Day of Remembrance. Participation of Minister Tajani and the diplomatic network in the commemorations
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is taking part today in the ceremony dedicated to the Day of Remembrance, in memory of the victims of the foibe and in solidarity with the Istrian, Fiuman and Dalmatian exiles and with our national community in Slovenia and Croatia. The commemoration scheduled at the Chamber of Deputies was held in […]
Read moreTemporary shutdown of the Visa Information System (VIS) for the processing and issuance of entry visas
From 6:00 p.m. (Rome time, CET) on February 12th, 2026, until 12:00 a.m. (Rome time, CET) on February 18th, 2026, the Visa Information System (VIS) will be temporarily shut down. This is a scheduled and urgent technical intervention that will result in the temporary suspension of the receipt and processing of visa applications, as well […]
Read moreFirst Top Italian Wines Roadshow by Gambero Rosso in Nigeria
Gambero Rosso, with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Abuja and in collaboration with the Consulate General and the ICE Office in Lagos, organized yesterday, January 27, the first Gambero Rosso roadshow in the world in 2026, featuring the finest Italian wineries. A first in many respects: the first Gambero Rosso tour in […]
Read moreGIORNATA DELLA MEMORIA – Le parole del Ministro Tajani
L’Ambasciata d’Italia in Abuja celebra oggi, 27 Gennaio, il ricordo della liberazione del campo di concentramento e di sterminio di Auschwitz avvenuta il 27 gennaio 1945. In questa occasione, il Ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani rende omaggio con un videomessaggio, di cui riportiamo il testo integrale: Oggi, nella Giornata della Memoria, rendiamo omaggio alle vittime […]
Read moreThe Ambassador of Italy at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day
On 15 January, Nigeria celebrates the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the national day dedicated to the fallen and veterans of the Nigerian Armed Forces, which marked the end of the Nigerian Civil War on 15 January 1970, when Biafra surrendered to the federal government. The Ambassador of Italy, Roberto Mengoni, attended the ceremony together with […]
Read moreGUIDA PER LE AZIENDE ITALIANE
L’Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA) principale agenzia di stampa italiana e una delle più importanti al mondo ha pubblicato il seguente articolo: ROMA, 08 GEN – L’Ambasciata d’Italia in Nigeria ha pubblicato sul proprio sito web la guida alle opportunità per le aziende italiane: “Diplomazia della crescita: destinazione Nigeria“. Il prontuario, realizzato con il contributo […]
Read moreItalian National Space Day
With the launch of the first Italian artificial satellite, San Marco 1, in 1964, Italy became the third country in the world, after the United States and the Soviet Union, to place its own satellite into orbit. To promote and highlight Italy’s role in space research and innovation, the Italian National Space Day (GNS) is […]
Read moreHuman Rights Day, Tajani: Italy’s mandate in Geneva will boost our action
On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day — commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of 1948 — the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirmed that the promotion and protection of fundamental rights remain an essential pillar of Italy’s international engagement. This year, the celebration takes on special significance […]
Read moreITALIAN CUISINE RECOGNIZED AS UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
Italian cuisine has officially entered the ranks of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, confirming that food is not only nourishment, but also culture, history, and future. This recognition celebrates Italy’s ability to transform the dining table into a place of encounter, dialogue, and universal sharing. The honor was formally granted with its inscription in […]
Read moreItalians in the World Report 2025
On November 11, the 20th edition of the Italians in the World Report by the Migrantes Foundation was presented in Rome, focusing on the theme of expatriations and the so‑called “brain drain.” Since 2006, the migration balance of Italians shows a reduction of 817,000 citizens in 20 years. The majority are young people from Lombardy, […]
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