Algiers: “The Music of Cinema” takes to the stage

As part of the fifteenth “International Festival of Symphonic Music”, the concert “The Music of Cinema: from Astor Piazzolla to Ennio Morricone” took place at the “Boualem Bessaih” Opera House in Algiers, with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute and the Embassy of Italy. The concert was performed by the Nouvel Orchestre de Chambre […]

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World Press Freedom Day and National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day and the National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty, established this year by the Italian Government, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani strongly reaffirms Italy’s commitment to defending and promoting press freedom, not only as a pillar of democracy, but as an essential driver of progress, […]

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Tajani-Araghchi talks: call for freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz and opposition to the military use of Iran’s nuclear programme

Following their telephone conversation on April 22, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held further talks this evening with Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on recent developments in the Middle East. During the conversation, Minister Tajani expressed the Italian Government’s grave concern over the rising tensions in the region, emphasising the need […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the diplomatic and consular network celebrated Labour Day

On the occasion of Labour Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with all Italian Embassies and Consulates worldwide, paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and thanked all the staff who, every day, make possible the activities of the entire diplomatic and consular network and the assistance provided […]

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Minister Tajani met with European Commissioner for Health Várhelyi: the Hormuz crisis is also affecting the export and transport of medicines

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met today with the European Commissioner for Health, Olivér Várhelyi. The meeting focused on the consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on trade in the sector, the challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector linked to tariffs, and phytosanitary controls on products imported into the EU from third countries. Minister […]

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Deputy Foreign Minister Cirielli participated in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting in Paris

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, participated in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting in Paris. The key topics discussed included support for vulnerable populations, capacity building in developing countries, and cross-cutting issues such as food security, resilience and disaster risk reduction, and global health. The Ministerial Meeting highlighted the shift from traditional financial […]

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Export Plan. New SIMEST scheme to support exporting companies affected by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has today approved a new scheme managed by SIMEST to support exporting companies impacted by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The scheme mobilises up to EUR 800 million under Fund 394/81, with the possibility of applying for non-repayable grants of […]

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Washington, U.S.- Italy Dialogue on Trusted Technologies for Democracies

The Embassy of Italy in the United States yesterday hosted the “U.S. – Italy Dialogue on Trusted Technologies for Democracies”, organised jointly with the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy of the Purdue University and the SERICS Foundation. The event featured a day of discussions on the global challenges of technology reliability and digital security, bringing […]

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Chengdu: Made in Italy Day and Italian yachting sector

On 29 April 2026, the event “Italian Yachting, Design & Lifestyle” was held at the Luxelakes Yacht Club in Chengdu. The initiative, organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing and the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing, in cooperation with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China, the Chengdu Luxelakes Yacht Club and the […]

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Buenos Aires, 4th edition of the “MaraTANA”

On 26 April 2026, the 4th edition of the “MaraTANA – the Italian run in Buenos Aires” took place between Puerto Madero and Costanera Sur, as a celebration of Italian–Argentine friendship and the value of sport. The event, promoted by the Italian Consulate General in Buenos Aires, is an initiative dedicated to the largest Italian […]

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Military operation against the “Flotilla” off Crete. Italian Foreign Ministry requests information from Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed of movements of Israeli naval units in proximity to the vessels of the Flotilla, which set sail in recent days en route to Gaza. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani has immediately instructed the Crisis Unit, the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv and the Embassy of […]

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Export Objective: Tajani, Italy preparing for Expo Belgrade 2027

In Turin, during the first stop of “Export Objective,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani highlighted the importance of the participation of the Italian system, the Regions and Italian businesses in Expo Belgrade 2027, whose theme is “Play for humanity: sport and music for all”. “We are preparing for Expo Belgrade 2027, where Italy,” Tajani […]

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