Vienna, Photographic Exhibition Dedicated to Press Freedom
With a view to celebrating World Press Freedom Day and the new national anniversary in memory of journalists killed in the line of duty, established by the Italian Parliament, the Permanent Representation of Italy to the OSCE – in cooperation with ANSA – opened today in Vienna the photographic exhibition “Safeguarding Press Freedom: Protecting Journalists, […]
Read moreInternational OSCE Conference on New Technologies opens in Geneva
The international conference “Anticipating technologies – for a safe and humane future” opened today in Geneva under the auspices of the 2026 Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship. The conference focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on security, stability and co-operation across the OSCE area. The initiative brings together representatives of participating States, international organizations, the scientific […]
Read moreOSCE 2026 Unified Budget approved
On March 19, OSCE participating States approved the 2026 Unified Budget proposal presented by the Swiss Chairpersonship-in-Office, thus ending the stalemate in which the organization had been operating since 2022. The adoption of the budget follows extensive consultations among participating States within the Management and Finance Committee (ACMF) and is the result of the work […]
Read moreReinforced Permanent Council on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Permanent Representative of Italy to the OSCE in Vienna, Amb. Andrea Cascone, took part on February 24th to a Reinforced Permanent Council, organized by the Swiss Chairpersonship in office on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read here the integral Italian statement.
Read moreItaly participates in the OSCE Conference on Combating Antisemitism in St. Gallen
The OSCE Conference on Combating Antisemitism was held in St. Gallen on February 9 and 10, marking the first high-level event in the Swiss Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The Italian participants included the National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism, General Pasquale Angelosanto, and the Permanent Representative to the OSCE, […]
Read more“Sounds for Peace” – Verdi’s Requiem at Vienna’s Musikverein for solidarity
A large audience attended the charity concert “Sounds for Peace” at the Musikverein in Vienna. The event was promoted by the Embassy of Italy in Vienna, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations, the Permanent Mission to the OSCE and the Italian Cultural Institute, in cooperation with the University of Vienna. The evening featured the […]
Read moreSounds for Peace (30 January 2026, Musikverein, Vienna) – Charity concert to support UNWFP ShareTheMeal
The Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations in Vienna, the Embassy of Italy in Austria, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the OSCE and the Italian Institute of Culture in Vienna are pleased to present the charity concert Sounds for Peace, that will take place on Friday 30 January at 7.30pm in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State Silli at the OSCE Ministerial Council
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Giorgio Silli attended the 32nd Ministerial Council of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani. The Undersecretary also participated in the meeting of the informal group of “Friends of the Western Balkans” countries. […]
Read moreThe Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies join the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
This year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is once again participating in the international mobilisation campaign to mark the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, emphasised, “Italy must lead in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, […]
Read moreThe new Permanent Representative of Italy to the OSCE, Amb. Andrea Cascone, presented his credentials
The new Permanent Representative of Italy to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Ambassador Andrea Cascone, presented today his credential letter to OSCE Acting Secretary General, Catherine Fearon. During a courtesy meeting following the presentation, a number of key topics on the Organisation’s agenda were discussed. The Acting Secretary General expressed appreciation for […]
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