The recovery operations for the deceased divers in the Maldives are beginning. The Ambassador of Italy has arrived in the Maldives from Colombo

The Ambassador of Italy to Colombo (accredited to the Maldives), following instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has arrived in Malé a few hours ago and will meet with the Coast Guard officials present in the capital. Rescue vessels of the Maldivian Coast Guard have reached the site of the incident in […]

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Sudan: Arrival of additional humanitarian aid under the “Italy for Sudan” initiative

Following the distribution of essential food supplies (including pasta, flour, beans, rice and oil) delivered over the Easter period by a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, further essential goods that arrived by sea in Port Sudan are now being distributed. The aid includes family tents, waterproof tarpaulins, mosquito nets, mattresses, water jerrycans and […]

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Five Italian nationals deceased following scuba diving incident in the Maldives

Following an accident during a scuba diving excursion, five Italian nationals have died in the Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. The divers are reported to have died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres. The reconstruction of the incident is still underway by the Maldivian authorities. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]

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Doha: documentary dedicated to Gae Aulenti

On 13 May, the Embassy of Italy in Doha, Qatar, organised the screening of a documentary dedicated to Gae Aulenti, the Italian architect and designer who stands as a symbol of independence and female talent in the second half of the twentieth century, and the creator of iconic works such as the Musée d’Orsay in […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani takes part in the Question Time session at the Senate of the Republic

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, took part in the Question Time at the Senate of the Republic.  

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“Four worlds” at the Farnesina: a global dialogue with the younger generations on the future of agri-food diplomacy

The initiative “Four worlds – A global foresight dialogue with the younger generations on the future of agri-food diplomacy” will take place today at 3:00 p.m. at the Farnesina. Approximately 80 young scientists, scholars and researchers engaged in “food diplomacy” from across the world will participate in the event to discuss the role of agri-food […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – Launch event of the 3rd edition of the project “Sport and Innovation – Made in Italy” (Farnesina, 18 May 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Launch event of the 3rd edition of the project “Sport and Innovation – Made in Italy” Farnesina, 18 May 2026   On Monday 18 May 2026, from 10:30 a.m., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will host the launch event of the 3rd edition of the project “Sport and Innovation […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli opens Codeway Expo 2026

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli today attended the opening of Codeway Expo 2026, the Italian exhibition dedicated to international cooperation and sustainable development, held from 13 to 15 May 2026 at the Rome Exhibition Centre (Fiera di Roma). He also visited the exhibition stands, including the space curated by the Ministry of Foreign […]

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The G7 Rapid Response Mechanism supports a new common framework for analysing foreign information interference

The G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (G7 RRM) has developed and shared a new common framework for open-source research and analysis, known as the Information Manipulation Set (IMS), with the aim of strengthening cooperation among G7 democracies in addressing the threat of foreign information manipulation. The IMS identifies a set of behaviours, tools and tactics attributable […]

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Opening remarks by Minister Tajani at the Plenary Assembly of the General Council of Italians Abroad

Minister Tajani delivers opening remarks at the Plenary Assembly of the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE) at the International Conference Hall of the Farnesina. 

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Ministers Tajani and Mazzi at the signing of agreements with implementing bodies for the “Tourism of Roots” initiative

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Tourism, Gianmarco Mazzi, will open today at 10:00 a.m., at the Farnesina, the ceremony for the signing of agreements with implementing bodies relating to projects under the “Tourism of Roots” initiative, financed through the Development and Cohesion Fund. Since 2022, the Italian Foreign Ministry […]

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Hearing of Minister Antonio Tajani and Minister Guido Crosetto before the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate

The Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate are holding hearings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, on international initiatives to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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