Budapest – Dante and his “Vita Nuova” celebrated on the banks of the Danube
To mark the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri, the network of Italian Cultural Institutes is organising a series of events to celebrate the father of the Italian language. Our Cultural Institute in Budapest has organised a performance of “Vita Nuova/Dante Alighieri” with Paolo Antonio Simioni (who is also the director) and Giuseppe […]
Read moreBudapest – Dante and his “Vita Nuova” celebrated on the banks of the Danube
To mark the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri, the network of Italian Cultural Institutes is organising a series of events to celebrate the father of the Italian language. Our Cultural Institute in Budapest has organised a performance of “Vita Nuova/Dante Alighieri” with Paolo Antonio Simioni (who is also the director) and Giuseppe […]
Read moreEU Foreign Affairs Council – Europe faces serious terrorist threat, says Gentiloni
“The meeting confirmed the terrorist threat to all European countries: there are an estimated 3000 to 5000 foreign fighters in Europe”. This was Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s comment at the end of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. Gentiloni added that plans are under discussion “to set up security attachés in the EU delegations of the countries […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Angola: ENI obtains authorisation to extend exploration of Block 15/06
Angola: ENI obtains authorisation to extend exploration of Block 15/06 ENI has obtained authorisation from the Angolan authorities for a 3-year extension to the exploration period for offshore Block 15/06, located in Angola’s deep waters 130 km east of Soyo town. The original exploration period expired in November 2014, and Eni had requested an extension […]
Read morePeru: Finmeccanica 100mln-euro contract with defence ministry
Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi signed a 100 million euro contract with the Ministry of Defence of Peru for that country’s purchase of two C-27J Spartan aircraft. The contract, which brings the number of those planes ordered by the Peru Fuerza Aerea (FAP) up to four, includes integrated logistical support and technological assistance. The aircraft were chosen for […]
Read moreEU Foreign Affairs Council – Gentiloni, working on unified response to terrorism
“Efforts are being made to achieve a unified European Union response to the challenge of terrorism, a response that must be shared with the overwhelming majority of Islamic governments and people”. This was Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s statement upon arriving at the Council of Foreign Ministers being held today in Brussels. Gentiloni underscored that “it is […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Oman: 2015 budget law includes USD 36.6 billion in investments and expenditures
Oman: 2015 budget law includes USD 36.6 billion in investments and expenditures The year’s first royal decree issued by Sultan Oaboos bin Said al Said ratified the general State budget bill for 2015. Public expenditures are to increase by 4.5% compared with 2014 and level off at 14.1 billion Omani Rial (46.6 billion dollars) compared with […]
Read moreMexico: The “impossible show” of Leonardo, Raphael and Caravaggio
The Year of Italy in Latin America opens with “Leonardo, Raffaello, Caravaggio: una mostra impossibile”, hosted by Mexico City’s Centro Nacional de las Artes (CENART) from 15 January through March. The exhibition will consist of high-definition reproductions of the great Italian artists’ masterpieces, and will be the first in a packed calendar of approximately 200 […]
Read moreVolunteers released: Gentiloni at Lower House, welcomes Vanessa and Greta in name of Italy
“Shortly after 4 a.m. I welcomed Greta and Vanessa at Ciampino airport in the name of the Italian government and Italy as a whole”. Minister Paolo Gentiloni made this statement while reporting to the Lower House on the release of the two Italian volunteers abducted last July in Syria, Teamwork The minister thanked the intelligence […]
Read moreDei/Sole 24 Ore – Vietnam: 2014 growth of 5.9%, a trade surplus and a B+ rating
Vietnam: 2014 growth of 5.9%, a trade surplus and a B+ rating Vietnam closed 2014 out with macroeconomic indicators confirming significant progress on macroeconomic stabilisation. During the Vietnam Business Forum, Prime Minister Dung was able to confirm that the government had hit its main targets for 2014: growth of 5.9% and inflation brought down to […]
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