Diplomacy for growth: Terzi cites vitality of Italian builders abroad
“Diplomacy for growth” is bearing its fruit, as demonstrated by Italian construction firms abroad, Minister Giulio Terzi noted during the conference for the presentation of the 2012 ANCE Report at the foreign ministry. The report points out that 2011 was the sixth consecutive year of growth in the activity of construction firms abroad, whose total […]
Read moreExhibit: “throne of the Queen of Sheba”, culture and diplomacy between Italy and Yemen
“Throne of the Queen of Sheba” is the title of an exhibit running through 13 January 2013 at Rome’s “Giuseppe Tucci” National Museum of Oriental Art. Organised in collaboration with the Italian Archaeological Mission in Yemen and Monumenta Orientalia, this is the first exhibition ever of the objects collected in Yemen between 1929 and 1939 […]
Read moreTerzi and Di Paola report to parliament: summary of Italian peace missions
The international peacekeeping missions in which Italy is involved, as well as crisis hot spots such as Syria, were the main focus of a report by Ministers Giulio Terzi and Giampaolo Di Paola today to the joint Upper and Lower House defence committees. Terzi expressed his “deep concern” over the Syrian situation, mainly in terms […]
Read moreEU: Adriatic-Ionian macro-region Italian government committed, says Dassù
“The Italian government is heavily committed to pursuing the goal of creating an Adriatic-Ionian macro-region, and Italy is seeking to obtain a European Council and Commission mandate in December 2012”, stated Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Marta Dassù, speaking at a workshop on the future of an Adriatic-Ionian macro-region made up of Italian and other European […]
Read moreUnder-secretary Dassu’ visits Chile
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Marta Dassù visited Chile on 4 and 5 October for political meetings with the Chilean authorities and to participate in a high level seminar organized by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in preparation for the EU-ECLAC summit to be held on 26-27 January 2013 in […]
Read moreCroatia: week of italian culture opens with Missoni show
With the opening of an exhibit dedicated to designer Ottavio Missoni yesterday evening in Fiume (Rijeka) Croatia, the Week of Italian Language and Culture got under way, offering a series of lectures, film screenings, conferences and exhibits through 22 October. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreTerzi-Clinton meeting on 12 October in Washington – Agenda: Syria, Iran, Afghanistan and bilateral relations
The most pressing international events and excellent Italy/US bilateral relations will top the agenda of Minister Giulio Terzi’s meeting in Washington on Friday 12 October with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The meeting at Foggy Bottom, the second in 8 months, will offer an opportunity to review bilateral cooperation in areas ranging from support […]
Read moreItaly at Chile’s “CHA. CO” contemporary art fair
Italy participated in this year’s fourth edition of the Chile Contemporary Art Fair (Cha.co),the country’s most prominent contemporary art event and a platform for artists, collectors and sector experts from public and private institutions. A 4-day showcase in which Chilean artists were able to meet with foreign critics and artists, its participants included over 30 […]
Read moreItaly and Germany together in Berlin for innovation
Italy and Germany join forces today to promote innovation and partnership in Berlin with an event entitled “Italian-German R&D Workshop/Italy Day. Innovative Solution for European Industries”, jointly organised by the ICE-Agency for the Foreign Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Businesses, the Italian Embassy and Banca Intesa San Paolo. The event is designed to generate financial […]
Read moreOslo: Opening of new contemporary art museum designed by Renzo Piano
Italy was honoured on 27 September in Oslo with the opening of the new Astrup Fearnley contemporary art museum designed by Renzo Piano, in the presence of Queen Sonja of Norway, Minister for Community and Regional Affairs Rigmor Aaserud and Italian Ambassador Antonio Bandini. “This part of the world needs light” – the architect explained […]
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