2009 – Il Secolo XIX: Alfredo Maiolese, “Licenza edilizia entro il 2009”

24 JANUARY 2009 – IL SECOLO XIX, GENOA, ITALY

“MAIOLESE: LICENZA EDILIZIA ENTRO IL 2009”

Historical article by journalist Bruno Viani concerning the planned mosque in Morego, Genoa.

Il Secolo XIX reports the statements of Alfredo Maiolese, representative of part of Genoa’s Muslim community, concerning the project and the expectation of obtaining the building permit during 2009.

Maiolese describes the proposed mosque as a place of prayer as well as a centre for cultural and religious education, dialogue, meeting and services for the neighbourhood, stressing the intention to share the process with institutions, the municipality and local citizens.

Source: Il Secolo XIX, Genoa edition, 24 January 2009.

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2008 – Il Secolo XIX: Alfredo Maiolese and the Mawlid Celebration in Genoa

2008 – IL SECOLO XIX, GENOA, ITALY

“ANCHE LA DIGOS ‘INVITATA’ ALLA FESTA PER MAOMETTO”

Historical report published by Il Secolo XIX concerning the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, by Genoa’s Muslim community.

The article directly cites Alfredo Maiolese, representative of the Muslim community, who explains that the initiative was intended as an opportunity for dialogue with the neighbourhood and not as a provocation.

The report documents an early stage of Maiolese’s public activity in Genoa promoting dialogue, religious coexistence and relations between the Muslim community and local society.

Source: Il Secolo XIX, Genoa edition, 2008.

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2008 – La Repubblica: Alfredo Maiolese among the figures in Genoa’s debate on interreligious dialogue

24 DECEMBER 2008 – LA REPUBBLICA, GENOA, ITALY

“SI ACCENDE LO SCONTRO TRA I POLI – ‘FINALMENTE LA CHIESA SI APRE’”

Historical report published by La Repubblica during the public debate in Genoa concerning the Muslim community, the proposed mosque and relations between religious communities.

In its “I personaggi” section, the newspaper includes Alfredo Maiolese among the figures connected to the debate.

The article documents an important period in Genoa’s public discussion on Islam, religious coexistence and interreligious dialogue.

Source: La Repubblica – Genoa edition, 24 December 2008.

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2008 – Il Secolo XIX: Alfredo Maiolese and the Matteo Storchi Case in Madagascar

21 AUGUST 2008 – IL SECOLO XIX, GENOA, ITALY

“SPIRAGLIO PER IL ‘PRIGIONIERO’ IN MADAGASCAR”

Historical report published by Il Secolo XIX concerning the case of Genoese citizen Matteo Storchi in Madagascar.

The newspaper reports developments in Storchi’s judicial situation and documents the involvement of Alfredo Maiolese in the efforts surrounding the case.

The article follows an earlier Il Secolo XIX report of 9 August 2008, “Caso diplomatico per Storchi”, providing further historical documentation of Maiolese’s involvement.

Source: Il Secolo XIX, Genoa edition, 21 August 2008.

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2008 – Il Secolo XIX: Alfredo Maiolese, “Paure false”

30 JULY 2008 – IL SECOLO XIX, GENOA, ITALY

“MAIOLESE: ‘PAURE FALSE’”

Historical article published by Il Secolo XIX featuring an open letter by Alfredo Maiolese during the public debate on the Muslim community and the proposed mosque in Genoa.

Maiolese, described by the newspaper as a Genoese convert to Islam and ambassador to the Arab League, addresses relations between Muslims and Christians, the protection of minorities, freedom of religion and peaceful coexistence, calling for dialogue and rejecting the idea of a clash between religions and cultures.

The article documents an early stage of Maiolese’s public activity in Genoa on interreligious dialogue and the integration of the Muslim community.

Source: Il Secolo XIX, 30 July 2008, p. 21.

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2010 – La Repubblica: Alfredo Maiolese among the protagonists of Genoa’s “City of Rights”

2 JUNE 2010 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY

“La Vincenzi richiama Dalla Chiesa – Città dei diritti in tandem con Burdett”

La Repubblica reports on Genoa’s “City of Rights” project and the public debate involving institutions, politics and civil society.

In its “I protagonisti” section, the newspaper highlights five figures connected to the issues discussed: Andrea Ranieri, Edoardo Rixi, Alfredo Maiolese, Roberto Maroni and Richard Burdett.

Maiolese is presented in relation to the Muslim community and its participation in the city’s public dialogue.

Source: La Repubblica – Genoa edition, 2 June 2010.

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2008 – Il Secolo XIX: Alfredo Maiolese and the diplomatic case of Matteo Storchi in Madagascar

9 AUGUST 2008 – IL SECOLO XIX, ITALY

“Caso diplomatico per Storchi”

A historical page from the Genoa edition of Il Secolo XIX documents the involvement of Alfredo Maiolese in the diplomatic efforts surrounding the case of Genoese citizen Matteo Storchi, who was detained in Madagascar.

The newspaper reported on contacts and initiatives aimed at drawing the attention of the relevant diplomatic representations to the case, quoting Maiolese’s appeal for prompt action as the situation became increasingly difficult.

This historical press record provides further documentation of Alfredo Maiolese’s international and diplomatic engagement dating back to 2008.

Source: Il Secolo XIX – Genoa edition, 9 August 2008, page 32.

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