Diplomazia Economica Italiana – 22 January: Latest World News, compiled in collaboration with Il Sole 24 ORE Radiocor
China: Hengdian launches new Made in Italy label China’s Hengdian group is developing a “Made in Italy” label for the Asian market. This private Chinese conglomerate is engaged in a variety of activities that include the Hengdian World Studios film studios, and slightly less than a year launched By Creations, which aims to produce “low […]
Read moreCzech Republic – Prague pays tribute to Verdi
The city of Prague will pay tribute to Giuseppe Verdi from 23 January to 13 February, as the Italian Cultural Institute hosts an exhibition, selected from the Rome Opera House collection, of 20th century sketches, models and costumes created by great Italian artists such as Luchino Visconti, Franco Zeffirelli, Pierluigi Pizzi, Danilo Donati and Nicola […]
Read moreSyria: Bonino at Geneva 2 Conference – “If it continues, shame on the entire world”
If a compromise is not found on the Syrian crisis “we will all have to be ashamed of ourselves”, was the clear message launched by Minister Emma Bonino at the Geneva 2 Conference that opened today at Monteux, with 45 participating delegations that included those of the Syrian government and opposition. All actors must be […]
Read moreWeb and foreign policy. The challenges of diplomacy 2.0
How have web and social media transformed diplomacy? The 12th instalment of “Diplomazia e dintorni”, on -air this evening, Tuesday 21, January on RadioLuiss.it will seek to answer that question and examine the risks and advantages of digital diplomacy. The programme, conducted by Minister Plenipotentiary and Director of the Diplomatic Institute Stefano Baldi, will feature […]
Read moreIranian sanctions framework updated. EU adopts temporary measures
The Joint Plan of Action (JPA) agreed to by Iran and the international community in Geneva on 24 November was activated today. In response to the limits set by Iran on the development of its nuclear programme, the European Union approved a series of measures that loosen the sanctions, laid down by and in strict […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore – Algeria: Air Algérie boosts fleet with the purchase of 3 ATR 600
Air Algérie signed a contract for the purchase of three ATR 72-600 valued at an approximate 75 million euro. The operation falls within the broader sector growth strategy outlined in the company’s 5-year 2013-2017 development plan, which aims to increase air links with the African continent and eastward. On the same occasion contracts were also […]
Read moreG8/G20 – Young Ambassadors recruit Italian delegations
Recruitment has begun for Italian delegations of the Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) who will take part in the official events parallel to the G8/G20 in Russia and Australia. With the support of the MFA, YAS is in search of 5 talented students or young professionals to represent Italy at the “Y8/Y20” meant to mirror the […]
Read moreValensise, Egypt key to area stability
“I delivered the Egyptian authorities Minister Bonino’s invitation to participate in the international conference on Libya being organised by the foreign ministry for 6 March”, reported Secretary General of the MFA Ambassador Michele Valensise at the end of a two-day mission to Egypt, where he had a busy agenda of meetings. Valensise added that he […]
Read moreEU: FAC on Syria, Central Africa and nuclear question – Bonino raises case of marines – Brussels confirms interest
The Iranian nuclear programme, the Syrian crisis ahead of the Geneva 2 meeting of 22 January and the crisis in the Central African Republic were among the principal topics addressed by the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels. Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino raised the issue of the case of the two marines – […]
Read moreSyria: OPCW Director General, generous contribution from Italy
“Italy has made an important contribution to international efforts to eliminate the Syrian chemical arsenal, the latest being its permission to use the port of Gioia Tauro” for transboarding the chemical agents to the U.S. ship the Cape Ray, which will then destroy them. With these words, as he accepted the University of Bologna’s Sigillum […]
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