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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Informazioni dell’Unità di Crisi per il cittadino

La facilità con cui oggi vengono intrapresi viaggi internazionali rende sempre piu’ necessario un atteggiamento responsabile da parte di quanti si recano all’estero per turismo o lavoro e comporta, con maggiore evidenza, la necessità di disporre di dettagliate informazioni e di una adeguata preparazione prima della partenza. Per favorire un viaggio consapevole e responsabile la […]

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Cooperation: Jordan – plan to protect Petra

UNESCO and the Jordan Government have signed a plan for the protection of Petra from earthquakes, floods and landslides. The plan is funded through Italian Cooperation’s multilateral channel. The document was signed by Hmeidi Nayef Al-Fayez, Jordan’s Minister for Tourism and Antiquities, and Anna Paolini, Director of the UNESCO office in Amman. Also present were […]

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MARINES: Kerala Court ruling postponed

The High Court in Kerala has postponed its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. The Italian Defence Minister, Giampiero Di Paola, has met his Indian counterpart, A.K. Antony, in New Delhi. Under-Secretary Staffan De Mistura is returning to the Indian capital , for […]

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Fighting piracy: towards new rules? – Italy’s proposal is attracting EU followers

Italy has been examining the case of Italian oil tanker the “Enrica Lexie” – which will finally be allowed to leave the port of Kerala in the next few days – and the question of the two Italian marines arrested by the Indian authorities, within the broader context of the struggle against international piracy and […]

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Bratislava: Michelangelo Antonioni retrospective at Febiofest

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of film director Michelangelo Antonioni, one of the greatest figures of 20th century cinema, the Italian Cultural Institute presented a review of his films at Febiofest (22-30 March 2012). Also featured in the Italian section were Nanni Moretti’s new film, “Habemus papam”, “L’occhio selvaggio” by Paolo Cavara […]

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Paris: Exhibition of works by Renaissance master Luca Signorelli

The forthcoming major exhibition dedicated to the works of Luca Signorelli was presented to the press on 27 March at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The event, organised by Umbria Region, will run from 22 April until 28 August 2012. The press conference was followed by a concert by the Umbria Ensemble and a tasting […]

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Berlin: Gala evening at the Italian Embassy to promote the “Bottega Veneta” fashion house

The Italian Embassy in Berlin hosted a gala evening in collaboration with Italian fashion house “Bottega Veneta” to mark the opening of its second shop in Berlin. The event was attended by a select audience of personalities from Germany’s entertainment, business, society and media communities. Bottega Veneta was represented by its Chairman and Managing Director, […]

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Tirana: collaboration between the Italian and Albanian police forces: book by police chiefs Fera and Simone

The collaboration between the Italian and Albanian police forces is the key theme discussed in the book “’Il ponte Italia-Albania tra l’Unione Europea e i Balcani”, by Giuseppe Fera and Nicola Simone. The book was presented on 27 March 2012 in Tirana, at the initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute and the Albanian police authorities, […]

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