Deputy Minister Cirielli in Matera: Southern Italy at the forefront of science and space diplomacy

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, took part in the panel “Science Between Diplomacy and Territorial Development – Southern Italy as a Euro-Mediterranean Hub” at the SparkMe Academy in Matera. There, the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) organized an interactive tour dedicated to space observation, large ground-based and satellite telescopes, and Italy’s experience […]

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Tajani strengthens partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council: memorandum of understanding signed for political consultations

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met today with the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasim AlBudaiwi, to exchange views on the main regional crises and on strengthening cooperation between Italy and the Council’s member countries. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]

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Beijing, Song Contest in Tribute to the Sanremo Music Festival

The fourth song contest dedicated to the Sanremo Italian Music Festival, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing, came to an end. The initiative was matched by exceptional success: approximately 300 spectators in the Institute’s auditorium and over 5,000 users connected online via live streaming on Instagram and Weibo. The contest, open to non-professional […]

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Surfer’s Body Found in Benghazi, Consulate Checks Identity

The Italian Consulate General in Benghazi is working with Libyan authorities to identify a body found at sea. According to local authorities, the body was found with a wetsuit and a kitesurf board that appear to belong to Italian Mimmo Piepoli, who went missing at sea on May 1 during a kitesurfing trip off the […]

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Tajani in Calabria to present the next conference of scientific attachés

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in Reggio Calabria today to participate, along with Mayor Francesco Cannizzaro, at 5:00 PM at Palazzo Alvaro, in the press conference to present the next Conference of Scientific and Space Attachés and Agricultural Experts, scheduled to take place in the Calabrian capital. The last Conference was held in Naples in […]

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Naples beyond Naples: the future of Naples 2500 years after its birth

On July 6, at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, the book “Naples Beyond Naples” will be presented. The book is part of the celebrations promoted by the National Committee Neapolis 2500, established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Culture, and chaired by the Prefect of Naples, Michele […]

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Prague hosts Italian film showcase in the Czech Republic

As part of the 9th edition of Fare Cinema (22–28 June), the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague organised two events celebrating Italian cinema. On 24 June, the Institute screened Mediterraneo by Gabriele Salvatores, winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1992. On 25 June, the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute, […]

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Cirielli in Copenhagen to meet Italian business leaders and Danish authorities

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli travelled to Copenhagen on an official visit to meet with the Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, as well as representatives of the Italian professional and business community in the Danish capital. The meetings confirmed the positive momentum of bilateral relations between Italy and Denmark, […]

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Vienna, “Einstein Telescope: Exploring the Dark Universe from Underground”

On 30 June, the Embassy of Italy in Vienna hosted the event “Einstein Telescope: Exploring the Dark Universe from Underground” at Palazzo Metternich, on the sidelines of the 34th edition of the Bonaudi-Chiavassa International School on Particle Detectors. The initiative was actively supported and promoted by ASSAI (Association for Scientific Exchanges between Austria and Italy), […]

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Minister Tajani addresses the presentation of SACE’s 2026 Export Report

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani delivered an address at the presentation of SACE’s 2026 Export Report. Now in its 19th edition, the presentation of the Export Report represents an important opportunity for dialogue among institutions, businesses and key stakeholders of the Italian System on the challenges and opportunities facing Made in […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi takes part in the 14th Steering Committee for Internationalisation

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, took part today, on behalf of Minister Tajani, in the 14th Steering Committee meeting for Internationalisation, held at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and co-chaired by Minister Adolfo Urso, with the participation of the ‘Sistema Italia’ agencies and representatives from institutions and the […]

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Italy takes over the rotating Presidency of the Tallinn Mechanism

Today, Italy takes over the rotating Presidency of the Tallinn Mechanism, which it will hold until December 2026. The Tallinn Mechanism is the main multilateral platform for coordinating civilian cyber support to Ukraine. Through initiatives supported by the 14 Member States, the Mechanism aims to strengthen the resilience and protection of Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. “Supporting […]

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