PARIS – Italian embassy hosts introduction of new Piaggio
The world press introduction of the new Piaggo X10 was held at the Embassy of Italy in Paris from 17 to 20 April. Sector journalists took “test drives” through the city. Major contribution to the Restoration Fund The Piaggio Group was able to contribute €50,000 to the fund for the restoration of the Hotel de […]
Read moreISTANBUL – Veronesi Foundation introduces the “Science for Peace” international symposium
Ambassador of Italy to Turkey Gianpaolo Scarante hosted a press conference on 19 April at Palazzo Venezia in Istanbul introducing the international symposium “Science for Peace”, promoted by the Veronesi Foundation in collaboration with Turkish research institutes. Illustrious scientists from around the world are expected to attend the symposium, to be held in October. Prof. […]
Read moreITALY-JAPAN: Photography masterpieces from 1860 to 1910 on display in Naples
The exhibition “Photography of Japan (1860-1910) – Masterpieces” opened on Saturday 21 April at Naples’ historic Villa Pignatelli under the patronage of the Italy-Japan Foundation. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read morePechino: Ambasciata italiana al fianco di Fiat per promuovere l’auto italiana in Cina (in translation)
La Fiat presenta i nuovi modelli in Cina, con il sostegno dell’Ambasciata italiana. Ieri, al quartiere d’arte contemporanea di Pechino “798”, Lapo Elkann ha presentato la “500 by Gucci”, una versione griffata dell’auto che ha fatto la storia delle utilitarie. L’evento ha attirato la curiosità delle numerose personalità del mondo imprenditoriale e dello spettacolo presenti, […]
Read moreL’INTERVISTA – Serra: in Libano come sentinelle di reciproca fiducia
L’Italia è l’unico Paese che ha la leadership di un contingente multinazionale in Medio Oriente e la esercita nel sud del Libano attraverso l’UNIFIL II (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon). La seconda fase della missione delle Nazioni Unite è stata avviata dalla risoluzione 1701 nel 2006, anno del ritiro delle truppe di Israele a […]
Read moreItaly-Russia: A key strategic partnership, says Terzi
The Minister is in Moscow for the Foreign Affairs-Defence “2+2” meeting. His comments: We share common values of democracy, freedom and respect for human rights. Excellent bilateral relations, an inter-governmental summit by year-end. Russian market an extraordinary opportunity for our enterprises. President Medvedev: “We want to develop relations with Italy in all possible ways”. Lavrov: […]
Read moreAddis Abeba: Recital by soprano Anna Casale and pianist Nicolò Iucolano
The Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa has staged “Il tempo felice del canto – When Singing Came Easy,” a recital by soprano Anna Casale and pianist Nicolò Iucolano. The performance took place on Thursday 19 April 2012 in the Institute’s auditorium. The duo’s repertoire includes some of the most important chapters of Italian vocal […]
Read moreMoscow: Coordination meeting for Italian Cultural Institutes in Eastern Europe
The meeting of the directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes in Eastern Europe opened in Moscow on 19 April 2012, to coordinate the Institutes’ promotional initiatives in the region. Taking part are the directors of the Institutes in Sofia, Vilnius, Warsaw, Cracow, Bucharest, Kiev and Moscow itself. The proceedings are being chaired by the Principal […]
Read moreCooperation: New rural roads in Morocco
New roads in Morocco thanks to 10 million euros in debt conversion funding from Italy. On 31 March 2012 the last of the 8 stretches of rural roadway, linking villages in the mountainous region of Tadla Azilal, in the Atlas range, was opened. The entire Italian-funded network includes another 7 stretches extending 106km in total […]
Read moreItaly-Russia: Terzi on visit to Moscow. Agenda includes missile defence, Syria and Iran
The Italian and Russian Foreign and Defence Ministers will be holding discussions in Moscow tomorrow on the anti-missile shield, the situation in Syria, Iran’s nuclear programme and other international questions. The announcement was made in an interview by Minister Giulio Terzi with Russia’s Interfax agency. “The meeting will be an opportunity for in-depth consultations on […]
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