Hanoi, conference on the “Italy-ASEAN Virtual Learning Centre”

The headquarters of Casa Italia in Hanoi – the centre for spreading Italian culture and way of life in Vietnam – hosted an international conference on 11 and 12 January on the conclusion of the “Italy-ASEAN Virtual Learning Centre on Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development” project, which consisted in the creation of an online learning […]

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Greece, an exhibition on the navigators of the Old Continent

An exhibition entitled “Seafarers of the Old Continent – Greek sailors with Columbus and Magellan” will be inaugurated today, 15 January, in Greece, at the “Mikis Theodorakis” auditorium of the Municipality of Papagou-Cholargos, the result of the cultural cooperation between Greece, Italy and Spain, organised in collaboration with the Italian Embassy and the Spanish Embassy […]

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Ukraine, Italian Coordination of the G7 Ambassadors’ Support Group in Kiev gets under way

The first Italian-led coordination meeting of the group of Ambassadors from the G7 countries and the EU Head of Delegation was held in Kiev. Organised at the Italian Embassy and chaired by Ambassador Pier Francesco Zazo, the meeting was attended by representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and the […]

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Italy welcomes the peaceful and democratic conduct of the elections in Taiwan

Italy welcomes the peaceful and democratic conduct of the elections in Taiwan. Fully in line with the One China policy, we hope we can continue to strengthen Italy’s economic, commercial and cultural relations with Taipei and that the status quo across the Strait is maintained through constructive and peaceful dialogue.

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«We suffered no pressure to participate in the raids against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. For the time being, we have given only political support» (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Tajani, did Italy suffer any pressure to participate in the military offensive of the United States and Great Britain against Houthi rebels in Yemen? «No pressure. We signed a political declaration on security in the Red Sea – which is the most important, and which France for example did not sign – but we […]

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«We suffered no pressure to participate in the raids against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. For the time being, we have given only political support» (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Tajani, did Italy suffer any pressure to participate in the military offensive of the United States and Great Britain against Houthi rebels in Yemen? «No pressure. We signed a political declaration on security in the Red Sea – which is the most important, and which France for example did not sign – but we […]

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU welcoming the UN Security Council resolution strongly condemning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

The EU welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2722 of 10 January that is strongly condemning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping. Upholding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea is vital to the free flow of global commerce and regional security. As recalled by UNSC resolution 2722, States have the […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE ITALIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, ANTONIO TAJANI Farnesina, 17 January 2024

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE PRESS CONFERENCE OF THE ITALIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, ANTONIO TAJANI Farnesina, 17 January 2024   On Wednesday, 17 January 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will hold a press conference at […]

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Prague: Magna Grecia’s Orchestra in concert

On 6 January 2024, the Italian Cultural Institute of Prague, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy, organised the Epiphany’s Gala Concert performed by the Magna Grecia’s Orchestra at Rudolfinum in Prague. Accompanying the piano soloists Sergio Marchegiani and Marco Schiavo and the violin soloists Aiman Mussakhajayeva and Gernot Winischhofer was the orchestra conducted by Maestro […]

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Meeting at the Farnesina with FONDAZIONE MILANOCORTINA26 in view of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

A new coordination meeting with FONDAZIONE MILANOCORTINA26, in charge of the organisation, promotion and communication of sports and cultural events related to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, was held at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The meeting allowed to lay the best foundations for an effective management of the […]

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Tajani – mission to Emilia-Romagna for exports

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in Emilia-Romagna tomorrow and Saturday to meet with companies operating in the territory. The visit is part of the “Growth Diplomacy” initiatives aimed at fostering the internationalisation of businesses and the promotion of Italian exports. Minister Tajani is scheduled […]

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Development Cooperation: launch of the Bianca Pomeranzi Award

The initiative aims to promote the implementation of feminist and gender equality policies and practices. The Award is promoted by representatives and organisations of civil society, international development cooperation agencies, universities and the diplomatic world.   Rome, 11 January 2024 – The Bianca Pomeranzi Award was created today to build a living legacy of her […]

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