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Relocation operations continue for Cutro shipwreck survivors

7 April 2023

In accordance with the commitments made by the Government, relocation operations are ongoing for the survivors of the shipwreck that occurred in Cutro, in the province of Crotone, on the night of 25-26 February. According to information gathered by the Ministry of the Interior, 76 people are requesting international protection: 18 have applied in Italy (15 Pakistani nationals, 2 Afghan nationals and 1 Iranian national) and are currently being housed in ‘Reception and Integration System’ (‘SAI’) centres; five unaccompanied foreign minors have been placed in facilities for children.

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President Meloni meets with President of the Government of Spain

5 April 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, at Palazzo Chigi. Following their meeting, the two leaders issued statements to the press.

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President Meloni’s video message to Ministerial Meeting on the Western Balkans

3 April 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, greeted the Ministerial Meeting on the Western Balkans today, via video message.

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President Meloni visits 55th edition of Vinitaly

3 April 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, this morning addressed the ‘Vino e giovani’ [‘Wine and young people’] event and 2023 award ceremony for the 7th ‘Agricultural Institutes of Italy’ wine competition at Vinitaly, the international wine and spirits exhibition in Verona. 

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President Meloni’s statement on World Autism Awareness Day

2 April 2023

Today is World Autism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations in 2007 to promote greater attention to people with autism spectrum disorder. To mark this occasion, Palazzo Chigi’s façade will be lit up in blue from sunset this evening until 6am tomorrow morning as a small gesture to express closeness with the families, associations and health professionals who, with such love and commitment, face important challenges every day.

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President Meloni’s statement on Pope Francis leaving hospital

1 April 2023

“I am delighted to hear the news that the Holy Father has been discharged from the Gemelli Hospital. He and his Magisterium are an example and a point of reference for Italy, Europe and the whole world”.

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President Meloni expresses satisfaction with CIPESS allocation for schools in L’Aquila

30 March 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, has expressed “great satisfaction” with the decision approved by yesterday’s CIPESS meeting [Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development] to allocate EUR 50 million for work on school buildings in the Municipality of L’Aquila and in other towns that were affected by the earthquake in 2009.

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President Meloni’s call with President Zelensky

29 March 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. President Zelensky expressed his appreciation for the forthcoming conference on Ukraine’s reconstruction to be held in Rome on 26 April, an important opportunity to strengthen relations between Italian companies and Ukraine. 

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President Meloni addresses Summit for Democracy 2023

29 March 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, addressed the Summit for Democracy 2023 via video conference today.