Terzi in Asia: New markets and investment in Italy. Visit to Myanmar – support for the democratic process

23 April 2012 MYANMAR: EU suspends sanctions. “Free all political prisoners”. Advance reforms, says Terzi Meeting in Luxembourg, the EU foreign ministers (Under-Secretary Marta Dassù represented Italy) decided to suspend sanctions against Myanmar for one year, with the sole exception of the weapons embargo, and now await Myanmar’s” unconditional release of the remaining political prisoners […]

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PARIS – Italian embassy hosts introduction of new Piaggio

The world press introduction of the new Piaggo X10 was held at the Embassy of Italy in Paris from 17 to 20 April. Sector journalists took “test drives” through the city. Major contribution to the Restoration Fund The Piaggio Group was able to contribute €50,000 to the fund for the restoration of the Hotel de […]

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ISTANBUL – Veronesi Foundation introduces the “Science for Peace” international symposium

Ambassador of Italy to Turkey Gianpaolo Scarante hosted a press conference on 19 April at Palazzo Venezia in Istanbul introducing the international symposium “Science for Peace”, promoted by the Veronesi Foundation in collaboration with Turkish research institutes. Illustrious scientists from around the world are expected to attend the symposium, to be held in October. Prof. […]

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Minister Terzi expresses concern over the Iranian President’s visit to the Island of Abu Musa

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has expressed concern over the tensions sparked by the visit by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Island of Abu Musa on 11 April 2012. He also expressed his appreciation of the moderate reaction by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates. Italy hopes that a peaceful […]

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ITALY-JAPAN: Photography masterpieces from 1860 to 1910 on display in Naples

The exhibition “Photography of Japan (1860-1910) – Masterpieces” opened on Saturday 21 April at Naples’ historic Villa Pignatelli under the patronage of the Italy-Japan Foundation. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.

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Pechino: Ambasciata italiana al fianco di Fiat per promuovere l’auto italiana in Cina (in translation)

La Fiat presenta i nuovi modelli in Cina, con il sostegno dell’Ambasciata italiana. Ieri, al quartiere d’arte contemporanea di Pechino “798”, Lapo Elkann ha presentato la “500 by Gucci”, una versione griffata dell’auto che ha fatto la storia delle utilitarie. L’evento ha attirato la curiosità delle numerose personalità del mondo imprenditoriale e dello spettacolo presenti, […]

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Italy-Russia: A key strategic partnership, says Terzi

The Minister is in Moscow for the Foreign Affairs-Defence “2+2” meeting. His comments: We share common values of democracy, freedom and respect for human rights. Excellent bilateral relations, an inter-governmental summit by year-end. Russian market an extraordinary opportunity for our enterprises. President Medvedev: “We want to develop relations with Italy in all possible ways”. Lavrov: […]

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Addis Abeba: Recital by soprano Anna Casale and pianist Nicolò Iucolano

The Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa has staged “Il tempo felice del canto – When Singing Came Easy,” a recital by soprano Anna Casale and pianist Nicolò Iucolano. The performance took place on Thursday 19 April 2012 in the Institute’s auditorium. The duo’s repertoire includes some of the most important chapters of Italian vocal […]

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Moscow: Coordination meeting for Italian Cultural Institutes in Eastern Europe

The meeting of the directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes in Eastern Europe opened in Moscow on 19 April 2012, to coordinate the Institutes’ promotional initiatives in the region. Taking part are the directors of the Institutes in Sofia, Vilnius, Warsaw, Cracow, Bucharest, Kiev and Moscow itself. The proceedings are being chaired by the Principal […]

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Cooperation: New rural roads in Morocco

New roads in Morocco thanks to 10 million euros in debt conversion funding from Italy. On 31 March 2012 the last of the 8 stretches of rural roadway, linking villages in the mountainous region of Tadla Azilal, in the Atlas range, was opened. The entire Italian-funded network includes another 7 stretches extending 106km in total […]

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Italy-Russia: Terzi on visit to Moscow. Agenda includes missile defence, Syria and Iran

The Italian and Russian Foreign and Defence Ministers will be holding discussions in Moscow tomorrow on the anti-missile shield, the situation in Syria, Iran’s nuclear programme and other international questions. The announcement was made in an interview by Minister Giulio Terzi with Russia’s Interfax agency. “The meeting will be an opportunity for in-depth consultations on […]

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Afghanistan – Terzi: Italy’s contribution post-2014 will be substantial

Italy’s contribution to the fund to support Afghanistan’s security forces at the end of the transition in late 2014 will be “substantial and in line with the size and quality of its presence in Afghanistan over the last decade”. The assurance was given by Minister Giulio Terzi, speaking in Brussels during the meeting of NATO […]

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