Vilnius: “Wolf” sculpture unveiled to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations

On 16 June, a sculpture by the Italian contemporary artist Davide Rivalta, entitled “Lupo” (Wolf), was unveiled in Vilnius. The work brings together the legends surrounding the founding of Vilnius and Rome, to mark the 35th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Lithuania and Italy. The project, launched on the initiative of the […]

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Tajani brings together the business community for an update on the Strait of Hormuz and the measures to support businesses

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, chaired a meeting today at the Farnesina with representatives of the main associations from the Italian business world and the Presidents of the Italian Trade Agency and SIMEST, following the announcement of the agreement between the United States and Iran. The meeting was also attended by representatives from […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE REPUBLIC BY YOUNG DIPLOMATIC OFFICERS (Farnesina, 19 June 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE REPUBLIC BY YOUNG DIPLOMATIC OFFICERS (Farnesina, 19 June 2026) On Friday 19 July at 11.30 a.m., the International Conference Hall of the Farnesina will host the Ceremony of oath of allegiance to the Republic by 46 newly appointed diplomatic officers from the training course “Boris Biancheri Chiappori”. […]

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Paper identity cards: validity for travel abroad ends on 3 August

Starting August 3, 2026, the paper ID card valid for travel abroad will cease to be valid in both Italy and other European Union countries, regardless of the expiration date shown on the back. From that date, the only valid format for travel abroad will be the Electronic Identity Card (EIC). Contact your nearest Consulate […]

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Luanda, celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Angola

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Embassy of Italy in Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Angola with an evening of music and culture that brought together Angolan authorities, representatives of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the Italian community, and many friends of the two countries. The ceremony was held […]

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Dialogue between Tajani and Zuppi today at the Festival “Umano Tutto Intero”

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will participate today at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the Festival “Umano Tutto Intero“, an initiative dedicated to the topics of peace, interreligious dialogue, and the protection of human dignity. Minister Tajani will participate with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi in a dialogue focused on possible paths to peace, to illustrate the Foreign Ministry’s […]

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São Paulo, Third Italian Music Week with Venerus and Whitemary

The third Italian Music Week, an initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo in collaboration with the São Paulo SESC and produced by the SÙ Association for Culture and Education, featured two leading figures in the new Italian music scene, Venerus and Whitemary. Venerus opened his “Speriamo Tour” on May 26 at the […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Minister Tajani’s Presentation to the Press of the Campaign “Viaggiare Sicuri” (Foreign Ministry, June 19, 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Minister Tajani’s Presentation to the Press of the Campaign “Viaggiare Sicuri”  (Foreign Ministry, June 19, 2026)   On Friday, June 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Unit, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will present the new campaign “Viaggiare Sicuri” for summer 2026 to the press. Journalists, photographers and cameramen […]

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Tajani: “The Southern Italy’s Export Strategy Is Born in Bari”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be the guest of honour at the event “Objective Export” taking place today in Bari. He is answering the questions of the Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno on the day news broke of the signing of a preliminary peace agreement between the United […]

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Tajani in Bari for the second leg of “Objective Export”

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani opened the second leg of “Objective Export” yesterday in Bari, at the Fiera del Levante. This is the lead-up to the National Export Conference scheduled for Milan in December. The initiative is dedicated to businesses in Southern Italy, which in 2025 exported goods worth €48.2 billion, equal to 7.5% of national […]

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Tajani in Bari tomorrow for the second leg of “Objective Export”

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will participate tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16, in the second leg of “Objective Export,” scheduled to take place at the Fiera del Levante in Bari and dedicated to companies in Southern Italy. The event will be opened by Minister Tajani and will continue with sessions and panels dedicated to export support tools, […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi met with UK Minister of State for Trade Bryant

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi, met with UK Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant today in London. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the excellent state of bilateral relations, based on a solid convergence of political, economic, and security interests. The focus was on economic security, with particular attention […]

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