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    Help Emilia From Abroad: How to Donate to the Victims of the Quake

    F. G.(May 31, 2012)
    Immediately after the earthquake, many Italian civilians contacted the authorities to offer their help as volunteers in the rescue activities, but there are several ways to contribute even for those who are not able to participate in person. Find ways to donate money to Emilia-Romagna below.
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    Buy Parmigiano Reggiano, Help Emilia-Romagna

    N. L.(May 30, 2012)
    Emilia-Romagna, the Italian region that has some of the country's finest culture and produces what many consider Italy's best food has been struck by violent earthquakes that have claimed victims and are going to have negative economic consequences for years to come.
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    Troubled Stewardship of Italian Treasures

    Judith Harris(May 28, 2012)
    Following a wave of Italian and international protests, the national government has at least temporarily blocked the local decision to use an abandoned quarry at Corcolle, on the doorstep of the fabulous villa of the Emperor Hadrian, as a dump for Roman rubbish. The decision to place a gigantic garbage dump only 1.5 miles from one of Italy's greatest archaeological treasures - and Hadrian's Villa was designated as a UNESCO heritage site in 1999 - was based on necessity; an older rubbish fill at Malagrotta can contain no more.
  • UN - Giulio Terzi "The Role of Member States in Mediation"
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    "The Role of Member States in Mediation"

    (May 23, 2012)
    Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata, Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, at the Informal High Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly. FULL-LENGTH VIDEO
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    When Turkey and Italy Do Business in New York: A Conversation with Ali Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey

    Francesca Giuliani(May 21, 2012)
    Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs, Ali Babacan met the Italian and Italian-American business community in New York at a meeting organized by the Confederation of Italian Entrepreneurs Worldwide at the Italian Trade Commission. “Our relationship with Italy is excellent, we are friends and we are perfect strategic partners,” said Babacan.
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    Remembering Sicily's Slain Anti-Mafia Judges

    Judith Harris(May 19, 2012)
    The twentieth anniversary on May 23 of the murder in Sicily of Judge Giovanni Falcone, heroic magistrate behind Palermo's famous "maxi-trial" of Mafia generals and simple soldiers, is being marked in both Italy and in the United States.
  • Discorso del Ministro della Giustizia, Paola Severino, alla comunità di New York
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    Italian Minister of Justice Paola Severino's Visit to the US: A Recap.

    Francesca Giuliani(May 17, 2012)
    Presenting the American institutions and stakeholders with positive updates on the efficiency of Italian justice, Minister Severino elaborated on Italy’s readiness for foreign investments. “Italy is an improved country,” she told the Italian-American community at the Italian Consulate in New York, where she acknowledged the role of Italian-Americans as “privileged witnesses of Italy’s belief in meritocracy.” STAY TUNED FOR OUR VIDEO INTERVIEW!
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    The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 125 Years with the Minister for Foreign Affairs

    Francesca Di Folco(May 14, 2012)
    The 125th anniversary of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce was celebrated in Rome at Palazzo Farnesina. A delegation led by the Chamber's president Claudio Bozzo met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata. He underscored three main points of focus: enhancing interest in the Italian language and culture; expanding business and entrepreneurship; and supporting development and investments.
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    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN NEW YORK

    (April 30, 2012)
    Il Consolato Generale d’Italia in New York ha indetto una procedura di selezione per l’assunzione di un impiegato a contratto da adibire ai servizi di Autista/commesso/centralinista. The Consulate General of Italy in New York is selecting a contract worker to be hired as clerk, driver and receptionist.

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