Situation in Hong Kong

The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, in close coordination with the Italian Foreign Ministry, is closely monitoring the situation in the city, where several high-rise buildings within a residential complex have been affected by fires, resulting in dozens of casualties. At present, no Italian nationals have been reported among either the victims or […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Italy–Mongolia Business Forum (Villa Madama, 2 December 2025)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE ITALY–MONGOLIA BUSINESS FORUM (Villa Madama, 2 December 2025)   On 2 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency, will organise the Italy–Mongolia Business Forum in Rome, at Villa Madama. At 3:00 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and […]

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Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.   Begin Text: Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America reaffirm our commitment to supporting the Libyan people’s pursuit of unity, stability, and prosperity – […]

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Ministerial Meeting of the Central European Initiative in Belgrade

The Ministerial Meeting of the Central European Initiative (CEI) was held today in Belgrade, with Italy represented by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, acting on behalf of Minister Tajani. The meeting, which brought together the Foreign Ministers of the 16 member countries, marked the closing event of the […]

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Tajani attends extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council on Ukraine

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, took part this morning in an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, convened by videoconference by the EU High Representative, Kaja Kallas, to review, together with the 27 Member States and the Ukrainian Minister, Andrii Sybiha, the initiative launched by the United States in […]

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Minister Tajani on a mission to Riyadh to strengthen Italy-Saudi Arabia partnership

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, was on a mission to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) tomorrow to hold institutional meetings, participate in the Italy-Saudi Arabia Business Forum, and inaugurate the preview of the Milan Furniture Fair. The mission was part of the growing partnership between Italy and Saudi Arabia, raised to a […]

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Tokyo, Rossini’s Opera Recital for “Italian Vibes”

The fourth and final event of the “Italian Vibes. Sound of Youth in Tokyo” programme took place on 12 November at the auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tokyo. This series of four concerts spanned jazz, classical music, film scores, and opera, and was a huge success with Japanese audiences. The program featured some […]

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Madrid, “Il Pranzo della domenica” Exhibition for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

For the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid celebrated the profound connection between culture, memory, and conviviality. The programme began on Saturday, 15 November, with the opening of the photo exhibition “Il pranzo della domenica. Una storia italiana” (Sunday Lunch. An Italian Story) by Marco Panella, a […]

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Press Accreditation Note – 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (Villa Madama – 28 novembre 2025)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 10th WEEK of ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD Villa Madama – 28 November 2025     On Friday, 28 November 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World will be presented at Villa Madama, moderated by journalist Giovanna Pancheri. The Conference will open with a speech by […]

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Ho Chi Minh City: a red bench at the Consulate General of Italy to stand against gender-based violence

The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City has inaugurated a red bench in the waiting area of its premises, joining the initiative launched by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, which calls for the installation of red benches across the network of Italian diplomatic and consular posts worldwide as a […]

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Doha, Ilaria Pilar Patassini Duo Concert

As part of the 9th Katara European Jazz Festival, Doha hosted a concert by the Italian duo Ilaria Pilar Patassini and Simone Sansonetti, presented by the Embassy of Italy in Doha in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation and Qatar’s EUNIC  cluster.  The performance highlighted the refined interpretive skills of Ilaria Pilar Patassini, singer […]

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]

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