Yemen: the forgotten spring and help from the Italian Embassy

Under the title “Yemen: the forgotten spring and help from the Italian Embassy”, Repubblica on-line has published a feature on the aid brought in from Rome by the Italian Embassy. The aid is intended “to address the needs of the people displaced as a result of on-going conflicts throughout the country”. “A concrete gesture of […]

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“Green” Embassy in Brasilia: second stage of project now under way

The “Green Embassy” project at the Italian Embassy in Brasilia is entering its second stage, launched by Environment Minister Corrado Clini. The Minister is in Brazil to prepare the Rio+20 international conference on sustainable development, which will be taking place in June 2012. The project envisages energy trading between the Italian diplomatic mission and the […]

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Burma: Italy confirms the line of dialogue. Terzi to visit from 24 to 26 April

Italy has confirmed its line of dialogue with Rangoon, a line also supported in Europe. Indeed, Foreign Minister Giulo Terzi will be visiting Burma on 24-26 April. The western world, and Italy, have welcomed Aung San Suu Kyi’s election to the Burmese Parliament, which they view as a “very positive step”. And President Giorgio Napolitano […]

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Hosted by Florence, supported by the Italy-Japan foundation – exhibitions: “Japan, land of enchantment”

Florence, with the patronage of the Italy-Japan Foundation, is celebrating Japanese art and culture. In Palazzo Pitti, the Florentine palace that as far back as 1585 hosted the first Japanese ambassadors to arrive in Italy, 3 exhibitions have opened in the most prestigious of its museum spaces. The shows will run until 1 July 2012. […]

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SYRIA: Napolitano says “Yes” to diplomatic action – Annan: Damascus in favour of “peace plan”

Support for the diplomatic efforts of the “Friends of Syria” group and concerns over the exodus of thousands of refugees to Jordan. But also an exchange of views on the new regional equilibria in light of the “Arab Spring”. The President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, has met King Abdallah during his 3-day visit to […]

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Minister Terzi hails the way in which the election of Aung San Suu Kyi was run in Myanmar

“This is an historical moment for the cause of democracy, and a unique opportunity to encourage new openness in relations between the international community and Myanmar”. With these words Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” with the way in which yesterday’s election of Aung San Suu Kyi to the Parliament of […]

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LONGITUDE: China at a crossroads

The announcement of a drop in a growth rate that, nevertheless, remains high and that ensures China will, in any case, maintain major global positions, is under the spotlight of this issue of “Longitude”, the magazine directed by Pialuisa Bianco and available at newsstands as of 4 April, whose analysts examine the causes and effects […]

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MARINES: Jurisdiction ruling postponed again

The High Court in Kerala has once again postponed its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. Indian foreign minister S.M. Krishna said that “it’s down to the court to decide how to overcome the impasse”, after a meeting in Trivandrum the Chief Minister […]

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SYRIA: In Napolitano’s talks in Jordan – Italy in the ‘core-group’ of Friends of the Syrian People

Head of State, Giorgio Napolitano, in the company of Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, is in Jordan for a three-day visit. His discussions will focus on relations between Rome and Amman, but his meetings with King Abdallah II, Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh, President of the Senate Taher Masri and Speaker of the Lower House […]

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Speech detail

(please check against actual speech delivered) Time is running out, both for the Syrian people, who have been suffering for too many months, and for our collective credibility. In Italy’s view the end of violence is the absolute priority, along with granting full and unhindered humanitarian access.Italy is ready to give its contribution under UN […]

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Speech by Minister Terzi at the Conference “Italy’s International Commitment to Religious Freedom”

(please check against actual speech delivered) Eminenza Reverendissima, Cardinale Mauro Piacenza, Prefetto della Congregazione per il Clero e Presidente della Fondazione di diritto pontificio “Aiuto alla Chiesa che soffre” Eccellenza Reverendissima, Mons. Dominique Mamberti, Segretario per i Rapporti con gli Stati On. Gianni Alemanno, Sindaco di Roma Eccellenze Reverendissime, Signore e Signori, “Nostra Signora d’Africa, […]

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Italia-USA: Washington’s ten most powerful women celebrated at the Italian Embassy

Some of the most powerful women of the Nation’s Capital graced Villa Firenze last night as Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero hosted the 2012 edition of the Giorgio Armani/Elle Magazine “Washington DC Power List” at his official residence. The event celebrated some of the biggest names of the Washington power elite, including U.S. Secretary of Labor […]

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