit

The agenda for the European Union’s Foreign Ministers’ Council in Brussels, which Minister Giulio Terzi is attending, is packed with “burning” international issues. From the situation in the Middle East to that in Egypt, as well as Syria, with the meeting between the 27 European heads of diplomacy and the opposition to the Damascus regime. […]

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EU Nobel: Italy a cornerstone of european values and integration

“A great day for the European Union and for its citizens. But this is above all a great day for Italy, which is not just one of the convinced founders of the Treaty of Rome “Group of Six”. Our country is also the home of great thinkers and statesmen who gave an essential impetus to […]

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Dassù: «No more free ride» (Longitude)

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“Il Perù costruisce il suo futuro“ (Il Sole 24 ORE)

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Uganda: italian businesses discover the country’s potential

A good outlook for growth, plentiful oil and mineral reserves, a skilled workforce and a potentially huge market. This was the snapshot of Uganda presented at an event in Confindustria entitled “Italy-Uganda: partners in business”. Participants included the Ugandan Premier, Amama Mbabazi; Uganda’s Ambassador to Rome, Deo K. Rwabita; and the Deputy Executive Director of […]

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Sofia: Italy’s first appearance at the Book Fair

Italy’s first appearance at Sofia’s International Book Fair, now in its 21st edition. In collaboration with our chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia set up a stand showcasing books on art, science, fashion, design and food and wine, published by Italian and Bulgarian publishing houses. Children’s books were particularly well […]

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Hong Kong: italian excellence and flair on show

Hong Kong is paying homage to the excellence and flair of the “Made in Italy” brand. Two events were organised by the Italian Consulate General – a wine tasting and a gala dinner – to celebrate the best of our wine production. “Julius Caesar – Military Genius and Mighty Machines”, an exhibition of the machines […]

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Brussels: “Premio Europa” 2012 goes to Giorgio Squinzi: a stronger Europe is needed

The “Premio Europa” for 2012 has been awarded to the President of Confindustria, Giorgio Squinzi. The award was set up by the Italian Initiative Group (GII) in Brussels, at the initiative of the Italian Embassy, to recognise those Italian and European institutions whose efforts on behalf of the industrial and business world have been particularly […]

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