Italians abroad: new benefits for citizens returning to earthquake-affected areas from 2016 thanks to a protocol signed by the CGIE

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today in Rome, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, between the Extraordinary Commissioner for the 2016 post-earthquake reconstruction and the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE). The Protocol aims to facilitate the return of our Italian nationals to the areas of Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche, and […]

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Farnesina Collection: the digital path to cultural diplomacy

The Farnesina Collection is now online! Thanks to the collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Google Arts & Culture, everyone—free of charge, anytime, and from anywhere—can explore the contemporary Italian artworks that make up the Farnesina Collection. The digitisation project, launched in 2016, now allows users to browse over 400 pieces of […]

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Earthquake in Myanmar: Italian Development Cooperation approves emergency aid

In response to the severe consequences of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, Italy has swiftly mobilised its expertise to provide concrete initial support to the affected populations in this critical moment. Deputy Minister Cirielli has approved an emergency contribution of €2 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani takes part in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, participates today in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies.  

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A fund of €40 million was established for Regions at the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation

The Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, which convened this morning under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, has approved the establishment of a €40 million fund for projects implemented by Italian Regions in countries receiving development aid from Italy. Presenting the initiative, Minister […]

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Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Italian Ministry of the Interior together to promote and implement assisted returns

At the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, chaired this morning by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, a new initiative was presented aimed at combating irregular migration through the improvement and development of assisted voluntary returns from Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia to countries of origin. To underline the close collaboration between […]

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Minister Tajani chairs the Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the Plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, with Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, chaired at the Farnesina the second meeting of this year’s Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the eleventh plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS). The Joint Committee was also attended by the Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi. This […]

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UK, ETA requirement for EU citizens travelling to the UK

The UK Government has phased in ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) as a travel requirement. The ETA is not a visa, but a prior (electronic) authorisation to travel to the UK reserved for non-resident foreign nationals who are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays not exceeding six months. SINCE WHEN DOES IT APPLY TO […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Strasbourg

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cirielli concluded a mission to Strasbourg today. In his meetings with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, and the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Despina Chatzivassiliou, he confirmed Italy’s strong support for the work of the organisation in the areas […]

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The Rome 1960 Olympic Games in the documents of the Foreign Ministry’s Historical Diplomatic Archives

The inventory of the Olympics Office (inventario dell’Ufficio Olimpiadi) is now available online. The Office, set up in 1959 within the then General Directorate of Cultural Relations (DGRC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the task of managing the affairs relating to the international aspects of the organisation of the Rome 1960 Olympic Games, […]

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Hearing of Ministers Antonio Tajani and Guido Crosetto on International Missions

The Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate held a hearing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, on International Missions.  

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Minister Antonio Tajani’s participation in the Conference “Healthcare Shift”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, attends the Conference “Healthcare Shift” at the American Studies Centre in Rome. The event focuses on research, innovation and the pharmaceutical industry as drivers of competitiveness.    

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