Council of Europe, photo exhibition “The legacy of Falcone e Borsellino”
The photo-report, which consists of images from the archive of the Italian news agency ANSA and the private albums of the two Magistrates, illustrates the highlights of their lives, covering the period of their adolescence and education, the city of Palermo in the ’70s and ’80s, the creation of the anti-mafia pool, the “maxi-trial”, and […]
Read morePublic notice for the appointment of the Director of the Italian Development Cooperation Agency
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Read moreNew mission of the Minister of Justice Orlando in Strasbourg
The Italian Minister of Justice, Andrea Orlando, carried out a new mission in Strasbourg on 20th February 2018, in the framework of the excellent dialogue with Council of Europe, which has been coherently conducted throughout the legislature and characterized by frank and fruitful exchanges with these Authorities. The Minister signed the new Protocol amending the […]
Read moreMichele Nicoletti elected new President of the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE)
Michele Nicoletti, President of the Italian Delegation and President of the Socialist Group, was elected new President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), during the opening of the 2018 winter session. This is the second time that an Italian has been appointed to this important office, being Giuseppe Vedovato the first […]
Read moreThe Minister of Justice Andrea Orlando signs the Convention on Offences relating to cultural property
On 24 October 2017 in Strasbourg the Minister of Justice Andrea Orlando signed the new Council of Europe Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property, also known as the “Blood Antiquities” Convention, bringing to 9 the number of signatory countries. The Convention is the only international treaty specifically dealing with the criminalization of […]
Read moreParticipation of the Governor CEB to the fourth Summit of the Western Balkans (Trieste, 12 July 2017)
On 12 July 2017 Italy hosted in Trieste the fourth Summit of the Western Balkans (initiative launched in 2014 in order to encourage the stabilization of the region and the prospects of European integration). The Summit included three political work sessions (Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Economic Development), a […]
Read moreRatification draft law of the CoE Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs – Chamber of Deputies approval
The draft law “Ratification and execution of the Council of Europe Convention against trafficking in human organs (Santiago de Compostela, 25/03/2015)” has been adopted unanimously by the Chamber of Deputies and it will be soon examined by the Senate. The aim of this Convention is to improve the efficacy of the fight against criminal activities […]
Read more€ 3 million Italian contribution to the CEB Fund for migrants and refugees
In the wake of unprecedented refugee flows reaching Europe, in 2015 the Council of Europe Development Bank set up the “Migrant and Refugee Fund” (MRF), a new financial tool aimed at supporting national efforts to create and renew reception and transit centers for migrants. On 16 June 2017 in Nicosia, at the last CEB joint […]
Read moreAgreement for the joint organization of the 7th Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Advisory Forum
On 15 June 2017 the agreement for the joint organization of the 7th Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Advisory Forum, hosted in Lucca on the 27-29 September 2017, was signed at the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT). The Agreement was signed by the MiBACT, the Tuscany Region as […]
Read moreNorth-South Prize of the Council of Europe to Giusi Nicolini
The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe awarded the North-South Prize 2016 to Giuseppina Nicolini, mayor of Lampedusa and Linosa from 2012 to June 2017, and to the Tunisian parliamentary Mbarka Brahmi, founder of the “Centre Brahmi for the peace and the solidarity”. Since 1995, the prize has been awarded every year to two […]
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