Cooperazione: Egitto, riattivata la linea di credito per le piccole imprese (in translation)
Italia e Egitto hanno firmato un accordo per riattivare le procedure e le condizioni di prestito della linea di credito italiano per le piccole imprese egiziane. L’accordo sottoscritto il 10 maggio dall’Ambasciatore d’Italia Claudio Pacifico e dal Ministro per la Cooperazione internazionale Fayza Abul Naga prevede ‘soft loan’ da parte del governo italiano pari a […]
Read moreLONDON: the Italian Embassy hosts seminars on the economy
A new series of “conversations” on global economic trends began at the Italian Embassy in London on 9 May 2012. The topic of the first round table organised by Ambassador Alain Giorgio Maria Economides and featuring leading experts in the sector was “Economic Growth Strategies from the Perspective of the Emerging Economies”. During the round […]
Read moreDIGITAL DIPLOMACY – Information and learning from the MFA blog
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a new interactive online tool for learning and sharing information: the “ISDI learning corner – get your brain in motion” blog created by the Ministry’s Diplomatic Institute (Italian initials ISDI). The initiative was conceived to provide information and guidance on resources available online that are of interest and use […]
Read morePRAGA – Prima edizione del “Fiabaday” contro le barriere architettoniche (in translation)
Sensibilizzare l’opinione pubblica e le istituzioni sull’importanza dell’abbattimento di tutte le barriere, da quelle architettoniche a quelle culturali, psicologiche e sociali, come condizione imprescindibile per l’affermazione delle pari opportunità. E’ questo l’obiettivo del “FIABADAY Repubblica Ceca 2012”, in programma dal 10 al 26 maggio a Praga, organizzato dal Fondo Italiano Abbattimento Barriere Architettoniche (FIABA). L’iniziativa […]
Read moreItaly–Latin America: in revitalising the partnership, a “no” to protectionism
Knowledge, innovation and cooperation are the foundations for the new partnership between Italy and Latin America. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at a meeting held at the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) in the presence of the Ambassadors of the countries of the region. In noting the importance of the “human dimension […]
Read moreSyria: Italy deplores escalation in attacks – The regime must ensure safety of UN Observers, says Terzi
The escalation of attacks “of any nature and origin” (according to Syrian state TV, 40 people have been killed today, and 170 injured) is making the situation in Syria “extremely tense”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, expressing Italy’s firm condemnation of the attacks and making an appeal to stop the violence. […]
Read moreArgentina: conferenza sulla lotta al traffico di cocaina (in translation)
Nelle giornate del 10 e 11 maggio si svolgerà in Argentina a Buenos Aires la prima conferenza internazionale “Supporting the fight against organised crime on the cocaine route”. Organizzata dalla Direzione Generale per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo del Ministero degli Esteri e finanziata dalla Unione Europea, la conferenza riunirà oltre 50 rappresentanti delle istituzioni dell’America […]
Read moreKIEV: “Italian Days” – a rich programme of events in Ukraine
The “Italian Days”, a rich programme of promotional events, will be launched in Kiev on 12 May and will run until 7 June. The initiative is being organised by the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine, Fabrizio Romano, in collaboration with various actors in “System Italy” – ENIT, IIC, ICE, Chamber of Commerce – and with sponsorship […]
Read moreBERLIN: Venice Biennale. A presentation at the Italian Embassy
The quest for a common ground for lovers of architecture is the theme of the 13th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, presented today, 9 May 2012, at the Italian Embassy in Berlin. The presentation was part of a tour of press conferences that have already been staged in London and Paris. Over 100 […]
Read moreNETHERLANDS – Umberto Eco receives the “Treaties of Nijmegen” medal for his contribution to thinking and debate on Europe
The Dutch town of Nijmegen has paid homage to Umberto Eco by awarding him an important international honour, the “Treaty of Nijmegen” medal, for his contribution to the thinking and debate on the past and future of Europe. The ceremony took place on 7 May 2012 in St. Stevenskerk, in the presence of the Minister […]
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