Update on the train crash in Spain – Two Italian women are missing

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Embassy of Italy and the Consulate-General in Madrid, is continuing to monitor the situation regarding the rail accident in Spain involving two trains, operated by Iryo and Renfe, to ascertain whether any Italian citizens were involved. Nine Italian nationals are currently involved. The number of missing […]

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Update on the train crash in Spain – Another Italian woman is still missing, bringing the total to three

The Spanish authorities have reported that a third Italian woman is missing following the collision between two high-speed trains today in the Toledo region. The situation regarding the Italian nationals involved is therefore as follows: five passengers were rescued in stable condition from the two trains involved in the accident. A sixth person is in […]

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UN vote on the US embargo against Cuba: Italy abstained and, alongside Germany and other allied countries, made its position clear

At the United Nations, as happens every year, a General Assembly Resolution calling for the lifting of the US economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba was adopted today. Italy, whilst reaffirming its solidarity with the Cuban people and the need to continue providing humanitarian aid, chose to abstain alongside other allied countries such as […]

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Update on the train crash in Spain – Two Italian women are missing; investigations are continuing

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Embassy of Italy and the Consulate-General in Madrid, is continuing to monitor the situation regarding the rail accident in Spain involving two trains, operated by Iryo and Renfe, to ascertain whether any Italian citizens were involved. Based on the passenger list for the Iryo train and […]

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Mission of Undersecretary Dell’Utri to Australia

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Massimo Dell’Utri has carried out a mission to Australia for institutional meetings, economic promotion initiatives and moments of exchange with the Italian community. In the capital city Canberra, the Undersecretary met with the Assistant Minister for Immigration and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite. The talks […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Third General Assembly of the Space Economy (Foreign Ministry, 2 November 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE Third General Assembly of the Space Economy (Foreign Ministry, 2 November 2026)   On Monday 2 November 2026, the third General Assembly of the Space Economy, entitled ‘Strategy, Geopolitics and Growth’, will be held in the International Conference Hall at the Foreign Ministry. The event will focus on enhancing and strengthening the […]

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Holy See, Award Ceremony for the 7th Literary Prize “Ambassadors to the Holy See”

The Italian Embassy of Italy and the Delegation of the European Union to the Holy See organised the award ceremony for the 7th Literary Prize “Ambassadors to the Holy See” at Palazzo Borromeo. The Italian Ambassador, Francesco Di Nitto, and the European Union Ambassador to the Holy See, Martin Selmayr, presented the award to Giulia […]

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Melbourne: Collodi’s Pinocchio takes centre stage at the celebrations for the 26th Italian Language Week in the World

The 26th Italian Language Week in the World came to a close on Sunday 25 October. This year’s theme was “Lingua geniale: ideare, progettare, creare con l’italiano” (A Brilliant Language: Conceiving, Designing and Creating with Italian’. Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation under the High Patronage of the President of the […]

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Athens: Lombardy’s culinary excellence at the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

The Embassy of Italy in Athens dedicated the 11th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World to Lombardy’s culinary excellence, celebrating the recognition of Italian cuisine as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the ITA Office in Athens and the Lombardy Region, saw the participation of a regional delegation led by […]

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Luanda: Italian jazz takes centre stage with the P.A.F. trio

The P.A.F. trio, comprising Paolo Fresu, Antonello Salis and Furio Di Castri, took centre stage yesterday at Talatona, Luanda, in a major concert as part of the Angojazz Festival, treating the audience to a memorable performance showcasing the best of Italian and international jazz. The trio’s participation was organised by the Embassy of Italy in […]

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Repatriation of the five Italian women detained in the West Bank

The repatriation of the five Italian women detained in the West Bank took place this morning. Officials from the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv could carry out a consular visit at the airport yesterday evening, during which the women appeared to be in good physical condition. Whilst the consular official was at the airport, […]

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Joint Press Release on the R4 Ministerial Meeting with Counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and United Kingdom

The Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (R4), as well as the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom met in İstanbul on 23 October 2026. The Ministers discussed various issues of regional and international […]

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