PRAGA – Prima edizione del “Fiabaday” contro le barriere architettoniche (in translation)
Sensibilizzare l’opinione pubblica e le istituzioni sull’importanza dell’abbattimento di tutte le barriere, da quelle architettoniche a quelle culturali, psicologiche e sociali, come condizione imprescindibile per l’affermazione delle pari opportunità. E’ questo l’obiettivo del “FIABADAY Repubblica Ceca 2012”, in programma dal 10 al 26 maggio a Praga, organizzato dal Fondo Italiano Abbattimento Barriere Architettoniche (FIABA). L’iniziativa […]
Read moreItaly–Latin America: in revitalising the partnership, a “no” to protectionism
Knowledge, innovation and cooperation are the foundations for the new partnership between Italy and Latin America. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at a meeting held at the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) in the presence of the Ambassadors of the countries of the region. In noting the importance of the “human dimension […]
Read moreSyria: Italy deplores escalation in attacks – The regime must ensure safety of UN Observers, says Terzi
The escalation of attacks “of any nature and origin” (according to Syrian state TV, 40 people have been killed today, and 170 injured) is making the situation in Syria “extremely tense”. These were the words of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, expressing Italy’s firm condemnation of the attacks and making an appeal to stop the violence. […]
Read moreArgentina: conferenza sulla lotta al traffico di cocaina (in translation)
Nelle giornate del 10 e 11 maggio si svolgerà in Argentina a Buenos Aires la prima conferenza internazionale “Supporting the fight against organised crime on the cocaine route”. Organizzata dalla Direzione Generale per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo del Ministero degli Esteri e finanziata dalla Unione Europea, la conferenza riunirà oltre 50 rappresentanti delle istituzioni dell’America […]
Read moreKIEV: “Italian Days” – a rich programme of events in Ukraine
The “Italian Days”, a rich programme of promotional events, will be launched in Kiev on 12 May and will run until 7 June. The initiative is being organised by the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine, Fabrizio Romano, in collaboration with various actors in “System Italy” – ENIT, IIC, ICE, Chamber of Commerce – and with sponsorship […]
Read moreBERLIN: Venice Biennale. A presentation at the Italian Embassy
The quest for a common ground for lovers of architecture is the theme of the 13th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, presented today, 9 May 2012, at the Italian Embassy in Berlin. The presentation was part of a tour of press conferences that have already been staged in London and Paris. Over 100 […]
Read moreNETHERLANDS – Umberto Eco receives the “Treaties of Nijmegen” medal for his contribution to thinking and debate on Europe
The Dutch town of Nijmegen has paid homage to Umberto Eco by awarding him an important international honour, the “Treaty of Nijmegen” medal, for his contribution to the thinking and debate on the past and future of Europe. The ceremony took place on 7 May 2012 in St. Stevenskerk, in the presence of the Minister […]
Read moreSyria: Terzi-Arab League meeting: Italy’s efforts greatly appreciated
The Arab League “greatly appreciates the Italian government’s commitment in supporting a political solution in Syria, a solution for which we’re working in Brussels too, in the Foreign Affairs Council. It also expressed its appreciation of the work we’re doing at the humanitarian level”. The comment was made by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at the […]
Read moreMARINES: positive developments from the Supreme Court on the detention of the 2 servicemen, says Terzi
This morning’s ruling by the Supreme Court in New Delhi “most definitely marks a positive development. It provides an opportunity for a great improvement in the marines’ detention conditions once they leave the prison”. This was Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comment on the decision by the court in New Delhi not to pose any objections […]
Read moreMarines: High Court decision on jurisdiction postponed. Decision on transfer “to a place other than prison” expected within a week. Right to apply for freedom on bail
The Supreme Court in New Delhi has postponed until 26 July 2012 Italy’s appeal regarding the constitutional legitimacy of the arrest of the two Italian marines. Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone are accused of killing two Indian fishermen. The reason for the long adjournment is the summer break, from 14 May to 2 July, of […]
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