Syria – Bonino sees Brahimi, goal a political solution
Prospects for a solution to the Syrian conflict and the destruction of Damascus’ chemical weapons arsenal were the central focus of Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino’s meeting at the UN with UN/Arab League Envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi, ahead of a possible acceleration within the round of meetings being held in the margins of […]
Read moreEconomic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – Turkey: Projections for GDP and Medium-Term Plan revised downwards
Turkey: Projections for GDP and Medium-Term Plan revised downwards Turkey’s Minister for the Economy, Gaglayan, has announced that the Turkish government will be revising all the calculations underlying the Medium-Term Plan, including the GDP growth forecasts for 2013. The Deputy Prime Minister, Babacan, had spoken recently of GDP growth of over 3%. The announcement seemed […]
Read moreBeirut – Thirty years of Italian life in 108 photos
Thirty years of Italian life in 108 photos. “Italian Moments 1975-2005” is the title of an exhibiting opening in Beirut on 25 September 2013 and displaying the Bel Paese in a sort of photographic autobiography. The exhibition is organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Beirut in collaboration with Solidere.Read more, in Italian
Read moreBeijing – Focus on results of cultural heritage project
The initial results of 18 months of work on “Cultural heritage: the source of wisdom, heritage and humanity” have been presented at the Italian Embassy in Beijing.The project is part of the “MFA/Regions/China” programme, which promotes partnerships and collaboration between Italian regions and Chinese provinces. The “Summary event” was attended by the Italian Ambassador in […]
Read moreHamburg – Italian contribution to literary festival
Italy is taking part in the Harbourfront Literaturfestival in Hamburg. The Festival, now in its 5th edition, is a major feature of the international literary calendar in Germany and the rest of Europe, with over 20,000 visitors and 80 events. The Italian presence once again enjoys the suppport of the Italian Cultural Institute. Read more, […]
Read moreUN: Bonino meets Zarif, focus on Syria and Afghanistan
The Syrian crisis and the future of Afghanistan, but also other aspects of bilateral relations. Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s packed agenda in New York started with a discussion with her Iranian colleague, Javad Zarif. In the US megalopolis, in the margins of the 68th General Assembly of the United Nations – which the minister […]
Read moreDiplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Tourism: Italy Best Country, according to Conde Nast Traveler
Tourism: Italy Best Country, according to Conde Nast Traveler Conde Nast Traveler, one of the leading British-American tourism magazines, has given Italy its “Readers’ Travel Award”, a prize that recognises the commercial and cultural value of Italy as a tourism destination. Italy was voted Favourite Country, overtaking not just France, in second place, the United […]
Read moreAid generators – Flickr Farnesina
It looked like a military operation, but it wasn’t. Humanitarian aid can have many faces. The orphanage in Juba needed a generator. The Italian Development Cooperation office in South Sudan’s capital had one and decided to donate it to the orphanage. The Indian military contingent in the UN mission solved the problem of transporting and […]
Read moreUN – Minister Bonino in New York for 68th UNGA
Minister Bonino is in New York with Prime Minister Letta for the 68th General Assembly of the United Nations. They have numerous engagements in their agendas, including the opening of the debate in the General Assembly, a meeting with the Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, a meeting with the President of the General Assembly, John W. […]
Read moreUsa – September is “Italian Culture Month” in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has proclaimed September “Italian Culture Month”. At the ceremony toopen two wind farms built by Enel Green Power at Rocky Ridge and Chisholm View, the Secretary of State for Oklahoma, Larry V. Parman, delivered Governor Mary Fallin’s “Proclamation”. The document was received by the Italian Consul General in Houston, Fabrizio Nava, whose jurisdiction also […]
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