The interview: “System Italy” has room for growth throughout the world
Economic diplomacy is set to act as a beacon in promoting an effective presence for Italy throughout the world. So stated Minister Giulio Terzi in the interview published in the December 2011 edition of the “Diplomazia economica italiana” newsletter. What are the geographical and strategic priorities for Italian Economic Diplomacy in 2012? The priorities of […]
Read moreMediterranean: Italy’s role – Terzi, missions in key Arab spring countries
Minister Giulio Terzi will be making stops in the key Arab spring countries of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya on his mission to the Mediterranean, one of Italian foreign policy priorities often underscored by the Minister himself; an area where Italy is intent to play a prominent role. Meeting in Tunis on 6 January with Prime […]
Read moreAustralia: Italian talent at the Ballarat music festival
Italian musical talent will be a front-liner from 13 to 22 January at Ballarat in Australia within the context of the Ancient Music in Historic Places Festival arranged by the Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read moreLONGITUDE: Will the “social-network” bubble burst?
Are we going to see the social network bubble burst this year like the dot.com bubble did in 2000? The first 2012 issue of Longitude – under the editorship of Pialuisa Bianco and now on the newsstands – takes a long look, starting with an editorial by Minister Giulio Terzi.“A Common Euro-Mediterranean House” is Terzi’s […]
Read moreTerzi, packed agenda as the year begins. First stop Tunis, then on to Cairo, Tripoli, Beirut, Paris and London
Minister Terzi has a January agenda packed with meetings and missions whose main focus will be the European and Mediterranean themes that are among Italy’s top foreign policy priorities. The minister’s first stop will be in Tunis on 6 January, where he will meet with new Prime Minister Jebali, President of the Republic Marzouki and […]
Read moreLebanon: Italy still a leader along the road to peace and development
The appointment of General Paolo Serra as UNIFIL mission commander is the latest in a series of acknowledgements of Italy’s commitment in Lebanon, and of our country’s contribution to the UN peacekeeping missions, as top G8-member supplier of troops and sixth largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget. Italy’s active role in Lebanon is part […]
Read moreCooperation: project for maternal and neonatal health in Mozambique
To provide access to safe healthcare to mothers and newborns is the aim of a project for the city of Beira in Mozambique designed by the NGO known as Doctors with Africa CUAMM. The Italian Cooperation has decided to finance the project, entitled “Maternal and neonatal health in the district of Beira” with a contribution […]
Read moreLisbon – Presentation of the new Lancia “Thema” and “Voyager”
The Italian Embassy in Lisbon arranged for the presentation to the press of Lancia’s new “Thema” and “Voyager”, fruit of the recent integration of FIAT with the American Chrysler Group. The event was held on 12 ad 13 December. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read moreCooperation: Myanmar, safeguarding cultural heritage
The Italian Cooperation recently decided to make a €400,000 contribution to UNESCO for the “Capacity building for safeguarding cultural heritage” programme in Myanmar. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read moreTerzi, A busy New Year’s agenda: Europe, the Mediterranean, trans-Atlantic relations, global actions
A full calendar of international visits and meetings awaits Minister Giulio Terzi for the coming year, according to foreign ministry spokesperson Maurizio Massari – appointments and activities by which the minister plans to follow up the foreign policy concerns he outlined to the Parliament: Europe, trans-Atlantic relations, the Mediterranean and global actions. Within the context […]
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