MARINES: Jurisdiction ruling postponed again
The High Court in Kerala has once again postponed its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. Indian foreign minister S.M. Krishna said that “it’s down to the court to decide how to overcome the impasse”, after a meeting in Trivandrum the Chief Minister […]
Read moreSYRIA: In Napolitano’s talks in Jordan – Italy in the ‘core-group’ of Friends of the Syrian People
Head of State, Giorgio Napolitano, in the company of Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, is in Jordan for a three-day visit. His discussions will focus on relations between Rome and Amman, but his meetings with King Abdallah II, Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh, President of the Senate Taher Masri and Speaker of the Lower House […]
Read moreItalia-USA: Washington’s ten most powerful women celebrated at the Italian Embassy
Some of the most powerful women of the Nation’s Capital graced Villa Firenze last night as Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero hosted the 2012 edition of the Giorgio Armani/Elle Magazine “Washington DC Power List” at his official residence. The event celebrated some of the biggest names of the Washington power elite, including U.S. Secretary of Labor […]
Read moreCooperation: Jordan – plan to protect Petra
UNESCO and the Jordan Government have signed a plan for the protection of Petra from earthquakes, floods and landslides. The plan is funded through Italian Cooperation’s multilateral channel. The document was signed by Hmeidi Nayef Al-Fayez, Jordan’s Minister for Tourism and Antiquities, and Anna Paolini, Director of the UNESCO office in Amman. Also present were […]
Read moreMARINES: Kerala Court ruling postponed
The High Court in Kerala has postponed its decision on the Italian appeal over jurisdiction in the case of the two Italian marines arrested in India. The Italian Defence Minister, Giampiero Di Paola, has met his Indian counterpart, A.K. Antony, in New Delhi. Under-Secretary Staffan De Mistura is returning to the Indian capital , for […]
Read moreFighting piracy: towards new rules? – Italy’s proposal is attracting EU followers
Italy has been examining the case of Italian oil tanker the “Enrica Lexie” – which will finally be allowed to leave the port of Kerala in the next few days – and the question of the two Italian marines arrested by the Indian authorities, within the broader context of the struggle against international piracy and […]
Read moreBratislava: Michelangelo Antonioni retrospective at Febiofest
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of film director Michelangelo Antonioni, one of the greatest figures of 20th century cinema, the Italian Cultural Institute presented a review of his films at Febiofest (22-30 March 2012). Also featured in the Italian section were Nanni Moretti’s new film, “Habemus papam”, “L’occhio selvaggio” by Paolo Cavara […]
Read moreParis: Exhibition of works by Renaissance master Luca Signorelli
The forthcoming major exhibition dedicated to the works of Luca Signorelli was presented to the press on 27 March at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The event, organised by Umbria Region, will run from 22 April until 28 August 2012. The press conference was followed by a concert by the Umbria Ensemble and a tasting […]
Read moreBerlin: Gala evening at the Italian Embassy to promote the “Bottega Veneta” fashion house
The Italian Embassy in Berlin hosted a gala evening in collaboration with Italian fashion house “Bottega Veneta” to mark the opening of its second shop in Berlin. The event was attended by a select audience of personalities from Germany’s entertainment, business, society and media communities. Bottega Veneta was represented by its Chairman and Managing Director, […]
Read moreTirana: collaboration between the Italian and Albanian police forces: book by police chiefs Fera and Simone
The collaboration between the Italian and Albanian police forces is the key theme discussed in the book “’Il ponte Italia-Albania tra l’Unione Europea e i Balcani”, by Giuseppe Fera and Nicola Simone. The book was presented on 27 March 2012 in Tirana, at the initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute and the Albanian police authorities, […]
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