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President Meloni’s statement on Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Foibe massacres and the Istrian–Dalmatian exodus

10 February 2023

Today, Italy marks the Day of Remembrance that pays tribute to the martyrs of the Foibe massacres and to the Italians of Istria, Rijeka and Dalmatia who were forced to abandon their homes and their lands just because they were Italian. Hundreds of thousands of our compatriots had no choice but to flee, and, on several occasions, the nation failed to embrace them as it should have.

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President Meloni in Brussels

10 February 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, attended the special European Council meeting in Brussels yesterday. Earlier today, she held a press conference on the conclusions of the meeting.

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President Meloni’s message of greeting to the IX economic conference of ‘Cia-Agricoltori Italiani’

9 February 2023

Good morning everyone. I wish to greet and thank the President of ‘Cia-Agricoltori Italiani’ (‘CIA’) [Italian Farmers’ Confederation], Cristiano Fini, for the invitation. I apologise that I am unable to attend CIA’s ninth economic conference, but I nevertheless wanted to send my contribution. My greetings go to the Ministers, European Commissioner for Agriculture Wojciechowski and the representatives of the institutions and economic categories who will be attending your two-day event. I of course also wish to greet all CIA delegates present.

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Foibe massacres: President Meloni signs decree to establish Remembrance Day committee

9 February 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, has signed a Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (‘DPCM’) establishing a committee to coordinate the Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Foibe massacres and the post-World War II exodus of the people of Istria, Rijeka and Dalmatia. The committee will ensure efficient and coordinated planning of the initiatives and ceremonies proposed by authorities to mark the Day of Remembrance, which was established by Law no. 92 of 30 March 2004. Palazzo Chigi, the seat of Government, will be lit up with the colours of the Italian tricolour from 6pm on Friday 10 until dawn on Saturday 11 February, with the words “I Remember” projected onto the centre of its façade.

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Pontignano Forum: President Meloni’s message to the British Ambassador to Italy

9 February 2023

President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni’s message of greeting to the British Ambassador to Italy, Edward Llewellyn, on the occasion of the Pontignano Forum.

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President Meloni meets with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

8 February 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at Palazzo Chigi.

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President Meloni’s statement on the arrest of Antonio Strangio in Bali

8 February 2023

“The arrest of the dangerous fugitive Antonio Strangio in Bali marks the third of its kind in a matter of days, following the capture of Edgardo Greco in France after 17 years at large, and of Matteo Messina Denaro. I wish to express my satisfaction and warmest congratulations to all the intelligence, public security and police forces who allow these extraordinary results to be achieved. The fight against crime and against all forms of illegality remains a priority objective of our Government”.   

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President Meloni’s statement on the work of Italian firefighters in Türkiye

8 February 2023

“At present, based on the information available, the USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) teams of Italian firefighters in Türkiye have managed to save two young people in two separate rescue operations in Antioch, and are working to save others. I wish to send encouragement and heartfelt thanks to our altruistic compatriots who are bringing real help to the people affected by this apocalyptic earthquake, with their specific expertise in urban search and rescue operations”.

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President Meloni in Milan

7 February 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, accompanied by the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, was in Milan today, where she met with the Metropolitan City’s Mayor, Giuseppe Sala, and heads of the public security forces. Following the meeting, which was held at the city’s Prefecture, President Meloni addressed journalists at a doorstep.