Global Exhibitions Day 2026: trade fairs, a driving force for Made in Italy

On the occasion of the 11th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED), celebrated worldwide on 3 June 2026, AEFI (Associazione Esposizioni e Fiere Italiane) and IT-EX (Italian Association of International Exhibitions) launched the social media campaign “Trade fairs, a driving force for Made in Italy”. The initiative includes the release of a promotional video highlighting […]

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Dhaka, Mezzotono concert at the Shilpakala Academy

The Italian musical group Mezzotono performed at the National Theatre of the Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The event was organized by the Italian Embassy in Dhaka together with the Ministry of Culture of Bangladesh and will be attended by a large audience of local dignitaries, diplomats, […]

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Call for Studies and Research – Analytical and Programming Unit (UAP) – 2026 Edition

The call for proposals for the allocation of funding for research projects, pursuant to Article 23-bis of Presidential Decree No. 18/1967, is now open. Research projects may be submitted by public or private entities, associations (including non-recognised associations), or committees which have been engaged for at least three consecutive years in training activities in the […]

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Update on Italian nationals of the Flotilla in Libya

The two Italian nationals participating in the Land Flotilla and currently being held in Libya appeared today before the Libyan Public Prosecutor, who ordered the continuation of their pre-trial detention until the next hearing. The Consul General in Benghazi has submitted a new formal request for consular access to the two Italian citizens. The Ministry […]

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Arrival in Italy of a new group of Palestinian students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has monitored the departure from Gaza of a further 17 Palestinian students via the Kerem Shalom border crossing. Following the issuance of visas and travel documents, the group reached the Allenby Bridge border crossing, on the border with Jordan, and subsequently continued on to Amman. The students […]

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Tajani and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrate Republic Day

Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Tajani is attending today’s military parade on the Imperial Forums as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Once again this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is participating in the parade with a delegation of officials from the Crisis Unit and Italian consuls, who are at the forefront of efforts to […]

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Lucerne, the legend of the 1000 Miglia: elegance, technology, and Italian passion

The event dedicated to the 1000 Miglia, a true symbol of Italian excellence, was a resounding success at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. The initiative, promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Zurich, together with the Italian Cultural Institute and ITA – the Agency for the promotion and internationalisation of companies – […]

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Tajani phoned journalist Adriano Cappellari to express solidarity over threats received

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, spoke with journalist Adriano Cappellari, the victim of a severe act of intimidation at his home. Minister Tajani stated: “I expressed my closeness and solidarity to Adriano Cappellari, the victim of a very severe arson attack on his home in Enego. This is an extremely severe […]

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Tajani at the Giro d’Italia for the final stage and the awards ceremony

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attended, on the afternoon of 31 May, the finish of the final stage of the Giro d’Italia in Rome this afternoon and the awards ceremony. Minister Tajani said: “The Giro d’Italia brings the best image of our country to the world. Each stage portrays an Italy of sporting excellence, extraordinary regions, […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli’s Mission to Warsaw

Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli’s mission to Warsaw ended today. The Deputy Minister met with Undersecretary Artur Harazim at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place at an excellent time for relations between Italy and Poland, as evidenced by the recent visits to Rome by President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk and […]

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Minister Tajani’s Telephone Conversation with New Mexican Foreign Minister Velasco Alvarez

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a cordial telephone conversation today with Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez, who recently took office as Head of Mexican Diplomacy. During the conversation, the Ministers expressed their desire to further strengthen strategic partnership and economic relations, building on the excellent bilateral relations, as also reaffirmed by Minister Tajani during […]

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Ambassador Guariglia’s Mission to Bern

At the request of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a bilateral consultation meeting today in Bern with Alexandre Fasel, Secretary of State of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The two diplomats first discussed the Crans-Montana tragedy, which severely affected Italy and Switzerland. […]

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