What happens when gold – the standard for “value” – loses it its “glitter”? That is the central theme of the new issue, on newsstands Monday 5 March, of “Longitude”, the magazine directed by Pialuisa Bianco. The major urban areas in the United States about to be polished up, along with analyses of the International […]
Read moreThe priority in Syria is to bring relief to the suffering population and to devastated cities such as Homs, and to stop this systematic destruction of every point of rebellion against the power of Assad”. This was Minister Giulio Terzi’s statement upon concluding his mission to Asia, assuring that Italy is working toward a “humanitarian […]
Read moreItaly views Vietnam and Singapore as countries offering “unique” opportunities. Hanoi, with its steady annual growth of 6%, a broadening market economy and reforms and development plans already launched, can act as a bridge to a consumer market of 600 million: that of Southeast Asia; Singapore is Asia’s number one financial centre, with two sovereign […]
Read moreThe Italian Cooperation’s monthly bulletin is now on-line on the DGCS website. Top stories include: “Hidden Treasures: 10 years of Italy in Afghanistan”, and Live from the Field: UTL of Beijing; documents and deliberations: 2010 parliamentary reports.
Read moreHead of the Foreign Ministry Press and Institutional Communication Service Giuseppe Manzo will hold a press briefing on Tuesday, 6 March, at 12:30 for accredited members of the press to outline Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi’s agenda of future international commitments. To obtain accreditation please send an e-mail to accreditamentostampa@esteri.it or a fax to […]
Read moreItalians had a productive exchange of ideas with the Polish authorities in Warsaw on possible Italian investments in Poland. The Embassy of Italy promoted a meeting on 27 February between the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and some of the main representatives on the Italian business community in Poland. To read more select ITALIANO at the […]
Read moreOn 28 February world famous violinist Uto Ughi inaugurated the 2012 calendar of musical events of the Italian Cultural Institute in Bratislava, in collaboration with the MFA and the Embassy of Italy in Bratislava. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read more“The priority in Syria is to bring relief to the suffering population, to devastated cities such as Homs, and to stop this systematic destruction of every point of rebellion against the power of Assad”. This was Minister Giulio Terzi’s statement as he left Singapore for Istanbul, where he will discuss to the Syrian crisis. 01 […]
Read moreThe Embassy of Jerevan organised the presentation of a book dedicated to the Church of San Gregorio Armeno in Naples, a joint publishing venture with the Armenia Ministry of Culture. During the press conference, Armenian Deputy Minister of Culture Artur Poghosyan underscored the deep cultural affinities our two nations share, emphasizing Italy’s historic role for […]
Read more(please check against actual speech delivered) Deputy Prime Minister Hai, President of the Province of Vin Phuc Hung, President Colaninno, President Rossi, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be participating in the inauguration of this second Piaggio factory, and not only because it is a new and important productive investment by one of Italy’s […]
Read moreExtraordinary meeting at the United Nations, but for one evening it was music instead of policy to take centre stage in the General Assembly. The audience of guests and diplomats from the 193 Member Countries were treated to the energy of Benin-born signer Angelique Kidjo. Grammy Award winner and Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, Kidjo alternated […]
Read more“La presenza italiana negli Stati Uniti è forte, visibile ed articolata”: sono le parole del nuovo Ambasciatore italiano negli Stati Uniti, Claudio Bisogniero, che ha presieduto la prima riunione di Sistema del 2012 svoltasi nella sede diplomatica a Washington. Il quadro dei rapporti bilaterali sul piano economico risulta molto positivo con una crescita del 19% […]
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