Minister Tajani signs decree exempting US, G7, and NATO citizens from fingerprint requirement for certain national visas
Since January this year, Italy has extended the requirement to collect biometric data to include long-stay visa applications, in line with efforts to strengthen both its migration system and the security of Italy and the Schengen area. However, this requirement is not intended to place a burden on allied countries – particularly G7 members – […]
Read moreExport Plan – The Facilitation Committee has approved funding of € 109 million in favour of 228 companies. Green light has been given for the establishment of a € 500 million reserve for a new soft finance measure dedicated to the Asia-Pacific region.
The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today approved the creation of a € 500 million reserve within the 394/81 Fund for a new soft finance line aimed at supporting investments by Italian companies with interests in the Asia-Pacific area. This new measure will become operational once the necessary implementation steps are […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Lithuania
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, continued his mission to Northern Europe in Lithuania, accompanied by the Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso. The Deputy Minister first met with his counterpart, Julius Pranevičius, before joining Minister Urso for a meeting with the Lithuanian Prime Minister, Gintautas Paluckas. […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Norway
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, concluded a visit to Norway yesterday, accompanied by the Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, for a meeting with the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Terese Myrseth. The talks offered an opportunity to advance the process of strengthening bilateral […]
Read moreRelease of Italian national Alfredo Schiavo
In relation to the release of Italian-Venezuelan citizen Alfredo Schiavo, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I express satisfaction at the release of Alfredo Schiavo, who had been imprisoned for five years in Venezuelan jails, and I commend the excellent teamwork that led […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi speaks in Milan at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, took part via videoconference in the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank, currently being held in Milan. “Italy has actively participated in the work of this important multilateral institution since its founding in 1966. The fact that the meeting is taking […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s Mission to Croatia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in Zagreb to take part in the Italy-Croatia Business Forum and to hold some meetings with local authorities. The mission is mainly designed to further relaunch the already excellent economic partnership between Italy and Croatia. With trade worth over EUR 8 billion and a […]
Read moreNon-EU foreign trade performance in the first quarter of 2025
NON-EU FOREIGN TRADE PERFORMANCE IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025 According to the data released by Istat on Italy’s foreign trade—currently available only for non-EU countries—in the first quarter of 2025, Italy exported goods worth €76.3 billion, marking an increase of +3.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. During the same period, Italy imported […]
Read moreVisit of Deputy Minister Cirielli to Malta
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, concluded a mission to Valletta today, where he met with the Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg. During the discussions, the excellent state of bilateral relations was reaffirmed. Italy and Malta share strong historical, cultural and commercial […]
Read moreSituation in Spain and Portugal following power outage
The Foreign Ministry continues to monitor the situation in the Iberian Peninsula following the extensive power outage, which had a significant impact on airport and long-distance train traffic in Spain and Portugal, as well as widespread restrictions on health and banking services in the two countries. About 3,600 Italians in Spain (of whom more than […]
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