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Unità di Crisi

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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10 June 2016
UEFA European championship in France – Travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a dedicated section of its www.viaggiaresicuri.it website for the “Euro 2016” championship, to provide Italians with information about their stay in France during the football competition and the assistance provided by diplomatic and consular offices. As of today, everyone entering France will also receive a text message from […]

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Press Releases
8 April 2016
Philippines: Freed Italian national Rolando Del Torchio

Rolando Del Torchio, an Italian citizen kidnapped in the City of Dipolog, in the Philippines, in October 2015, was released today and is temporarily in the custody of the Philippine Authorities which found him in the Sulu Archipelago.   The Italian Embassy in Manila and the Crisis Unit of the Italian Foreign Ministry have remained […]

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7 April 2016
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Crisis Unit APP – Access to “Viaggiare Sicuri” and “Dove siamo nel mondo” services

Finding information and registering your journey will be easier from today thanks to the updated version of the Unità di Crisi – Farnesina [Ministry of Foreign Affairs Crisis Unit] app for Android, iOS and Windows Phone operating systems.  The Unità di Crisi – Farnesina app allows Italian citizens to register their personal data and details  […]

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