The Farnesina’s comment on the Turkish Foreign Ministry’s summons of European diplomats in Ankara
With reference to the Turkish Foreign Ministry’s summons of European diplomats in Ankara to protest against the attendance of some European diplomatic and consular representatives at the first hearing in the trial against two journalists of the Cumhuriyet, Can Dundar and Erdem Gul, which was held in Istanbul on Friday, the Farnesina informs that the […]
Read moreBrussels attack: Belgian authorities give the Italian Embassy in Belgium confirmation of the identification of the body of compatriot Patricia Rizzo. Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sympathy
The Italian Embassy in Belgium has received confirmation from the Belgian authorities of the identification of the body of compatriot Patricia Rizzo, who died following the attack at the Maelbeek station on 22 March. Our Embassy in Brussels will continue to assist family members living in Belgium. The Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign […]
Read moreVisit to Algeria by Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enzo Amendola
The Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs visited Algeria yesterday and today. Mr Amendola held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ramtane Lamamra, the Minister for Religious Affairs Mohamed Aissa, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy. In his meeting with […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni meets the Heads of Mission of Asian countries belonging to UNESCAP
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni today met the Group of Heads of Mission of Asian countries belonging to UNESCAP – UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. The group includes the ambassadors of Bangladesh – which has chaired the group since 2015 – Afghanistan, Australia, China, South Korea, Philippines, […]
Read moreCarlo Calenda appointed Italy’s Permanent Representative to the European Union
This is to inform that Italy’s Council of Ministers recently approved the appointment of Carlo Calenda as Italy’s Permanent Representative to the European Union. Carlo Calenda was born in Rome in 1973. He has a degree in Law from the University of Rome. From 2004 to 2008 he was appointed assistant to the President of Confindustria […]
Read moreBrussels attacks: telephone call by Minister Gentiloni to Belgian Foreign Minister Reynders
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni telephoned the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders to express the sympathy and deep solidarity of the Italian Government and people. The Belgian minister confirmed the severity of the attacks suffered at the airport and metro stations. The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs is working with Embassies […]
Read moreBUS ACCIDENT IN CATALONIA
The Foreign Ministry confirms there were Italian victims in the accident. Their families can call the Crisis Unit at +39 0636225
Read more“Unità di Crisi – Farnesina” App – Access to services provided by “Viaggiare Sicuri” and “Dove siamo nel mondo”
As of today an updated version of the “Unità di Crisi – Farnesina” App will make it easier for users to get the latest information and register their travel itineraries. The latest App version is available for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. The App is the result of a cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign […]
Read moreRDC: Undersecretary Amendola announces another Congolese child adoption release
Italian vice-minister Amendola has announced that, thanks to a commitment by the Italian Embassy in Kinshasa, the Congolese authorities have officially announced that another group of minors will soon be reunited with families in Italy. Once the Commission for International Adoptions and the bodies in charge of adoptions have taken rapid action to complete the […]
Read moreConcern expressed for Israel’s announcement to annex 234 hectares of land in the West Bank
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses concern for Israel’s decision, announced yesterday, to annex 234 hectares of land in the West Bank, south of Jericho. The decision, by increasing the land available for new settlements, contributes to undermining the two-State solution, which is the only one capable of assuring the Israeli and […]
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