Note by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina)

“Rebecca will soon be transferred to the German or Swiss hospital of her family’s choice for a major operation. This has been possible thanks to the work of the Italian diplomatic network that has allowed the contact between both German and Swiss medical teams with the Italian doctors who are treating Rebecca, following Minister Di […]

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Coronavirus: the embrace of the UNGSC in Brindisi

More than 20,000 euros were collected on the initiative of the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC), the UN base hosted by Italy in Brindisi, as a contribution to the fight against the Coronavirus. The donations collected by the UNGSC staff have been used to provide devices and personal protective equipment for Perrino Hospital and […]

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IIC: three appointments with the Festival Verdi Home streaming

Three new appointments with the great opera for the Festival Verdi Home Streaming are scheduled from Saturday 25th April  to May 2nd on www.teatroregioparma.it. The initiative came from the cooperation between the Teatro Regio and the Italian Institutes of Culture abroad, and presents to the public, free of charge and in full hd, titles taken […]

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates the World Book Day

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs joins the World Book Day celebrations. At a time of closed schools and #Istayathome mantra, the power of reading allows us to defeat isolation, strengthen bonds and expand our horizons, nurturing intelligence and creativity.

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Sereni: Covid19, culture is the pivotal element of Italy’s recovery

“Publishing is a leading sector of the cultural industry in Italy, both for its economic importance for the projection of our country’s image in the world”. This message was written by the Vice Minister Marina Sereni to the De Sanctis Foundation, that today, on the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, promotes a live […]

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Coronavirus. Sereni, culture is the pivotal element of Italy’s recovery

“Publishing is a leading sector of the cultural industry in Italy, both for its economic importance for the projection of our country’s image in the world”. This message was written by the Vice Minister Marina Sereni to the De Sanctis Foundation, that today, on the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, promotes a live […]

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Scalfarotto, telephone conversation with the Swiss State Secretary

Today, Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto had a telephone conversation with the Swiss State Secretary responsible for European affairs, Roberto Balzaretti, as part of the ongoing cooperation between the two governments to ensure the protection of the health of frontier workers and to allow a safe resumption of productive activities. The talks focused on the issues that […]

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Scalfarotto, telephone conversation with Swiss State Secretary Balzaretti

Today, Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto had a telephone conversation with the Swiss State Secretary responsible for European affairs, Roberto Balzaretti, as part of the ongoing cooperation between the two governments to ensure the protection of the health of frontier workers and to allow a safe resumption of productive activities. The talks focused on the issues that […]

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Coronavirus, Di Maio: “Tomorrow at the European Council everyone will support Conte” (Sky Tg24)

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Minister Di Maio participates by videoconference to the informal FAC

On 22 April 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, participated by videoconference to the informal meeting of the Ministers  of Foreign Affairs of the European Union.

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Earth Day 2020

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs joins the celebrations of the 50th Earth Day, the world day dedicated to the Earth. On this occasion, Italy reaffirms its strong commitment to climate and environmental protection, in view of the next COP26 and the preCOP that will be hosted by our country.

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Sereni, telephone talk with Palestinian chief negotiator

The Deputy Minister reiterates: From Italy, no to unilateral annexation in the West Bank This morning, Deputy Minister Marina Sereni had a telephone conversation with Saeb Erekat, Palestinian chief negotiator for the Peace Process. Mr Ereket stressed the deep concern of the Palestinians for a possible Israeli annexation of part of the West Bank and […]

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