Situation of Italian citizens stranded in Sharm El-Sheikh

Following the cancellation of three direct commercial flights to Milan yesterday — due to the suspension of air traffic from Greece caused by a technical communications fault — approximately 600 Italian nationals are currently stranded in the tourist resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Among them, Alpitour clients (around 90) are expected to return on a […]

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L’Italia spodesta il Giappone e diventa il quarto esportatore mondiale (Les Echos)

L’Italie détrône le Japon et devient le quatrième exportateur mondial L’ltalle a fini 2025 en beauté. La péninsule peut s’enorgueillir dune véritable prouesse éco nomique historique : elle ravit officiellement au Japon la quatrième place mondiale des puissances exportatrices. Une performance d’autant plus remarquable qu’Il y a à peine une décennie, l’Italie n’était encore que […]

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Mission of Minister Tajani to Crans-Montana

Friday, 2 January 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, was in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, following the tragic events that occurred on New Year’s Eve.

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The Foreign Ministry’s Reform Comes into Force

The Foreign Ministry’s reform comes into force today, January 1, 2026. Strongly supported by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, it is inspired by the principles of simplification and innovation, with a renewed focus on services for citizens and companies, thus ensuring that the country’s growth is increasingly at the centre. […]

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Procedure for the reduction of US tariffs on Italian pasta continues

With regard to US tariffs applied to imports of pasta from certain Italian companies, the Italian Foreign Ministry recalls that on 4 September 2025 the United States Department of Commerce published its preliminary findings on the tariffs to be applied to foreign products. Among the products concerned were 13 Italian pasta brands, which were allegedly […]

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Initial reduction of US tariffs on Italian pasta

The United States Department of Commerce released preliminary assessments overnight, ahead of the expected conclusion of the investigation on 11 March, regarding anti-dumping tariffs applied to certain Italian pasta producers. The post-preliminary review significantly lowers the provisional rates established on 4 September, reducing tariffs from 91.74% to 2.26% for La Molisana, 13.98% for Garofalo and […]

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Update on the fire in Crans-Montana

According to information provided by the Valais Cantonal Police, around 40 fatalities and approximately 100 injured persons have been reported following a non-deliberate fire that occurred last night at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The victims cannot currently be identified due to the severity of the burns sustained. A family reception and assistance centre has […]

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Tajani: “From the bottom of the class to among the top performers” (Il Messaggero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, yesterday Parliament approved the Budget. How do you assess it? “I am satisfied with the Budget, which was drafted in full compliance with the economic and financial constraints that are clear to all. Above all, Italy is no longer subject to the EU infringement procedure, which has helped to restore the country’s […]

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Adoption of the United Nations Regular Budget for 2026. Further strengthening of the Brindisi UN Hub

Following several days of negotiations, the United Nations regular budget for 2026 has been adopted. Among the decisions taken is the further strengthening of the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi, through the transfer of 19 posts from the United Nations Secretariat in New York to the Apulia region. This constitutes a significant achievement, […]

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Tajani: “From the bottom of the class to among the top performers” (Il Messaggero)

Minister Antonio Tajani, yesterday Parliament approved the Budget. How do you assess it? “I am satisfied with the Budget, which was drafted in full compliance with the economic and financial constraints that are clear to all. Above all, Italy is no longer subject to the EU infringement procedure, which has helped to restore the country’s […]

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Third Italian Forum on Export Control

The third Italian Forum on Export Control will be held on January 22, 2026, in the International Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This year, the event – organized by the National Authority UAMA in collaboration with ASSONIME – will focus on the export of Dual-Use Materials and will be […]

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Malaysia, the region’s strategic bridge

Strategically positioned, rich in natural resources, and with an eye on advanced industry, Malaysia has long been establishing itself as an ideal “bridge” for the entire Southeast Asia region. Despite internal challenges and rapidly evolving global environments, the country’s economy, with nearly 36 million inhabitants, has shown resilience, with growth forecast at 4% by 2026. […]

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