Attack on US consulate in Benghazi. Horror and indignation for this dreadful act

“The news from Benghazi arouses horror and indignation”. This was Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment on the news of the killng of the US Ambassador in Benghazi. “I wish to express my heartfelt and profound solidarity to the USA”, he added. “We condemn most firmly this terrible attack which must be investigated in full as […]

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Nairobi: a lecture on the renaissance of the el-molo tribe

In collaboration with the Italian Embassy, a lecture on “The Renaissance of the El-Molo, Africa’s Smallest Tribe”, is taking place this evening at the Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi. Read more, in Italian.

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The myth of Dionysius and the wine of Molise showcased in Thessaloniki

The exhibition on “The Gift of Dionysius: the mythology of wine in Central Italy (Molise) and northern Greece (Macedonia)” has been a great success in Thessaloniki. For nearly two months the exhibition has attracted Greeks and Italian, as well as tourists of other nationalities and friends of the “Bel Paese”. Read more, in Italian.

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ROME / Thursday 13 September – 9:00 to 12:00
Palazzo della Farnesina – Sala Aldo Moro – Palazzo della Farnesina, 1
Seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Day Before Yesterday, The Dictatorship: Not to ForgetA meeting on Argentina’s history from 1974 to 1983

 Moderator Roberto Da Rin – Foreign Desk IL SOLE 24 ORE Speakers
Carlos […]

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Terzi in Malta: focus on immigration and Mediterranean policies

Immigration, the Euro-Mediterranean dialogue, bilateral economic relations. These are the main issues on the agenda for Minister Giulio Terzi’s visit to Malta, where today he is meeting his colleague Tonio Borg; the Premier, Lawrence Gonzi; and the President, George Abela. Memorandum of understanding Minister Terzi is accompanied by a delegation of senior officials from the […]

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Long before our countries became independent, the Italians and the Maltese were sharing a Jcommon history and common values. As I arrive in Malta today, many indeed are the reasons that come to mind for celebrating our long-lasting friendly relations. But what I feel above all is a sense of responsibility. There is a lot […]

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Environment: “System Italy” set for take-off in Costa Rica

System Italy’s environmental sector is set to take off in Costa Rica. On 12 September 2012, a meeting will take place at the Economic Development Ministry to present a trade mission to the country organised by the Greenaccord Association, in collaboration with the Costa Rican Embassy in Rome and the Italian Embassy in San José. […]

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IILA and Bambino Gesu’ Hospital working for children’s health in South America

Improving the public health service in Latin America: that is the goal of the agreement that the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) and the Bambino Gesù children’s hospital will be signing in Rome on Thursday 13 September 2012. A campaign designed to safeguard and promote children’s health and pediatric medicine, and which is much appreciated by […]

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Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi received Father Paolo Dall’Oglio at the Farnesina today, 11 September 2012. Father Dall’Oglio is the Jesuit priest who for decades has been engaged in missionary work in Syria, most notably by promoting inter-faith dialogue between Christianity and Islam. The restoration of the striking Deir Mar Moussa Monastery, 90km north of Damascus, […]

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“Prof. Missiroli’s election as Director of the European Union’s Institute for Security Studies is an important recognition for Italy. It rewards our country’s engagement in the debate on the future of European defence and testifies to the sound, authoritative nature of our candidacy”. These were Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comments on today’s election in Brussels […]

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Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi was “most satisfied” to hear of the appointment of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as President of Somalia. This appointment, said Terzi, “is an important step, a step taken in a spirit of responsibility and respect for the rules by the new Somali Parliament. It sees the completion of the transition and the […]

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Dettaglio intervento

(ANSA) – PRISTINA, 10 SET – Il sottosegretario agli Esteri, Marta Dassù, ha salutato con soddisfazione la fine della sorveglianza internazionale sull’ indipendenza del Kosovo, affermando al tempo stesso che altre sfide sono davanti a Pristina. Dassù, che ha partecipato alle cerimonie ufficiali nella capitale kosovara, ha detto che la fine della sorveglianza internazionale testimonia […]

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