Vienna, “Norma. Free fantasy and variations”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Vienna hosted the recital “Norma. Free fantasy and variations”, performed by pianist Rossana Tomassi Golkar in a solo piano version written exclusively for her by Maestro Luis Bacalov, winner of the Academy Award in 1996. The concert, organised on the occasion of the staging of Norma by Vincenzo Bellini at […]

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Speech by Minister Tajani at the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is speaking at the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean. Follow the live stream.

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3rd Edition of the Presidents’ Award for municipal cooperation between Italy and Germany

Now in its third edition, the “Presidents’ Award” aims to promote and support collaboration between Italian and German municipalities by recognising joint projects developed within the framework of twinning and partnership agreements. Launched in September 2020 during the visit to Milan of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and awarded for the first time in 2021, […]

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Montreal, “Buone Nuove” for the 2025 Italian Design Day

On the occasion of the 2025 Italian Design Day, the exhibition “Buone Nuove – Femmes architectes du changement” was inaugurated at the Centre de Design of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) with a pre-opening event organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Montreal and the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal. The event […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi concludes Bangladesh mission focused on growth diplomacy

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, today concluded her mission to Asia on growth diplomacy in Bangladesh. The Undersecretary met with representatives of the Italian system and the local Italian community to explore business opportunities for Italian companies. During a meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Touhid Hossain, the Undersecretary remarked that “a democratic, peaceful, […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Commemoration of Ambassador Luca Attanasio (Farnesina, Friday, 21 February 2025, 6:00 p.m.)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE COMMEMORATION OF AMBASSADOR LUCA ATTANASIO (Farnesina, Friday, 21 February 2025)   On Friday, 21 February, at 6:00 p.m., the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will lay a laurel wreath at the Scalea Attanasio (Farnesina Palace, Olympic side) in memory of Ambassador Luca Attanasio. The […]

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Collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investigative Authorities in anti-corruption investigations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been cooperating for some time with investigative bodies to shed light on certain corrupt activities carried out by some employees involved in the illicit issuance of work visas, which were improperly granted to non-EU citizens. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ inspection activities, strengthened at the initiative of Minister […]

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Return to Italy of Ethan Nichols from the United States

Ethan Nichols is scheduled to return to Italy tomorrow afternoon, following his abduction on 30 August, when he was taken from his Italian mother and taken to the United States by his father, who then became untraceable along with the child. “I am pleased that little Ethan can finally return home,” commented Minister Tajani, highlighting […]

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New York, event on “Quantum Technology and Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges”

On 18 February 2025, Italy organised an event in New York titled “Quantum Technology and Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges,” on the occasion of the tenth session of the United Nations Working Group on Information and Communication Technology Security. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is at the forefront of promoting strong international action to safeguard […]

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Accreditation Note – Italy-United Arab Emirates Business Forum (Rome, Hotel Parco dei Principi, 24 February 2025)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE ITALY-UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BUSINESS FORUM Hotel Parco dei Principi 24 February 2025     On Monday, 24 February 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m., the Italy-United Arab Emirates Business Forum will be held at the Hotel Parco dei Principi. The event is organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

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Phone conversation of the Quint Group and EU Ministers on Ukraine

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a phone conversation this evening with the Foreign Ministers of the Quint Group (United States, Italy, United Kingdom, France, and Germany) on Ukraine, also attended by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The conversation was initiated by U.S. Secretary of State […]

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Arrival in Italy of another Palestinian child evacuated from Gaza

This evening, another Palestinian child arrived at Fiumicino Airport on a flight from Cairo, as part of the operation that, on 13 February, enabled Italy to welcome fourteen young cancer patients from Gaza along with their families. The child’s health conditions had prevented their transfer with the rest of the group last week. However, after […]

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