Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok are the “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”

Belgrade, Houston and Bangkok have been awarded the title of “Italian Creativity Capitals in the World 2026”. Now in its fourth edition, the Italian Creativity Capitals in the World award, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aims to showcase the most outstanding initiatives of Italy’s diplomatic, consular, and cultural network […]

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First Edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen

The first edition of the Multiplicity Residency Award – Bremen will begin in 2025. This residency program will offer a researcher, writer, or translator an educational and professional experience on the theme of multiplicity, as described by Italo Calvino in the eponymous chapter of “Lezioni americane” (American Lessons) The program will include a one-month stay […]

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WeBuild to undertake expansion of the Yacyretá hydropower plant

WeBuild has been commissioned to carry out the expansion works of the Yacyretá hydropower plant. The project, financed by EBY, has a total value of USD 620 million. The intervention, known as the Aña Cuá Project, entails the installation of three new turbines, which will increase Paraguay’s national generation capacity by 270 MW (around 10%), […]

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10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean

The 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean was held today in Barcelona, with Italy represented by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, acting on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani. Among those in attendance were the Minister for Foreign Affairs, […]

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Undersecretary Silli’s mission to Costa Rica and Guatemala for institutional meetings

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, carried out a mission to Costa Rica and Guatemala for bilateral political consultations. During the visit, he also held meetings with Italian businesses, members of the Italian communities residing in the two countries, and representatives of their respective civil societies. In Costa Rica, […]

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Election of Italy to the Interpol Executive Committee

Dr Stefano Carvelli, Senior Officer of the Italian National Police and currently seconded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was today elected Regional Delegate for Europe to Interpol’s Executive Committee for the 2025–2028 term, during the Organisation’s General Assembly held in Marrakech (Morocco). This significant outcome, achieved through close coordination between the Ministry of Foreign […]

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E4 Statement – Situation in the West Bank.

We – France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom – strongly condemn the massive increase of settler violence against Palestinian civilians and call for stability in the West Bank. Destabilising activity risks undermining the success of the 20 Point Plan for Gaza and prospects for long-term peace and security. The number of attacks has reached new […]

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Minister Tajani meets Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov. The agenda of the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, reinforced by President Mattarella’s visit to Baku on 29–30 September, as well as on key regional and international issues. The two Ministers agreed […]

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The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World kicks off. Tajani: “Food represents culture, economy, and above all, peace”

At Villa Madama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, presents the tenth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, which this year is dedicated to exploring the links between cuisine, health, culture, and innovation. This edition, under the theme “Italian cuisine: health, culture, and innovation”, pursues three main […]

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Qatar, spettacolo “Maqam. Doha-Napoli andata e ritorno”

Nel quadro delle celebrazioni dei 2.500 anni dalla fondazione di Napoli, Doha ha accolto al Katara Drama Theater lo spettacolo “Maqam. Doha–Naples Round Trip”, presentato dall’Ambasciata d’Italia a Doha con Katara Cultural Village Foundation e dal Ministero della Cultura qatarino e cofinanziato dalla Direzione Generale Spettacolo del Ministero della Cultura italiano. Lo spettacolo ha esplorato […]

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Winners of the 21st New York Prize

The winners of the 21st edition of the New York Prize have been announced: Binta DIAW (Cernusco sul Naviglio – MI, 1995) Sara Ravelli (Crema – CR, 1993) The 21st edition of the Prize was launched by the Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in […]

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Minister Tajani and the Commanding General of the Guardia di Finanza, Gen. De Gennaro, inaugurate the new Guardia di Finanza facilities at the Farnesina

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, today inaugurated, together with the Commanding General of the Guardia di Finanza, Gen. C.A. Andrea De Gennaro, the new Guardia di Finanza facilities located within the Farnesina. “Today we celebrate a historic and strategic form of cooperation in which I have always strongly believed. Thanks to the essential […]

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