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22 March 2017

“Colore Italiano”, concert by the duo Emy Bernecoli and Elia Corazza

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, the Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa, with the patronage of the Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, have organised a concert by the duo formed by Emy Bernecoli and Elia Corazza (violin and piano), in a performance entitled […]

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21 March 2017

“Ever Closer Union” exhibition on the ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate in Singapore

The major event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of  Rome in Singapore was held on board of the Italian Navy’s ‘Carabiniere’ Frigate, in the city’s harbour from March 15 to 19, during a mission aiming to promote the technological excellence of the Italian defence industry. The Italian Ambassador Paolo Crudele and the European […]

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20 March 2017

New European Union sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria

The European Union’s new sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria are a significant step towards ensuring that the people who use such weapons face up to their responsibilities. The use of chemical weapons, by anyone, is wholly unacceptable wherever it may occur and in any circumstances. Working with its […]

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20 March 2017

“EU60: Re-founding Europe, the Responsibility to Propose”

The Farnesina hosts the Conference “EU60: Re-founding Europe, the Responsibility to Propose”, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in association with the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI). The Conference, which is part of the Celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, was open by the Deputy Secretary-General of […]

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16 March 2017

South Africa – Travelling exhibition “Ever closer union – The Legacy of the Treaties of Rome for Today’s Europe”

The celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of  Rome (1957-2017) around the world, will also take place in South Africa. The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Johannesburg and the Consulate of Cape Town, will launch the travelling exhibition  “Ever closer union – The […]

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16 March 2017

“The re-launching of Europe and the Rome treaties”

The Conference “The re-launching of Europe and the Rome Treaties”, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in conjunction with the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) as part of the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, was opened by the Secretary General of the MAECI, […]

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16 March 2017

Minister Alfano in Sarajevo to attend the Meeting of the Prime Ministers of the 6 Countries of the Western Balkans

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Sarajevo today to attend the Meeting of the Prime Ministers of the six Countries of the Western Balkans, in the perspective of the preparatory work for the Trieste Summit next 12 July. In the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the leaders of the Balkan Countries […]

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15 March 2017

Minister Alfano in Tirana: Firm support for the EU integration process of Albania and the Western Balkans

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, visited Tirana, a scheduled second stop on his Balkan mission to Serbia and Albania. The visit is part of the activities of the Italian Presidency of the Western Balkans Summit in Trieste on 12 July. Minister Alfano met with his counterpart Bushati, Prime Minister Rama, […]

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14 March 2017

Minister Alfano has been on a mission to Belgrade and Tirana

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, has conducted a mission to the Balkans, which included visits to Belgrade and Tirana. The mission took place as part of the preparatory activities for the Western Balkans Summit, which Italy will host in Trieste on July 12. He said: “The integration process of the western Balkans […]

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5 March 2017

Alfano in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council

Minister Alfano is on a mission in the capital of Belgium to participate in the dinner for Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers of the European People’s Parties Group, a traditional opportunity to exchange opinions on the latest developments in foreign policy. Minister Alfano takes part in the Foreign Affairs Council with a joint session of […]

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5 March 2017

Alfano recalls the European Day of the Righteous

“Tomorrow we will celebrate the European Day of the Righteous, which reminds us of the great value of the memory of Good, underlining the significance of honouring all the righteous men and women who have stood up against genocide and all forms of totalitarianism,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. […]

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1 March 2017

Europe-Asia – ASEM anniversary celebrated today

The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the forum of dialogue between Asian and European Countries with 53 members, turns 21 on 1 March. The first ASEM summit was held in Bangkok on 1-2 March 1996, opening a new dialogue and cooperation process between the 26 founding partners: the EU Member States of the time, the European Commission, […]

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