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29 May 2014
Dei/Sole 24 Ore: Paraguay: Cartes presents 16 bn USD programme

Following the approval of a law on private capital (APP: Alianca Publico Privada), President of Paraguay, Horacio  Cartes, presented a programme providing for investments of 16 billion dollars over the next two years, over 6 billion of which in infrastructure projects (roads, bridges etc.). Another 2.7 billion is intended for boosting the electrical power system, […]

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28 May 2014
Japan – The Uffizi in Tokyo from October

The Uffizi Gallery will be “on tour” in Japan from 11 October to 14 December. The Tokyo residence of Ambassador DomenicoGiorgi hosted a press conference for the presentation of the initiative, which will be mounted at the city’s metropolitan museum and include over 70 workds by Italian Renaissance and Mannerist masters Boticelli, Andrea del Sarto, […]

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27 May 2014
Japan – Dacia Maraini in Tokyo, writing and living

Childhood in Japan, from quiet years in peace to the sufferings of war and life in a prison camp with her entire family: Dacia Maraini’s shared a piece of her life in Tokyo during the event “Scrivere, vivere” hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute. Read more, in Italian

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Press Releases
24 May 2014
l’Italia condanna l’attentato terroristico nella capitale dello Xinjiang

“L’Italia condanna l’attentato terroristico del 22 maggio nella capitale della Regione cinese dello Xinjiang, che ha causato oltre 30 vittime e almeno 90 feriti. Al pari di ogni atto di violenza contro civili, l’attacco compiuto è inaccettabile e ingiustificabile. Il Governo italiano porge il suo cordoglio al Governo della Repubblica Popolare di Cina e invia le […]

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24 May 2014
l’Italia condanna l’attentato terroristico nella capitale dello Xinjiang

“Italy condemns the terrorist attack of 22 May in the capital of the Chinese province of Xinjiang that caused over 30 deaths and left at least 90 wounded. As are all acts of violence against civilians, this too is unacceptable and unjustifiable. The Italian government extends its condolences to the government of the People’s Republic […]

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23 May 2014
Pakistan – Italian archaeological mission celebrated

Italy’s 58 years of committed efforts on behalf of the rich cultural patrimony of Pakistan was celebrated in Islamabad. Speaking before an audience of 200 guests, who included the Pakistani deputy foreign minister, Italian ambassador Adriano Chio di Cianfarani praised the work of four generations of Italian archaeologists that have resulted in the discovery of […]

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22 May 2014
Thailand: Mogherini stresses Constitution and respect for people’s will

Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini expressed deep concern for the coup d’état in Thailand. “Once again in Thailand, as unfortunately has happened repeatedly over recent years, the principles of fundamental freedoms and democracy have been violated”, she stated. Now, she added, “it is necessary to re-establish a democratic constitution as soon as possible, and […]

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16 May 2014
Dei/Sole 24Ore: China: Ningbo is the country’s leading port for wine imports

The city of Ningbo, an ancient port and emerging industrial centre (specialising in chemicals and pharmaceuticals) in the Province of Zhejiang, is recovering its past glories. In 2013 the city was one of the world’s top ten ports in terms of container traffic, and China’s first for wine imports. Ningbo aims to strengthen its cultural […]

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16 May 2014
Rome – Training course for Afghan judges now under way

From 14 to 27 May, twelve Afghan judges are attending an intensive theoretical and practical training course at “Tor Vergata” University in Rome. The course is promoted by the University’s Department of Law, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is a capacity-building initiative that builds on the numerous projects already implemented with […]

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15 May 2014
Osaka – “Standing room only” at the 5th Italian Film Festival

It was “standing room only” at the 5th Italian Film Festival in Osaka, which attracted 1250 visitors to view the 7 films screened at the ABC Hall. The Festival, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Osaka along with Cinecitta’ Luce and the Asahi Shimbun Company, is one of western Japan’s most important Italian cultural […]

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