Zurich launches “A Touch of Italy” initiative

The new promotional campaign “A Touch of Italy” has officially been launched in Zurich. The initiative, developed through a collaboration between Italian Trade Agency and Globus, a leading Swiss department store chain, marks the start of a promotional programme that will showcase Italian excellences across all Globus outlets. To celebrate the launch, the Italian Trade […]

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Tajani at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: second day focused on Iran, Ukraine, transnational crime and critical minerals

The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, participated in the second day of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, currently underway in Cernay-la-Ville, France. The agenda was structured into three sessions: “Cross-cutting Threats and Sovereignty”, “Support for Ukraine” and “The situation in Iran and the Region”. The discussions focused on: strengthening maritime and port security; […]

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Travel Advisory Update for the Gulf Region

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Crisis Unit, has updated its travel advisory for the entire Gulf region in light of the ongoing instability. In particular, Italian nationals planning to travel to or transit through the region are advised to reconsider any non-essential journeys and to take into account the possibility of changes […]

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Lebanon: ECHO humanitarian flight in cooperation with Italy, Ireland, UNHCR and WFP/UNHRD

A humanitarian flight operated today from the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) base in Brindisi has landed in Lebanon, as part of the new air bridge launched for the country by the European Commission through its Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). The flight is carrying relief supplies made […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi in Addis Ababa for business forum on urban regeneration and infrastructure

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, is on mission in Ethiopia, where she opened the plenary session of the First Business Forum dedicated to urban regeneration and infrastructure, together with the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, and the Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abebe. The Forum provided an important opportunity to present […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 16th MAECI – Bank of Italy Conference with Delegates and Financial Attachés accredited abroad (Farnesina – International Conference Hall, 2 April 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 16th MAECI – Bank of Italy Conference with Delegates and Financial Attachés accredited abroad (Farnesina – International Conference Hall, 2 April 2026) On Thursday 2 April, the Farnesina will host the 16th edition of the annual MAECI – Bank of Italy Conference, entitled “A turbulent world: political crises, trade tensions and economic […]

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Tajani attends G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France: Iran and Ukraine war central issues

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is in Cernay-la-Ville (France) today for the third meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers under the French Presidency. Today’s agenda will focus on global governance reform and reconstruction. Tomorrow’s sessions will instead address cross-cutting threats, support for Ukraine, and the crisis in Iran and the Middle East. Today’s discussions will […]

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G7 Rapid Response Mechanism Annual Report Published

The 2025 Annual Report of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) has been published, outlining the activities carried out over the past year to counter foreign threats to democratic systems. NATO, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden are also associated with the Group. The Report provides an overview of the results achieved and […]

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Export Plan: EUR 146 million approved to support the internationalisation of 275 companies

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today approved 282 concessional loans to support the internationalisation of Italian companies, for a total value of EUR 146 million. Managed by SIMEST, the financing is intended for 275 Italian companies investing in digital and ecological transition, participation in international trade fairs, […]

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Minister Tajani in France for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is today in Cernay-la-Ville (France) to attend the third meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers under the French Presidency. The agenda will first and foremost include a discussion on the crisis in Iran and the Middle East, following the G7 statement in support of countries in the region unjustly affected […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani takes part in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, takes part today in the Question Time session at the Chamber of Deputies.

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From 31 March, EUR 130 million SIMEST measures launched for exporting companies affected by severe weather in Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia

As of 31 March, emergency measures totalling EUR 130 million will come into force to support exporting companies and the wider export supply chain in Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia, which were affected by the exceptional adverse weather events that occurred last January. The measures have been promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […]

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