Update on Italian nationals of the Flotilla in Libya

The two Italian nationals participating in the Land Flotilla and currently being held in Libya appeared today before the Libyan Public Prosecutor, who ordered the continuation of their pre-trial detention until the next hearing. The Consul General in Benghazi has submitted a new formal request for consular access to the two Italian citizens. The Ministry […]

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Arrival in Italy of a new group of Palestinian students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has monitored the departure from Gaza of a further 17 Palestinian students via the Kerem Shalom border crossing. Following the issuance of visas and travel documents, the group reached the Allenby Bridge border crossing, on the border with Jordan, and subsequently continued on to Amman. The students […]

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Tajani and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrate Republic Day

Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Tajani is attending today’s military parade on the Imperial Forums as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Once again this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is participating in the parade with a delegation of officials from the Crisis Unit and Italian consuls, who are at the forefront of efforts to […]

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Lucerne, the legend of the 1000 Miglia: elegance, technology, and Italian passion

The event dedicated to the 1000 Miglia, a true symbol of Italian excellence, was a resounding success at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. The initiative, promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Zurich, together with the Italian Cultural Institute and ITA – the Agency for the promotion and internationalisation of companies – […]

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Tajani phoned journalist Adriano Cappellari to express solidarity over threats received

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, spoke with journalist Adriano Cappellari, the victim of a severe act of intimidation at his home. Minister Tajani stated: “I expressed my closeness and solidarity to Adriano Cappellari, the victim of a very severe arson attack on his home in Enego. This is an extremely severe […]

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Tajani at the Giro d’Italia for the final stage and the awards ceremony

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attended, on the afternoon of 31 May, the finish of the final stage of the Giro d’Italia in Rome this afternoon and the awards ceremony. Minister Tajani said: “The Giro d’Italia brings the best image of our country to the world. Each stage portrays an Italy of sporting excellence, extraordinary regions, […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli’s Mission to Warsaw

Deputy Foreign Minister Edmondo Cirielli’s mission to Warsaw ended today. The Deputy Minister met with Undersecretary Artur Harazim at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place at an excellent time for relations between Italy and Poland, as evidenced by the recent visits to Rome by President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk and […]

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Minister Tajani’s Telephone Conversation with New Mexican Foreign Minister Velasco Alvarez

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a cordial telephone conversation today with Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez, who recently took office as Head of Mexican Diplomacy. During the conversation, the Ministers expressed their desire to further strengthen strategic partnership and economic relations, building on the excellent bilateral relations, as also reaffirmed by Minister Tajani during […]

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Ambassador Guariglia’s Mission to Bern

At the request of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a bilateral consultation meeting today in Bern with Alexandre Fasel, Secretary of State of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The two diplomats first discussed the Crans-Montana tragedy, which severely affected Italy and Switzerland. […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE UPDATE – THIRD MEETING OF THE ITALIAN–FRENCH CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION COMMITTEE (CCF) Forte di Bard (Municipality of Bard – Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley) – 4 June 2026

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE UPDATE THIRD MEETING OF THE ITALIAN–FRENCH CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION COMMITTEE (CCF) Forte di Bard (Municipality of Bard – Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley) – 4 June 2026   On Thursday 4 June 2026, the third meeting of the Italian–French Cross-Border Cooperation Committee will take place in the Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley, at the Forte […]

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Tajani meets Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha. Business Forum to boost economic relations to be held soon

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, today met at the Farnesina with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Ferit Hoxha. The meeting — which followed an initial encounter on 12 May during the Friends of the Western Balkans Group meeting in Bratislava — confirmed the excellent state of […]

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International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Tajani: a beacon of hope and peace; thoughts turn to UNIFIL

On the occasion of the 23rd International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, established in 2003, Italy renews its commitment to supporting international peace and security, expressing its deep gratitude to military and civilian personnel engaged in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Operating often in challenging conditions and at risk to their own safety, UN peacekeepers represent […]

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