Minister Tajani in Macerata and Recanati for the States General of Cultural Diplomacy

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will today open the institutional session of the States General of Cultural Diplomacy, the annual conference bringing together the Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes worldwide. This year, the event is being held in Macerata and Recanati. The conference reflects a renewed approach to cultural relations, […]

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Capitoline Museums – exhibition “Ancient civilisations of Turkmenistan”

Turkmenistan is a land of ancient civilisations and of outstanding historical and archaeological significance. Owing to its strategic location between Mesopotamia, the Iranian Plateau and the Indus Valley, the region has, since the 3rd–2nd millennium BC, served as a vital crossroads along the main trade routes linking East and West. These routes not only facilitated […]

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Food for Gaza. Italy’s Humanitarian Commitment

Foreign Minister Tajani launched the “Food for Gaza” initiative on March 11, 2024, in a meeting in Rome with Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), and Xavier Castellanos, Deputy Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC).  The Food for Gaza initiative has […]

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Undersecretary Silli attends new Italy–Saudi Arabia Business Forum in Rome

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, took part today, on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, in the opening of a new Italy–Saudi Arabia Business Forum held in Rome. The event, which also saw the participation of the Deputy Minister […]

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Sweden: from nuclear energy to green steel

Sweden remains a key player in the European and global mining sector, thanks to its abundant mineral deposits. The country exports metals and minerals to the European Union as well as to North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, generating over EUR 5 billion in revenues in 2024, despite a 12% decline compared to […]

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“University corridors” from Gaza continue. 49 Palestinian students arrive in Italy on scholarships

As part of Italy’s ongoing commitment to Gaza, a new group of 49 Palestinian students has arrived to benefit from scholarships at Italian universities. Two special flights operated by the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police) recently departed from Amman, organised with the support of the Civil Protection Department, the European Civil Protection Mechanism, and […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – OICE Report 2025 – The presence of engineering, architecture and technical consultancy firms abroad (27 October, 4:30 p.m. – Villa Madama)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE OICE Report 2025 – The presence of engineering, architecture and technical consultancy firms abroad (27 October, 4:30 p.m. – Villa Madama)   On Monday, 27 October 2025, from 4:30 p.m., Villa Madama will host the presentation of the OICE Report 2025 on Foreign Activities (Association of Engineering, Architecture and Technical-Economic Consultancy Organisations, […]

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Annual coordination meetings conclude at Italian Embassy in Washington

The annual coordination meetings on consular matters and the promotion of Sistema Italia (Italy’s institutional network) in the United States, organized by the Embassy of Italy in Washington, concluded yesterday. “I was particularly pleased to bring together all components of our network to take stock of the initiatives currently underway and to reflect together on how […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – States General of the Space Economy (Farnesina, 27 October 2025)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE States General of the Space Economy “Space diplomacy: a tool for foreign policy and engine of growth” (Farnesina, 27 October 2025) On Monday, 27 October 2025, the States General of the Space Economy, titled “Space diplomacy: a tool for foreign policy and engine of growth”, will take place at the Sala Aldo […]

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Tajani: “We will abolish all taxes on housing to protect families”

“The Balkans must reintegrate into the European family. They are part of Europe, they are part of the West. They are our friends and allies; they must be included in the single market, they are strategic for growth and exports, and we want them to become EU members”. Removing former communist countries from Russia’s malign […]

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Tajani: “We will abolish all taxes on housing to protect families”

“The Balkans must reintegrate into the European family. They are part of Europe, they are part of the West. They are our friends and allies; they must be included in the single market, they are strategic for growth and exports, and we want them to become EU members”. Removing former communist countries from Russia’s malign […]

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UPDATE – PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – Arrival in Italy of a group of Palestinian students from the Gaza Strip (Ciampino Airport – 31st Wing, 23 October 2025)

UPDATE – PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Arrival in Italy of a group of Palestinian students from the Gaza Strip (Ciampino Airport – 31st Wing, 23 October 20-25)   This evening, Thursday 23 October 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., two special flights will land at Rome Ciampino Military Airport (31st Wing) carrying a group of 49 Palestinian […]

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