Strasbourg: costumes from the Renaissance court
The exhibition entitled “Renaissance Splendour: Sumptuous court dress” has opened in Strasbourg. The show reproduces fabrics, clothing and events from the court of the Gonzagas and other Renaissance courts in Europe, starting from their depiction in the most famous paintings of the age. The exhibition, which has already visited major cities in Europe and the […]
Read moreItaly-Russia: engineering training centre opened
The Italian-Russian Technology Centre for training in mechanical engineering training and metal working was opened yesterday, 12 December 2012, in the presence of Antonio Zanardi Landi, Italian Ambassador to Russia. The Training Centre is located in Moscow’s Stankin University. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreIllyria Programme: new Memorandum of Understanding signed by Italy and Albania
A new Memorandum of Understanding on the Illyria Programme was signed in Tirana on 12 December 2012. Its aim is to promote and develop the teaching of Italian, as first foreign language, in Albanian schools, starting from the 2nd year of primary school and up to the last class of senior secondary school. With this […]
Read moreEU Statement on North Korea
Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The launch from DPRK earlier today is another step in a long-running attempt by the DPRK to acquire ballistic missile technology and is thus a clear violation of the DPRK’s international […]
Read moreTerzi in the USA, Year of Culture launched. “An initiative for the young”. Over 180 events
In America, 2013 will be Italy’s year. The exhibition of Michelangelo’s renowned David-Apollo in the National Gallery of Art in Washington marked the official opening today, 12 December 2012, of the Year of Italian Culture in the United States. The project is an initiative of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi and enjoys the patronage of the […]
Read moreHUMAN RIGHTS: Defending rights in the national interest, says Terzi
The defence of human rights is “in the national interest. […] The regions where the threats to our security originate are also those where the most serious rights violations occur”. Speaking was Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi as he opened the international conference on “The Centrality of the Individual and the Protection of Human Rights in […]
Read moreTerzi in the USA, the Year of Culture is launched – Opening ceremony at National Gallery in Washington
In Washington to open “The Year of Italian Culture in the United States”. That is the main reason for Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s visit to the United States, which ends on 13 December 2012. An initiative of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, the Year of Italian Culture enjoys the patronage of the President of the Republic, […]
Read moreItaly-Israel: Foundation for arts and culture is created
An “innovative and flexible” instrument to implement “projects of excellence” in the sphere of culture and the arts. That is the new Italy-Israel Foundation, presented today at the Farnesina by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi and the Israeli Ambassador to Rome, Naor Gilon. Public and private sectors for “common goals” The Foundation was set up in […]
Read moreMiddle East: Goal is resumption of peace talks, says Terzi – In the Chamber, Terzi Minister explains UN “yes” to Palestine
The outlook for peace in the Middle East and recreating the conditions for a return to the negotiating table for Israelis and Palestinians. These were the topics on the agenda not just of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council but also of the parliamentary debate in Italy. At the Council in Brussels, attended by Minister Giulio […]
Read moreProgress on recognition of Syrian opposition alliance, says Terzi
The Italian Government could give its full recognition in a matter of hours to the coalition of Syrian opposition groups created in Doha some weeks ago. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi on the eve of the meeting of the “Friends of the Syrian People” countries which will take place in Marrakesh, […]
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