Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore -Francia: 21 Partners (Benetton) acquisisce controllo Synerlab (in translation)
Francia: 21 Partners (Benetton) acquisisce controllo Synerlab 21 Partners, guidata da Alessandro Benetton e Gerard Pluvinet, ha annunciato l’acquisizione di Synerlab, societa’ attiva in campo farmaceutico, da Ardian, private equity con asset per 36 miliardi di dollari. Il gruppo, specializzato nella produzione di soluzioni liquide sterili senza conservanti, ha un giro d’affari intorno a 90 […]
Read moreFund-raising efforts going well, says Pistelli
“The United Nations have praised Italy, because it earmarked over 1 million euros for the Philippines even before they asked us to. But in 15 days time the Filipinos will still be needing us: let’s hope we don’t get distracted by Christmas shopping”. That was the appeal sent out by Deputy Minister Lapo Pistelli, urging […]
Read moreEntering the diplomatic service. Instructions for use
Entering the diplomatic service is the dream of many young people with an interest in international relations. And the competitive entrance exam is the only access route. The seventh instalment of “Diplomazia e dintorni”, to be aired on Tuesday 19 November 2013, will examine what is viewed as one of the most difficult and demanding […]
Read moreDevelopment Cooperation – Italian companies help small farmers in Ethiopia
Italy is increasing its efforts to help small-farmers in Ethiopia, through the “Filiere agricole in Oromia” programme and partnerships with the Pedon S.p.A. group, European leaders in the processing, packaging and distribution of pulses and cereals. The project is funded by Italian Development Cooperation and by the Istituto Agronomico d’Oltremare. Read more, in Italian
Read moreCape Town – Charity regatta with Italian Ambassador
Diplomats, business people, politicians and stars of sport and show business: “all at sea” for charity. The first Italian Ambassador’s Perennial Trophy, a charity regatta conceived by our Ambassador in Pretoria, Vincenzo Schioppa, will take place in Cape Town on Saturday 23 November 2013. Read more, in Italian
Read moreItaly-Brazil – Trade mission to Bahia state
An Italian trade mission has been organised in Bahia State, in Brazil. The delegation, which included the Italian tourism board, ENIT, and the Bank of Italy, visited Salvador for meetings with local institutions and members of the business community. Their aim was to analyse investment opportunities in the energy (especially wind and photovoltaic), infrastructure, and […]
Read moreEU Foreign Affairs Council – Immigration: imminent partnership agreement with Tunisia
The signing of a “partnership on mobility” between the EU and Tunisia “is imminent”, according to the conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, in which Minister Emma Bonino participated, whose main themes included human trafficking in the Mediterranean. According to the 28 EU foreign ministers, the European Union and Tunisia have committed to strengthening […]
Read moreDiplomazia Economica Italiana – 18 November: Latest World News, compiled in collaboration with Il Sole 24 ORE-Radiocor
Hong Kong: Italian wine exports down slightly Italian wine exports to Hong Kong, valued at 21.4 million USD, were down slightly (-4.2%) in the January-August 2013 period, while they maintained a market share of 3%. According to many exporters the drop was due to physiological factors, given the extremely rapid growth of our exports over […]
Read moreCooperation – Lebanon – Chud programme presented at Paestum
Safeguarding and enhancing the cultural patrimony of Lebanon is the goal of the approximately €10.8 million Chud programme set up by the Italian Development Cooperation in the Land of Cedars. The programme includes the enhancement of the archaeological sites of Baalbek, Tiro and Sidone, and organisation of the museum of the Citadel of Tripoli. Read […]
Read moreEU Foreign Affairs Council – Bonino: a new immigration process is needed
The Eastern Partnership, Bosnia, Southern Neighbourhood (Libya, Egypt, Syria), Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and preparations for the December European Council, will be the main topics of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting that will bring Minister Emma Bonino together with her European colleagues today in Brussels. EU southern border control mission With regard to […]
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