Nepal – Consul General in Kolkata arrives in Kathmandu. Three Italian nationals confirmed deceased, searches continue for others.

The Consul General of Italy in Kolkata Riccardo Dalla Costa, who is competent for Nepal, arrived in Kathmandu this morning to coordinate directly with the Nepalese authorities and search teams, in close liaison with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Farnesina). At this stage, the local authorities have confirmed the deaths of […]

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Vienna – New Stage of the Montalcini Global Biotech Tour

A new stage of the Montalcini Global Biotech Tour took place yesterday in Vienna, within the framework of BIO-Europe 2025. The initiative is promoted by the Working Group for the Internationalisation of the Italian Biotechnology Sector, established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Enterprises and […]

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Edinburgh – “PINK”: Italian women in graphic design on display

The exhibition “PINK. Women in Italian graphic design. From the origins to the present day” is currently on view at Italy House, which hosts both the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Edinburgh. The show aims to highlight the crucial contribution made by women to the evolution and development of graphic […]

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Zurich – Briefing Session on International Humanitarian Law

On the occasion of Italy’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term – held on 15 October with 179 votes, the highest result among the countries of the Western European and Other States Group – the Italian Cultural Institute of Zurich organised a briefing session on human rights and international […]

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Formal reprimand for the Russian Deputy Head of Mission to Italy: Russian spokeswoman’s comments on the collapse of part of the Torre dei Conti are unacceptable

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani summoned the Russian Ambassador to Italy, represented by his Deputy Head of Mission, to the Foreign Ministry today. The diplomat was given a formal reprimand, and the vulgar comments of Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, on yesterday’s collapse of part of the Torre dei Conti were criticized. The Foreign Ministry […]

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100 Examples of Sporting Excellence in Italy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Symbola Foundation, and Confartigianato Imprese, with Deloitte as knowledge partner, promoted the event “100 Italian Sport Stories,” an initiative dedicated to Italian excellence in the world of sport and innovation. The event took place on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, at the Sala Walter Corsi  of Confartigianato, […]

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Nepal: two Italian nationals dead. Others missing

Since Friday 31 October, contact has been lost with two Italian mountaineers, Alessandro Caputo and Stefano Farronato, who were climbing Panbari Peak in Nepal. Their death was confirmed this morning by the local authorities. The two men head been  caught in heavy snowfall at Camp 1 (5,000 metres above sea level). Other compatriots are missing […]

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Turin International Book Fair: 5th Edition of “Dall’Italiano al Mondo”

The 5th edition of “Dall’Italiano al Mondo” (From Italian to the World),  promoted by the Turin International Book Fair, is an initiative designed to support the translation of Italian literature abroad and promote networking among translators worldwide. The symposium aims to provide a compelling showcase of books to discover or rediscover, interesting books that risk […]

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Dublin, Exchange Program Between the Monteverdi Music Conservatory of Bolzano and the Royal Irish Academy of Music

On Wednesday, 22 October, the Italian Ambassador to Dublin, Nicola Faganello, welcomed the young musicians participating in the exchange and collaboration initiative between the Monteverdi Music Conservatory of Bolzano and the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) at the local Italian Cultural Institute. Students from around the world participated in a challenging first week of […]

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Italy lauds Qatar’s leadership role to end Gaza war, seeks to deepen ties (The Peninsula)

Naples, Italy: Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, H E Antonio Tajani, is likely to visit Qatar before the end of this year for “further strengthening the strategic dialogue” between Qatar and Italy. “I am planning to visit Doha before the end of the year […]

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Tajani: “Africa and Gaza, Italy as a guarantor for development and reconstruction”

Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, Mali is about to fall into the hands of Al Qaeda, and the crisis risks spreading to the entire Sahel region. What can Italy do, considering that you have just completed a delicate mission to West Africa? “The danger in Mali is twofold, because jihadists and supporters […]

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Tajani: “Africa and Gaza, Italy as a guarantor for development and reconstruction” (Il Mattino)

Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, Mali is about to fall into the hands of Al Qaeda, and the crisis risks spreading to the entire Sahel region. What can Italy do, considering that you have just completed a delicate mission to West Africa? “The danger in Mali is twofold, because jihadists and supporters […]

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