No stop to U.S.-EU free-trade negotiations, says Bonino – Datagate: U.S. clarification needed for mutual trust
“I hope that U.S.-EU free-trade negotiations have not been put at risk”, stated Minister Emma Bonino, who called for “a bit more calm” in making judgments. Clarification from the United States on its alleged engagement in espionage is “indispensable for maintaining mutual trust, but awareness of the importance of the free-trade treaty is a must”. […]
Read moreLONGITUDE: ”Big Data…” (in translation)
”Big Data- Information and its discontents”, e’ il titolo di copertina del nuovo numero di ”Longitude”, la rivista diretta da Pialuisa Bianco, in edicola dal 5 luglio. Si tratta di una serie di servizi dedicati sia agli aspetti propriamente tecnologici della quantità di dati, sia agli effetti politici, economici e sociali che comportano la cosiddetta […]
Read moreEUROPE – Bonino: Rekindling the pro-Europe passion
It is necessary to rekindle the “pro-Europe passion”, without giving in to “pessimism”, since “there is no alternative” to the EU. Minister Bonino spoke at the foreign ministry in Rome during the dedication of a hall to Ambassador Silvio Fagiolo, one of the leaders in the formation of the European Community and who recently passed […]
Read more“Iraqi day” alla Farnesina (in translation)
L’Italia e’ stata scelta dall’Iraq per la sua prima presentazione internazionale d’affari ai massimi livelli. Sara’ una missione a 360 gradi, quella che dal 3 al 6 luglio, portera’ a Roma una delegazione mista istituzionale-imprenditoriale del paese mediorientale. A guidarla, il vice primo ministro con delega per le Questioni economiche, Roz Nouri Shaways, accompagnato dal […]
Read moreCHINA – Italy on China’s airwaves for 7 days
Italy goes on the air with Radio China International, which will dedicate a week on its broadcast calendar to Italy. The Chinese language broadcaster covers most of continental China as well as Hong Kong and Macao, and has a listener pool of over 200 million people. Broadcasts will feature Italian excellence in automotive, sports, tourism, […]
Read moreJAPAN – Italian restaurant week
Italian Restaurant Week in Japan is scheduled to run from 2 to 17 November and aims to promote Italian food and wine. Organised by Diners Club Japan and created in collaboration with the Associazione di cuochi della cucina italiana (Acci) and the support of a series of Italian firms, the event was presented by Ambassador […]
Read moreCroatia in the EU – Balkans European integration an Italian priority
At midnight on July 1st Croatia officially became the 28th member of the European Union. Tens of thousands of people celebrated through the night in the squares and streets of all the country’s cities a goal reached after ten years of reforms aimed at democratic and liberal development. President Napolitano and Minister Bonino at the […]
Read moreHANOI – Anna Borghi’s “Heavy Rain” opens
Italian art comes to Vietnam. From 1-14 July, Hanoi’s Casa Italia will host the exhibition “Heavy rain” by Artist Anna Borghi. After ealier studies and a stint in Spain, the artist went to Vietnam in 2010, where she met the children of the “Pho Cap” School for street children, located in Ho Chi Minh City. […]
Read moreItaly- Latin America: a credible partner, more dialogue, says Giro
“With partners that have become more credible and assertive, Italy intends to deepen dialogue at all levels, both bilaterally and multilaterally – this latter being a context that promises important synergies, and we wish to take advantage of common cultural sensibilities in promoting targeted efforts in the areas of environmental protection, human rights and global […]
Read moreCooperation: €60 million for projects in Africa and Asia
At a meeting chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister with the remit for International Cooperation, Lapo Pistelli, announced the Italian Cooperation’s decision to put a total of €60 million toward health, education and infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia. He also spoke of innovative financing instruments for cooperation. Pistelli, Cooperation changes gear and considers new forms […]
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