A resounding success for the “Jewels of Italy” show arranged by the ICE and Vicenza Fiere, with the support of the Consulate General, for the 30th annual Hong Kong Jewellery Fair. Italy was the fair’s largest participant with 172 vendors – up 27% over 2012 – and stood out for the quality of the products […]
Read moreOn the instructions of Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, Italian Ambassador in New Delhi Daniele Mancini delivered a note verbale today to the Indian authorities regarding the case of Italian Marine sharpshooters Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, by means of which the Italian government notified the Indian government of the following: Italy has consistently […]
Read moreThe situation in North Korea (Pyongyang has crossed the “red line”) joins the crisis in Syria, relations between the two shores of the Mediterranean and the Iran question on the agenda of the European Union Council of Foreign Ministers, where Italy will be represented by Under-Secretary Marta Dassù. Meeting with Brahimi A meeting with UN […]
Read moreForeign Minister Giulio Terzi and his colleague from Myanmar, U Wunn Maung Lwin, have signed two agreements, on debt restructuring and the conversion of the residual amount. The agreements were signed in Rome during President Thein Sein’s official visit. Concrete support at the political level “These two important instruments will make it possible to increase […]
Read moreIl titolare della Farnesina, Giulio Terzi, ed il suo omologo di Myanmar, U Wunn Maung Lwin, hanno firmato questa sera a Roma, nel contesto della visita ufficiale del Presidente Thein Sein, un Accordo per la ristrutturazione del debito ed un Accordo di conversione del debito per il suo ammontare residuo. “Si tratta – ha affermato […]
Read moreAn historic map has been published in Italian on the presence of Italians in the city of Shanghai “Gli Italiani a Sciangai, 1608-1949”, offering Italians working in Shanghai documentation of an historic memory in addition to making a contribution to the reconstruction of the history of the city itself. The map is to be published […]
Read more(Italian only) Rettore del Convitto, Emilio Fâtovic’, Caro Ministro Francesco Profumo, Ambasciatore Ding Wei, Capo del Dipartimento Studi Orientali della Sapienza, Prof. Federico Masini ragazzi e ragazze, ringrazio molto gli organizzatori per l’invito a festeggiare tutti insieme la “Festa di primavera”, il “capodanno cinese”. Rivolgo ai nostri amici cinesi i miei più cordiali auguri per […]
Read moreJapan as it was in the late 19th century as seen in the hand-coloured black and white photos produced by Adolfo Farsari, Italian photographer living in that Asian country at the time. The exhibition was inaugurated at the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo.
Read moreIt’s a highly positive development and a source of great satisfaction. First, because it will allow our two boys to exercise their right to vote and spend four weeks with their families in Italy. But also because today’s decision confirms the climate of trust and collaboration with the Indian authorities and gives us good cause […]
Read moreA pilot course in Italian has been celebrated in Herat, as part of the broad range of Italian initiatives in Afghanistan. The course, which received funding from the Foreign Ministry at the end of 2012, is attracting keen interest from the local community. It is seen as a significant opportunity for young graduates in giving […]
Read moreItaly has made its debut as a sponsor of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), a major event in Pakistan’s arts scene. The event was followed by over 20,000 people and featured over 200 speakers from 40 countries. The KLF, which in addition to Italy was co-sponsored by France, Germany and Russia, hosted authors from 12 […]
Read moreThe European Union has decided to extend the sanctions against the Syrian regime for a further three months and to relax the arms embargo. The conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council state that the restrictive measures have been amended “so as to provide greater non-lethal support and technical assistance for the protection of civilians.” Foreign […]
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