Crisis: Italy and its government enjoy the EU’s full support, says Terzi
Europe has broadly acknowledged Italy’s commitment to overcoming the crisis. This was Minister Giulio Terzi’s assertion on the television broadcast of “Otto e mezzo”, where he cited the “revival of credibility” and “full support for Italy” and “its government’s actions” of European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, on a visit to Rome at a special […]
Read moreAfghanistan, transition in the province of Herat enters second phase
A ceremony was held today for the official opening of the second phase of the transition in Herat province, epicentre of the region where approximately 4,000 Italian troops are stationed. After an initial phase involving the main city of Herat, the transition will now continue in the majority of the province’s other districts, and is […]
Read moreItaly-Egypt: a “lasting partnership”, says Terzi – Perss briefing on the minister’s mission
Minister Giulio Terzi will be in Egypt on Thursday for bilateral meetings at a crucial stage in the redefinition of regional balances, and one year on from the start of the Arab spring. The minister’s meetings in Cairo will aim to strengthen the strategic partnership at all levels and in all spheres of cooperation between […]
Read moreAfghanistan – Terzi meets the Governor of Herat: Italy’s commitment continues
Italy’s commitment to support the stabilisation of Afghanistan and the consolidation of sustainable economic growth there continues. To give a concrete signal in this respect, Foreign Minister Terzi has met Daud Shah Saba, the Governor of Herat, who expressed his satisfaction with the results of the first six months of the transition, results to which […]
Read moreItaly-Latin America: the aim must be greater integration, says Dassù
“Between Latin America and Europe there’s enormous potential for integration, which Italy has every interest in promoting”. Speaking was Secretary of State Marta Dassù during her talk at the Italian-Latin American Institute during the visit by the Colombian Vice President, Angelino Garzon, on 12 January 2012. In recent years, noted the Secretary of State, Latin […]
Read moreExhibition: “tauromachia” opens in Prague: Picasso, Dalí and Goya
With the support of the Embassy of Italy in Prague and the Italian Cultural Institute, the exhibition “Tauromaquia”, curated by Serena Baccaglini of Milan’s Catholic University, opened at the Prague Town Hall (Obecni dum) and will run through 9 April. The exhibition presents a selection of works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Francisco Goya […]
Read moreUruguay: Italian technology in the treatment of infectious diseases
Italian technology employed in support of healthcare in Uruguary. Equipment produced by the Italian firm Tifone Ambiente s.r.l., based in Cassana (Ferrara), was purchased by the Montevideo Intendencia within the framework of the 2012-2013 campaign against Dengue fever. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read moreNigeria: training for customs police in Orvieto
A course for customs and border police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria began at the Guardia di Finanza Training Centre (CAS) in Orvieto. The course, involving 20 commissioned and non-commissioned Nigerian officers in matters of customs and border control, will run for three weeks and is the result of collaboration between the Guardia and […]
Read moreCooperation: new youth opportunities in Bosnia Herzegovina
Building the foundations for the future and for those who represent it – young people – by promoting and cultivating creativity and the possibility of opening businesses, and with them new horizons. That is the goal of a project for the development of young people in Bosnia Hezegovina launched in 2008 by the Italian NGO […]
Read moreItaly-China: Embassy in Beijing ensures quality of Italian olive oil
Italy reassures China on the quality of olive oil imported from Italy. This was the content of a communiqué from the Embassy of Italy in Beijing after the Chinese customs authorities opened an inquest into olive oil imported from Italy and alleged in an Italian news investigation to have been produced with oil from other […]
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