Syria – Cooperation emergency supplies from Brindisi
A humanitarian mission left with a load of emergency supplies, blankets and medical kits valued at approx. €104,000 from the UNHRD’s Brindisi logistical base on Monday for the Turkish-Syrian border, intended for the Syrian population affected by the conflict. Signal to Syrians that Italy cares The over-land mission, which should reach its destination within approximately […]
Read moreLibya: Bonino cites urgent need to end political deadlock
A rapid and concerted effort is needed from the political forces to map out a credible solution to the crisis that is peaceful and democratic. “The news of the new upheaval on the streets of Tripoli only reinforces my conviction that Libya urgently needs a way out, without the use of force, of the political […]
Read moreMelbourne – Australians contemplate Piranesi’s views
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) was an 18th century Italian architect, antiquarian, landscape artist and urban designer, but his etchings are among his best known and appreciated contributions to world culture. A selection of his works from the collections of noble Englishmen will be on display for the first time in Australia at Melbourne’s national library […]
Read moreKurdistan – Business mission by 9 Italian firms
A recent Italian business mission in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region involved 9 firms active in a variety of sectors (construction, fashion, agri-food and services), whose representatives met with local authorities and several local holding companies in the provinces of Erbil, Sulaimania and Duhok. Read more, in Italian
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore – Russia: Upakovka/Upak conferma leadership italiana filiera imballaggio (in translation)
Lo svolgimento di Upakovka/Upak Italia, la piu’ importante Fiera delle macchine per confezionamento e imballaggio, in Russia, ha confermato l’eccellente posizionamento della filiera italiana del settore sul mercato russo. Le nostre esportazioni italiane dei macchinari per confezionamento e imballaggio sono cresciute nel 2012 del 10,5%. L’aumento è stato addirittura del 44,5% in quello delle macchine […]
Read moreCooperation: USD100,000 to WFP for Bolivian flood victims
The Italian Cooperation has earmarked USD100,000 for the World Food Program (WFP) for the purchase of emergency supplies to be distributed to Bolivian victims of the 12 February floods. The supplies (mainly tents) will be collected from the UN humanitarian depot in Panama (UNHRD) and delivered by the Bolivian Air Force.
Read moreMarines: latest deferral, Italy recalls ambassador – prosecution awaiting gov. opinion on SUA Act. Unacceptable, says Bonino
On Tuesday morning, the Indian Supreme Court ruled to defer the case of the Marines to Monday 24 February at 14:00 (9:30 Italian time), as it awaits the government’s written opinion on the applicability in this case of the anti-piracy law (SUA Act). Italian foreign minister Emma Bonino recalled the Italian Ambassador in New Delhi, […]
Read moreDiplomacy “On air” – The Consul’s job
The 16th segment of “Diplomazia e Dintorni”, a programme created and conducted by Stefano Baldi, will be concerned with the Consul’s job. The activity of foreign consulates is much more varied and complex than might be imagined, and often involves the specific interests of the country represented and those of its citizens. The Italian Consulates […]
Read moreBeirut – Best of the Venice Film Festival
Starting Thursday, the Lebanese capital’s Cinema Metropolis will present a selection of recent and classic films during the 70th edition of the celebrated festival. The Italian Cultural Institute in Beirut is organising the event in collaboration with the Venice Biennale and the Associazione Metropolis. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreJapan – Exhibition on D’Annunzio delights
Japan gave an enthusiastic welcome to the exhibition “Gabriele D’Annunzio in Japan in the early 20th century”. A resounding success in Tokyo was followed by Kyoto’s warm response. The exhibition coincides with the 150th anniversary of the celebrated Italian artist’s birth. Read more, in Italian.
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