Presentation of the book: Mediterranean itineraries

Napoli | 12 April 2012
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

Symbols and fantasy between seas, islands and ports, cities and countryside, Jews, Christians and Muslims in Boccaccio’s Decameron. These are the ingredients making up the book by Enrico Costa at the presentation of his book in Naples at the Faculty of Architecture. It was discussed by: Fabrizio Mangoni, Professor of Town Planning at the Università “Federico II” Francesco Domenico Moccia, President of the University Degree Course P.T.U.P.A. Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo.

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THE FONDAZIONE SUPPORTS THE REBIRTH OF THE CITY OF L’AQUILA

L’Aquila | 05 April 2012
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

On the third anniversary of the earthquake that destroyed L’Aquila, the Fondazione Mediterraneo – which has been on the front line helping its citizens since the disaster – lends it support to the cultural and scientific communities on the difficult route to rebuilding the city. President Capasso, architect and engineer, stands by  those who are working to restore and return one of the most beautiful  and human historic centres to humanity.

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Italy-Jordan: Napolitano, we trust in the role of Amman in the Middle East

Amman | 02 April 2012
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

The first official meeting for President Giorgio Napolitano during his three day visit to Jordan. The Head of State, accompanied by the Minister of foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, was received at the King Abdallah II and Queen Rania’s Royal Palace in Amman. After the traditional welcome greeting, the Italian and Jordanian delegations had their first bilateral meeting. Napolitano pointed to “the deep and historic friendship” between the two countries. The Italian President also emphasized how “Italy and Europe counted on the role of Jordan in the region”, and “in the peace process in the Middle East”, especially given “the current situation”. Napolitano will also meet the Jordanian Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh, the Speaker of the Senate Taher Masri and the Speaker of the Lower House, Abdul Karim Doghmi. The Fondazione Mediterraneo has a seat in Amman and has always had a special relationship with Jordan.

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PRESIDENT CAPASSO MEETS VAUZELLE AND HOLLANDE

Nizza | 28 March 2012
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

President Michele Capasso met the President of the PACA Region Michel Vauzelle and socialist candidate to the Presidency of the French Republic, François Hollande. On that occasion, it was suggested that the Tricolour Totem for Peace should be created in France with the colours of the French flag.

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