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Unità di Crisi

Press Releases
13 August 2017
Flooding in Nepal: Foreign Ministry at work to provide assistance to Italian citizens

Following the violent flooding in Nepal, the Foreign Ministry, through its Crisis Unit and the Consulate General in Calcutta, immediately got to work to provide the best possible assistance to the Italians affected. The Foreign Ministry is in constant contact with the local authorities and several Italian citizens have already been brought to safety by […]

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24 July 2017
The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Unit, together with Assaeroporti and ENAC, launches the “travel safe” campaign for people going abroad

The information campaign promoted by the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit in conjunction with Assaeroporti, the association of Italian airport managers, and ENAC, the National Civil Aviation Agency, will kick off today in 24 Italian airports. The campaign invites Italians departing for foreign destinations to use the “Viaggiaresicuri.it” and “Dovesiamonelmondo.it” portals which provide updated information […]

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Press Releases
23 May 2017
Explosion in Manchester

The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Unit and the Italian Embassy in London are in close contact with the British authorities to verify the possible presence of Italian citizens and to provide all possible assistance to Italians present in the United Kingdom in connection with last night’s explosion in Manchester.

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Press Releases
3 April 2017
Minister Alfano: ” Deep sorrow for the Mocoa victims and personal closeness to the families stricken by this tragedy. To Colombia, a Country which is a friend of Italy, I wish to convey the deep-felt condolences of our Country”

Minister Alfano: “I wish to express our deep sorrow for the Mocoa victims and my personal closeness to the families stricken by this tragedy. To Colombia, a Country which is a friend of Italy, I wish to convey the deep-felt condolences of our Country.”The Farnesina’s Crisis Unit, in close cooperation with the Italian Embassy in […]

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1 February 2017
Farnesina. Three training days for 28 defense attachés to be stationed in diplomatic posts in the world

The three-day training for Defense Attachés to be stationed in Italian diplomatic posts around the world, including in very delicate and high-risk contexts, came to an end today. The course represents another area of fruitful cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Defense. It has allowed our military […]

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Press Releases
21 January 2017
Explosion in Tripoli: Foreign Ministry, personnel not involved in attack

The Foreign Ministry confirms that a vehicle loaded with explosives blew up in Tripoli last night, near the Embassies of Italy and Egypt. Two victims have been reported, presumably the passengers of the car. It is important to note that the local security system put in place to protect the diplomatic chancery worked to perfection. […]

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Press Releases
19 December 2016
Minister Alfano on the tragic facts of Berlin​

“I was deeply struck and grieved at the news of this evening’s despicable attack in Berlin and I express my deepest-felt condolences and my warmest sympathy to the German Government. We are close to the German people in this sorrowful moment, which should instead be of joy and peace as we approach the Christmas festivities,” […]

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Press Releases
19 July 2016
Nice: the French Authorities confirm the identification of four additional Italian victims

The Foreign Ministry informs that, during the night, the French Authorities have confirmed the identification of four additional Italian citizens among the victims of the Nice attack, namely Carla Gaveglio, Maria Grazia Ascoli, Gianna Muset and Angelo D’Agostino. Their families have been informed and are being provided the necessary assistance by the staff  of the Italian Consulate and […]

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Press Releases
15 July 2016
Crisis Management Unit evacuates 12 young Italians from Tonj

The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit, in cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Nairobi, has evacuated from Tonj 12 young Italians, including three minors, engaged in a development aid project South Sudan. The 12 youths were flown this morning from Tonj to Juba, from where they travelled on to Nairobi on another flight organized by the […]

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Press Releases
15 July 2016
Attack in Nice: the Farnesina immediately activated its Crisis Management Unit

Following the tragic events in  Nice, the Farnesina immediataly activated its Crisis Management Unit which, in close contact with the Consulate, the Embassy in Paris and the local authorities, is following the developments and checking the possible involvement of Italian citizens. Crisis Management Unit: Tel. 0039 0636225  –  E-mail: unita.crisi@esteri.it

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Press Releases
13 July 2016
South Sudan: Italian and EU citizens repatriated from Juba​

This morning an airplane of the Italian Air Force took off from the capital of South Sudan with on board 30 Italian citizens who have decided to leave Juba following the recent events. The Italians will be accommodated in Italy’s military base in Djibouti and subsequently follow on to their final destinations. On board of […]

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Press Releases
2 July 2016
Attack in Dhaka: there is no Italian missing​

Following further investigations, the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit found out that the Italian citizen who was reported missing was not in the restaurant at the time of the terrorist attack. The Italian concerned has contacted his family.

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