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Press Releases
3 December 2025
Meeting on Corridor VIII promoted by Italy

On the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, a meeting was held at Italy’s request between the Foreign Ministers of Italy, Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Romania to discuss the relaunch of the Corridor VIII initiative. The infrastructure consists of 1,300 kilometres of railway and 960 kilometres of roads, connecting the ports […]

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Press Releases
14 November 2025
Meeting between Minister Tajani and Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Elisa Spiropali

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani met with Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Elisa Spiropali, on the margins of the Italy–Albania Intergovernmental Summit chaired by the President of the Council of Ministers and the Albanian Prime Minister. Their discussions highlighted the excellent state of bilateral relations, further reinforced today by the signing of […]

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Interviews
23 October 2025
Tajani: “We will abolish all taxes on housing to protect families”

“The Balkans must reintegrate into the European family. They are part of Europe, they are part of the West. They are our friends and allies; they must be included in the single market, they are strategic for growth and exports, and we want them to become EU members”. Removing former communist countries from Russia’s malign […]

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Interviews
23 October 2025
Tajani: “We will abolish all taxes on housing to protect families”

“The Balkans must reintegrate into the European family. They are part of Europe, they are part of the West. They are our friends and allies; they must be included in the single market, they are strategic for growth and exports, and we want them to become EU members”. Removing former communist countries from Russia’s malign […]

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Press Releases
22 September 2025
Minister Tajani to participate in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in New York from today until September 25 to participate – accompanying the Prime Minister – in the High-Level Week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This year’s theme for the general debate -“Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
2 September 2025
Sofia, Vittorio Grigolo and Sonya Yoncheva in concert

Thanks to the collaboration between the Embassy of Italy in Bulgaria, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia and the production company SY 11 Events, the famous tenor Vittorio Grigolo performed on 28 August as part of the “Gala in Sofia” 2025, which was organised with the support of the Municipality of Sofia. The musical accompaniment […]

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Press Releases
2 July 2025
Undersecretary Tripodi opens the North Macedonia–Italy Business Forum in Skopje

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, on behalf of Minister Antonio Tajani, inaugurated the North Macedonia–Italy Business Forum today in Skopje. The initiative, part of Italy’s growth diplomacy and the Export Action Plan, was organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Ministry […]

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Press Releases
27 June 2025
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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Diplomatic Network
29 May 2025
Italy strengthens cooperation with the Western Balkans through the CEI Fund at the EBRD

Italy reaffirms its leading role in promoting the European integration of the Western Balkans through the Central European Initiative (CEI) Fund at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which is financed by Italy. This commitment was highlighted during two events held in Podgorica (26 May) and Sarajevo (27 May), organised by the CEI, […]

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Economic Diplomacy
19 May 2025
Serbia at the top of cybersecurity and with a booming market

Serbia is among the best countries in the world in cybersecurity, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In this ranking, it is in the first of five levels thanks to good results in the fields of legal, technical, organizational and cooperation measures, as well as in capacity building in […]

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Diplomatic Network
8 May 2025
Roadshow in Belgrade, Skopje and Tirana promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the CEI and the EBRD

The “Roadshow” promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with the support of the CEI Fund at the EBRD financed by Italy, concluded today in Tirana. The three stops – Belgrade (6 May), Skopje (7 May), […]

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