PARIS: Solidarity concert for Emilia
A concert was held on Sunday 24 June at the Embassy of Italy in Paris for the benefit of the Carlo and Guglielmo School of Music Foundation in Mirandola, province of Modena, in the wake of the earthquake that recently devastated the area.
Read moreEU Foreign Affairs Council – Syria: new sanctions against the regime
The EU foreign ministers approved a new package of sanctions against Syria. The decision was made during the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, in which Giulio Terzi is also participating. The Syrian crisis is one of the topics of debate, which include the Egyptian democratic transition, Iranian nuclear programme and violence against Christians. Syria: more […]
Read moreAfghanistan: A hideous act, dead a brave young man, says Terzi
“This is very sad news. We have lost a brave young Italian committed to building a more secure future for our children and an Afghanistan whose people can decide on their own future”, said Minister Giulio Terzi following the bombing death in Afghanistan of a young Italian Carabiniere. “The Carabiniere’s family has our solidarity and […]
Read morePARIS: UNESCO exhibit on treasures recovered by Carabinieri
The Italian mission to UNESCO and the Cultural Treasures Protection Nucleus of the Carabinieri have organized an exhibit at UNESCO headquarters in Paris called “Recovered Treasures” that, for the first time, displays a series of precious objects lost or stolen and later recuperated by the Carabinieri. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of […]
Read moreRome: a Religious Freedom Observatory in Italy
Following the lead of the United States, Canada and other countries, Italy too plans to set up an Observatory on Religious Freedom to monitor and combat violations of religious freedom around the world, beginning with the areas at risk where religious minorities are being persecuted. The initiative will be presented on 28 June in Rome […]
Read moreStockholm – Italo-Swedish workshop on nanoparticles
The second Italo-Swedish workshop on the impact of nanoparticles on health took place in Stockholm, where the main sector experts of both countries compared notes on the status of their research. The event was promoted by the Embassy of Italy in Stockholm, which organized it in collaboration with the Karolinska Institutet and the University of […]
Read moreHong Kong – Consulate general funds student exchange with venice
The Consulate General of Hong Kong will fully cover the costs of sending 8 architecture students to Venice. Two Venetian students will be able to visit Hong Kong is the autumn, in addition to the stipulations of a memorandum signed in early 2101. Expenses will also be covered for an Italian researcher to do a […]
Read moreCooperation: Kenya, new polytechnic labs at Kapenguria
The Italian Cooperation in Kenya contributes to the refurbishing of 3 new teaching laboratories at the Kapenguria Polytechnic. The dedication ceremony was held on 21 June in the presence of Ambassador of Italy Paola Imperiale, the Kenyan Minister for Youth and Deputy Minister for Environment, who expressed their appreciation for the Italian government’s support for […]
Read moreJordan: new archaeological discoveries by “La Sapienza” mission
The archaeological mission in Jordan by the “La Sapienza” University of Rome, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made a major new discovery this year at Khirbet al-Batrawy in north-central Jordan. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read moreItaly-China: Meeting at the MFA on Europe and bilateral relations
International economic crises, the European calendar and strengthening ties between Italy and China were the main topics of discussion in a meeting today between Minister Giulio Terzi and Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Song Tao. Prospects for further strengthening both political and economic relations between the two countries recently, confirmed at maximum level by the visit […]
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