Israel – Restored film screening
The film review “Another Look 2014” took Israel by storm, with screenings in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv of the restored, high quality digital versions of 13 masterpieces of European cinema. The initiative involved the embassies of 13 European Union nations and several Israeli cultural institutions. Read more, in Italian
Read moreBonino in Djibouti: genital mutilation, tragedy that also touches West
“Africa is not alone in bearing the scourge of female genital mutilation, the West does too, my country included. Italy has, for many years now, been among the countries most heavily engaged in ending this tragedy, adopting very severe legislation and working to keep the issue at the centre of EU discussions”, stated Minister Emma […]
Read moreEuropean Union – Ambassador Mattiolo, 56 million euro for Italian EU presidency
“According to the provisions of the Stability Law, the Italian EU presidency is going to cost 56 million euro, and, on the impetus of Premier Enrico Letta, will have not only Rome as its centre of gravity, but also Milan”. The statement came from Ambassador Luigi Mattiolo, head of the MFA’s Directorate General for the […]
Read moreItaly-Serbia – Valensise in Belgrade, Europe and business
On a visit following the 21 January launch of Serbia’s EU accession negotiations, the Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General Michele Valensise will hold meetings today in Belgrade in confirmation of Italy’s support for Serbia’s EU membership and to promote economic cooperation aimed at fostering the growth of Italian businesses there. Europe and economic cooperation Valensise will […]
Read moreInternational Day Against Female Genital Mutilation
The Department for Equal Opportunities of the Prime Minister’s Office is dedicated to activating effective synergies aimed at giving a voice to those without one and today, on the occasion of the International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation, is hosting a workshop entitled Wounded Hope. The encounter, which will be preceded by a brief introduction […]
Read moreItaly among top leaders EU foreign policy leaders in 2013
Italy less a “slacker” and more a “leader”, at least when it comes to Europe’s principal international concerns. According to the European Foreign Policy Scorecard published by the European Council of Foreign Relations, in 2013 our country made a significant comeback that showed in a renewed commitment on foreign policy issues, cooperation and development. The […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore – USA: record Chrysler sales in January
USA: record Chrysler sales in January “This has been a phenomenal month for us”, declared Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, commenting on Detroit’s January sales data, that showed an 8% increase (best January since 2008), well outdoing earlier forecasts of +5.4%. According to the Italo-Canadian executive, Chrysler sales have been “better that we had originally expected”. […]
Read moreLebanon: Bonino announces meeting in Rome on Lebanese armed forces
“Italy is interested in convening a meeting centred on reinforcement of the Lebanese armed forces, at a date the Lebanese authorities consider convenient and whose participants they consider useful”, said Minister Emma Bonino at the end of a meeting in Lebanon with her counterpart Adnan Mansour, adding that respective Foreign and Defence would be discussing […]
Read moreItaly-China – Zanonato presents “Destinazione Italia” plan
On the occasion of his visit to China, Minister for Economic Development Flavio Zanonato presented the “Destinazione Italia” plan during a workshop held at our embassy in Beijing. The plan is designed to attract foreign investments and encourage the competitiveness of Italian firms. The meeting was arranged in collaboration with the four Italian Consulates General, […]
Read moreBonino in Djibouti – FGM not solely an African problem
Middle East instability, the Syrian crisis and the resulting refugee emergency and the battle for human rights were the topics of discussion in Minister Emma Bonino’s meetings in Lebanon and Djibouti. In Africa the minister also addressed a battle that has placed her in the forefront since her days as a young human rights activist. […]
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