Foreign trade performance with non-EU countries in the first five months of 2025

According to the data published by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade—currently available only for non-EU countries—Italy exported goods worth €127.7 billion during the first five months of 2025, marking an increase of +0.5% compared to the same period in 2024. In the same period, imports from non-EU countries amounted to approximately €108.8 billion, reflecting an […]

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Buenos Aires, “Pittura italiana oggi” in collaboration with Triennale Milano

The Italian Cultural Institute of Buenos Aires and Triennale Milano present – from June 26 to September 21, 2025, at the Palacio Libertad. Centro Cultural Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, the exhibition “Pittura italiana oggi. Una nuova scena“ (Italian Painting Today. A New Scene”) an initiative promoted by the Unit for the Coordination of Italian Cultural Institutes […]

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Tajani: «Todde must step down from office. It is not me who says so, but the court» (Nuova Sardegna)

Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and President of Forza Italia, will be in Sardinia today to chair a Conference of his party. A journalist fascinated by politics, Tajani, 71, answers questions on international and national current affairs, with a necessary focus on Sardinia. Minister, these are the first days of the ceasefire between […]

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Minister Tajani receives Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, today received the Foreign Minister of Uruguay, Mario Lubetkin, at the Farnesina. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the excellent state of bilateral relations, characterised by strong ties in political, commercial, and cultural fields, further strengthened by a significant Italian presence in Uruguay. Minister […]

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Memorandum of Understanding on labour corridors for refugees signed

A new Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Labour, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Diaconia Valdese, Pathways International, and Talent Beyond Boundaries. The agreement, made possible through new provisions under Law 50/2023, will enable selected refugees abroad […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Italy–Malaysia Business Forum Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel 2 July 2025

Press Accreditation Note Italy–Malaysia Business Forum Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel 2 July 2025   On Wednesday, 2 July 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Italy–Malaysia Business Forum will be held at the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel (Piazza della Repubblica 48, Rome), organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in […]

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Tripodi speaks on the 25th anniversary of the Ancona Declaration: Proud to support the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, sent a message to the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Ancona Declaration. “Italy is proud to have supported this initiative since its inception,” she stated, “as it promotes cooperation among the countries bordering the Adriatic and Ionian seas. We […]

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Undersecretary Silli attends the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States

The 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) opened today in St. John’s, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, under the theme: “Building resilient and inclusive economies in the Americas”. Italy, a Permanent Observer to the Organization, was represented at the event – on behalf of Minister Tajani – by the Undersecretary […]

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Italy supports the World Bank’s “Invest in Childcare” initiative for early childhood services

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, has today authorised the allocation of a EUR 12 million contribution to the World Bank in support of the “Invest in Childcare” initiative, which focuses on improving access to early childhood care services. This funding follows the commitment made by Italy […]

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Facilitation Committee approves “Ukraine” measure worth EUR 300 million to support Italian companies in reconstruction efforts. EUR 65 million in financing approved for 151 companies, plus EUR 10.2 million in support for export contracts. EUR 68 million in quasi-equity loans and EUR 3.3 million for start-up investments also approved

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), has approved the “Ukraine” measure aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Italian companies involved in the reconstruction process. The initiative, with a total budget of EUR 300 million leveraging resources from Fund 295/73, provides for a non-repayable export contribution of up […]

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New funds to support UNICEF and WHO for Gaza and Palestine

The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, has allocated two new funding packages of EUR 5 million each in favour of UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), with the aim of strengthening Italy’s contribution to healthcare assistance for the Palestinian population affected by the conflict in the Gaza Strip. This […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli speaks at the Federvini General Assembly

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, attended the Federvini General Assembly held today in Rome. The event was also attended by the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida. In his speech, the Deputy Minister spoke of […]

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