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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Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli meets the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Alexandra Papadopoulou

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, met today in Rome with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Alexandra Papadopoulou. The meeting confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations and the shared determination to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Rome and Athens, building on the outcomes […]

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La Paz: concert “Serenata alla Repubblica” to celebrate 2 June

In the gardens of the historic Residence of Italy in Bolivia, the Italian Ambassador to La Paz, Fabio Messineo, hosted the third edition of the Italian music concert “Serenata alla Repubblica”, now a traditional prelude to the celebration of Italy’s National Day, which was given particular prominence on the occasion of the 80th anniversary. The […]

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Tajani to Cypriot President Christodoulides: we support a government friendly to Italy. In Cyprus we will launch a “Peace Regatta”

While in Cyprus for the EU Council and a meeting with Italian business representatives, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani reaffirmed Italy’s support and solidarity with the Cypriot Government, an EU Member State that was targeted in recent months by missile launches from Iran. In a meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, […]

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Export Plan. EUR 40 million reserve approved for micro and small enterprises affected by the Hormuz crisis

While ISTAT data for April once again confirm the strength of Italian exports to non-EU countries, with a +1.3% year-on-year increase, the Facilitation Committee chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today approved a EUR 40 million reserve dedicated to micro and small enterprises. The measure, included in the subsidised finance instrument […]

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Undersecretary Dell’Utri at FAO for Rome Nutrition Week 2026

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, today took part in the high-level segment of Rome Nutrition Week 2026, hosted by the FAO and dedicated to the theme “Delivering as One for Coherent Nutrition Action”. The event, promoted by the UN-Nutrition system together with FAO, IFAD and WFP, brought together senior representatives of […]

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Beijing: concert “Giulia Mazzoni is Back to China”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing has promoted Giulia Mazzoni’s return to China with a series of special events marking a new phase in her artistic journey and in her connection with audiences in the East. On 26 May, at the Auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute, the artist performed a concert entitled “Giulia Mazzoni […]

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Entry into force of the Italy–Holy See Agreement on an agrivoltaic plant in Santa Maria di Galeria

The Agreement between the Italian Republic and the Holy See for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant on land owned by the Holy See in Santa Maria di Galeria (Rome) entered into force yesterday, 27 May. The Agreement, signed on 31 July by the Ambassador of Italy to the Holy See, Francesco Di Nitto, and […]

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Tokyo: Space consultations between Japan and Italy commence

The Embassy of Italy in Tokyo has supported the launch of the first Italy–Japan Space Consultations, a new intergovernmental and business bilateral forum promoted by the Heads of Government and coordinated by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Office for Space and Aerospace Policies. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation in the […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 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 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 […]

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Consular visit to two Italian nationals from the Flotilla detained in Libya

The Italian Consul General in Benghazi, Filippo Colombo, carried out yesterday evening an initial visit to the two Italian nationals, activists of the “Land Flotilla”, who are being held at a police facility in eastern Libya. The Consul reported that he found them in good condition, but requested that the local authorities make certain improvements […]

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Athens: exhibition “Maria La Callas: The Art of Italian Costume Design in Film”

Ambassador Paolo Cuculi inaugurated the exhibition “Maria La Callas: The Art of Italian Costume Design in Film”, organised by the Embassy at the prestigious Benaki Museum in Athens, in collaboration with Polimoda as educational partner—represented by its Director, Massimiliano Giornetti—and under the patronage of the Italian National Chamber of Fashion. The exhibition highlights Italian excellence […]

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