Italy and other international partners of the “Media Freedom Coalition” appeal for the granting of foreign media access to Gaza

Italy, together with 26 other countries that are members of the “Media Freedom Coalition”, has signed an appeal to the Government of Israel, urging it to grant immediate access to Gaza for journalists and media outlets, while calling on all parties to the conflict to make every effort to ensure the safety of journalists and […]

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Press accreditation note – Access to the United Nations High-Level Week (New York, 22-30 september 2025)

Press accreditation note Access to the United Nations High-Level Week (New York, 22-30 september 2025)   Journalists, photographers and cameramen who are not already in possession of a UN accreditation and wish to cover the proceedings of the high-level week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York (22–30 September […]

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Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza

In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza. Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. Access to […]

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The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ efforts to ensure security abroad

The services of the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation focus on security abroad. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites all citizens planning to travel abroad to consult Viaggiare Sicuri, the portal designed and developed to encourage informed and responsible travel choices and to provide useful information so […]

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Sarajevo, Italy takes centre stage at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival

Italy reaffirms its prominent role at the 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival, taking place from 15 to 22 August in Sarajevo. Among the most highly anticipated international guests is Paolo Sorrentino, who arrived in Sarajevo just days ahead of the opening of the Venice Film Festival, where his latest work is set to […]

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São Paulo, Gastone Novelli on display

The exhibition A arte deve viver ao sol – Gastone Novelli no Brasil is currently underway in São Paulo, the result of a collaboration between the Italian Cultural Institute and the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo. Curated by Ana Magalhães and Marco Rinaldi, the exhibition features 29 works by Gastone […]

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London, Giuseppe Penone at the Serpentine Gallery

Currently on view at the Serpentine Gallery (Kensington Gardens) is the exhibition Thoughts in the Roots, featuring works by Giuseppe Penone spanning from 1969 to the present. Curated by Claude Adjil, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Alexa Chow, the exhibition is organised in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of London. Thoughts in the Roots brings […]

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Tajani: “Unanimous support for Italy’s position. Kyiv won’t surrender. Putin hasn’t won” by Anna Maria Greco – (il Giornale)

Antonio Tajani is spending the day with family in Fiuggi, awaiting developments — but with no great expectations — from the Washington summit between Trump and Zelensky. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs is not overly optimistic, convinced that the road ahead remains long. Yet a piece of news from across the Atlantic sparks […]

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Tajani in Bern today

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani is in Bern, Switzerland, today for an official visit. This morning, he will meet with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and take part as guest of honour in the Swiss Ambassadors’ Conference. Key items on the agenda include the excellent state of bilateral […]

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Minister Tajani in Bern for meetings with Cassis and participation in the Swiss Ambassadors’ Conference

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani will travel to Bern, Switzerland, tomorrow for a meeting with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis and to take part as guest of honour in the Swiss Ambassadors’ Conference. The visit will provide an opportunity to take stock of bilateral relations between the two […]

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A Secret Agent in the Service of Art

Rodolfo Siviero, born in Guardistallo (Pisa) in 1911, was one of the key figures in the protection and recovery of Italy’s artistic heritage looted during the Second World War. A graduate in philosophy, he developed an early interest in art and, during the war, became an intelligence agent for the Italian government, tasked with monitoring […]

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Hangzhou, Exhibition: “360°: Why We Paint?”

The exhibition “360°: Why We Paint?” is currently on view at By Art Matters in Hangzhou. Open to the public until 12 October 2025, the project has been co-organised by the Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci (Prato) and By Art Matters (Hangzhou), with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Shanghai and the […]

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