Earthquake in Indonesia: information for Italian nationals
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of Italy in Jakarta and the Crisis Unit, continues to provide information to Italian nationals present in the areas affected by the earthquake that struck Indonesia. More than 2,000 Italian citizens registered with AIRE and approximately 6,000 non-resident Italian nationals registered on Dove siamo nel mondo are currently […]
Read moreEarthquake in Indonesia: support for Italian nationals has been strengthened
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Crisis Unit and in close coordination with the Embassy of Italy in Jakarta, is closely monitoring developments in Indonesia following the violent earthquakes that struck the country, causing casualties and extensive damage, particularly on the island of Flores. There are approximately 5,000 Italian citizens in Indonesia; of […]
Read moreColombia Earthquake: Humanitarian Assistance Package Approved
At the request of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli has authorised a package of humanitarian initiatives in response to the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, with the aim of contributing to the initial emergency response and supporting the swift socio-economic recovery of the affected regions. The multilateral interventions, […]
Read moreJoint Statement on Iran’s Execution of Protesters
“Canada, Albania, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, the High Representative of the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of […]
Read moreNepal: Consulate working to repatriate the bodies of Italian mountaineers
Following the recovery of the bodies of Italian mountaineers Marco Di Marcello and Markus Kirchler, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to provide assistance to their families. An official from the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, which has jurisdiction over Nepal, remains in Kathmandu to assist the families and liaise with the Nepalese […]
Read moreTajani’s interview with Asharq Al-Awsat: ‘Saudi Arabia, a strategic partner for Italy and regional stability’
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, gave an interview to the pan-Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat in which he emphasised Saudi Arabia’s strategic role for Italy, describing the partnership with Riyadh as ‘one of the pillars of Italy’s engagement in the region’. Tajani highlighted the growing convergence between the two countries on dialogue, regional stability, […]
Read moreExport figures for the first half of 2026 confirm the effectiveness of the Export Plan
In the first half of 2026, Italy’s exports increased – compared with the same period in 2025 – in value (+4.5 per cent) and in volume (+0.7 per cent), reaching EUR 337.2 billion. Exports rose significantly to both European Union markets (+4.6 per cent) and non-EU countries (+4.4 per cent). The figures were particularly positive […]
Read moreMinister Tajani participated in the commemoration of the Sant’Anna di Stazzema massacre
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani participated, on behalf of the Government, in the official commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of the Nazi massacre in Sant’Anna di Stazzema. The ceremony took place within the Sant’Anna National Peace Park, which over the years has become a meeting place and a symbol of European consciousness, and which […]
Read moreMission to Nepal for the repatriation of the bodies of the Italian mountaineers
The discovery of the bodies of the Italian mountaineers Marco Di Marcello and Markus Kirchler, who were swept away by an avalanche in Nepal on 3 November 2025, was confirmed yesterday. The bodies have been transferred to Kathmandu, where they have been formally identified. They will now undergo the post-mortem examination required under local law […]
Read moreItaly–Philippines: Protocol on the conversion of driving licences signed
The Protocol amending the Agreement between Italy and the Philippines on the conversion of driving licences was signed today at the Farnesina. The agreement was signed, on the Italian side, by the Director-General for Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia and Oceania, Ambassador Nicoletta Bombardiere, and, on the Philippine side, by the Ambassador of the Philippines […]
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