KIEV: “Italian Days” – a rich programme of events in Ukraine

The “Italian Days”, a rich programme of promotional events, will be launched in Kiev on 12 May and will run until 7 June. The initiative is being organised by the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine, Fabrizio Romano, in collaboration with various actors in “System Italy” – ENIT, IIC, ICE, Chamber of Commerce – and with sponsorship […]

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BERLIN: Venice Biennale. A presentation at the Italian Embassy

The quest for a common ground for lovers of architecture is the theme of the 13th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, presented today, 9 May 2012, at the Italian Embassy in Berlin. The presentation was part of a tour of press conferences that have already been staged in London and Paris. Over 100 […]

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The Foreign Ministry firmly condemns the attack on the UN Observers’ convoy in Daara, in southern Syria

The Foreign Ministry firmly condemns the attack on the UN Observers’ convoy in Daara, in southern Syria The United Nations mission, underscores Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, is an essential element of the international community’s effort to foster a political solution in Syria. The mission must be able to operate in conditions of complete security and […]

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NETHERLANDS – Umberto Eco receives the “Treaties of Nijmegen” medal for his contribution to thinking and debate on Europe

The Dutch town of Nijmegen has paid homage to Umberto Eco by awarding him an important international honour, the “Treaty of Nijmegen” medal, for his contribution to the thinking and debate on the past and future of Europe. The ceremony took place on 7 May 2012 in St. Stevenskerk, in the presence of the Minister […]

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Syria: Terzi-Arab League meeting: Italy’s efforts greatly appreciated

The Arab League “greatly appreciates the Italian government’s commitment in supporting a political solution in Syria, a solution for which we’re working in Brussels too, in the Foreign Affairs Council. It also expressed its appreciation of the work we’re doing at the humanitarian level”. The comment was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at the […]

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MARINES: positive developments from the Supreme Court on the detention of the 2 servicemen, says Terzi

This morning’s ruling by the Supreme Court in New Delhi “most definitely marks a positive development. It provides an opportunity for a great improvement in the marines’ detention conditions once they leave the prison”. This was Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment on the decision by the court in New Delhi not to pose any objections […]

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Press notice detail

A reminder that on Thursday 10 May 2012, at 12.00, Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata will be visiting the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA), where he will take part in the delegates’ assembly. Members of the press can attend the opening session, which will begin with a welcome address by the President of the IILA […]

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Marines: High Court decision on jurisdiction postponed. Decision on transfer “to a place other than prison” expected within a week. Right to apply for freedom on bail

The Supreme Court in New Delhi has postponed until 26 July 2012 Italy’s appeal regarding the constitutional legitimacy of the arrest of the two Italian marines. Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone are accused of killing two Indian fishermen. The reason for the long adjournment is the summer break, from 14 May to 2 July, of […]

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Press notice detail

Please note that the customary briefing by the Head of the Press and Institutional Communication Service, Giuseppe Manzo, originally scheduled for Wednesday 9 May at 12.30, has been postponed to Friday 11 May at 12.00. To submit a new application for accreditation, please send an email to accreditamentostampa@esteri.it or send a fax to 06-36912122. Entrance […]

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Religious freedom in Europe and Italy: meeting with students at the Foreign Ministry in Rome (8 May 2012)

Italy lacks a legislative framework that would provide a voice for the increasing numbers of religious faiths in our country, to the detriment of social cohesion. This was one of the points to emerge from a meeting with students at the Foreign Ministry on the subject of religious freedom, organised by the Inter-Departmental Committee for […]

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Syria: Italy in the UN mission

Under United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2042 and 2043 – reads the note from the Prime Minister’s Office at Palazzo Chigi – the Council of Ministers has authorised a peace mission to Syria by Italian military personnel. The personnel will be acting in the role of “United Nations Observers” and, as such, will be unarmed. […]

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Italy-Turkey: joint ventures for increased trade

Rome and Ankara have decided to develop joint ventures to increase trade and “explore development opportunities”, including in third countries. Italy has confirmed its “strong and convinced support” for Turkey’s entry to the European Union not least because, in the words of Italian Premier Mario Monti, “Turkey is capable of integration with the EU and […]

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