Release of the minor Santoiemma, arrested in Malta last May

The Maltese judicial authorities today ordered the release on bail of the minor Flavio Santoiemma, who was arrested in Malta on 25 May for causing a false alarm at his school. The minor is expected to return to his parents’ home in Malta between today and tomorrow, and will be able to resume attending school […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE UPDATE 12th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference (Royal Palace, Naples, 19–21 November 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE UPDATE 12th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference (Royal Palace, Naples, 19–21 November 2026)   The 12th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), will take place from […]

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Muscat, celebrations for Italian Cuisine Week in the World

The Embassy of Italy in Oman celebrated the eleventh Italian Cuisine Week in the World, marking last December’s inscription of Italian cuisine on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The celebrations focused on the close connection between gastronomy, local areas and agricultural supply chains, highlighting Italian regional produce, our country’s culinary heritage and potential synergies […]

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Cochabamba, the initiative Colorare l’Italiano

To mark the 26th Italian Language Week Around the World, the Casari Foundation in Cochabamba, with the support of the Embassy of Italy in La Paz, organised the contest Colorare l’Italiano. This educational initiative, launched as part of the programme “Reconnecting With Your Culture”, was aimed at the dozens of vulnerable children who are welcomed […]

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Prague: commemorative ceremony at the Italian Military Memorial in Milovice

The Ambassador of Italy, Alessandro Gaudiano, paid tribute to those who died in the territories of what is now the Czech Republic during the two World Wars, by taking part in the commemorative ceremony organised by the Embassy on Saturday 7 November at the Italian Military Memorial in Milovice, where some 5,200 Italian soldiers and […]

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The october issue of the SFIM newsletter is now online

Each month, the SFIM newsletter covers the latest developments in Italian education abroad, from major initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System Worldwide. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, and Italian language lectureships at foreign universities. Highlights of this issue include a new […]

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India: 2027 will be the Year of Italian Culture and Tourism

On the initiative of Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni and Narendra Modi, 2027 will be the Year of Italian Culture and Tourism in India: an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen ties and open up new prospects for collaboration between two nations that are the heirs to great civilisations. The initiative is part of efforts to […]

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Tripoli: opening of the 9th Libya Construction Expo

On 8 November, the 9th Libya Construction Expo – Tripoli’s leading event dedicated to the construction and building industry – was opened at the Tripoli Exhibition Centre. The event, which hosts 155 Libyan and international companies and features five national pavilions – Italy, Türkiye, India, Egypt and Tunisia – was opened in the presence of […]

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Algiers: Italy at the Timimoun International Short Film Festival

Italy took part in the second Timimoun International Short Film Festival, held from 5 to 10 November 2026 in southern Algeria. Italy’s participation, supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in Algiers, envisaged two short films in the official competition, the presence of an Italian professional on the international jury and the involvement of experts in […]

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Tajani: “Hybrid warfare is a threat to democracy. The G7 must take action” (La Stampa)

It is clear who is driving this constellation of cybercriminals: those who seek to redraw Europe’s borders through violence. Faced with this scenario, the G7 must immediately demonstrate its ability to take action and respond. Major international issues cannot remain confined to documents and diplomatic statements: they need to be turned into responses that make […]

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Tajani au G7 des Ministres des Affaires étrangères en France : menaces hybrides, intelligence artificielle et crises internationales à l’ordre du jour

Le Ministre des Affaires étrangères Antonio Tajani était à Paris pour la deuxième réunion des Ministres des Affaires étrangères du G7 sous Présidence française (9-10 novembre 2026). À la demande du Ministre Tajani, le G7 de Paris a placé au cœur des débats l’escalade des actes graves de guerre hybride qui ont visé l’Europe ces […]

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Minister Tajani reviews measures to counter cyberattacks

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited the Foreign Ministry’s Cyber Operations Room to take stock of the measures to counter cyberattacks and protect services for citizens and companies. Since early 2026, the Cyber Operations Room, which operates around the clock, has detected and blocked more than 630,000 malicious events and attempts, and neutralised approximately 3.5 million […]

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