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Press Releases
10 March 2013
Dichiarazione del Ministro Terzi sull’uccisione del connazionale Silvano Trevisan e degli altri ostaggi sequestrati in Nigeria nel febbraio scorso

“We mourn the loss of our fellow citizen, who carried beyond the borders of his country the profound virtues and values of all Italians: hard and earnest work, tenacity and spirit of sacrifice”. “This painful tragedy, which I have personally monitored, is further dramatic proof of the aberrant lengths to which fundamental extremism can lead. […]

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7 March 2013
Friends of Yemen meeting in London – Support for government, inclusive political process needed, says Terzi

The message emerging from the “Friends of Yemen” international meeting held in London today, 7 March 2013, was one of strong support for the Yemeni Government to continue in the political process currently under way. The “Friends” reiterated the importance of the transition being inclusive and free from interference that might hold back the process. […]

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22 February 2013
ADDIS ABEBA – 50 italian companies for the Acitf fair

The 17th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair, ACITF, considered to be the most important in the Horn of Africa, has opened in Addis Ababa. It will run until Wednesday 27 February 2013. The 50 Italian firms taking part will be based in the “Italy Space” organised by the ICE–Agency for Promotion Abroad in collaboration with […]

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18 February 2013
REPUBLIC OF CONGO – Photo exhibition on explorer savorgnan brazza)

A photographic exhibition will be held in Brazzavile, Republic of Congo, dedicated to Italo-French explorer Pietro Savorgnan di Brazza, who lived in the second half of the 19th century and for whom the capital city is named. The exhibition of 40 photos, taken by the explorer’s brother Giacomo, is entitled “The Savorgnan Saga, a journey […]

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15 February 2013
Syria – EU Foreign Affairs Council decides on extending sanctions

The Syrian crisis will be discussed at today’s meeting in Brussels of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which will have to decide whether to extend the sanctions against the regime, which expire on 28 February. The weapons embargo will be among the measures discussed On the diplomatic front, Arab League and UN Special Envoy Lakhdar […]

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15 February 2013
ADDIS ABABA – SCHOOL FOR WOMEN’s RIGHTS

A “flashmob” in the courtyard of the Istituto Galileo Galilei in Addis Ababa to promote all too often violated women’s rights. The event was organized in the Ethiopian capital within the context of the “One Billion Rising” project, a day of worldwide mobilisation against violence to women. Over 200 students interrupted their lessons and danced […]

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13 February 2013
“A Delicious Soirée” sold out in Cape Town

“A Delicious Soirée”, organised by Italian ambassador in Cape Town Vincenzo Schioppa in his own residence within the context of the Cape Classic benefit event has been sold out. The evening consists of arias by Beethoven, Puccini, Verdi, Danzi and Punto performed by Christian Kunert (bassoon), Christiane Dimigen (oboe), Rupert Wachter (clarinet), Silke Schurack (English […]

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Press Releases
7 February 2013
Italy deplores killing of Belaid

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has strongly condemned the killing of the leader of Tunisia’s Democratic Patriots Movement, Chokri Belaid. “We are deeply disturbed by the death of Chokri Belaid, a symbol of the Tunisian revolution who fought to assert the values of democracy and freedom. He was a human rights advocate and an icon of […]

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