Appeal by the Italian Consul in Benghazi for the return of Italian members of the Flotilla

The Consul General of Italy in Benghazi, Filippo Colombo, on the occasion of the Republic Day, issued an appeal for the return of the participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy for Gaza, who are currently held in detention in eastern Libya, including Italian citizens Leonarda Alberizia and Domenico Centrone. The Consul requested a further […]

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Tajani expresses solidarity with Kuwait and its people against any attack on its territory

On the sidelines of a meeting with journalists in Aosta, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, strongly condemned the latest attack on Kuwait City International Airport, expressing his sympathy and solidarity with all victims and their families. “These attacks are wholly unacceptable and run counter to any efforts aimed at peacebuilding and stabilisation in […]

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Tajani in Aosta to celebrate the 212th anniversary of the Founding of the Carabinieri Corps

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani attends the ceremony for the 212th anniversary of the Founding of the Carabinieri Corps, scheduled at 10.30 am in Piazza Émile Chanoux in Aosta. The Carabinieri Corps play a key role in ensuring the security of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and of Italy’s diplomatic […]

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Meeting between Deputy Minister Cirielli and the United Kingdom Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman Baroness Chapman of Darlington

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, met today with the UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman. The meeting provided an opportunity to further discuss key shared priorities in the field of development cooperation, with particular attention to Africa and the opportunities offered by the Mattei Plan. The two sides reviewed […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi attends the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, acting on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, attended the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris today, speaking at the sessions dedicated to the strategic future of the Organisation and to strengthening an open, rules-based trading system. “In view of an increasingly complex international landscape, it is […]

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Melbourne: the values of the Republic and Made in Italy, with an eye to the future

The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, yesterday brought together representatives from the institutional, business and cultural sectors, as well as the Italian community, for an evening celebrating the values of democracy, freedom and participation. The presence of the Italian Ambassador to Australia, Nicola Lener, and the Minister […]

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Washington, Republic Day with the best of Italian know-how

To the presence of over 1,100 guests, the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Marco Peronaci, hosted celebrations in Washington last night to mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, which coincides with the significant 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. After introducing the video message of greeting to his fellow […]

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Copenhagen, Gianluca Luisi at the piano

The Italian Cultural Institute of Copenhagen and the Nielsen Saloner music association collaborated in presenting a recital by pianist Gianluca Luisi, one of the most distinguished Italian performers of his generation. Winner of the International J.S. Bach Competition Saarbrücken–Würzburg, Luisi has appeared throughout his career in some of the world’s most prestigious concert venues, including […]

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Tajani: “Now action on energy bills and nuclear power, Kyiv in the EU, but first the Balkans” (La Stampa)

The flexibility granted to Italy by the European Union has been welcomed as a “success” by Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. The tone is relieved because, at a difficult moment for the government, faced with tight fiscal margins, “it will allow greater room for manoeuvre on the energy price crisis caused by the Hormuz […]

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Niamey, Republic Day Celebrations twinned with the FIMAUF Music Festival and a virtual message from Jovanotti

On 31 May 2026, the Embassy of Italy in Niamey celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic with a reception held on the terrace of the Grand Hôtel du Niger, attended by representatives of the Nigerien Government, local and religious authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, the Italian community, and numerous representatives of civil […]

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Minister Tajani in Aosta Valley for the Italy–France Cross-Border Committee and visit to the Mont Blanc Tunnel site

testo in lingua francese: Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Antonio Tajani a visité le tunnel du Mont-Blanc et s’est rendu à Bard (Vallée d’Aoste) pour la troisième réunion du Comité de Coopération Frontalière Italie–France, qu’il a coprésidée avec le ministre français des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot. Le Comité a réuni des administrations locales, des parlementaires […]

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Principality of Monaco: Italian Republic Day celebrations

Against the elegant backdrop of the Yacht Club of the Principality of Monaco, the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic was held in the presence of Monegasque authorities, the diplomatic corps and the Italian community residing in Monaco. Ambassador Manuela Ruosi, in her address, recalled the historical significance of 2 June 1946, […]

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