Middle East: Goal is resumption of peace talks, says Terzi – In the Chamber, Terzi Minister explains UN “yes” to Palestine
The outlook for peace in the Middle East and recreating the conditions for a return to the negotiating table for Israelis and Palestinians. These were the topics on the agenda not just of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council but also of the parliamentary debate in Italy. At the Council in Brussels, attended by Minister Giulio […]
Read moreProgress on recognition of Syrian opposition alliance, says Terzi
The Italian Government could give its full recognition in a matter of hours to the coalition of Syrian opposition groups created in Doha some weeks ago. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi on the eve of the meeting of the “Friends of the Syrian People” countries which will take place in Marrakesh, […]
Read moreNew York: homage to the many faces of Pasolini
New York has opened its doors to the thousand faces of the art of Pier Paolo Pasolini. The memory of the intellectual from Friuli will be commemorated in a full season of his films at the Museum of Modern Art, from 13 December to 5 January, and in a series of events in venues throughout […]
Read moreMoscow: the Renaissance in the marches, with works by Lorenzo Lotto
A selection of works by the Venetian painter Lorenzo Lotto has arrived in Moscow. The works will be on show to coincide with Exhibitaly – a four-month programme of events supported by the Italian government to promote the best of the “Made in Italy” brand in Russia. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreThe Embassy opens its doors to “young art” from Italian museums
The “Embassy Goes Contemporary” exhibition opens on 12 December 2012 at the Italian Embassy in Berlin. From 17 December until 28 April 2013, the historic salons of the Embassy will host 28 artworks from the Museion Collection in Bolzano, by 22 young Italian artists. The exhibition includes videos, installations, paintings and photography and is part […]
Read moreBelgrade: seminar for italian companies in Serbia
“Assistance for Serbia from the International Organisations: support for growth, trade and investment throughout the European integration process”. That was the title of the seminar organised by the Italian Embassy in collaboration with ICE–Italian Trade and Internationalisation Agency in Belgrade. The event – part of the training provision for Italian businesses interested in operating in […]
Read moreSyria: tents and generators from Italy for the refugees
New help from Italy for the Syrian refugees. A emergency humanitarian flight has airlifted 8 generators, 100 multi-purpose tents with heat-cold insulation for the winter, and 2000 blankets to Amman. The supplies, for Syrian refugees currently in refugee camps in Jordan, were delivered to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), which will distribute them over […]
Read moreEU Foreign Affairs Council: Middle East – a return to direct negotiations with no pre-conditions
“The parties must engage in direct and substantial negotiations without preconditions in order to achieve a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”. These were the conclusions, regarding the Middle East peace process, of the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council, meeting in Brussels. “Renewed, structured and substantial peace efforts in 2013” “All parties must avoid acts […]
Read moreEU: FAC – agenda packed with “burning” dossiers – Terzi remarks on the 30th EU-Russia summit
The agenda for the European Union’s Foreign Ministers’ Council in Brussels, which Minister Giulio Terzi is attending, is packed with “burning” international issues. From the situation in the Middle East to that in Egypt, as well as Syria, with the meeting between the 27 European heads of diplomacy and the opposition to the Damascus regime. […]
Read moreEU Nobel: Italy a cornerstone of european values and integration
“A great day for the European Union and for its citizens. But this is above all a great day for Italy, which is not just one of the convinced founders of the Treaty of Rome “Group of Six”. Our country is also the home of great thinkers and statesmen who gave an essential impetus to […]
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