EXPO – International participants now number 141
The international presence at Milan’s EXPO 2015 is growing, with Bosnia and Poland’s confirmation bringing the number of participants signing up to 141. The success of the initiative can be explained by the efforts of “System Italy” as a whole, led by the Farnesina and its diplomatic network, which are supporting the EXPO in all […]
Read moreItaly-Africa initiative under way – We must focus the spotlight on Africa once again, says Bonino
A wide-ranging initiative “to focus our country’s spotlight once again on Africa” by revitalising the political, economic and cultural partnership between Italy and the entire African continent. That was how Foreign Minister Emma Bonino introduced the Italy-Africa initiative today at the Farnesina as she chaired a conference attended by, among others, the Minister for Culture […]
Read moreBonino at Radio Radicale forum – Iran: Rowhani window will not be open forever
“The partial Rowhani/Sarif window will not be open forever”. For that reason, the time factor in the West’s dialogue with Iran “is essential”. This was one of the key passages in Minister Emma Bonino’s speech at a forum organised by Radio Radicale. The tensions in Turkey and transition in the Middle East, as well as […]
Read moreItaly renews Africa initiative – Bonino to hold Monday press conference
The Italy-Africa Initiative will be at the centre of a press conference that Minister Emma Bonino is scheduled to hold at the foreign ministry in Rome at 15:30 on Monday 30 December, together with Minister for Cultural Assets and Activities and Tourism Massimo Bray and Minister for Integration Cecile Kyenge; other participants will include Deputy […]
Read moreArgentina – In arrivo “Italia, sentieri dell’anima” (in translation)
Italy’s national tourism board ENIT is preparing the launch in Argentina of a new tourism project that places Italy at centre stage. The initiative is entitled “Italia, sentieri dell’anima” and was recently presented by our ambassador in Buenos Aires Teresa Castaldo and Director of ENIT for Latin America Salvatore Costanzo. The project proposes the concept […]
Read moreBethlehem – Basilica of the Nativity restoration
Restoration of Bethlehem’s Basilica of the Nativity, symbol of Christianity in the Holy Land, has been awarded to two Italian firms: Piacenti, historic firm located in Prato and specialised in restoration, and Udine-based Pilosio, experts in scaffolding and formwork. The decision is yet another recognition of Italy’s expertise in the art of restoration. Read more, […]
Read moreLebanon – Italian Cooperation with farmers of the south
The Dardara Cooperative Headquarters recently set up in South Sudan is engaged in the management and distribution of the water resources for the farmers of the Marjayoun plains, within the framework of the “Water, font of co-existence” project, entirely funded by the Italian Cooperation and created by the NGO AVSI. The project’s goal is to […]
Read moreBonino in Iran: Hopes for global nuclear accord, and period of normal EU-Iran relations. Bilateral pacts
Italy intends to open a new season of dialogue with Iran, and to bring other European countries along. This was Minister Emma Bonino’s transparent summary of her visit to Iran, the first by an Italian foreign minister in ten years, and the first by a European head of diplomacy since Hassan Rowhani’s election on 14 […]
Read moreDiplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Romania: Ansaldo and ENEA set up consortium for 4th generation reactor
Ansaldo Nucleare, ENEA and Romania’s “ICN” Nuclear Research Institute have set up a consortium, known as Falcon, to produce a 4th generation reactor. The documents setting up the Falcon Fostering ALfred CONstruction Consortium have been signed in Bucharest in the presence of the Minister with delegated powers for Energy, Costantin Nita. “The creation of the […]
Read moreItaly–Thailand – Synergy and collaboration for Palazzolo extradition
Collaboration and synergy between the Italian Foreign Affairs, Justice and Home Affairs ministries and the Thai authorities has led to the extradition to Italy of mafia boss Vito Roberto Palazzolo. Palazzolo has been on the international “Wanted” list since the early 1990s for mafia-related crimes, and had been sentenced to 9 years in prison. He […]
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