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Press Releases

7 June 2026

National Sports Day: the Italian Foreign Ministry promotes the Sistema Italia worldwide through sports diplomacy

On the occasion of National Sports Day, the Italian Foreign Ministry reaffirms its commitment to promoting the Sistema Italia internationally through sports diplomacy, an increasingly important instrument for supporting economic growth, showcasing Italy’s excellence and promoting the values of dialogue, inclusion and peace around the world. “Sport is an outstanding expression of Italian talent and […]

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6 June 2026

Conference of Italian Consuls in the World

Do you have a question for Italian Consuls? At the Conference of Italian Consuls in the World (June 12-13 June), we will give voice to the Italian community abroad! Write to consoli2026@esteri.it with your questions or needs. Which services do you consider a priority? What would you improve? What questions would you like to convey […]

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Press Releases

2 June 2026

Tajani and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrate Republic Day

Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Tajani is attending today’s military parade on the Imperial Forums as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Once again this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is participating in the parade with a delegation of officials from the Crisis Unit and Italian consuls, who are at the forefront of efforts to […]

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Press Releases

18 May 2026

Tajani in Modena and Bologna today

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will be in Modena and Bologna this evening to express his solidarity with the local population and those who stopped the man who drove his car into pedestrians, and to visit the severely injured people. Tajani suggested to Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi that Mr. Luca Signorelli be […]

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Press Releases

15 May 2026

Joint training between the Crisis Unit of the Italian Foreign Ministry and ARES 118 is underway

The training activity provided for by the Memorandum of Understanding between the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry, of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation and Regional Health Emergency Agency ARES 118 of Lazio, signed at technical level on 2 February 2026, begins today. The Protocol aims to provide psychological support to the citizens and their families […]

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Press Releases

3 May 2026

World Press Freedom Day and National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day and the National Day for Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty, established this year by the Italian Government, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani strongly reaffirms Italy’s commitment to defending and promoting press freedom, not only as a pillar of democracy, but as an essential driver of progress, […]

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Press Releases

28 April 2026

Undersecretary Tripodi at the Summit of the Three Seas Initiative: Italy Becomes a Strategic Partner

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripod, participated today in Dubrovnik – on behalf of Minister Tajani – in the Summit of the Three Seas Initiative, a regional cooperation platform launched in 2015 and comprising 13 European Union Member States and six strategic partners. The event is particularly important for Italy, which was invited […]

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28 April 2026

The Growth Laboratory in Turin for “Objective Export: Companies and Territories of Northern Italy”

The initiative follows the Laboratorio Farnesina project, a roadshow that travelled across Italy to provide regions an opportunity for international outreach. The project began in 2023 and has already reached eleven Italian cities, starting with Turin. With a view to enhancing the role of Italian culture and excellence in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Growth […]

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Press Releases

15 April 2026

Italy following closely the case of journalist Ahmed Shiab-Eldin detained in Kuwait

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is following closely the case of journalist Ahmed Shiab-Eldin – affiliated with the University of Bari – who was arrested on 3 March for sharing on social media videos relating to rocket and drone launches in the context of the war in Iran. The arrest reportedly took place under circumstances […]

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24 March 2026

Italy–Singapore: The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, visited Singapore for initial bilateral consultations

On behalf of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, travelled to Singapore for initial bilateral consultations with his counterpart Albert Chua, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit confirmed the revitalization of relations between Italy and Singapore, evidenced by the […]

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6 March 2026

European Day of the Righteous: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remembers the courage of its diplomats

On the European Day of the Righteous, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation remembers those who, in the exercise of their diplomatic and consular functions, put the values of humanity and justice before their own personal interests, often at the risk of their own lives. 6 March is an opportunity for the Ministry […]

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Press Releases

5 March 2026

Middle East update. New charter flights from Muscat and Malé facilitated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The region has about 8,900 Italian tourists: 92 in Bahrain, 948 in Qatar, 6,536 in the United Arab Emirates and 1,386 in Oman. More flights are leaving for the Italian nationals who are stranded in the region due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. From Muscat, Oman, two flights will depart to Fiumicino, […]

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