domenica 6 settembre 2026

Italy and the campaign for a universal moratorium on the death penalty.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKOd9j6OvJm/

Italy's engagement against the death penalty for the 2026–2028 term focuses on pushing for a universal moratorium and the complete abolition of capital punishment at the United Nations.

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates this international strategy during Italy's term as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

Key Goals and Actions

Universal Moratorium: The main goal is to stop all executions worldwide and move toward total abolition.
UN Resolutions: The Inter-Regional Task Force on the Moratorium on the Use of the Death Penalty is a cross-regional coalition of United Nations member states that works to promote the universal abolition of capital punishment through the UN General Assembly. Italy works with the Interregional Task Force to support and pass resolutions at the UN General Assembly.
Global Dialogue: Italy raises awareness with other countries, talks with civil society groups, and stimulates public debates

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/05/il-sottosegretario-dellutri-presiede-la-task-force-contro-la-pena-di-morte/

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/05/dichiarazione-congiunta-dei-41-membri-della-task-force-interregionale-sulla-moratoria-delluso-della-pena-di-morte/

https://en.lamilano.it/Rome/Italy-relaunches-the-death-penalty-with-the-aim-of-a-universal-moratorium-and-global-abolition./

https://onuitalia.com/2026/05/21/pena-di-morte-in-autunno-a-ny-torna-il-negoziato-sulla-moratoria-riunita-in-italia-cabina-di-regia/

https://italiarappginevra.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2025/02/intervento-dellitalia-in-occasione-del-panel-biennale-di-alto-livello-sulla-pena-di-morte-nellambito-della-58ma-sessione-del-consiglio-diritti-umani/

https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2024/11/statement-of-italys-permanent-representative-amb-maurizio-massari-at-the-un-general-assemblys-third-committees-plenary-meetin/

https://onuitalia.com/2024/11/18/pena-di-morte-aumentano-i-consensi-per-la-moratoria/

‘We have also co-sponsored a number of important resolutions. I would just like to mention the resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty, which passed with a very high number of votes, the highest ever, 130 votes.’

from https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2026/01/farewell-video-message-of-permanent-representative-amb-maurizio-massari/

Italian cinema and cultural diplomacy, public diplomacy and soft power

Italian cinema is a fundamental instrument of soft power, capable of shaping the global imagination and promoting the country's culture, values, and lifestyle through the power of storytelling. From the postwar period to the present day, the silver screen has projected Italian identity far beyond national borders.

From the Origins to Postwar Masterpieces

After the Second World War, Neorealism (e.g., Rossellini's Rome, Open City, De Sica's Bicycle Thieves) redefined world cinema and offered the image of a country rising from the ashes of fascism. This era forged the myth of a passionate, tragic, yet vital Italy. Subsequently, masters such as Federico Fellini (with La Dolce Vita) and Michelangelo Antonioni consecrated the elegance, aesthetics, and intellectual complexity of "Made in Italy," influencing generations of filmmakers worldwide.

The Global Market and Cultural Diplomacy

Today, the Italian film and audiovisual industry—represented by organizations such as ANICA (National Association of Film, Audiovisual and Multimedia Industries) —is considered a strategic asset. Cinema is, in effect, an element of cultural diplomacy:

• Tourism and the economy: Iconic locations, celebrated in both classic and contemporary cinema, stimulate high-value experiential (firsthand) tourism (e.g., the landscapes of the Amalfi Coast or Sicily in films and TV series).

• Exporting Values: Through international festivals (such as the Venice International Film Festival), Italy projects its ability to generate beauty, its history, and its social debate, attracting investment and promoting multilateral dialogue.

For industry insiders, as also promoted by the Soft Power Club, the audiovisual sector remains one of the most effective levers for captivating and engaging global public opinion, transforming the perception of Italianness into a prestigious and desirable brand.

Italian cinema functions as a cornerstone of the country's public diplomacy, utilizing its historical prestige and modern allure to project "Made in Italy" soft power globally. State-backed initiatives and the global network of Italian Cultural Institutes actively promote national identity, aesthetic heritage, and socio-political values to foreign audiences.

The integration of filmmaking and international relations operates through several key channels:

Institutional Promotion: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), alongside the Ministry of Culture, leverages state archives and institutions to distribute and exhibit Italian films worldwide. The Directorate General for Cultural Relations Abroad curates historical and modern cinematic artifacts to reinforce foreign policy and intercultural dialogue.
Network of Cultural Institutes: Italian Cultural Institutes (IIC) globally serve as the primary hubs for diplomatic film screenings, retrospectives, and industry panels. These events highlight Italian realist traditions and contemporary storytelling to foster international collaboration and mutual cultural understanding.
Co-production Treaties: The Italian government facilitates cross-border cinematic partnerships through formal international agreements (such as the 1993 film co-production treaty with Australia) to merge artistic resources and deepen geopolitical ties.
Global Festivals and Showcases: Italian embassies utilize prestigious international venues to anchor their diplomatic programming. For instance, diplomatic missions host official delegations and showcase acclaimed works at events like the European Film Festival in Singapore to elevate Italy’s cultural profile on the world stage

Italy strategically wields cinema as a vital soft power tool to project its heritage, values, and contemporary creativity abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) partners with institutions like Cinecittà and the global network of Italian Cultural Institutes to host festivals, retrospectives, and immersive events worldwide.

Italy's film-focused diplomacy operates through several core pillars and institutional channels:

Institutional Framework and Initiatives

Fare Cinema: An annual global festival dedicated to showcasing Italian film and the professions behind the camera. Embassies and Consulates worldwide use this framework to host screenings, masterclasses, and Q&As with Italian directors and actors.
The Grand Tour: A celebrated initiative where Italian diplomatic missions host thematic cinema events highlighting specific regions and contemporary filmmaking. For instance, embassies transform into "Casa Italia," screening films that act as visual journeys across locales like Naples and Rome to build global networks.
Farnesina Archive: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains a specialized Cinematographic Archive documenting the decades-long export of Italian film, which remains highly prized for its historical impact.

Strategic Goals and Themes

Showcasing Cultural Continuity: The diplomatic strategy often bridges Italy’s legendary cinematic past (such as Neorealism and figures like Federico Fellini) with modern, socially conscious, and innovative works.
Promoting Tourism and Territory: Screenings are paired with localized promotion of Italy's landscapes, food, and lifestyle, translating the cinematic experience into economic and cultural interest.
International Co-production: Through partnerships with global institutions—such as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles—Italy fosters deep creative ties, recognizing film as a key driver for both economic impact and cross-border innovation.

Italian Cinema in the documents of the Diplomatic Historical ...

The Cinematographic Archive of the Directorate General for Cultural Relations Abroad (DGRC) is housed within the Diplomatic Historical Archive

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/diplomazia-culturale/2024/10/il-cinema-italiano-nelle-carte-dellarchivio-storico-diplomatico/

Fare Cinema è una rassegna tematica promossa dal Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI), nata per valorizzare e promuovere il cinema italiano di qualità e l'industria cinematografica del Paese all'estero.

Il progetto si articola in una serie di iniziative organizzate dalla rete delle Ambasciate, dei Consolati e degli Istituti Italiani di Cultura in tutto il mondo. Prevede solitamente la proiezione di film, documentari e cortometraggi, oltre a incontri, masterclass e retrospettive volti a far conoscere non solo le opere ma anche tutti i "mestieri" che si celano dietro la realizzazione di un'opera audiovisiva.

L'iniziativa si avvale della collaborazione del Ministero della Cultura (MiC) e di importanti partner istituzionali e di settore, tra cui ANICA, ICE (Agenzia per la promozione all'estero e l'internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane) e Istituto Luce-Cinecittà

https://www.esteri.it/it/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/tag/fare-cinema/

https://ambpodgorica.esteri.it/it/news/dall_ambasciata/2026/09/fare-cinema-due-serate-dedicate-al-cinema-italiano-sotto-le-stelle/

https://iicbuenosaires.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/fare-cinema-2026-short-film-day-2/

https://www.esteri.it/it/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/tag/fare-cinema/

Italian Screens è il progetto di punta del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale nato per promuovere il cinema italiano contemporaneo nel mondo.

L'iniziativa porta le migliori produzioni cinematografiche nazionali in vari Paesi attraverso rassegne e anteprime esclusive. Il programma è realizzato in collaborazione con il Ministero della Cultura, Cinecittà e l'Accademia del Cinema Italiano – Premi David di Donatello.

Oltre a valorizzare la cultura, lo scopo è attrarre produzioni straniere in Italia promuovendo gli incentivi statali come il tax credit e i fondi per le coproduzioni.

https://www.aise.it/iic/italian-screens-2026-a-dakar-6-film-e-6-prospettive-sul-cinema-italiano-contemporaneo/233993/138

https://www.italyformovies.it/news/detail/3206/ricatto-della-bellezza-ambasciate-e-diplomazia-al-centro-del-film-con-antonio-catania-e-vanessa-gravina

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/eventi/2021/03/della-vedova-cinema-fondamentale-per-l-italia/

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/retediplomatica/2026/07/praga-rassegna-di-cinema-italiano-in-repubblica-ceca/

https://iictokyo.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/festival-del-cinema-italiano-ventiseiesima-edizione/

https://www.aise.it/iic/fare-cinema-i-cortometraggi-finalisti-ai-premi-david-di-donatello-a-miami-con-liic-/234588/115

https://iiclondra.esteri.it/en/gli_eventi/calendario/cinema-made-in-italy-2026/

https://iicseoul.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/fare-cinema-2026-roma-citta-aperta/

https://iicseoul.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/fare-cinema-2026-the-italian-movie-industry/#:~:text=Dal%2019%20al%2028%20giugno,industria%20cinematografica%20italiana%20nel%20mondo.

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/diplomazia-culturale/2025/07/praga-omaggio-a-fellini-il-genio-che-parla-alle-nuove-generazioni/

https://iicseoul.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/fare-cinema-2026-the-italian-movie-industry/

https://ambmadrid.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/fare-cinema-2026-iic-madrid-presenta-lanteprima-del-film-primavera-di-damiano-michieletto/

https://iicdakar.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/italian-screens-2026/

Thus Italian cinema serves as a key feature of the country's cultural diplomacy. By leveraging its globally recognized cinematic heritage and offering robust production incentives, Italy projects its soft power, fosters international partnerships, and promotes its national identity to global audiences.

The systematic use of Italian films abroad is coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI). The diplomatic strategy operates on several key pillars:

Italian Cultural Institutes (IICs): The global network of IICs (with major hubs in cities like London, New York, and Sydney) frequently hosts screenings, retrospectives, and filmmaker Q&As. These events act as vital touchpoints for local audiences to engage with Italian arts and sociopolitical realities.
The Farnesina Archives: The Ministry maintains a specific Cinematographic Archive within its Diplomatic Historical Archive in Rome, which documents and supports the global distribution of Italian movies.
Targeted Showcase Events: Embassies worldwide utilize curated film series to anchor broader diplomatic initiatives. For instance, events like "Ciak si gira. The Grand Tour of Italian Cinema" serve as the grand finale for regional outreach and bilateral promotion campaigns.
Attracting International Production: Italy actively uses economic diplomacy to bring global productions to its shores. The country offers a highly competitive 40% tax rebate on eligible audiovisual production expenditures, drawing foreign studios while boosting the domestic industry and local economies.

Through these interconnected efforts, Italy ensures that its cinematic arts remain a primary medium for cross-cultural dialogue and public diplomacy.

Italian diplomacy and emerging strategies to boost and reshape tourism to Italy

Italy uses tourism as a core instrument of public and cultural diplomacy, driving billions in revenue while fostering global goodwill. Through initiatives like the "Turismo delle Radici" (Roots Tourism) and global campaigns like "Open to Meraviglia", the government connects with the 80 million people of Italian descent worldwide.

Italian tourism and diplomacy are closely intertwined through several key strategic initiatives and cultural tools:

Turismo delle Radici (Roots Tourism): Promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), this initiative encourages Italians living abroad to reconnect with their heritage and visit small, remote villages. The initiative involves hundreds of mayors and specifically targets small and medium-sized enterprises to boost local economies.

Global Cultural Events: Embassies, Consulates, and Italian Cultural Institutes worldwide act as the front line for promoting Italian tourism. They host recurring thematic programs like Italian Cuisine Week, Italian Design Day, and Contemporary Art Day to entice foreigners with Italy's lifestyle.

Sports Diplomacy: High-profile events such as the Giro d'Italia are utilized as ambassadors for tourism. They showcase the country's landscapes, from major cities to rural towns, to a global audience.

Public Diplomacy Campaigns: Italy continuously updates its image with strategic branding. For example, the Tourism Board launched the “Open to Meraviglia” campaign, employing Botticelli's Venus as a modern digital influencer to appeal to younger demographics and boost sector revenues.

https://credo.unisi.it/newsroom/blog-post/can-venus-act-influencer-insight-italys-public-and-cultural-diplomacy

https://www.vinitaly.com/en/magazine/the-italian-national-tourism-board-enit-is-accelerating-its-international-communication-even-for-wine-and-foodthe-president-of-enit-palmucci-feelings-about-italy-are-always-positive-and-wine-tourism-is-a-tool-for-the-development-of-local-ar/

L'Italia promuove il turismo internazionale attraverso una strategia integrata gestita dal Ministero del Turismo e sviluppata dall'ENIT - Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo. L'obiettivo è valorizzare l'intero patrimonio territoriale, destagionalizzare i flussi e promuovere destinazioni meno note, esaltando l'autenticità e il "Made in Italy".

Italy’s economic diplomacy and the promotion of Made in Italy products and the Italian life-style are thus obviously closely linked to boosting tourism to Italy.

https://www.esteri.it/en/temi/diplomazia_economica/promozione-integrata-del-sistema/

Sports tourism

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics were highly successful for sports tourism, generating a total estimated economic impact of over €5.3 billion. The event attracted over 2.5 million spectators with an average stay of 3 days, which resulted in €2.3 billion driven directly by tourism spending and operational staff.

Specific successes of this sports tourism strategy include:

Extended Tourism Revenue: Banca Ifis research reported an additional €1.2 billion in extended tourism revenues over the 12–18 months following the Games.

Increased Connectivity: Long-haul air capacity into Milan surged, with flights from key markets like the UAE growing by roughly 30%.

Accommodation Rates: Booking platforms recorded localized accommodation prices jumping by up to 150% in host cities like Milan, Verona, and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Long-Term Legacy: Approximately €3 billion was injected into infrastructure and sustainable local development, helping accelerate transport, healthcare, and digital connectivity across northern Italy.

Religious ‘Tourism’

To call pilgrims to Rome ‘tourists’ may seem lacking in respect but from an economic point of view, for Rome, as the home of the Pope in the Vatican City and the centre of Catholicism, this is clearly a key factor especially during a Jubilee year. The 2025 Jubilee transformed Rome into a massive global attraction, drawing an estimated record-breaking 30 to 33.5 million pilgrims and tourists. This influx caused a massive economic boost, doubling annual tourism revenue to well over €15 billion, which significantly benefited both historical sites and newly developed infrastructure.

The impact of the Jubilee on Rome's tourism sector featured several key changes:

Record-Breaking Crowds: The Eternal City welcomed roughly 33.5 million visitors. This surge was fueled by an expanded range of international markets, with significant increases in travelers from Argentina, Mexico, Canada, and Poland.

Increased Length of Stay: The massive boost pushed average visitor stays to 4.1 nights (up from the Italian national average of 3). Vatican-area points of interest saw a massive 33% increase in engagement and reviews.

Urban and Luxury Upgrades: To accommodate the influx, the city underwent major restoration works and infrastructure investments. Over ten new luxury hotels opened, and historical areas like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps were revamped.

Accommodation and Pricing Shifts: While overall hotel prices remained relatively stable, demand for rentals heavily skewed the local housing market. Budget accommodations became particularly attractive for solo travelers and pilgrims

The wider European context:

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-europes-most-visited-countries/

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/which-are-europes-most-visited-countries-by-tourists

https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20260304-1

France leads the European rankings with over 102 million annual visitors. However, many tourists only pass through, resulting in shorter average stays. When ranking by total overnight stays and tourism intensity (nights per local resident), Mediterranean destinations like Spain and Italy dominate.

Top European countries by arrivals and duration highlight distinct travel patterns:

France: Retains the number 1 spot globally with over 100 million visitors, driven by Paris and transit travel to the Alps or Mediterranean. However, it ranks third in total overnight stays (approx. 472 million) because many international travelers use it as a short-term hub.

Spain: Ranks second in arrivals (~94 million) but first in overall European tourism nights with 513.6 million, and leads in tourism intensity (tourist nights relative to the local population).

Italy: Secures third place with about 65–66 million visitors and ranks second in total overnight stays (476.9 million). Tourists tend to stay longer to explore multiple regions.

Türkiye: Attracts over 60 million visitors, benefiting from strong cultural and coastal tourism.,

Germany and the United Kingdom: Draw roughly 38–42 million visitors each, primarily for urban sightseeing, business, and cultural travel

https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/07/litalia-al-top-nel-turismo-in-europa-per-meloni-settore-strategico-c2e25b85-23d5-417e-9074-e217ddadf430.html

Italy is the world's premier cultural destination, boasting a global record of 61 UNESCO World Heritage sites. While iconic hubs like Rome’s Colosseum and Florence’s Uffizi Gallery dominate initial visits, the modern experience blends heritage with gastronomy, local hospitality, and off-the-beaten-path village explorations.

Core Highlights & Regions

The Art Cities: Rome remains the undisputed hub of Italian cultural travel, housing historical sites like the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. Other major art cities like Florence, Venice, and Milan offer deep dives into Renaissance art and modern fashion.

Southern and Central Heritage: Pompeii is the most visited site nationwide. Puglia offers unique Baroque architecture in Lecce and UNESCO-protected trulli in Alberobello.

The Villages (I Borghi): Independent cultural travel has seen a massive surge, with travelers opting to explore the historic, less-crowded villages of Tuscany, Umbria, and Aosta Valley.

Cultural Travel Insights

The Motive: "Arts & Culture" remains the primary driver of travel to Italy, accounting for nearly 35% of all visits. In fact, research from the Banca d'Italia and the Isnart-Unioncamere Observatory indicates that up to 70% of tourists visiting Italy engage in cultural tourism or travel primarily to cities of art. Furthermore, cultural motivation accounts for about 34.7% of all trips, making history, art, and heritage the leading drivers for visiting the country.

Who is traveling: Most visitors are couples (43%) and families (28%), though independent solo travel has seen notable recent increases.

Experiences: Beyond ancient ruins and museums, today's cultural tourists are highly focused on food, local wine, and bespoke local tours

Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Italy to go to sea and the beaches for their holidays (as they do in Spain)?

Tourists in Italy flock to major art cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice because of their iconic cultural landmarks. Roughly 70% of international tourists center on just 1% of the country's territory, prioritizing fast-paced sightseeing over relaxing.

Additionally, Italy's iconic coastal hotspots are expensive, highly crowded, and have limited infrastructure. Popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast or Cinque Terre see millions of visitors annually, making them logistical nightmares for quick day trips. Rather than navigating packed buses, 7-day hotel minimum stays, and private beach club fees (stabilimenti balneari), many travelers opt to spend their time in the cities.

Can this be changed?

Il Ministero degli Esteri (Farnesina) supporta la diversificazione e la destagionalizzazione del turismo italiano promuovendo mete meno note per contrastare l'overtourism. Le strategie chiave includono la spinta sul Turismo delle Radici, l'elaborazione di studi mirati Attrazione Flussi Turistici per mercati esteri e lo sviluppo di un turismo lento ed esperienziale

https://italysegreta.com/overtourism-in-italy-is-a-problem/

https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/tourism/knowledge-documents/cultural-tourism-italy-evolves-through-data-experience-and-new

https://www.esteri.it/en/servizi-opportunita/italiani-all-estero/turismo-delle-radici/

https://www.ministeroturismo.gov.it/

https://www.ministeroturismo.gov.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Volume_PST_Settembre_2024_web_B.pdf

https://istitutoeuropeodelturismo.it/viaggi-2026-le-tendenze-che-stanno-trasformando-il-turismo/

An example of promotional advertising for a region, aimed at foreign tourists:

Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG) is rapidly becoming Italy's standout destination. For foreigners seeking authentic experiences, it offers the Alps, the Adriatic, and UNESCO sites like Aquileia, all within a 1.5-hour drive of Venice, but without the mass tourism.

Discovering this "best-kept secret" requires hitting a few hyper-specific highlights:

Trieste: Start at the stunning Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia and explore the majestic Castello di Miramare.

The Collio Wine Region: Famous for its world-class white wines, this area bordering Slovenia is perfect for relaxed agriturismo stays and vineyard tours.

Mountain Escapes: The Laghi di Fusine near Tarvisio offer pristine glacial lakes and dramatic alpine backdrops.

Historical Gems: Check out the Star City of Palmanova and Cividale del Friuli's Devil's Bridge (Ponte del Diavolo

https://www.enit.it/storage/202509/20250926175436_friuli%20venezia%20giulia_cs_wttc_2025_eng.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiMTKF_LFSg video

https://www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/how-to-experience-friuli-venezia-giulia-italys-best-kept-secret/

and for a specific town:

Sacile è un'affascinante cittadina in provincia di Pordenone. Dubbed the "Garden of the Serenissima" or "Little Venice," is an emerging gem in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Built on two islands on the Livenza River, it boasts Venetian-style architecture, lush parks, and the 16th-century Palazzo Ragazzoni. Located just 15 km from Pordenone, it offers an authentic, crowd-free alternative to Venice.

Key Highlights for Travelers

Palazzo Ragazzoni: A magnificent 16th-century building in the heart of the historic center featuring frescoes by a pupil of Paolo Veronese.

Piazza del Popolo: The bustling main square, surrounded by 15th-century loggias and historic buildings, making it perfect for an aperitif.

Fiume Livenza: The lifeblood of the city, ideal for romantic walks along weeping willows, arched bridges, and waterways.

Il Duomo di Sacile: A striking cathedral located on the river's edge, housing beautiful artworks.

Fazioli Concert Hall: Located a short walk from the center, famous worldwide for its handcrafted grand pianos.

https://www.italia.it/en/friuli-venezia-giulia/pordenone/sacile

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g1201161-Activities-Sacile_Province_of_Pordenone_Friuli_Venezia_Giulia.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1201161-Sacile_Province_of_Pordenone_Friuli_Venezia_Giulia-Vacations.html

https://www.visitsacile.it/

https://www.turismofvg.it/information-about/tourist-offices/sacile-tourist-office

Il sindaco di Sacile, Carlo Spagnol, punta fortemente sul rilancio turistico della "Giardino della Serenissima", puntando sulla cultura e sulla valorizzazione del patrimonio storico.

Una mossa chiave in questa direzione è l'inaugurazione del nuovo Infopoint nel cuore di Palazzo Ragazzoni, un progetto strategico che ha visto l'Ufficio accoglienza turistica comunale integrarsi ufficialmente nella rete regionale gestita da PromoTurismoFVG.

Per maggiori informazioni o per scoprire gli eventi in programma a Sacile, puoi consultare i canali ufficiali del primo cittadino sul sito di Carlo Spagnol o la pagina dedicata al turismo sul portale della Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia.

https://www.regione.fvg.it/rafvg/comunicati/comunicato.act?dir=/rafvg/cms/RAFVG/notiziedallagiunta/&nm=20260311124157003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0cbVgjlIBU a beautiful video!

https://www.visitsacile.it/arte-storia-fede/architetture/palazzo-ragazzoni/

https://www.visitsacile.it/contatti/

https://hotelsacile.it/it/

https://hotelsacile.it/en/

L'estate 2026 per il turismo in Italia è andata molto bene, con numeri record e una forte crescita trainata soprattutto dai turisti stranieri.

Luglio 2026: Crescita e Dati Positivi

Presenze e arrivi in aumento: A luglio si è registrato un +4,4% di presenze turistiche rispetto allo stesso mese del 2025, con oltre 4 milioni di presenze e 1 milione di arrivi in più.
Il traino straniero: La componente estera è cresciuta del 6%, mentre quella italiana si è fermata a un più contenuto +2,3%.
Tipologie di alloggio: Bene sia il comparto alberghiero (+2,5%) sia l'extra-alberghiero (+6,7%).

Agosto 2026: Ferragosto e Occupazione

Tassi di occupazione alti: Ad agosto i tassi di saturazione e occupazione delle strutture ricettive italiane sono rimasti elevati (intorno al 58,5% per le stime di saturazione online), superando in molti periodi i livelli di Francia e Spagna. Le località balneari hanno toccato punte dell'82-85% a Ferragosto.
Le mete preferite: Le località di mare restano le più richieste, ma ottimi risultati si sono visti anche nelle città d'arte (Roma, Napoli e Venezia sopra l'80%) e negli agriturismi.
L'impatto dei rincari: Nonostante il bilancio positivo e una spesa complessiva stimata attorno ai 20,4 miliardi di euro tra luglio e agosto, si sono fatti sentire i rincari di prezzi ed energia. Questo ha spinto alcuni italiani a optare per vacanze più brevi, gite fuori porta o a rateizzare le spese di viaggio.

sabato 5 settembre 2026

Some Sources and Resources

Here are some useful websites, books, magazines, sources and resources for either language or content (or both)

Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale

in English and Italian (particularly to understand Italy’s position on specific issues

https://www.esteri.it/it/

https://www.esteri.it/en/

for example: https://www.esteri.it/it/unita_crisi/

https://www.esteri.it/en/unita_crisi/

https://www.esteri.it/it/ministero/sportello_info/domandefrequenti/sezione_viaggiare/

https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/sportello_info/domandefrequenti/sezione_viaggiare/

https://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/home

https://www.dovesiamonelmondo.it/home.html

https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-opportunita/italiani-all-estero/aire_0/

https://www.esteri.it/en/servizi-opportunita/italiani-all-estero/aire_0/

https://www.esteri.it/it/ministero/struttura/laretediplomatica/

https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/struttura/laretediplomatica/

https://serviziconsolari.esteri.it/home

La Rappresentanza Permanente d’Italia presso le Nazioni Unite a New York

https://italyun.esteri.it/it/

https://italyun.esteri.it/en/

The United Nations and Italy

http://www.un.org/en/ main portal in English

https://www.un.org/en/about-us general introduction

UN News

https://news.un.org/en/news

https://news.un.org/en/advanced-search

https://italyun.esteri.it/en/italy-and-the-united-nations/

and all the linked pages

https://unric.org/it/

https://unric.org/it/tag/roma/ next door to the SIOI

https://archive.unric.org/it/lonu-in-italia?start=10

The UN in Brief

https://unric.org/it/le-nazioni-unite-in-breve/

https://unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/united_nations/un_introduction.html

Italy’s role in the world, some examples:

Italy and the campaign for a universal moratorium on the death penalty.

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/05/il-sottosegretario-dellutri-presiede-la-task-force-contro-la-pena-di-morte/

https://onuitalia.com/2026/05/21/pena-di-morte-in-autunno-a-ny-torna-il-negoziato-sulla-moratoria-riunita-in-italia-cabina-di-regia/

https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2024/11/statement-of-italys-permanent-representative-amb-maurizio-massari-at-the-un-general-assemblys-third-committees-plenary-meetin/

https://onuitalia.com/2024/11/18/pena-di-morte-aumentano-i-consensi-per-la-moratoria/

from https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2026/01/farewell-video-message-of-permanent-representative-amb-maurizio-massari/

Presidency of the G20, 2021

https://www.oecd.org/en/about/oecd-and-g20/g20-italy-2021-presidency.html

https://www.dt.mef.gov.it/en/tema_del_mese/tema_mese0024.html#:~:text=The%20G20%20Italian%20Presidency%20officially,by%20the%20Covid%2D19%20crisis.

and the G20 ROME LEADERS’ DECLARATION

https://www.governo.it/sites/governo.it/files/documenti/documenti/Notizie-allegati/G20Italy/G20ROMELEADERSDECLARATION.pdf

the 2023 G20 NEW DELHI LEADERS’ DECLARATION

https://www.mea.gov.in/images/CPV/G20-New-Delhi-Leaders-Declaration.pdf

the 2024 G20 RIO DE JANEIRO LEADERS’ DECLARATION

https://www.g20.utoronto.ca/2024/241118-declaration.html

the 2025 G20 SOUTH AFRICA LEADERS’ DECLARATION

https://www.g20.utoronto.ca/2025/251122-declaration.html

The Italian Presidency of the G7 summit 2024

https://www.g7italy.it/en/

https://www.dt.mef.gov.it/en/tema_del_mese/tema_mese0035.html

https://www.esteri.it/it/temi/organizzazioni_internazionali/g7/presidenza-italiana-del-g7/

https://www.esteri.it/en/temi/organizzazioni_internazionali/g7/presidenza-italiana-del-g7/

Italy on the UN Security Council 2017:

https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2017/01/italyontheunsecuritycouncil-compressed.pdf

Nel 2026 il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI) guida l'Italia in importanti presidenze e comitati multilaterali internazionali.

Principali Presidenze Italiane del 2026

Meccanismo di Tallinn: Dal 1° luglio e fino a dicembre 2026, l'Italia detiene la presidenza di turno della principale piattaforma di coordinamento per la sicurezza informatica civile dell'Ucraina. Ulteriori dettagli sono disponibili nel Comunicato Ufficiale sulla presidenza di Tallinn.
Strategia UE per la Regione Adriatica e Ionica (EUSAIR): Avviata ufficialmente il 28 luglio 2026 a Roma sotto lo slogan "Identità, coesione, integrazione europea". Maggiori informazioni sono consultabili nel Comunicato sull'avvio della presidenza EUSAIR.
Comitato ONU COPUOS (Uso Pacifico dello Spazio): Dal 10 giugno 2026 l'Italia ha assunto la presidenza del Comitato delle Nazioni Unite per l'Uso Pacifico dello Spazio Extra-Atmosferico per il biennio 2026–2027

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/07/litalia-assume-la-presidenza-di-turno-del-meccanismo-di-tallinn/

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/notestampa/2026/07/nota-di-accreditamento-stampa-evento-di-lancio-della-presidenza-italiana-eusair-identita-coesione-integrazione-europea-unioncamere-roma-28-luglio-2026/

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/07/dipartimento-coesione-tajani-e-foti-inaugurano-lavvio-della-presidenza-italiana-della-strategia-adriatico-ionica-dellue/

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/06/litalia-assume-oggi-la-presidenza-del-comitato-delle-nazioni-unite-per-luso-pacifico-dello-spazio-extra-atmosferico-copuos-per-il-biennio-2026-2027/

Italy and UN Security Council Reform

https://italyun.esteri.it/en/italy-and-the-united-nations/uniting-for-consensus-ufc/

https://italyun.esteri.it/en/italy-and-the-united-nations/the-security-council/

2022 https://italyun.esteri.it/rappresentanza_onu/it/comunicazione/archivio-news/2022/02/general-assembly-intergovernmental.html

https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2024/09/uniting-for-consensus-joint-press-statement-on-the-reform-of-the-un-security-council/

https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22214.doc.htm

2024 https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2024/11/statement-by-italys-permanent-representative-ambassador-maurizio-massari-on-behalf-of-the-uniting-for-consensus-group-annual-debate-on-agenda-item-122-entitled-question-of-equitable-repres/

2025 https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2025/01/statement-by-h-e-ambassador-maurizio-massari-on-behalf-of-the-uniting-for-consensus-group-at-the-the-intergovernmental-negotiations-on-the-question-of-equitable-representation-on-and-increase-in-the/

2026 https://italyun.esteri.it/en/news/dalla_rappresentanza/2026/02/statement-by-ambassador-giorgio-marrapodi-on-behalf-of-the-uniting-for-consensus-group-the-intergovernmental-negotiations-on-the-question-of-equitable-representation-on-and-increase-in-the-membership/

Press Conferences and speeches by Italian leaders at international events

PM Meloni’s Speeches at the COP World Leaders Summit

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/intervento-del-presidente-meloni-al-vertice-dei-capi-di-stato-e-di-governo-cop27/20927

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/president-meloni-s-speech-cop27-world-leaders-summit/20951

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/cop28-l-intervento-del-presidente-meloni-alla-sessione-plenaria-high-level-segment-heads

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/president-melonis-speech-cop28-high-level-segment-heads-state-and-government/24479

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/cop29-high-level-segment-heads-states-and-government/27040

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/president-meloni-s-speech-29th-conference-parties-un-framework-convention-climate-change

Foreign Minister Tajani speech at the COP30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK2ZLtU0Vlk

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2025/11/cop30-il-ministro-tajani-interviene-a-nome-dellitalia-al-vertice-per-il-clima-di-belem/

PM Meloni’s press conference at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania in July 2023

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/president-meloni-s-press-conference-nato-summit-vilnius/23142

at the NATO Summit in Washington in July 2024

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/il-presidente-meloni-al-vertice-nato-washington/26195

at the NATO Summit in the Hague in June 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOx5k7gdH6M

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/vertice-nato-il-punto-stampa-del-presidente-meloni/29089

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/president-meloni-s-press-point-nato-summit/29123

Il summit della NATO del 2026 si è tenuto ad Ankara, in Turchia, il 7 e l'8 luglio 2026.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ankara_NATO_summit

https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2026/07/08/the-ankara-summit-declaration

https://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/summit-ankara-verso-una-nato-made-in-europe-241521

The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara concluded on July 8, 2026, with the adoption of The Ankara Summit Declaration focusing on increased defense spending, industrial rearmament, and long-term support for Ukraine.

The 2026 NATO summit in Ankara

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/vertice-nato-2026-la-conferenza-stampa-del-presidente-meloni/32298

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/president-meloni-s-press-conference-introduction-2026-nato-summit/32303

Support for Ukraine

Financial and Military Pledge: Allies committed €70 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine in 2026, with sovereign commitments to sustain equivalent levels in 2027.
Defense Production: Discussions advanced on allowing Ukraine to locally license and manufacture capabilities, including Patriot missile systems, alongside bilateral drone agreements.

Defense Investment and Capabilities

Spending Targets: Reaffirmed the trajectory toward the goal of investing 5% of GDP in overall defense and defense-related spending by 2035 (building on core and broader investment benchmarks).
New Procurement: Announced over $50 billion in new defense procurements targeting integrated air and missile defense, deep precision strikes, uncrewed systems, and intelligence capabilities.
Technology: Agreed to develop an interoperable transatlantic warfighting cloud and integrate advanced artificial intelligence models into military operations.

Regional and Geopolitical Stances

Iran: Reaffirmed that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon and called for full respect for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey & Bilateral Relations: Highlighted Turkey's expanding defense manufacturing role within the alliance, with discussions regarding potential pathways for Ankara to resolve previous hurdles and re-enter the F-35 fighter program.

Some position papers and various points and comments on the Mediterranean and wider Mediterranean area, the Balkans, the Mattei Plan, the EU and Italian migration strategy, the crisis in the Middle East and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Mediterranean - The Italian Strategy in the Mediterranean, statements and opinions

https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2017/12/rapporto-med-maeci-ita.pdf

https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2017/12/med-maeci-eng.pdf so some translation practice!

https://www.esteri.it/en/temi/aree_geografiche/mediterr_mo/

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2026/04/dichiarazione-congiunta-riunione-ministeriale-informale-del-med9-sulla-sicurezza-e-la-resilienza-nel-mediterraneo-spalato-9-aprile-2026/

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/approfondimenti/2026/02/tajani-il-piano-mattei-e-una-priorita-strategica-inaccettabili-atti-terroristici-in-nigeria-avvenire-2/

https://www.ispionline.it/en/tag/mediterranean

https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/italy-and-mediterranean-between-tradition-and-new-challenges-15154

Regional Plan for the Adriatic-Balkans area

https://www.esteri.it/it/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/approfondimenti/2023/02/un-piano-strategico-per-la-regione-adriatico-balcanica/

https://www.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Piano-Regione-Adriatico-Balcanica_DEF_ridotto.pdf

https://www.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Piano-Regione-Adriatico-Balcanica_DEF-2.pdf

https://www.esteri.it/it/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/interviste/2023/04/tajani-limpegno-italiano-per-lintegrazione-dei-balcani-nella-ue-il-messaggero/

The Mattei Plan (see also below the Africa-EU Partnership) -

https://www.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ISPI_FPC-Piano-Mattei.pdf

https://www.governo.it/en/artcolo/mattei-plan-africa/31297

https://www.iai.it/it/pubblicazioni/c05/mattei-plan-after-addis-ababa-italy-africa-summit

the Middle East crisis - https://ambnewdelhi.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2026/05/the-hormuz-crisis-a-view-from-rome-op-ed-by-dpm-tajani-hindustan-times-may-19-2026/

Meloni https://www.governo.it/it/node/31280

Migration -

https://www.esteri.it/en/sala_stampa/archivionotizie/comunicati/2023/11/protocollo-tra-il-governo-della-repubblica-italiana-e-il-consiglio-dei-ministri-della-repubblica-di-albania-per-il-rafforzamento-della-collaborazione-in-materia-migratoria/

https://fami.dlci.interno.gov.it/comunicazione/notizie-e-ultimi-aggiornamenti/nuovo-patto-sulla-migrazione-e-asilo-una-gestione

https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/new-strategies-migration-and-eu-visa-make-borders-more-secure-and-encourage-talent-mobility-2026-01-29_it

https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/06/02/news/migranti_accordo_ue_rimpatri_return_hub_paesi_terzi-425384819/

Artificial Intelligence – some background

https://assets.innovazione.gov.it/1637937177-programma-strategico-iaweb-2.pdf

https://assets.innovazione.gov.it/1637777513-strategic-program-aiweb.pdf

https://www.confindustria.it/documenti/lintelligenza-artificiale-per-il-sistema-italia-report-2025/

https://public.confindustria.it/repository/2025/06/19100744/documenti-lintelligenza-artificiale-per-Report-IA-per-il-Sistema-Italia.pdf

https://public.confindustria.it/repository/2025/03/27021948/Audizione-su-Intelligenza-Artificiale-VP-Santoni.pdf

https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai

https://www.confindustria.it/news/digital-omnibus-confindustria-semplificazione-nella-giusta-direzione-ma-servono-correzioni-per-imprese-e-innovazione/

https://www.confindustria.it/en/news/europe-at-risk-of-industrial-decline-the-alarm-of-confindustria-bdi-and-medef/

https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/03/22/could-the-new-eu-ai-act-stifle-genai-innovation-in-europe-a-new-study-says-it-could

The Africa-EU Partnership

https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/policies/global-gateway_en

https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/policies/africa-eu-partnership_en

https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/policies/global-gateway/initiatives-sub-saharan-africa/eu-africa-global-gateway-investment-package_en

https://www.iss.europa.eu/publications/briefs/beyond-summits-africa-eu-partnership-priority

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/african-union-au/horizon-europe-launches-africa-initiative-iv-under-2026%E2%80%932027-work-programme_en?s=43

https://euobserver.com/209696/europe-must-treat-africa-like-a-partner-not-a-problem/

The European Union

https://european-union.europa.eu/index_it main portal in Italian

https://european-union.europa.eu/index_en main portal in English

the newsroom

https://european-union.europa.eu/news-and-events/featured-news_en

The Italian government and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (for news and sometimes the possibility to do translation)

https://www.governo.it/it

https://www.governo.it/en

Three examples:

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/pnrr-l-italia-riceve-il-pagamento-della-nona-e-penultima-rata-pari-12.8-miliardi-di-euro

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/nrrp-italy-receives-payment-ninth-and-penultimate-instalment-worth-eur-128-billion-after

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/dichiarazione-sul-contrasto-alla-migrazione-illegale/31725

and linked document https://www.governo.it/sites/governo.it/files/DichiarazioneMigrazioneIllegale_20260504.pdf

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/illegal-migration-update-statement/31727

https://www.governo.it/it/articolo/dichiarazione-del-presidente-meloni/29363

https://www.governo.it/en/articolo/statement-president-meloni/29364

Italia Domani, the National Recovery and Resilience Plan

Open in Italian, translate and check the English version

https://italiadomani.gov.it/it/home.html

https://italiadomani.gov.it/en/home.html

https://www.corteconti.it/HOME/StampaMedia/ComunicatiStampa/DettaglioComunicati?Id=552ec766-0353-4710-935b-f7cf6ef6526c

https://www.lavoripubblici.it/news/pnrr-scadenza-30-giugno-2026-allarme-ritardi-proroga-2027-38037

https://www.cgil.it/speciali/2024/pnrr/pnrr-pubblicato-laggiornamento-dei-dati-di-attuazione-al-26-febbraio-2026-tra-artifici-contabili-spostamenti-di-risorse-e-incompletezza-dei-dati-si-confermano-le-difficolta-di-attuazione-pd8zsob1

https://www.redigo.info/2026/02/20/pnrr-piu-controlli-meno-burocrazia-e-servizi-digitali-per-cittadini-e-imprese/

https://www.ilmessaggero.it/economia/moltoeconomia/il_pnrr_alla_volata_finale_riforme_e_meno_burocrazia_e_i_fondi_vivono_dopo_il_2026-9564316.html

https://www.quotidianosanita.it/studi-e-analisi/articolo.php?articolo_id=131253#:~:text=Il%20PNRR%20prevede%20l'attivazione,intensiva%20(37%2C1%25).

Il sito ufficiale del Presidente della Repubblica italiana

https://www.quirinale.it/

https://www.quirinale.it/ricerca/discorsi

For example:

https://www.quirinale.it/it/discorso/remarks-by-president-italian-republic-sergio-mattarella-occasion-dinner-hosted-by-president-international-olympic-committee-kirsty-coventry

https://www.quirinale.it/it/discorso/intervento-presidente-repubblica-sergio-mattarella-cerimonia-occasione-81-anniversario-liberazione

https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/93454

https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/93492

https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/84169

https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/84168

You can search for speeches in English, like this one:

https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/107127

A Yale lecture course giving a US point of view on international relations

The first of 26 lectures in chronological order. See the list on the right of the page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDqvzFY72mg&list=PLh9mgdi4rNeyViG2ar68jkgEi4y6doNZy

A Basic course book on IR in English (good for both language and content)

For a university-level foundation bridging IR theory with real-world issues, "Global Politics" by Ben Whitham and Andrew Heywood (2023 and 2024 editions) is often indicated as the premier choice. Combine this foundational text with "International Relations" by Joshua S. Goldstein and Jon C. Pevehouse to tie theoretical concepts like realism and liberalism directly to contemporary events.

Textbooks can be very expensive. Can you find ithem in a library?

Also https://academicearth.org/international-relations/

IR magazine in English (del Ministero degli Affari Esteri)

Longitude, The Italian Monthly on World Affairs in English – to have an idea go to:

https://www.longitude.it/

and click on the latest magazine cover on the left and then on one of the articles inside

and in Italian: Internazionale magazine

http://www.internazionale.it/

you can often find the original articles (which have been translated into Italian in Internazionale) in English, French, Spanish or German on internet by putting in the journalists name and the topic of the article.

Excellent text on Human Rights and International Law

Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice, Geoffrey Robertson, Penguin Books

The definitive book on human rights law, an old classic but now updated with a new chapter on war crimes in Ukraine and the continuing war in Gaza

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crimes-Against-Humanity-Struggle-Justice/dp/1802063242#

https://www.lafeltrinelli.it/crimes-against-humanity-struggle-for-libro-inglese-geoffrey-robertson/e/9781802063240?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_libri&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17339121055&gbraid=0AAAAAD-Pe5yXWO6J68ywxBhba5sXt-zP-&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_eyVzPX8lAMVirCDBx21QTVZEAQYASABEgJryPD_BwE

A really good podcast:

The Rest is Politics:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-politics/id1611374685

lots of episodes free on YouTube

Dictionaries

Monolingual English Dictionary

Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (OALD)

https://elt.oup.com/catalogue/items/global/dictionaries/oxford-advanced-learners-dictionary/?srsltid=AfmBOopPoJBdDeOR_iD-CixFV-x5bCFupPp0ITs_pCV8czCtDMF3RFcd&cc=gb&selLanguage=en

This is one of the best monolingual learner’s dictionaries of English. A learner’s dictionary gives special help with the things language learners need—irregular forms, dependent prepositions, formal/informal language, particular grammar, etc.

Bilingual Dictionary

Use a monolingual dictionary to understand how to use new vocabulary (for example when you want to write). Use a bilingual dictionary when you need to quickly check the meaning of a specific term.

il Ragazzini 2024, dizionario inglese-italiano italiano-inglese

https://www.zanichelli.it/ricerca/prodotti/il-ragazzini-dizionario-inglese-italiano-italiano-inglese-ragazzini-007

https://www.amazon.it/Ragazzini-Dizionario-inglese-italiano-italiano-inglese-app/dp/8808651983

Online dictionaries

Context Reverso Check with me how to make best use of it

https://context.reverso.net/traduzione/

examples: http://context.reverso.net/traduzione/italiano-inglese/fornire

http://context.reverso.net/traduzione/inglese-italiano/provide

Reverso Dictionary

http://dictionary.reverso.net/italian-english/

example:

https://dictionary.reverso.net/italian-english/assistere

Word Reference

https://www.wordreference.com/

examples: https://www.wordreference.com/iten/chiavetta

http://www.wordreference.com/enit/diplomat

Corriera della Sera

http://dizionari.corriere.it/dizionario_inglese/index.shtml

examples

https://dizionari.corriere.it/dizionario_inglese/Inglese/D/diplomacy.shtml

http://dizionari.corriere.it/dizionario_inglese/Italiano/C/concorso_1.shtml

https://dizionari.corriere.it/index.shtml?refresh_ce

Glosbe Dictionary

https://glosbe.com/en/it/

example: https://glosbe.com/en/it/truce

Other dictionaries

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-italian/

example: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/italian-english/principio

https://www.stars21.com/dictionary/italian/

https://www.stars21.com/dictionary/italian/english/

a dictionary of diplomacy

Download of old dictionary of international relations

https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9780140513974/the-penguin-dictionary-of-international-relations

Dizionario di diplomazia e relazioni internazionali-

Dictionary of diplomacy and international relations.

inglese-italiano, English-Italian dictionary

Buri M. Rosaria, Editore Argo, collana Quaderni Isufi, currently out of print, but maybe on Amazon or from IR students selling their books or in a library. Here are 3 possibilities:

https://www.amazon.it/Dizionario-internazionali-Dictionary-international-Inglese-italiano-english-italian/dp/8882343510

https://www.amazon.it/-/en/Maria-Rosaria-Buri/dp/8882343510/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Qtchv0H-au18IpZ-8K0WDg.FqDeqMlSO7czcYz03sswWP1AWsTLalPcwg-0lrS3ggg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dizionario+di+diplomazia+e+relazioni+internazionali-Dictionary+of+diplomacy+and+international+relations.+Inglese-italiano%2C+english-italian&qid=1754038497&s=books&sr=1-1

https://www.ibs.it/dizionario-di-diplomazia-relazioni-internazionali-libro-maria-rosaria-buri/e/9788882343514

British National Corpus
http://www.natcorp.ox.ac.uk/
A corpus is the raw material of dictionaries. Look up any word or expression to see examples of how it combines with other words in native-speaker English.

To do a search, go here and log in:

https://www.english-corpora.org/bnc/

I put in ‘ceasefire’ and got 678 examples, which I opened by clicking on the right

Grammar Exercise Books
Essential Grammar in Use – Raymond Murphy, Cambridge University Press
English Grammar in Use – Raymond Murphy, Cambridge University Press

Advanced Grammar in Use – Martin Hewings, Cambridge University Press

Advanced Language Practice – Michael Vince MacMillan

https://trainingintoeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/advanced-language-practice.pdf

Grammar Reference Book
Practical English Usage – Michael Swan, Oxford University Press

Writing Essays

Writing Academic English by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue, publisher Longman

Sites where you can study English

Here is a site where you can check and practice grammar structures:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar
(from here you can also access reading and other resources)
There is also:

https://www.vivquarry.com/wkshts/grammar.html
e.g. http://vivquarry.com/wkshts/linkwd2.html
and

a book https://www.amazon.com/Intermediate-Advanced-Writing-English-Language/dp/0738601225

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/free-resources/writing/c1

and good for IR language content

https://www.cfr.org/articles/cfr-presents-world101-free-online-course-explains-forces-shaping-our-world

and international relations essays

ieltsbuddy.com/international-relations-essays.html

I think the best sites for some essential practice are:

Exam English ✓Free Practice Tests for learners of English

http://examenglish.com/cambridge_esol.php
for lots of free practice material at different levels (about this more later)

for example:

https://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/IELTS_general_reading1.htm
and BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish new address
and http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/ old address (but still available)
you should explore the site. For example:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/

is for listening practice and dictation http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/

is for grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation

Other sites where you can practice English

iTunes U (via iTunes , which you must install)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/genre/podcasts-education/id1304
for podcasts of university lectures and courses and to see how international relations is taught in English.

https://is.as.uky.edu/five-international-studies-podcasts-follow

https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/politics-and-international-relations-podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/department-of-international-relations/id545994748

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-and-international-relations-podcasts/id538008150

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-relations-for-ipod-iphone/id913182663

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eps-2-the-rise-and-fall-of-diplomacy-league/id1519017031?i=1000478978926

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design)
http://www.ted.com/
Fantastic presentations from some of the most innovative people in the world. Watching presentations is a really good way to practice comprehension.

e.g. https://www.ted.com/playlists/73/the_global_power_shift

TV Channels

The aim here is to listen and improve your comprehension, stay up to date (so you should also follow the telegiornale in Italian) and absorb some of the language.

BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/

France 24 in English

http://www.france24.com/en/

Aljazeera in English

http://www.aljazeera.com/

You can also get old TV programs and films on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/

A little light translation! for more and easier links see: https://youngdip.blogspot.com a little light translation

Don’t forget, if you need to expand your knowledge of basic vocabulary, go to the EU site where you will find this document (and many more) to download in Italian, English and maybe your second language too.

The EU in 2025

https://op.europa.eu/webpub/com/general-report-2025/it/ 119 pages

https://op.europa.eu/webpub/com/general-report-2025/en/

The Council of the EU, centre for press releases is another site where you can do more note-taking on vocabulary and sometimes translation:

for example:

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/06/10/public-statement-by-president-costa-following-the-eu-republic-of-korea-summit/

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/it/press/press-releases/

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/it/press/press-releases/2026/06/10/statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-alignment-of-certain-countries-concerning-restrictive-measures-against-serious-human-rights-violations-and-abuses/

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/it/press/press-releases/2026/06/09/simplification-council-and-parliament-strike-deal-to-help-growing-businesses-thrive-and-accelerate-digitalisation/

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/06/09/simplification-council-and-parliament-strike-deal-to-help-growing-businesses-thrive-and-accelerate-digitalisation/

The UN

There is also the UN Annual Report 2025 (or 2024 etc..) for note-taking on the language, unless you want to translate from French or Spanish into English!

https://www.un.org/annualreport/

The concorso

le prove attitudinali del 2025

https://www.esteri.it/it/trasparenza_comunicazioni_legali/bandi_di_concorso/concorsi/prove-attitudinali-2025/

I think the part in English was pretty easy. Of course the problem is that you only have one minute for each question.

le prove attitudinali 2026

https://www.esteri.it/it/trasparenza_comunicazioni_legali/bandi_di_concorso/concorsi/prove-attitudinali-2026/

The 2026 prove were easy too.

Some old sources and texts in previous prove:

2016 https://www.eureporter.co/

https://www.eureporter.co/frontpage/2016/02/12/refugeecrisis-nato-launches-sea-mission-against-migrant-traffickers/

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32015R0478