MARINES: Kerala Court ruling postponed
The High Court in Kerala has postponed its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. The Italian Defence Minister, Giampiero Di Paola, has met his Indian counterpart, A.K. Antony, in New Delhi. Under-Secretary Staffan De Mistura is returning to the Indian capital , for […]
Read moreFighting piracy: towards new rules? – Italy’s proposal is attracting EU followers
Italy has been examining the case of Italian oil tanker the “Enrica Lexie” – which will finally be allowed to leave the port of Kerala in the next few days – and the question of the two Italian marines arrested by the Indian authorities, within the broader context of the struggle against international piracy and […]
Read moreBratislava: Michelangelo Antonioni retrospective at Febiofest
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of film director Michelangelo Antonioni, one of the greatest figures of 20th century cinema, the Italian Cultural Institute presented a review of his films at Febiofest (22-30 March 2012). Also featured in the Italian section were Nanni Moretti’s new film, “Habemus papam”, “L’occhio selvaggio” by Paolo Cavara […]
Read moreParis: Exhibition of works by Renaissance master Luca Signorelli
The forthcoming major exhibition dedicated to the works of Luca Signorelli was presented to the press on 27 March at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The event, organised by Umbria Region, will run from 22 April until 28 August 2012. The press conference was followed by a concert by the Umbria Ensemble and a tasting […]
Read moreBerlin: Gala evening at the Italian Embassy to promote the “Bottega Veneta” fashion house
The Italian Embassy in Berlin hosted a gala evening in collaboration with Italian fashion house “Bottega Veneta” to mark the opening of its second shop in Berlin. The event was attended by a select audience of personalities from Germany’s entertainment, business, society and media communities. Bottega Veneta was represented by its Chairman and Managing Director, […]
Read moreTirana: collaboration between the Italian and Albanian police forces: book by police chiefs Fera and Simone
The collaboration between the Italian and Albanian police forces is the key theme discussed in the book “’Il ponte Italia-Albania tra l’Unione Europea e i Balcani”, by Giuseppe Fera and Nicola Simone. The book was presented on 27 March 2012 in Tirana, at the initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute and the Albanian police authorities, […]
Read moreMARINES: Kerala Court ruling postponed until Monday. Di Paola-Antony meeting. De Mistura arriving in New Delhi on Monday 2 April
The High Court in Kerala has postponed until Monday 2 April its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. The Italian Defence Minister, Giampiero Di Paola, has met his Indian counterpart, A.K. Antony, in New Delhi. Under-Secretary Staffan De Mistura will be visiting the […]
Read more“System Italy”: Confindustria opens a branch in Serbia
Confindustria, the Confederation of Italian Industry, has opened a branch in Serbia. The conference marking the event was opened by the Italian Ambassador to Belgrade, Varricchio, along with the Serbian Economic Minister, Ciric, and the Hon. Adolfo Urso. Over 200 Italian and Serbian firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), took part. Major financial and […]
Read moreMARINES: Kerala court postpones decision until Monday 2 April. Minister Di Paola meets his Indian counterpart A.K. Antony in New Delhi
The High Court in Kerala has postponed until Monday 2 April its decision on the Italian appeal concerning jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. Italian Defence Minister Giampiero Di Paola has met his Indian counterpart, A.K. Antony, in New Delhi. Their discussion focused entirely on the case of the […]
Read moreAlbania: Terzi is confident that Tirana will obtain EU candidate status
“I have great confidence that Albania will obtain EU candidate status”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi after his meeting at the Foreign Ministry with Edmond Haxhinasto, the Albanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. “I hope that the European Council in May, which will be focusing on this question […]
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