Syria: Istanbul summit, “transition strategy” – New sanctions. Involve Russia not Iran, says Terzi
Something has shifted on the diplomatic front with regard to the Syrian crisis. Today’s meeting of the Friends of Syria in Istanbul produced a “transition strategy” backed by new sanctions and the involvement of Russia (but not Iran) in stopping the ongoing bloodbath in that Arab country. While the Russian-Chinese summit in Beijing announced its […]
Read moreForum antiterrorismo Istanbul presieduto da Clinton-Davutoglu. Terzi, Al Qaida prima minaccia (in translation)
Ministri degli esteri o rappresentanti speciali di 30 paesi partecipano a Istanbul ad una riunione del Forum internazionale per la lotta contro il terrorismo presieduta dal Segretario di Stato Usa Hillary Clinton e dal Capo della diplomazia di Ankara Ahmet Davutoglu. La conferenza di oggi è dedicata al rafforzamento delle misure contro il terrorismo su […]
Read moreIZMIR – a street dedicated to Italy
The City of Izmir has dedicated a street to Italy to commemorate its 150th birthday. The formal ceremony for the dedication of “Via Italia” took place on 2 June as part of the celebrations for the Festival of the Republic. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of the page.
Read moreDassù in Colombia: attractive business opportunities
Under-Secretary Marta Dassù completed a mission to Bogotà from 3 to 5 June accompanied by a business delegation made up of representatives of over 50 firms. She met with President of the Republic Santos, Vice-President Garzon, Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Diaz Granados and Mayor of Bogotà Petro, and co-chaired the fourth session of […]
Read moreFARNESINA DESIGN COLLECTION –Pininfarina’s Cambiano prototype on display in Helsinki
The Pininfarina “Cambiano” prototype is on display in Helsinki with the Farnesina Design Collection in an exhibit entitled “EcoSolutions – Design in Daily Life” mounted at the city’s House of Music auditorium from 5 June to 2 July. The exhibit is part of Helsinki World Design Capital 2012. To read more select ITALIANO at the […]
Read moreSyria, Terzi reports to the parliament – Risk of genocide, strengthened observers mission
“The strategy chosen by Damascus risks leading to genocide if intervention is not rapid”, said Minister Giulio Terzi in a report to the joint upper and lower house foreign affairs commissions. He explained that the Syrian regime “intends to defend itself through an increasingly brutal and direct escalation of terror against civilians and by artificially […]
Read moreBulgaria: Cerimonia di conferimento del Premio Giovanni Falcone (in translation)
Il 6 giugno 2012, alle ore 9:00, presso la Sala “Iavorov”, in piazza “G. Izmirliev”, città di Blagoevgrad, per il quarto anno consecutivo, ha avuto luogo la cerimonia di consegna del Premio intitolato alla memoria del magistrato italiano Giovanni Falcone, ai magistrati ed agli ufficiali di polizia bulgari e di Paesi vicini che hanno conseguito […]
Read moreEuro 2012: Crisis Unit “on the case” for Italian fans
The Foreign Ministry Crisis Unit is preparing for the European soccer championship with a special task force that will monitor eventual risks for Italian fans travelling to this major sporting event to be held in Poland and Ukraine from 8 June to 1 July. 24-hour crisis rooms The initiative includes special 24-hour crisis rooms to […]
Read moreFriends of Syria meeting: diplomatic summit in Istanbul
A diplomatic summit in Istanbul, bringing together the main members of the Friends of Syria group, the U.S., Italy, France, UK and Germany, was called by the Turkish government. Italy is to be represented by Minister Giulio Terzi. A meeting of the principal partners in the Friends of Syria will be held on Wednesday in […]
Read moreSOFIA – Made in Italy in Bulgaria, Italian Festival 2012 gets under way
On 2 June the Italian Ambassador to Bulgaria Stefano Benazzo joined the Mayor of Sofia in opening the Italian Festival 2012. Now in its 9th edition, the Festival offers a vast array of events promoting Italian excellence in everything from business to culture and, naturally, food. To read more select ITALIANO at the top of […]
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