Ukraine: G7, diplomatic channel remains open – Mogherini, next G7 not the definitive end to the G8
In a declaration by the G7 in The Hague, the Group of 7 leaders observed that Russia’s support for the OSCE mission in Ukraine was “a step in the right direction” and that they would “suspend our participation in the G-8 until Russia changes course and the environment comes back to where the G-8 is […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore: Turkey: drop in demand after Ankara government set limits on instalment buying
Turkey: drop in demand after Ankara government set limits on instalment buying The measures adopted by the Ankara government to limit consumer instalment buying have had an immediate impact: according to the data supplied by the banking oversight authority, in the past five weeks the drop in deferred payment purchases amounted to 5.4 billion Turkish […]
Read moreMarines: Mogherini meets with Indian Minister, determination on jurisdiction reiterated
The case of the Italian Marines detained in India was the focus of a meeting today between Minister Federica Mogherini, in The Hague for the Nuclear Security Summit, and her Indian counterpart. Mogherini said she “reiterated our determination to explore all political and legal actions in order to have our right to exercise jurisdiction in […]
Read moreThe Hague – Nuclear Security Summit, final day
Today was the second and final day of the Nuclear Security Summit hosted in The Hague in the Netherlands, whose participants included over 50 national leaders. Italy was represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini at the summit’s conclusion after Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s departure yesterday for Rome. Italy’s strong security commitment In his […]
Read moreItalian Olympics – Four foreign geniuses compete
What’s new about this year’s Italian Olympics, a competition for students of Italian state schools and equivalency schools abroad, is that its participants will also include students from foreign and international schools around the world. In fact, four of the finalists in the event to be held on 11 and 12 April in Florence come […]
Read moreMade in Italy – Presentation in Warsaw of Collistar Collection
Italian designer Antonio Marras’ Spring 2014 Collection for Collistar was recently presented at the Embassy of Italy in Warsaw. The collection is entitled “Ti amo Italia” and pays homage to Italy – its cities, its art and its beauty. Read more, in Italian
Read moreReykjavik – Italy guest country at next “Arctic Circle”
Italy has been invited by Iceland’s president Olafur Grimsson to participate as a guest country at the next edition of the “Arctic Circle”, a forum for reflection on Arctic issues that will take place in Reykjavik from 5 to 7 September 2014. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreUkraine – G7: diplomatic avenues remain open
In a declaration by the G7 in The Hague, the Group of 7 leaders observed that Russia’s support for the OSCE mission in Ukraine was “a step in the right direction” and that they would “suspend our participation in the G-8 until Russia changes course and the environment comes back to where the G-8 is […]
Read moreNuclear Security Summit in The Hague – Prime Minister Renzi attends with Minister Mogherini
The Nuclear Security Summit hosted by the Netherlands is under way, with over 50 world leaders taking part. Italy is being represented at the plenary session by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini. The Italian Premier received a warm welcome on his arrival from his Dutch opposite number, Mark Rutte. The Summit […]
Read moreDEI/ Sole 24 Ore – Russia: Ukraine crisis strengthens ENI’s hand
On “take-or-pay” contracts with Russia, the Ukraine crisis “strengthens very much our hand”, depending how the situation evolves. “We feel in very good shape”. These were the comments of ENI chief executive Paolo Scaroni in an interview in the Financial Times on the crisis in Ukraine. In the interview, he reiterates his doubts over the […]
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