Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini’s message for International Criminal Justice Day
After decades of genocides that met with impunity, in 1998 a courageous step was taken in the quest for truth and justice: the creation of the International Criminal Court. And I am proud to recall that the Statute of the Court was adopted here in Rome, 16 years ago on 17 July 1998. So if […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore: Hong Kong: Piaggio Aero wins 50 orders from Bravia Capital
Hong Kong: Piaggio Aero wins 50 orders from Bravia Capital Piaggio Aero Industries announced at the Farnborough Air Show (UK) that it has signed a contract with Bravia Capital for 50 Avanti EVO aircraft designed and built entirely in Italy. Bravia Capital is a Hong Kong-based investment company with a global portfolio focusing on the […]
Read moreFrance – Initiative celebrating contemporary Italian theatre a great success
Eleven readings from 7 Italian authors in 6 French cities, with 8 performances by 3 Italian companies. These are the numbers behind the 5th edition of “Face a Face – Parole d’Italia per le scene di Francia 2013-2014”, a programme launched by the Italian Cultural Institute in Paris to promote the work of contemporary Italian […]
Read moreChile – Francesca Leone presents “Corpo e terra” exhibition
“Corpo e terra” is the title of an exhibition of the work of Italian artist Francesca Leone taking place in Santiago from 22 July to 5 August 2014. The show, organised by the Il Cigno GG publishing house and curated by Giacinto di Pietrantonio, enjoys the support of the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural […]
Read morePistoletto’s “Terzo Paradiso” on show in the EU Council headquarters
The Justus Lipsius building, the headquarters of the Council of the European Union, has been embellished for the Italian Presidency semester with Michelangelo Pistoletto’s “Terzo Paradiso” installation. The work, installedin the atrium, symbolises the mathematical sign for “infinity”. As the Italian artist explained, the “New Sign of Infinity��� consists of 3 circles: the two opposite […]
Read moreDiplomacy for Growth – Emirates’ interest in Italy is growing
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are showing a growing interest in Italy. “The Emirati authorities have been pressing for a visit to Italy by the ruler of the country, Crown Prince Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan. He wishes to establish direct relations with our premier and strategic links with the country as a whole”. Giorgio […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Aerospace: ATR wins record orders in first 6 months of year, with 139 aircraft sold
ATR’s orders reached a new record in the first 6 months of 2014, with 139 aircraft sold and 102 options. The new CEO, Patrick de Castelbajac, announced the results during a press conference on the opening day of the Farnborough International Air Show. The value of the firm orders placed with the 50:50 joint venture […]
Read moreDevelopment Cooperation. EU Ministers to decide on post-2015 agenda by December. Commission document on migration and development
The European Union’s position on the global development agenda post-2015 will be decided by the end of December. As the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lapo Pistelli, announced at the press conference after today’s meeting of European Union development ministers in Florence, the ministers for development cooperation have given Italy a full mandate to adopt […]
Read moreMogherini’s Middle East mission now under way – A ceasefire remains the priority
Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini’s mission to the Middle East has begun with a visit to Tel Aviv. Her first stop was the Peres Center for Peace. This was followed by a visit to Ashdod, where, with her Israeli opposite number, Avigdor Lieberman, she met a family whose home had been seriously damaged by a rocket […]
Read moreMunich – A celebration of the arts at the “Italian artists in Bavaria Day”
“Italian artists in Bavaria Day”, which takes place at the Italian Cultural Institute in Munich on Friday 18 July 2014, will provide a rich programme that encompasses music, theatre, opera and literature. The event was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute, the “Forum Italia e.V.” arts organisation, and the Munich branch of COMITES, the Italian […]
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