Growth Diplomacy – Expo 2015: a new start for resources use, says Bonino
Speaking before dozens of delegates at the Lingotto (Turin) Expo International Participants Meeting, Minister Emma Bonino expressed the hope that Expo 2015 “will not be remembered for the skyscrapers and all the rest, but as a new start for many countries in the better management and use of the Earth and its resources”, asserting that […]
Read moreEconomic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – China: Italian business community out front at Suzhou Mayor Consultation
China: Italian business community out front at Suzhou Mayor Consultation Italy was out front at the “Suzhou Mayor’s Consultation”, an initiative promoted by one of China’s wealthiest and most important cities (the former “silk capital”) and located in Jiangsu, which consists of a series of major encounters between the municipal authorities and business communities for […]
Read moreLampedusa shipwreck: Community policy needed, says Bonino
“There is no Community policy on immigration at this time. It is hoped that tragedies of this sort will open the eyes of and convince other governments to consider the need for Community policy”, Minister Emma Bonino commented on yesterday’s events in Lampedusa.
Read moreGiro hails passage into law of culture bill
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro today hailed the conversion into law of a culture bill that earmarks resources for the UNESCO Forum on Cultural Industries scheduled to take place in Florence in 2014. “My congratulations to Parliament and to Minister Bray” Under-Secretary Giro said. “The Florence event, which will take place during our European […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry aiding Italian nationals in emergency situations
Through its diplomatic network, the foreign ministry is also directly monitoring over 7,000 Italian nationals abroad – 3,103 of whom are under arrest – in need of emergency or legal assistance, and keeping their families informed. As many other cases are being followed individually and on a daily basis, and in some cases result in […]
Read moreRussia – Italy a leader at Sochi investment Forum
Italy was a main contributor to the 12th international Sochi investment forum. The event was opened by Russian Premier Dmitrij Medvedev, and participants included ministers of the Russian government, presidents of independent republics and governors of Federation Regions, along with top executives of public and private Russian firms. The Italian delegation was led by Italian […]
Read moreItalian schools around the world – “Let’s design a new banknote”
Students were asked to design a new banknote in a competition promoted by the Bank of Italy and the Ministry of Education, University and Research, aimed at raising economic awareness among primary and secondary school children. The foreign ministry saw to it that the initiative was extended to Italian schools around the world. Read more, […]
Read moreEconomic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – Salvador: Astaldi awarded new contract for city metro
Salvador: Astaldi awarded new contract for city metro The Astaldi Group was awarded a contract for the second phase of the SITRAMSS project for the San Salvador integrated mass transit system, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank for a total of 11.66 million USD. Work began on 19 August and should be completed by April […]
Read moreItaly – Vietnam: New executive protocol for scientific cooperation
Italy and Vietnam are strengthening what are already excellent bilateral relations in terms of collaboration science and technology. The two countries signed a new 2-year executive protocol today for 2014-2016, which will offer Italy new opportunities for internationalisation in the research and development of innovative technologies. Read more, in Italian
Read moreLampedusa shipwreck: deeply painful, an immense tragedy, says Bonino
Minister Emma Bonino expressed “pain and shock” at the news of the Lampedusa shipwreck, calling it “an immense tragedy”. “Rescuers arrived immediately”, Bonino underscored, “but the tragedy was worsened by the cold. They don’t know how to swim or which way to go”. The minister also pointed out that “the 400 migrants on another boat […]
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