Tajani: “This way we will put more money in Italians’ pay packets” (Libero)

Minister Tajani, the feeling is that – once again – it will be the economy that decides the winner of the upcoming general election. Do you agree? ‘Yes, I believe so too. Italians are rightly calling for greater prosperity, not a form of degrowth that can never be “happy”.’ We will go back to the […]

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National Sports Day: the Italian Foreign Ministry promotes the Sistema Italia worldwide through sports diplomacy

On the occasion of National Sports Day, the Italian Foreign Ministry reaffirms its commitment to promoting the Sistema Italia internationally through sports diplomacy, an increasingly important instrument for supporting economic growth, showcasing Italy’s excellence and promoting the values of dialogue, inclusion and peace around the world. “Sport is an outstanding expression of Italian talent and […]

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Conference of Italian Consuls in the World

Do you have a question for Italian Consuls? At the Conference of Italian Consuls in the World (June 12-13 June), we will give voice to the Italian community abroad! Write to consoli2026@esteri.it with your questions or needs. Which services do you consider a priority? What would you improve? What questions would you like to convey […]

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Vilnius: celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic

On 2 June, at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, over 600 guests attended the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, including representatives of Lithuanian institutions, members of the diplomatic corps and the Italian community. The evening opened with the national anthems performed by Viktorija Miškūnaitė, Eugenijus Chrebtovas and Maestro […]

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Holy See: event on “The challenges facing universities today”

On 4 June, the Embassy of Italy to the Holy See hosted the event “The challenges facing universities today: complexity, artificial intelligence and the diplomacy of cultures”, promoted by the Pontifical University of Saint Anthony in cooperation with the University of Campania, the Academy of Fine Arts of Macerata and the University of Bari. The […]

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Prague: Republic Day celebrations attended by Prime Minister Babiš and six ministers

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and a large government delegation — including Deputy Prime Ministers Karel Havlíček and Jaromír Zuna, as well as the Ministers of Justice, Transport, Sport and Regional Development — attended the reception held on 2 June at the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute on the occasion of the Republic […]

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REMINDER: PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Italy–Norway Business Forum (Farnesina, 08 June 2026)

REMINDER: PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Italy–Norway Business Forum (Farnesina, 08 June 2026)   On Monday 8 June, the Italy–Norway Business Forum will take place in the International Conference Hall of the Farnesina. At 10.00 a.m., the opening remarks will be delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Norwegian Minister […]

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Algiers: Republic Day celebrations with the Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino

On 2 June, at Villa Hesperia, the Residence of the Italian Ambassador to Algeria, Alessandra Schiavo, celebrations were held for the 80th anniversary of the Republic. The event brought together approximately 1,400 guests, including representatives of Algerian institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, the Italian community and figures from the economic and cultural spheres of […]

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Appeal by the Italian Consul in Benghazi for the return of Italian members of the Flotilla

The Consul General of Italy in Benghazi, Filippo Colombo, on the occasion of the Republic Day, issued an appeal for the return of the participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy for Gaza, who are currently held in detention in eastern Libya, including Italian citizens Leonarda Alberizia and Domenico Centrone. The Consul requested a further […]

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Tajani expresses solidarity with Kuwait and its people against any attack on its territory

On the sidelines of a meeting with journalists in Aosta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, strongly condemned the latest attack on Kuwait City International Airport, expressing his sympathy and solidarity with all victims and their families. “These attacks are wholly unacceptable and run counter to any efforts aimed at peacebuilding and stabilisation in […]

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Tajani in Aosta to celebrate the 212th anniversary of the Founding of the Carabinieri Corps

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani attends the ceremony for the 212th anniversary of the Founding of the Carabinieri Corps, scheduled at 10.30 am in Piazza Émile Chanoux in Aosta. The Carabinieri Corps play a key role in ensuring the security of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and of Italy’s diplomatic […]

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Meeting between Deputy Minister Cirielli and the United Kingdom Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman Baroness Chapman of Darlington

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, met today with the UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman. The meeting provided an opportunity to further discuss key shared priorities in the field of development cooperation, with particular attention to Africa and the opportunities offered by the Mattei Plan. The two sides reviewed […]

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