Nigeria: inter-religious violence, Boniver soon to be in Africa Italy’s call for the EU Council to discuss it is heard
The latest bloody Sunday in Nigeria has given a tragic boost to the escalating violence there against Christians. According to Minister Giulio Terzi’s announcement, the Italian government’s special envoy for humanitarian emergencies Margherita Boniver, was preparing for a visit to Africa to meet with the local authorities on the issue of inter-religious conflict, while High […]
Read moreSyria: Homs under siege, UN mission suspended – US-Russia-China meeting at G20 in Mexico
The situation on the ground in Syria grows increasingly dramatic: a half-destroyed Homs is under siege, while, as a result of the escalating violence, the 280 UN mission blue helmets are not to venture off their bases. In a press conference in Damascus, UN mission commander General Robert Mood said that in this high-risk situation […]
Read moreNigeria: inter-religious violence, Boniver soon to be in Africa
The latest bloody Sunday in Nigeria has given a tragic boost to the escalating violence there against Christians. According to Minister Giulio Terzi’s announcement, the Italian government’s special envoy for humanitarian emergencies Margherita Boniver, was preparing for a visit to Africa to meet with the local authorities on the issue of inter-religious conflict. Terzi cited […]
Read moreRio De Janeiro – sustainable development conference, Farnesina toll-free number now active
The toll-free number set up by the Italian Embassy in Brasilia and TIM Brasil in collaboration with the Environment Ministry is now active. The service is dedicated to the United Nations Sustainable Development Conference taking place in Rio de Janeiro from 13 to 22 June 2012. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreEurope: A timetable for a turning point?
It is to be hoped that the events on the agenda for the second half of June 2012 will lead Europe and the G20 international community will find unity of intent. The goal is to draw up a road-map for economic governance and, where the European Union is concerned, the completion of the political integration […]
Read moreAfghanistan – De Mistura visits italian contingent
“You represent Italy with dignity, pride and professionalism. You are working at a delicate and crucial period for Afghanistan, both in terms of the resumption of activity by the insurgents and the highly sensitive nature of the transition”. These were the sentiments expressed by the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, De Mistura, speaking to Italian soldiers […]
Read moreItaly–Japan Foundation: Conference on Alessandro Valignano, Florence
On 13 June 2012 the Uffizi Library in Florence hosted a conference on Alessandro Valignano, the Jesuit priest who in the 16th century embraced Japanese culture to a degree unprecedented for the time. He learned Japan’s language, customs and traditions and for the first time described the country, until then legendary, in realistic terms. Read […]
Read moreNew York – Italy as viewed on the big screen. A conference at the Italian Cultural Institute
The Italian Cultural Institute in New York is organising a conference on the changes in Italy since World War II as viewed on the big screen. The conference will take place on 19 June 2012. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreANSA recounts Italy, in Brazil
ANSA, Italy’s leading news agency, is organising a major photography exhibition as part of the “Momento Italia-Brasile” season of events. The exhibition will tell the story of 60 years of Italy’s history and the lives of its people as viewed through by the photographic lens. It will include a special focus on the bonds linking […]
Read moreSyria – humanitarian emergency. Aid from Italy – Senate gives go-ahead for participation in UN Mission
Italy is stepping up its political, diplomatic and humanitarian commitment to help find a solution to the Syrian crisis. The Senate has approved the decree – with 260 votes in favour and one abstention – on our country’s participation in the UN Observers’ mission. The provision now passes to the Chamber. The financial cover, of […]
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