Minister Tajani signs decree exempting US, G7, and NATO citizens from fingerprint requirement for certain national visas

Since January this year, Italy has extended the requirement to collect biometric data to include long-stay visa applications, in line with efforts to strengthen both its migration system and the security of Italy and the Schengen area. However, this requirement is not intended to place a burden on allied countries – particularly G7 members – […]

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New Delhi, Genes Mundi: The Fabric of the World

On the occasion of Fabrica, the exhibition promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation celebrating Italian excellence and inaugurated on 10 April, the Italian Cultural Institute of New Delhi presented the exhibition of renowned Italian artist Daniela Papadia, in collaboration with the Chanakya School of Craft in Mumbai. Genes Mundi is […]

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Tunis, “Daccourdou” photography exhibition

The Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Tunisia and the Institut National du Patrimoine, presents the exhibition “DACCOURDOU. Aspects and forms of the Italian cultural presence in Tunisia. A photographic narrative”, on display in the halls of the Bardo National Museum in Tunis until 25 July 2025. The […]

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Export Plan – The Facilitation Committee has approved funding of € 109 million in favour of 228 companies. Green light has been given for the establishment of a € 500 million reserve for a new soft finance measure dedicated to the Asia-Pacific region.

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today approved the creation of a € 500 million reserve within the 394/81 Fund for a new soft finance line aimed at supporting investments by Italian companies with interests in the Asia-Pacific area. This new measure will become operational once the necessary implementation steps are […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Lithuania

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, continued his mission to Northern Europe in Lithuania, accompanied by the Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso. The Deputy Minister first met with his counterpart, Julius Pranevičius, before joining Minister Urso for a meeting with the Lithuanian Prime Minister, Gintautas Paluckas. […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Preparatory event for the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 Local and Regional Dimension (Verona, 12 May 2025)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Preparatory event for the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 Local and Regional Dimension (Verona, 12 May 2025)   On Monday 12 May 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the fourth preparatory event for the Ukraine Recovery Conference—scheduled to take place in Rome on 10 and 11 July 2025—will be held in Verona […]

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Basel, Swiss leg of the Montalcini Biotech Tour

On 5 May, Basel hosted the Swiss leg of the Montalcini Biotech Tour, an initiative promoted by the Biotech Working Group established by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in coordination with the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Ministry of Education and Research, the Ministry of Health, and ITA […]

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“Le Devisement dou Monde”: Italian drawings on the Far East

From Italy to China—just like the journeys that made Marco Polo famous in the 13th century— “Le Devisement dou Monde: Italian drawings on the Far East” arrives at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. The exhibition marks the 700th anniversary of the death of the great Venetian explorer. Curated by Angela Tecce, the exhibition […]

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Address by Minister Antonio Tajani at the Confindustria’s Foreign Investors Advisory Board

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is taking part in the Confindustria’s Foreign Investors Advisory Board. The 2025 edition will focus on the strategic relationship with foreign enterprises: innovating to compete in the new global landscape, towards an Italy that remains competitive, attractive, and integrated into global networks.

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Italy and UNESCO to host the second edition of the Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century

From 4 to 6 June, the second edition of the Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in the 21st Century will take place. This high-level UNESCO event is strongly supported by Italy with the aim of deepening the discussion and highlighting the progress made in the implementation of the principles outlined in the policy document “The […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Norway

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, concluded a visit to Norway yesterday, accompanied by the Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, for a meeting with the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Terese Myrseth. The talks offered an opportunity to advance the process of strengthening bilateral […]

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Release of Italian national Alfredo Schiavo

In relation to the release of Italian-Venezuelan citizen Alfredo Schiavo, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I express satisfaction at the release of Alfredo Schiavo, who had been imprisoned for five years in Venezuelan jails, and I commend the excellent teamwork that led […]

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