Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Health Alert, quarantine, travel restriction, virus
This year’s May 17 marks 16 years since the first International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). In the intervening period, the United States has endeavored to reaffirm the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex persons. To be sure, we have encountered challenges and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: LGBTI
“While progress has been made, human rights abuses against transgender persons, particularly trans women of color and non-binary persons, remain all too common in many countries around the world,” said the State Department’s Scott Busby at a virtual event to honor the Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31. “Governments have an obligation to protect, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: LGBTI
President Biden spoke today with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to convey the U.S. commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Palestinian partnership. They discussed the current tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank and expressed their shared desire for Jerusalem to be a place of peaceful coexistence for people of all faiths and backgrounds. President Biden updated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Israel-Palestinian
The President spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President reaffirmed his strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza. He condemned these indiscriminate attacks against towns and cities across Israel. The President updated the Prime Minister on high-level U.S. engagement with regional ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Israel-Palestinian
Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry will travel to Rome, London, and Berlin, May 13-19, 2021, to meet with European government officials and business leaders on enhancing global climate ambition ahead of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year. In Rome, Special Presidential Envoy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The U.S. Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: International Religious Freedom Report
Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry will travel to Rome, London, and Berlin, May 13-19, 2021, to meet with European government officials and business leaders on enhancing global climate ambition ahead of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year. In Rome, Special Presidential Envoy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
It sounds like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but it’s real. NASA scientists will soon launch a mission to change the course of a distant asteroid in a test of technology that could one day save planet Earth from disaster. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spaceship could launch as early as July. It ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NASA
The United States stands with partner nations and civil society to ensure the Western Hemisphere remains free and democratic. “The Western Hemisphere is our home,” Vice President Harris said on May 4 during the virtual 51st Washington Conference on the Americas. “And because it is our home, because the people within it are our neighbors, it is imperative ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Vice President Harris
The U.S. government, the private sector and the American people are rallying together to deliver emergency assistance as quickly as possible to India as it battles COVID-19. “We will do everything possible to help India,” Vice President Harris told an audience of Indian diaspora communities May 7. Speaking of her Indian heritage and her family members in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken says the United States will work with other nations to uphold the rules and values that support international peace and cooperation. In May 7 remarks to the U.N. Security Council, Blinken defended a rules-based international order that ushered in the most peaceful and prosperous era in modern history and remains essential ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Peace, Secretary Blinken
When countries came together after World War II to form the United Nations, virtually all of human history up till then indicated that might made right. Competition inevitably led to collision. The rise of a nation or group of nations necessitated the fall of others. Then our nations united in choosing a different path. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: UN Security Counc
The U.S. Department of State is commemorating forgotten heroes who gave their lives decades ago advancing America’s diplomatic mission. An ambassador born into slavery, a hero of the War of 1812, and diplomatic envoys to the Republic of Texas stricken with yellow fever are among the 71 historical names recently added to the memorial to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: American Heroes
Tai is the 19th person sworn in as U.S. trade representative since an act of Congress created the position in 1962. Before then, the U.S. Department of State conducted U.S. trade and investment diplomacy. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative was created 13 years later. Today, the agency employs 200 professionals with specialized experience in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Trade
U.S. charities are working to expand access to safe water in communities around the globe. For Isidora Calderon Vargas, a single mother in San Pedro, Bolivia, that means no longer spending 90 minutes each day carrying water to her home. Water for People, based in Denver, has worked in Bolivia since 1997 and in 2019 connected ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: charity, human rights
In the United States, government policies, innovations from the American auto industry and consumer interest in clean air have combined over recent decades to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles. President Biden’s American Jobs Plan includes a $15 billion investment for a national network of 500,000 charging stations to give electric vehicle drivers charging options where they need ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate, Environment
Hakakian and her mother had arrived — as Jewish Iranian refugees — in the U.S in 1985, after Hakakian had come of age during the upheaval and aftermath of the 1979 revolution in her home country. Hakakian is a human rights activist, poet and author whose new book is A Beginner’s Guide to America. On a day ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: cultural
On May 5, 1961, astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American — and the second man — to travel in space when he launched a 15-minute, sub-orbital flight aboard NASA’s Mercury spacecraft Freedom 7. (Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin had completed one orbit of the Earth on April 12, about three weeks earlier.) Shepard, whose mission ushered ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NASA, Space
Tomorrow, the United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and hold governmental officials accountable. The United States advocates for press freedom ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: World Press Freedom Day
Michael Collins, the Apollo 11 astronaut who decades ago orbited high above the moon for hours while his two crewmates, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, took mankind’s first steps on the moon, died April 28 of cancer. He was 90.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Astronauts, Collins
The United States partners with other countries and international organizations to protect and empower workers around the world. By supporting international labor groups and leveraging trade and development projects, the United States contributes to the protection of workers’ rights and better working conditions for many of the world’s workers.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 May, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. and Humanitarian Aid
Throughout the United States, religious leaders are urging their followers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, dispelling myths and misinformation about the vaccines. Some leaders participate in public health campaigns or offer houses of worship as vaccination sites. And many are getting vaccinated in public or sharing photos of their jab.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
On Tuesday, April 27, CdA Thomas Smitham participated in a ceremony at the Emergency Medicine Unit at Policlinico Umberto I for the donation of medical equipment worth approximately 259 thousand euro. The donation to the Policlinico Umberto I’s ICU consisted of 10 tilting beds, with integrated scales and anti-decubitus mattresses; 10 central multi-parameter monitors, equipped ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Leaders from around the world committed to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to clean energy at President Biden’s virtual Leaders Summit on Climate. “We made great progress,” Biden said on April 23, the second day of the summit. “I’m grateful to all the leaders who have announced new commitments to help us meet the existential ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
At President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate on April 23, 2021, the United States and United Arab Emirates, with endorsement from the United Kingdom’s COP 26 Presidency, and with support from Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, and Uruguay, announced plans to launch the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate). The goal of AIM ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose unprecedented risks to travelers. In light of those risks, the Department of State strongly recommends U.S. citizens reconsider all travel abroad. As travelers face ongoing risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State has updated its Travel Advisories this week to better reflect the Centers for Disease Control ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy
On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans rallied together to protect the right of all of us to live free from environmental hazard and harm. On that first Earth Day, they gathered all across America — on college campuses, in public parks, and State capitals — galvanized by a vision of a healthier, more prosperous ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate, Earth Day 2021
Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation and to the people of every nation, especially our young people, that we’re ready to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate, Earth Day 2021
Today, the 51st Earth Day, we must work together to combat the climate crisis and restore our Earth for the benefit of everyone. Each year, an estimated one billion people around the world mobilize for action on Earth Day, and this year, the United States joins this wave of action. This morning, President Biden will welcome leaders from around the globe to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate, Earth Day 2021
As President Biden and Vice President Harris have made clear, this administration intends to do more than any in U.S. history to meet the climate crisis. What the United States can do at home can make a significant contribution toward keeping the Earth’s warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. That’s why we’re raising our ambitions, as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in country. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Italy. There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
April 22 was established as Earth Day in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson to encourage Americans to protect the environment. Since then it has become a global day of of action to restore our Earth. For Earth Day 2021, President Biden will convene a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate. On U.S. plans to address climate issues, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Earth Day 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will join President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and several U.S. cabinet secretaries and private sector and civil society leaders at the Leaders Summit on Climate. President Biden will host leaders from around the world in discussions highlighting the urgent need ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
Many citizens of developing world nations will receive COVID-19 vaccines thanks to funds being raised by the United States and partner organizations. The recently launched COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility Advance Market Commitment (AMC) aims to raise $2 billion to procure and distribute up to 1.8 billion safe and effective vaccines to low- and middle-income countries.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid-19
Well, good afternoon, everyone. And Will, thank you for a wonderful introduction. And thank you for lending us this absolutely spectacular setting and backdrop – certainly the best setting and backdrop I’ve had in my brief tenure as Secretary. And thanks so much to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for your lasting commitment to save the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
American diplomats represent U.S. values abroad and embody a core tenet of American life: diversity. In the United States, anyone — regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background — can become a diplomat and represent America abroad as a member of the U.S. Foreign Service. One of the many ways the State ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Diplomatic, Foreign Policy
The renowned environmentalist and author, Rachel Carson, wrote in her seminal book Silent Spring that, “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: American National Parks
The United States and its allies are calling on Russia to stop its military buildup along the border of Ukraine and abide by its international commitments. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken told reporters after an April 14 meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Brussels that representatives of 30 allied nations unanimously opposed Russia’s military ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO
Good afternoon, everyone. Earlier this week, I spoke with President Putin of Russia about the nature of our relationship — the relationship between our two countries. And I was candid and respectful; the conversation was candid and respectful. Two great powers with significant responsibility for global stability. And President Putin and I have had a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: russia
We have engaged Russian authorities to share our concerns about their actions and the steps we are taking in response. The President is signing a new Executive Order on Russia that will broaden the scope of our sanctions authorities. Under this new Executive Order, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is issuing a directive prohibiting U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced April 12 that former Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley will be the U.S. Department of State’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer. The State Department supports racial equity both abroad and at home, and has created the position to ensure a diverse and inclusive diplomatic corps.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Public Diplomacy
Through the Sister Parks program, national parks in the United States share a mission of environmental stewardship with similar parks around the world. Participant countries enter a five-year agreement, overseen by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Affairs, with the United States allowing park rangers from both nations to share conservation tips and best practices for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. National Parks
The United States is not as old as some other nations, but it includes many historically important cultural sites. The National Historic Landmarks Program helps preserve them for the enjoyment of future generations. Each National Historic Landmark represents an exceptional aspect of American history and culture, according to the U.S. National Park Service (NPS).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Historic Landmarks
Today we commemorate over 160 years since the unification of Italy as a single state and the establishment of United States-Italy diplomatic relations. Our nations share a deep and enduring friendship, bolstered by the bonds of family and culture that tie our peoples together. It is a particularly meaningful relationship for the millions of proud ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: U.S. and Italy
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio today in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Di Maio celebrated the historic U.S.-Italy relationship, including the establishment of diplomatic relations 160 years ago, and committed to renew the deep and productive ties between the United States and Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: U.S. and Italy
We are working in so many ways on so many different levels, the United States and Italy, to strengthen the prospects for our people across many, many different issues. We have a lot to discuss today. But it’s particularly fitting because this is the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Foreign Policy, U.S. and Italy
Jill and I send our warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are reminded of how difficult this year has been. In this pandemic, friends and loved ones cannot yet gather together in celebration ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Ramadan
On Monday, April 12, 2021, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, a static demonstration sponsored by restaurant owners is scheduled to take place demanding the easing of lockdown restrictions and financial assistance from the government. More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend, and the police will be monitoring this event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
President Biden is committed to NASA’s multilateral mission to return to the moon and send astronauts to Mars. “Through the Artemis program, the United States government will work with industry and international partners to send astronauts to the surface of the moon,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said February 4, announcing the Biden administration’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NASA
After losing her leg to a land mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2016, Justine Nabuko wondered if she would still lead a meaningful life. She suffered discrimination and lost her job as a teacher. Now as vice president of the Victimes des Mines en Action Association, Nabuko helps other land mine ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Clearing mines
Muslim actors, singers, directors and comedians are representing their experiences more authentically in the entertainment industry, from Broadway to Hollywood. In the United States, Islam is the third largest religious demographic and, according to the Pew Research Center, is set to become the second largest by 2040, making it important that Muslim Americans see themselves reflected ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: muslim
You know, we’re joined today by the Attorney General, Merrick Garland, who I’ve asked to prioritize gun violence. It’s also good to see the Second Gentleman, who is here. And it’s good to see the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, who cares deeply about this issue as well. And I look out there and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Gun violence
The potential for anti-COVID lockdown and anti-COVID vaccine demonstrations exists in many cities throughout Italy. On April 6, 2021 outside Piazza di Montecitorio in Rome, groups of protestors faced off and clashed with police who responded with crowd control tactics and arrests. Italian authorities expect the potential for these kinds of demonstrations to continue in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Before nominating a candidate, the White House reviews his or her qualifications, finances, career and personal life. U.S. officials also engage the receiving foreign nation to ensure the candidate is acceptable in a process called "agrèment", which is codified in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: american culture
The United States is pleased to announce that, working with Congress, we plan to restart U.S. economic, development, and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. This includes $75 million in economic and development assistance in the West Bank and Gaza, $10 million for peacebuilding programs through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and $150 million in humanitarian assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Foreign Policy, Palestinian
The seminary and other houses of worship in the area are partnering with the community health centers to offer vaccination and vaccination sites. They’re seeing these kinds of partnerships where — and not just there, but we’re seeing them all over the country. People are coming together across the different faiths to serve those most ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Covid-19
Although climate change is a threat to us all, research shows women are more vulnerable than men to its consequences. Women and children are 14 times more likely than men to die from climate disasters such as droughts and floods. And because they make up the majority of the world’s poor, women are the first to feel ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: empowers women
The United States is working with international partners to defend human rights worldwide as authoritarian regimes step up repression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Standing for people’s freedom and dignity honors America’s most sacred values,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said March 30, announcing the release of the 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. “At ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: human rights
The United States is the world’s single largest financial supporter of conventional weapons destruction, investing more than $4 billion in over 100 countries since 1993 to promote international peace and security by addressing humanitarian hazards from landmines and unexploded ordnance in post-conflict countries, as well as by partnering with nations to reduce the availability of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Weapons Destruction
Rock, rap and hip-hop may rule the charts, but jazz, with roots in the spirituals of African-American slaves, is still America’s gift to the world. “There is no better example of democracy than a jazz ensemble: individual freedom but with responsibility to the group,” a primer from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz explains. Jazz isn’t heard ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: american culture
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States, dating back to 1861, when Italians came together, propelled by the momentous awakening of the Risorgimento, under the banner of a single, unified Nation. Over the past 75 years, our ties have grown ever closer and our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Policy, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Minister Di Maio, Secretary of State Blinken
Some churches hold vigils the night before to greet the new day at sunrise and reflect on the meaning of resurrection. Above, the Capitol Church held a sunrise service at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. With Lent officially over, families and friends gather in their homes and churches for an Easter meal.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Easter
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, and Dhaka April 1-9, 2021, for consultations on increasing climate ambition ahead of President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate April 22-23 and the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change later this year. For media inquiries, please contact ClimateComms@state.gov.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
Arab Americans have long made outsized contributions to American society, whether in the area of science, politics, the arts or other disciplines. The 2019 American Community Survey shows an estimated 2.1 million people in the United States reported Arab ancestry. The largest group is of Lebanese ancestry, but others claim Yemeni, Algerian, Saudi Arabian, Tunisian, Kuwaiti, Libyan, Kurdish ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: cultural
Later this year, the Department of State will release an addendum to each 2020 country report that expands the subsection on women in Section 6, entitled “Discrimination, Societal Abuses, and Trafficking in Persons,” to include a broader range of issues related to reproductive rights. The addendum will cover maternal health issues such as maternal mortality, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: HRR 2020, Human Rights Report 2020
I very much want to thank you, Lisa, and thank the many folks at the department, here in Washington but also around the world – in our embassies, in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor – who researched, drafted, and edited these reports. They brought not only their expert knowledge of the issues ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: HRR 2020, Human Rights Report 2020
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken travels virtually to New York City on March 29 to chair a meeting of the UN Security Council, meet with UN officials, and meet with the staff of the United States Mission to the United Nations. Secretary Blinken’s UN engagements will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working through ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: United Nations
When NASA engineers need a name for a robotic Mars “rover,” they know where to find creativity. They turn to America’s young people. More than 28,000 students — from kindergarten through 12th grade — submitted names for the rover that landed on Mars last month. It was Alex Mather, a Virginia seventh-grader, who won the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NASA
On International Transgender Day of Visibility and every day, the United States defends the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people around the world. The United States works with groups in over 100 countries to affirm a consistent global message that LGBTQI+ people have the same human rights and fundamental freedoms as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: LGBT
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. participated virtually in a scheduled summit of the European Council. Meeting with the heads of state or government of the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) chaired by European Council President Charles Michel, the President reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing relations between the United States and the European ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pledging U.S. support for NATO as the decades-old alliance faces new global challenges. At the outset of the meeting of NATO foreign ministers on March 23-24 in Brussels, Blinken said the United States and NATO member countries share a common vision of democracy, freedom and a rules-based international order.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO
Many of the modern conveniences we rely on each day come from the accomplishments of African American women. Black women inventors helped shape the way we watch movies, conduct online meetings, and even heat and secure our homes. They succeeded in developing new technologies despite obstacles, such as resistance to developing their products and other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Women
Secretary of State Antony Blinken wants to revitalize U.S. alliances to counter modern threats, including economic coercion, disinformation and climate change. In a speech March 24 in Brussels, Blinken affirmed America’s commitment to NATO and allies around the world. He urged nations to cooperate in the face of increasingly complex challenges.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO
On March 24, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell met in Brussels to discuss ways to strengthen the U.S.- EU relationship and coordinate responses to priority foreign policy, security, and economic issues. They also committed to cooperate in the face of global challenges, including ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO
A few weeks ago, not long after becoming Secretary as State, I spoke directly to the American people. I said that my number one job is to ensure that America’s foreign policy delivers for them – that it makes their lives more secure, creates opportunities for their families and communities, and addresses the global challenges ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio today on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministerial in Brussels. The Secretary emphasized the importance of the enduring partnership between the United States and Italy. The ministers agreed the United States and Italy will continue to work together to address shared ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: NATO
On Thursday, March 25, President Biden will meet virtually with the European Council during its summit. At the invitation of European Council President Charles Michel, President Biden will join a session of the EU leaders’ scheduled summit meeting.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. President Biden
We wanted to get folks together quickly, as we are just now very literally rolling from the NATO Ministerial, just to give a little atmospherics of what we encountered today. We’re going to do this call on background. You can attribute what you hear to a senior State Department Official. For your knowledge, we have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO
Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, has become increasingly popular throughout the United States in recent years. And despite the coronavirus pandemic, Holi’s purpose — to welcome spring and affirm the triumph of good over evil — remains as meaningful as ever.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: cultural
President Biden “is committed to building an America that is more inclusive, more just, and more accessible for every American, including Americans with disabilities and their families,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said January 25, announcing that an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present at daily briefings.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Government
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield has a new role as the representative of the United States to the United Nations, America’s highest-profile diplomatic position after secretary of state. Thomas-Greenfield is the 31st person to lead the U.S. Mission to the United Nations since the mission’s creation in 1947 by an act of Congress. She brings decades of experience ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: United Nations
Members of President Biden’s Cabinet are being confirmed and beginning their work. Below are the names and faces that make up this important group.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Presidential Cabinet
Washing your hands frequently is one of the best ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but access to soap and water is a challenge for some 3 billion people worldwide. That’s why the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Water for the World (PDF, 171 KB) programs, provides water and hygiene products and promotes the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid-19, USAID
After criticizing the Venezuelan government’s response to COVID-19 in April, human rights lawyer Iván Virgüez was arrested and tortured by the illegitimate regime of Nicolás Maduro. Chinese reporter Zhang Zhan traveled to Wuhan, China, in February 2020 to report on the city’s coronavirus outbreak and was later sentenced to four years in prison. The journalist’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid-19
Today marks ten years since the Syrian people peacefully took to the streets calling for reform. The Assad regime’s response has been one of appalling violence. President Assad and his backers bear responsibility for the years of war and human suffering that followed. We praise the brave individuals and organisations who over the last ten ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News | Tags: Syria
Dr. Daniel Becker wakes up around 4:30 a.m. every day, pours a cup of coffee, then disappears into his office for an hour. There, he writes poems before starting his day treating patients. Becker is a physician at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and he is among a growing number of American doctors ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Health
The United States and Quad partner nations are ramping up production of U.S.-developed vaccines in India to strengthen vaccination efforts across the Indo-Pacific. President Biden announced the vaccine partnership plan March 12 at the outset of the first leaders’ summit of the Quad, a partnership between the United States, India, Japan and Australia.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid-19
This week, President Biden stopped by W.S. Jenks & Son – a historic hardware store in Washington, D.C. Check out his visit in the latest weekly conversation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. President Biden
Patricia “Patti” Ann Morton broke the glass ceiling for women at the U.S. Department of State with her persistence and strength in the name of diplomacy. Morton was the first woman to become a State Department security agent in 1972, a position now known as a Diplomatic Security Service special agent. But her colleagues called ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Women
France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America welcome the vote of confidence by the overwhelming majority of the members of the House of Representatives meeting in Sirte 8-10 March to endorse the cabinet chosen by Prime Minister-designate Abdulhamid Dabaiba for an interim Government of National Unity.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Libya
While Kamala Harris shattered a few glass ceilings metaphorically — becoming the first woman, the first Black American and the first South Asian American elected vice president — Swiss artist Simon Berger did it literall
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Vice President Kamala Harris
From fiddle and blues music to Native American beadwork and canoe building, a March 4 celebration by the 2020 National Heritage Fellows showcased many forms of American folk and traditional arts. Acting Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Ann Eilers praised the fellows’ art for illustrating that “there are many versions of American life, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: american culture
Today in Brussels, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans, and the College of Commissioners to discus efforts to raise global climate ambition heading into COP26 in Glasgow. After their meetings, they released the following statement.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
As the virus continues to spread throughout the world, and with new variants emerging, it is important to improve preparedness and resilience in the health care sector. These ventilators are part of the United States’ $60 million assistance package to Italy that aims to help Italian healthcare institutions, NGOs, and private sector fight the pandemic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
On Friday, I submitted to the Senate for confirmation my first slate of nominations for four-star command positions in our Armed Forces — among them, two outstanding and eminently qualified warriors and patriots. General Jacqueline Van Ovost in the United States Air Force is currently the only female four-star officer serving in our military. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: International Women's Day
When NASA’s Perseverance rover searches Mars for signs of ancient life it uses technology from partner nations across Europe. The 2,260-pound (1,025-kilogram) rover is armed with imaging and sensor equipment from France, Italy, Spain and Norway.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Mars, NASA, Science
For more than 40 years, biochemist Katalin Karikó researched synthetic messenger RNA (ribonucleic acid), or mRNA — a genetic code. Her path was not easy. She left her native Hungary in 1985 and settled in Philadelphia with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. But while she landed teaching positions, her grant applications to study mRNA were ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
Louisiana Congressional District 2 includes all of St. James Parish and portions of the following parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and West Baton Rouge.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: American Citizens, voting
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi recently supported a session at one of the world’s largest literary festivals, the 2021 Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan, India. The embassy’s participation reflects a commitment to deepen strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Luigi Mattiolo, Diplomatic Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister. Mr. Sullivan welcomed Italy’s new government and underscored his desire to further strengthen our bilateral partnership.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: National Security
Innovators on U.S. campuses are fighting COVID-19 by creating masks that detect and protect against the virus that causes it as well as by making breathing through masks and testing easier.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Covid-19
Since 2015, the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking in 2015 has activated a three-pronged strategy to promote law enforcement, build international cooperation, and reduce demand for illegal wild animals and their parts. The U.S. attorney general and secretaries of State and Interior co-chair the task force, which draws upon 17 federal agencies to implement ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: wild animal trafficking
American and international students are connecting through exchange programs and diplomacy simulations that challenge them to work together and design solutions to global crises. These student diplomats participate in online simulations run by the National Museum of American Diplomacy, whose dedicated education program encourages teachers and students around the world to immerse themselves in the world ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Cultural exchange
March is Women’s History Month. Here’s a look at political milestones for U.S. women.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Politics, Women
The U.S. agency that explores outer space is aiding the global fight against climate change. With more than two dozen satellites and other measuring tools, NASA collects massive amounts of environmental data on everything from air pollution to global temperatures. Scientists use that information to better understand climate change and how to slow it.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NASA, Science, Space, Technology
Each year, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our Nation. Throughout American history, women and girls have made vital contributions, often in the face of discrimination and undue hardship. Courageous women ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Women History Month
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio today to express his deepest condolences for the tragic death of the Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and two others in an attack on a World Food Program convoy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State Blinken
America’s first president, George Washington, voluntarily gave up the office more than two centuries ago. The speech he gave announcing his departure is still so important that it is read aloud every year in the Senate. Washington wrote his Farewell Address in 1796, toward the end of his second term as president. He used the address to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. Presidents
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated virtually in today’s EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) at the invitation of EU High Representative Josep Borrell. Secretary Blinken highlighted the United States’ commitment to repairing, revitalizing, and raising the level of ambition in the U.S.-EU relationship. He emphasized the importance of close cooperation with the EU and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: European Union
The new Congress most notably features an evenly divided Senate, with 50 Republicans on one side of the aisle and 48 Democrats and 2 independents who caucus with the Democrats on the other. Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, will be the tiebreaker, so Democrats will control the agenda and the Senate’s various committees.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. Congress
On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States officially becomes a Party again today. The Paris Agreement is an unprecedented framework for global action. We know because we helped design ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News | Tags: Climate
Black women in the arts have long formed the backbone of America’s cultural landscape. As Americans were reminded at President Biden’s inauguration, young Black artists such as poet Amanda Gorman are emerging and sharing their vision for the future with the world. For Black History Month, we look at past and present defining figures in music, literature and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Black History Month
World Social Justice Day encourages people to recognize the importance of basic rights and human freedom. As the world celebrates Social Justice Day on February 20, here’s a look at some of the injustices that authoritarian regimes in China, Iran and Venezuela inflict on their own people.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: human rights
In the United States, Spanish is the most commonly spoken language other than English, a sign of the impact of immigration and the proximity of Latin America to the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey delves further into other languages spoken at home in the United States, and it shows how the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Cultural exchange
President Biden made it clear two weeks ago that diplomacy will be our primary means of engaging with the world, and it must be our first tool of choice. At the same time, the president also recognizes that all of our decisions and actions must be accomplished from a position of strength. For the Defense ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: NATO, Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III participated in his first NATO Defense Ministerial as the U.S. Defense Secretary today, providing remarks during two separate sessions. The first session discussed deterrence and defense, burden sharing, and Secretary General Stoltenberg’s ‘NATO 2030’ initiative. The second session discussed trans-Atlanticism, NATO-EU relations, Alliance resilience, and emerging and disruptive ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary of Defense
Freedom of the press is an essential right in the United States and a core principle of democracy. Protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a free press helps maintain the balance of power in government. Numerous journalists worldwide have been killed while working to fulfill their essential role in free and open societies.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Media
California’s Silicon Valley is known for its startup culture. So are commercial hubs in the Northeast — think Boston and New York — or Seattle in the Pacific Northwest. Startups in these tech corridors have long benefited from the investment of venture capitalists. But Americans in every part of the country love to innovate. Investors increasingly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: american culture
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is initiating an ambitious innovation effort to create American jobs while tackling the climate crisis, which includes the launch of a new research working group, an outline of the Administration’s innovation agenda, and a new $100 million funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy to support transformational low-carbon energy technologies. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the first-ever National Climate Task Force meeting as outlined by President Biden’s January 27 executive order on tackling the climate crisis. The Task Force is chaired by the National Climate Advisor and includes Cabinet-level leaders from 21 federal agencies and senior White House officials to kickstart the Biden-Harris ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Climate
Among those behind one of NASA’s greatest feats of science — collecting samples from a moving asteroid — is a Venezuelan-American immigrant who came to the United States to realize a lifelong dream. This past October, NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft took a sample from the asteroid Bennu, the smallest ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Science & Tech | Tags: NASA
President Biden is vowing to strengthen America’s international relationships and tackle global challenges with the help of other nations. In a major foreign policy speech, Biden said the United States will work with the international community to tackle global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, and to advance freedom and dignity for people around the world.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: President Biden
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio today. The Secretary expressed his desire to rebuild and strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Italy. He emphasized the U.S. desire to work with Italy, particularly in its role as President of the G20, and other partners to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Minister Di Maio, Secretary of State Blinken
I am very happy to be here, with Rotary International, TIM and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research. Thanks to this initiative, 300 students will receive tablets and Internet service to facilitate online remote learning.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Chargé d’Affaires Thomas D. Smitham, Rotary International, USAID
Today, President Biden will take executive action to tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad while creating good-paying union jobs and equitable clean energy future, building modern and sustainable infrastructure, restoring scientific integrity and evidence-based policymaking across the federal government, and re-establishing the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News
Wayward plastic waste has been accumulating in the world’s oceans for years, and it is increasingly harming local industries that rely on oceans and coastal waters — especially tourism and aquaculture. Supporting economic vitality is one reason the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) launched its Ocean Plastics Initiative. By backing specific projects, the initiative will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News | Tags: Environment
The Federal Government must act swiftly and aggressively to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States continues to pose a grave threat to our health and security. As of January 20, 2021, the United States had experienced more than 24 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and more ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: President Biden, Presidential Proclamation
The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts. Congressional District 2 includes nearly all of the city of New Orleans and stretches west and north to Baton Rouge. Congressional District 5 includes rural northeastern Louisiana and much ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: American Citizens, voting
The American people deserve an urgent, robust, and professional response to the growing public health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. President Biden believes that the federal government must act swiftly and aggressively to help protect and support our families, small businesses, first responders, and caregivers essential to help us face this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: President Biden, Vice President Harris
I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United States of America.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: President Biden
The United States is resuming support for the World Health Organization, which plays a vital role in fighting the global COVID-19 pandemic. President Biden announced the renewed commitment to the WHO in a January 20 letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, reversing the prior administration’s plan to leave the U.N.’s public health arm in July.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News | Tags: World Health Organization
Today, on January 22, 2021, we commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno, where brave Americans joined allies and partners to liberate Italy. Over 7,800 U.S. service members remain at Nettuno’s Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, their final resting place. Today, we draw inspiration from these heroes and their sacrifice. We shall ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy
Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: President Biden
Good evening. It is my honor to be here. To stand on the shoulders of those who came before. To speak tonight as your Vice President. In many ways, this moment embodies our character as a nation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Vice President Harris
I am humbled before God and my fellow Americans to take the sacred oath of President of our beloved country. Today, we celebrate the triumph of democracy after an election that saw more Americans voting than ever before in our Nation’s history, and where the will of the people has been heard and heeded.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, President of the United States | Tags: President Biden
President Biden will deliver bold action and immediate relief for American families as the country grapples with converging crises. This will include actions to control the COVID-19 pandemic, provide economic relief, tackle climate change, and advance racial equity and civil rights, as well as immediate actions to reform our immigration system and restore America’s standing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, President of the United States, Vice President of the United States | Tags: President Biden, Vice President Harris
For Antony Blinken, the incoming administration’s pick for America’s top diplomat, returning to the U.S. State Department brings the opportunity to continue both professional and family traditions. If confirmed by the Senate, Blinken would resume a career at the State Department, where he served during the Clinton and Obama administrations. His career in public service ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, Exclude, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State Nominee
Every four years, the American president is sworn in January 20 in Washington before big crowds. Presidents typically throw in concerts, parades and balls to create several days’ worth of festivities around their inaugurations. But as Joseph R. Biden Jr. becomes the 46th president of the United States on January 20, shoulder-to-shoulder crowds will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, Exclude, News | Tags: New U.S. Government Inauguration
While many democracies swap in new leaders in a sprint, the U.S. ambles along with a transition period of 11 weeks. But slow as that might seem, it’s shorter than the four months the Constitution originally left for the handoff of power from an incumbent to a new president.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, Exclude, News | Tags: New U.S. Government Inauguration
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
"An honor and pleasure to see President Mattarella. We deeply appreciate his leadership and steadfast support of the United States-Italy relationship", said the Ambassador
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 January, 2021 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Ambassador Eisenberg
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and recommends that travelers should avoid all travel to Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
A goodwill gesture from Mission Italy to the staff of Policlinico Umberto I, one of the primary hospitals for treating Covid patients in Rome. Mission Italy has arranged for a caterer to distribute 200 box lunches to essential workers to thank them for their dedication and commitment to the fight against COVID-19. Deputy Chief of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 December, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Policlinico Umberto I
Today Ambassador Eisenberg held virtual farewell calls with San Marino Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Luca Beccari and Minister of Industry Fabio Righi, together with U.S. Consul General in Florence Ragini Gupta. During the calls he praised U.S.-San Marino bilateral relations: “Thank you for your strong cooperation, especially in international fora and security.” He ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy
The world recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, a day to heighten awareness about the physical, psychological and emotional harm women face worldwide. The U.S. Department of State sees tackling violence against women as a human rights imperative. Violence threatens women’s and girls’ safety, and it sets ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 November, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: violence against women, Women
For over 50 years the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian assistance. The United States has worked for decades to improve global capacity to contain outbreaks at their source and minimize their impact, and we will remain a leader, partner, and advocate on this issue. We have made ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Global Health
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is preparing to help international partners overcome economic and humanitarian hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. USAID Acting Deputy Administrator John Barsa on October 28 announced the agency’s Over the Horizon Strategic Review, a new initiative to plan for a world altered by COVID-19 by helping partner nations on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
November 16 marks the start of International Education Week (IEW) 2020. IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, which provides an opportunity to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. This ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education, News | Tags: International Education Week
Good afternoon, I would like to welcome you all and say how pleased I am that we that we are able to gather today, even if only virtually. I hope to be able to welcome you all in person one day soon. Our purpose today is to celebrate the longstanding partnership between the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy
As part of the ongoing U.S. assistance to Italy to fight COVID-19, on November 12, Ambassador Eisenberg virtually met with four companies which are the recipients of U.S. government grants through USAID’s INVEST program. Through this initiative, the United States will give funding to businesses to assist with the research, development, or manufacture of therapeutics, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
On Monday, November 2, 2020, from 10:00am to 11:30am, a static demonstration sponsored by the Ethiopian Community in Italy is scheduled to take place protesting U.S. policy in Ethiopia. Fifty participants are expected.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Friday, October 30, 2020, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, a static demonstration of approximately 200 participants sponsored by the “Street Artists Association” is scheduled to take place requesting economic support from the Italian government.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce and Italian Ambassador to the United States Armando Varricchio signed today a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding that renews protections for Italian cultural property.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: cultural property
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is offering virtual voting assistance via Zoom over the next two weeks to provide direct support to U.S. citizens overseas. Voters in Italy can participate in either of the following ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: American Citizens, voting
The 59th United States Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Wednesday 4th, New Zealand time). Learn more here about how the U.S. election system works below, and join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook. Americans will go to the polls On November 3, 2020 to cast their ballots for the man ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. Elections
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers avoid all nonessential travel (including tourism) to Italy. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers defer all nonessential travel to Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
A demonstration against the French government will occur on October 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 p.m. Demonstrators will gather near the French Consulate Building at the intersection of Via Moscova and Via Turati. Police expect between 50-100 participants. Police will be present and may block vehicular and pedestrian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
I want to also welcome other members of the clergy, members of the diplomatic corps who are here as well, and all of the distinguished guests. It’s an honor to be here. It truly is. I especially want to recognize many of the leaders of faith-based groups we have in the audience today. You reflect ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
I came today to reinforce the partnership between one of our closest friends and allies. The strength of the U.S.-Italy friendship was the foundation of a great conversation today that I had with the foreign minister, with the prime minister before that. We discussed a broad range of issues, and they include things that have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte today in Rome, Italy. Secretary Pompeo and Prime Minister Conte discussed Italy’s strong effort to combat COVID-19, as well as U.S. assistance to Italy to help fight the pandemic. Secretary Pompeo highlighted the substantial business and investment ties between the United States and Italy and noted the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
The United States and Italy share a deep and enduring relationship, enriched by our people-to-people ties, long-standing economic and security partnership, and a commitment to the same values – democracy, freedom, free and fair trade, and the rule of law. As friends and NATO Allies, we cooperate on confronting some of the world’s most pressing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: American Citizens, voting
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, several unions (CGL, CISL, UIL) and teachers, parents and students have planned a static demonstration. Approximately 2000 participants are expected. Police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, representing the United States government, signed a joint statement of intent with Italian Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers Riccardo Fraccaro, representing the Italian government, articulating strong mutual interest between the two countries in pursuing Italian contributions to lunar exploration activities as part of NASA’s Artemis Program. The signing took ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: NASA
PRESIDENT TRUMP: It is my profound honor to address the United Nations General Assembly. Seventy-five years after the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, we are once again engaged in a great global struggle. We have waged a fierce battle against the invisible enemy — the China virus — ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, UNGA, United Nations
The U.S. Embassy in Rome has resumed scheduling limited notarial services. Please visit https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/notarial-services/ to schedule an appointment. All individuals entering the consular building must wear a face covering in accordance with Italian government decrees mandating social distancing. In addition, customers requiring assistance in Italy who have not yet completed the required 14 days of isolation will not be allowed to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens
Democracy remains the aspiration of people all over the world because each of us yearns to be free. From the time we are children, we instinctively assert our ability to self-govern, to make decisions that shape our lives. As citizens, we understand that we must be free to engage others in debates over the wisdom ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Democracy
September 11, 2020 U.S. Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg joined the Mayor of the City of Rome Virginia Raggi in a ceremony to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. The wreath-laying ceremony took place at the 9/11 Remembrance Plaque in Rome. The two columns recall the Twin Towers in New York. Every year the Mayor ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: 9/11 Commeration
We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the confirmed poisoning of Alexei Navalny. Germany has briefed G7 partners on the fact that clinical and toxicological ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 September, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Alexei Navalny
During these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 precious lives lost on September 11, 2001. We solemnly honor them and pray that those who bear the burdens of unimaginable loss find comfort in knowing that God is close to the brokenhearted and that He provides abiding peace.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, a group of citizens in support of Chico Forti have planned a static demonstration. 15 participants are expected. Police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Cybersecurity experts from the U.S. Cyber Command are working with other nations to identify malware and network attacks. Cyberattacks undermine elections and threaten democracy. By working with host nations, Cyber Command has identified more than 40 malware samples since 2018. The best way to fight cyberattacks and false information campaigns is to expose the weapons used ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Cybersecurity
Recently, our Nation celebrated the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to our Constitution. On the commemoration of this historic day, I was proud to issue a Proclamation honoring the women’s suffrage movement and sign a full pardon for one of its greatest leaders, Susan B. Anthony, who was unjustly convicted for voting on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Presiden Trump
The United States is leading the global response to COVID-19 with foreign assistance funding. The U.S. Government (USG) has allocated $20.5 billion for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and other foreign assistance. Our global efforts build upon decades of U.S. investment in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance, and we continue to ensure ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, g7health
Tomorrow will mark the seventh anniversary of the Assad regime’s chemical weapons attack in Ghouta which killed over 1,400 Syrians. Today, in memory of the victims of that brutality, the United States is announcing six sanctions against the Assad regime’s military, government, and financial supporters. As we continue to implement the goals of the Caesar ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Syria
Good afternoon, everyone. Just a few minutes ago, I delivered letters to both the UN Secretary-General Guterres and to the president of the Security Council. I notified them that the United States is initiating the restoration of virtually all UN sanctions on Iran lifted under UN Security Council Resolution 2231. This process will lead to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: United Nations
On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the memory of humanitarian workers who made the ultimate sacrifice answering the call to protect the lives and alleviate the suffering of the world’s most vulnerable people. We recognize the tireless commitment of these individuals who put the lives of others before their own and who persist in their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: World Humanitarian Day
Good morning, everyone, and thank you – thank you, Dr. Fuad and the entire Iraqi delegation for joining us here in Washington today. We had a good set of discussions, very productive, building on the virtual U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue that we began back in June of this year. The state of our partnership is very ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: U.S. - Iraq
Thank you all. Dobry den. Let me try it that way. How did I do? All right. That’s all you’re going to suffer of my Czech today. Minister Petricek, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Vondracek, Senator Fischer, who I’ll be speaking with after my remarks, members of the parliament, and other distinguished guests: Thank you. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary of State
The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Italy recommending that travelers reconsider (i.e., avoid nonessential) travel to Italy. In addition, the CDC has issued a Level 3 Health Notice for Italy due to COVID-19 concerns and similarly recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Italy. The European Union (EU), which includes Italy, currently prohibits ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
On August 6, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State lifted the Global Level 4 Health Advisory. The Global Advisory, initially put in place on March 19, 2020, advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
On behalf of the United States, I want to extend our deepest condolences to all those who were affected by the massive explosion at the port of Beirut yesterday. We stand ready to assist the Government of Lebanon and its – as it grapples with this horrible tragedy. You’ll see the United States announce a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary of State
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain third countries. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The President is using all available means to ensure safe vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics are developed, manufactured, and distributed in unprecedented time and scale in response to COVID-19. Earlier this year, President Trump launched Operation Warp Speed, a groundbreaking partnership between the Federal Government, scientific community, and private sector to develop and deliver vaccines in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you, Governor, for that very, very generous introduction. It is true: When you walk in that gym and you say the name “Pompeo,” there is a whisper. I had a brother, Mark, who was really good – a really good basketball player. And how about another round of applause ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: United States and China
Human rights advocates won great and laudable victories in our lifetimes, from the defeat of fascism, to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe, and to the end of apartheid. But that was then. The great and noble human rights project of the 20th century is in crisis.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Speeches | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain third countries. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain third countries. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Well, good morning all. The White House Coronavirus Task Force met today, here at the Department of Education, as part of our ongoing effort to focus on a mission to save lives, meet the needs of our states and our healthcare workers, to protect the vulnerable, and to safely reopen America and reopen America’s schools. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, Ballot
Thanks to the courage of those patriots of July 4th, 1776, the American Republic stands today as the greatest, most exceptional, and most virtuous nation in the history of the world. Our workers, our factories have revolutionized industries and lifted millions into prosperity. Our artists, architects, and engineers have inspired the globe with transcendent works ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, President Trump
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, Ballot
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, Ballot
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. As of July 1, the European Union (known as the EU, which includes Italy) began lifting the restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
When I ran for President, I made a solemn promise to the American people that I would end the job-killing failure called the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and replace it with a better deal for our workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses—the men and women of Main Street who built the most prosperous and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
The U.S. Government leads the globe with $12.5 billion allocated to benefit international COVID-19 response, including commitments for the development of vaccines and therapeutics, preparedness efforts, and foreign assistance. We are achieving real results, helping nations around the world respond to COVID-19 and thereby protecting the homeland. We continue to ensure that the substantial U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, Ballot
On Tuesday, June 30, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, there will be a static demonstration organized by the Coordinamento Sinistre di Opposizione protesting racism. Approximately 60-80 participants are expected. Local police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. On June 11, the Italian government released a decree that introduces updated health measures including travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. Please visit the website of the Italian Ministry ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Good morning, everyone. Good to be with you all today. I want to start my remarks, as I often do, on matters relating to China. As many of you saw, I met with Yang Jiechi last week in Hawaii. We had a very frank discussion about the Chinese Communist Party’s unprovoked aggression on a number ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Report on terrorism
A sit-in demonstration is planned for June 24, 2020 at 6 pm in front of the U.S. Consulate General Milan to protest racism and classism. The event is expected to attract approximately 100 participants. While the demonstration is expected to remain peaceful, police will be in attendance. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic near the Consulate General ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, beginning at 11:00am, a static demonstration and/or “sit in” is scheduled near the U.S. Embassy to protest racism.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Thank you, Dr. Branca and Dr. Ippolito, for your warm welcome to Spallanzani. It is a pleasure to be here today to celebrate the efforts of your team in addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you also to Minister Speranza and President Zingaretti for the profound dedication and hard work you have employed to manage an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to discuss local, State, and Federal COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, and America’s reopening.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Ambassador Eisenberg have been received by the President Mattarella at the Quirinale. As we recover from the tragedy of the pandemic, the friendship between United States and Italy is stronger than never. Our two countries will prosper together, sharing the same values of Freedom, Peace and Democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: President Mattarella
The United States has been, and continues to be, the undisputed leader in global foreign assistance, and our leadership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues that record of generosity. Today, we’re providing approximately $93 million in new humanitarian assistance to bolster our ongoing response efforts, helping the world’s most vulnerable overcome the devastation inflicted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, Ballot
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. On June 11, the Italian government released a decree that introduces updated health measures including travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. Please visit the website of the Italian Ministry ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
In coordination with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) Humanitarian Assistance Program and the U.S. Mission to Italy, the U.S. Navy provided the first of three donations of medical equipment and supplies to local Italian communities. A new ultrasound machine was donated to the City of Gaeta adding a new lifesaving capability to combat the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The United States continues to lead the global effort to respond to and end the COVID-19 pandemic. Building upon decades of investment in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance, the American people should be proud of the real results we are achieving through our help to nations around the world, which also helps protect the homeland. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
We, the Foreign Ministers of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union underscore our grave concern regarding China’s decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong. China’s decision is not in conformity with the Hong Kong Basic Law and its international ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: G7 Hong Kong
One of the great accomplishments for me and my team was being able to do this engagement with Secretary Pompeo with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Union, something we’ve been trying to do for quite a while – for about a year – certainly since I came on board. Of course, ideally we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News | Tags: U.S. - EU
In recent days, the media has taken to sounding the alarm bells over a “second wave” of coronavirus infections. Such panic is overblown. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the courage and compassion of the American people, our public health system is far stronger than it was four months ago, and we are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health
Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to update our Nation’s governors on local, State, and Federal COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, and America’s reopening, with a focus on supporting America’s small ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
First Lady Melania Trump is excited to announce Building the Movement: America’s Youth Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage, an exhibit honoring the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave American women the right to vote. The exhibit will launch this August and will showcase artwork by young Americans depicting this historic milestone. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Women
The U.S. Embassy in Rome, Consulates General in Milan, Naples and Florence, and Consular Agencies in Venice, Palermo and Genoa will resume limited regular passport processing on June 17. Please note that although some passport processing centers in the United States have resumed operations, customers may still encounter significant delays in receiving their passports. Travelers with an immediate travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you all today. I’m here one more time, proudly, to talk about freedom and free societies. And while America is not a perfect nation by any means, we always strive towards that more perfect union, trying to improve. We remain the greatest nation in the history of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Religious Freedom Report
Yesterday the world watched in sorrow as the friends, family, and associates of George Floyd gathered in Minneapolis to commemorate his life. Although our laws provide protections against racial discrimination, it is clear much work remains to be done. The moment calls for us to renew our commitment to combating racism and intolerance and to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: racism
On Saturday, June 6, 2020, beginning at 11:00am, a static demonstration and/or “sit in” is scheduled near the U.S. Embassy to protest racism.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A demonstration by “Firenze Antifa” is expected to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2020 beginning at 3:00 pm and lasting until at or about 5:00pm. The march protesting Italian policies with regard to COVID-19 restrictions is expected to draw nearly 1,000 protestors. Marches are currently banned under public health rules, and police will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2020 beginning at 7:30 pm and until about 8:30pm. the organization. “Women’s March Florence, Italy” is hosting a silent protest titled “Italy stands with Black Lives Matter” next to the U.S. Consulate General in Florence. Local reports say that there may be as many ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Thank you, Foreign Minister Di Maio. Luigi, I appreciate it. We are praying for your country also to continue a swift and steady recovery from the coronavirus. To the 31 representatives with us today, thank you for participating, not only this gathering, but over the past couple of months. Finally, as I begin, I want ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, ISIS
At the invitation of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio and U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Small Group met virtually today to reaffirm our shared determination to continue the fight against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and to create conditions for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, ISIS
Static demonstration sponsored by U.S.B (Unione Sindacale di Base) and smaller organizations in support of protests taking place in the United States. Approximately 50-70 participants expected, and host nation police will be monitoring the event.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States may ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Today, Vice President Mike Pence led a discussion with the chief executives of approximately 50 States, territories, and the city of Washington, DC, and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to update our Nation’s governors on local, State, and Federal COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. To open up the meeting, Chaplain of the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the Italian people on the 74th Anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. Government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American people have given more than $10 billion that will benefit the global COVID-19 response, and we continue to ensure that the substantial U.S. funding and scientific efforts on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
All Americans were rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death of George Floyd. My administration is fully committed that, for George and his family, justice will be served. He will not have died in vain. But we cannot allow the righteous cries and peaceful protesters to be drowned out by an angry mob. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: President Trump
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States may ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo looks forward to co-hosting, with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, a virtual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on June 4 to review next steps in the campaign to achieve a lasting defeat of ISIS. The D-ISIS Coalition remains critically important ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: ISIS
Today, I am announcing the end of the sanctions waiver covering all remaining JCPOA-originating nuclear projects in Iran – the Arak reactor conversion, the provision of enriched uranium for the Tehran Research Reactor, and the export of Iran’s spent and scrap research reactor fuel. The sanctions waiver covering these activities will end following a final, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Iran
On Memorial Day, Americans and their families, along with the people of allied countries like Italy, join at the final resting places of the men and women who gave their lives during wartime. This year, we pay our tribute in a different way, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we may be physically apart, but ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Memorial Day
THE PRESIDENT: I stand before you at this noble fortress of American liberty to pay tribute to the immortal souls who fought and died to keep us free. Earlier today, the First Lady and I laid a wreath in their sacred honor at Arlington National Cemetery. Now we come together to salute the flag they ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Memorial Day
I am truly honored to be with you virtually on this important day to remember and commemorate the achievements of one of Italy’s prominent citizens. This year the United States is also honoring Judge Falcone as one of the premiere alumni of its International Visitor Leadership Program, for his collaboration with U.S. authorities and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Giovanni Falcone
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Di Maio discussed the importance of coordination and cooperation as we begin to re-open our societies and restart the global economy. Secretary Pompeo highlighted the strength of the U.S.-Italy friendship and his admiration for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Secretary of State
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States may ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Months into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad, the United States is continuing to lead the global charge against the pandemic, building on decades of leadership in life-saving health and humanitarian assistance. Through the generosity of the American people, our foreign assistance is saving lives and helping to mitigate economic devastation around the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Today, First Lady Melania Trump joined a call with approximately 3,000 state, local, and tribal officials, along with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and other federal officials, to continue the dialogue on the Administration’s response to COVID-19. Discussion topics included implementation of the CARES Act, updates from the White House Coronavirus Task ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Updated on May 19, 2020 Please see:
Alert and Messages webpage The Department of State has issued a
Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Reconsider travel to Italy due to a recent outbreak of COVID-19
Level 4 – Do Not Travel to: Lombardy and Veneto due to the level of community transmission of the virus and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Health Alert, quarantine, travel restriction, virus
Thank you very much, everybody. Please. So, welcome to our Cabinet meeting. And every member of my Cabinet is working tirelessly to defeat the invisible enemy. That should have never happened to our country. It should have never happened to the world. It’s a disgrace. It could have been stopped at the source, but they ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Today, First Lady Melania Trump joined President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in a discussion with approximately 50 of our Nation’s governors and, at the request of the First Lady, their spouses. Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., and the White House Coronavirus Task Force also joined to discuss best practices and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The U.S. government today took another step to protect U.S. national security and the integrity of 5G networks by expanding the Commerce Department’s foreign direct product rule to restrict Huawei from circumventing U.S. law. We will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to undermine the privacy of our citizens or the integrity of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Science & Tech | Tags: 5G, Former U.S. Government Leaders
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, assisted the Italian government in transporting medical and other relief supplies between supply hubs in Milan and Rome, Italy, May 13. The mission is the first in a planned series of U.S. Air Forces in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
This RFP INVEST-044 (Part 1: Catalytic Contribution) is one of two companion RFPs (RFP-044 and RFP-045). Offerors may apply to either or both RFPs. Should a firm (or consortium) wish to apply to both RFPs, separate proposals must be submitted for each, responding to the specific evaluation criteria outlined in each RFP. However, submissions made to both RFPs from the same firm ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
This RFP INVEST-045 (Part 2: Technical Assistance) is one of two companion RFPs (RFP-044 and RFP-045). Offerors may apply to either or both RFPs. Should a firm (or consortium) wish to apply to both RFPs, separate proposals must be submitted for each, responding to the specific evaluation criteria outlined in each RFP. However, submissions made to both RFPs from the same firm ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in planning for our collective recovery. In addition to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
"We built the most advanced and robust testing anywhere in the world, and we’ve done more testing than any country anywhere in the world."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is aware of the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. citizens abroad, Service members, and their eligible family members, when voting absentee during the remainder of the 2020 election cycle. FVAP is in communication with state election offices, the Military Postal Service Agency, and other federal agencies to bring you up-to-date information ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Seventy-five years ago today, the last remnants of the Nazi regime unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Today, we celebrate the forces of freedom who defeated tyranny and emerged victorious in that monumental struggle. We pay tribute to those who served for their service and pause ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, VE Day
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Persons who are considering travel to Italy should be aware that they are subject to travel restrictions by the Italian government. The Italian Foreign Ministry has issued English-language guidance for the latest health decree that went into effect on May 4, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Good morning, everyone. It’s been 128 days since Chinese doctor Ai Fen – the director of the Wuhan Central Hospital’s emergency unit – shared information on the internet about a patient with a SARS-like virus. Her colleague, Dr. Li Wenliang, shared Dr. Ai’s report online with medical colleagues. The next day, December 31st, regional health ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
As we work together to defeat the coronavirus at home, the United States stands with our global partners in their time of need, as we always have. A healthier world means a healthier United States. For more than a half century, the United States has been the largest contributor to global health security and humanitarian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
On March 30, President Donald Trump announced a robust assistance package to the beautiful country of Italy worth up to 100 million dollars. The assistance would have two goals: to help Italy fight the pandemic and to help boost global trade. As part of the President’s aid package, the United States Agency for International Development, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Months into fighting this pandemic at home and abroad, the United States remains the largest single country donor to the response efforts globally, building on decades of leadership in life-saving ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Well, good morning, everyone. How are you all doing today? You’re all safe, healthy, good? I want to send my condolences first of all to the Americans and people all around the world who have suffered from the loss of loved ones because of this horrible virus. Many Americans too are hurting because of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Secretary of State
Encouraging private-sector solutions through targeted deregulation and public-private partnerships is a critical part of the Trump Administration’s COVID-19 response. This approach has successfully expanded testing development, healthcare capacity, and the use of telehealth. Telehealth has grown as the United States continues responding to COVID-19’s challenges, leading to public health benefits.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Thank you very much. Thank you. Today I’d like to provide you with an update in our war against the coronavirus. Thanks to our comprehensive strategy and extraordinary devotion to our citizens — we’ve had such tremendous support all over — we continue to see encouraging signs of progress.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Okay, thank you very much. And I’m honored to be joined by representatives of many great American retail companies, some of the greatest companies anywhere in the world. And we’re talking today about different things, and — including distribution and medical diagnostics, et cetera. You’ll see in a second, they’re going to say hello.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Today marks 75 years of liberation for Italy! Enjoy this tribute by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Italian Liberation Day
Ambassador Eisenberg participates in the #Bookwork Marathon for World Book Day, reading the Preamble to the United States Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Giornata Mondiale del Libro
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The CDC advises travelers to avoid all nonessential international travel. Please see CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories. Although passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19, travelers with an immediate travel need and a confirmed flight to the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Well, good morning, everyone. Happy Ramadan to those of you in time zones where it’s Thursday already. I want to lead off with three commemorations. First, we remember those slain in terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. That was one year ago yesterday. Second, this week the administration honors the annual Holocaust Days ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has worked tirelessly to “bend the curve” and prevent healthcare utilization from exceeding the healthcare system’s capacity. Given ventilators’ life-saving role, it is important that demand stay below supply so that no person who is in need of a ventilator is denied one.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
This rolling collection of photos, tweets and articles offers a snapshot of the U.S. commitment to fighting COVID-19 worldwide.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The U.S. Government has pledged to support Italy’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. USAID is committing $50 million to support health security, civil society, and the Italian private sector. Providing this critical assistance will not only help the people of Italy, one of our closest and oldest allies, it will lessen the risk of cross-border ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Through the INVEST Project, USAID seeks to unlock the potential of the private sector to drive inclusive growth in countries around the world.Increasingly, private investors and businesses are looking to emerging markets for better returns and new market opportunities. However, encouraging private investment and activity in high-impact areas important to USAID such as agriculture, financial ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Italy and the United States clearly are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. Our countries have been particularly hard hit and we continue to feel ongoing pain. So I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences on behalf of President Trump and my American colleagues around the world and friends. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
In this dark moment, U.S. companies have already donated almost € 30 million to hospitals and institutions fighting #COVID19 in Italy, and there’s more to come. These contributions are a further proof of our incredible, historical friendship. With these words Ambassador Eisenberg expressed himself in a video directed to the Italians. Stressing once again the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Well, we are several weeks to a month behind Italia, and it has been very fierce. Particularly, I have...my children and grandchildren are in the New York and New Jersey area which has been the hardest hit with over half the cases so far in United States, so it is a great concern as it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Ambassador's Interview, Fanpage
The U.S. Government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health response to the COVID-19 pandemic even while we battle the virus at home. As part of this comprehensive and generous response from the American people, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have now committed nearly $508 million in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
"All of American society is engaged and mobilized in the war against the invisible enemy. While we must remain vigilant, it is clear that our aggressive strategy is working." President Donald J. Trump
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Rome, April 15, 2020 During a short ceremony today, Ambassador Eisenberg presented Mayor Raggi with a donation of 62 computers for schools in the city of Rome. These materials will be used to support online learning.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Ambassador's Interview
Okay. Thank you very much. Please. Thank you. A big day today at the White House. All of American society is engaged and mobilized in the war against the invisible enemy. While we must remain vigilant, it is clear that our aggressive strategy is working -- and very strongly working, I might add. New cases ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
International commercial flight options currently exist in Italy. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no plans to arrange repatriation flights in Italy at this time.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Well, thank you very much, everybody. This is a group of people who, in many cases, became quite famous because they went through a lot having to do with the coronavirus. A tremendous amount. And a lot of them were covered, and we know them from the media. They’ve all got very interesting and very ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
While there is no shortage of coronavirus content on the internet, the American people need access to the most up-to-date public health guidance and most relevant information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing facilities in their communities. The White House and key Federal agencies are working alongside Schema.org to help ensure these critical resources surface ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Thank you very much. Please. Very importantly, I’d like to begin by saying that we’ve just reached agreement — the Secretary of Treasury, Steve Mnuchin, with the major airlines, all of our great airlines — to participate in a Payroll Support Program. This agreement will fully support airline industry workers, preserve the vital role airlines ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
It is the policy of the United States to take measures to assist State Governors under the Stafford Act in their responses to all threats and hazards to the American people in their respective States. Considering the profound and unique public health risks posed by the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: coronaviru, Covid-19, Health
Well, thank you very much. And I want to welcome many of our nation’s top hospital CEOs to the White House. It’s an honor to have you. Friends of mine for a long time, in many cases. We’re glad to be joined by Vice President Pence, who’s in the other room — he’ll be coming ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
During these difficult times, the United States is working in solidarity with our partners and Allies to provide humanitarian assistance to countries in need and to take all possible measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. Italy, one of our closest Allies and friends, has been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Italian Republic (Italy), one of our closest and oldest Allies, is being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already claimed more than 18,000 lives, brought much of the Italian healthcare system to the brink of collapse, and threatens to push Italy’s economy into a deep recession. The Government of Italy has requested United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. Please review and follow the health decrees issued by the Government of Italy, including the need for social distancing, restrictions on movement outdoors, and the requirement to carry a self-certification document along with proper identification.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Thank you very much. Today, we continue to send our love to the great people of New York and New Jersey. We support them fully. We grieve alongside every family who has lost a precious loved one. New Yorkers are tough and strong and brave. New Jerseyites are tough and strong and brave, and they're ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Passport processing centers in the United States have suspended operations due to COVID-19. They are no longer printing non-emergency passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad received from overseas U.S. embassies and consulates. U.S. embassies and consulates are still able to print emergency passports. If you have an immediate need to travel and have a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Thank you very much. Today, we continue to send our love to the great people of New York and New Jersey. We support them fully. We grieve alongside every family who has lost a precious loved one. New Yorkers are tough and strong and brave. New Jerseyites are tough and strong and brave, and they're ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Public health plays a critical role in building strong, prosperous, and free societies around the world. Today, as our Nation and entire global community continue to combat the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, we reaffirm our commitment to do our part to stop the spread of this virus, care for the sick, and protect ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Health
First, I want to express my thanks to the dozens of countries that have expressed support for the new Venezuela framework that I announced when I was here last week. The goal is to replace Maduro’s illegitimate dictatorship with a legitimate, transitional government that can hold free and fair elections, presidential elections to represent all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, State Department
Thank you very much. Thank you very much. This week, America continues our aggressive effort to defeat the virus as we enter a crucial and difficult phase of the battle. We continue to send our prayers to the people of New York and New Jersey, and to our whole country. But right now, New York ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
It’s a busy time. Very busy time. And let me begin by again expressing our support, solidarity, and love for the people of our great country. We’re fighting for you and we’re enduring all of this together. And we will soon prevail together. We’re making a lot of progress. We appreciate all of the great ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Thank you so much, and Happy Friday, everybody. Thanks again for joining us for the third briefing this week by senior State Department officials to provide the latest and most up-to-date information on COVID-19, the pandemic’s impact on the health of the State Department workforce, and the unprecedented, historic mission to bring Americans home from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
International commercial flight options currently exist in Italy. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has no plans to arrange repatriation flights in Italy at this time.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
America is at war against an invisible enemy. Unfortunately, the outbreak of the virus has led to wartime profiteering by unscrupulous brokers, distributors, and other intermediaries operating in secondary markets. This wartime profiteering is leading to hoarding and soaring prices for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves, and N-95 respirators, all of which are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Okay, thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with the world leaders in American oil and gas and, really, I could say, the world leaders, period, when it comes to energy and American energy. The biggest companies anywhere — anywhere in the world. I want to thank Secretary of the Interior, David ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
To deal with the threat that the novel (new) coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 poses to our Nation’s healthcare systems, on March 18, 2020, I issued Executive Order 13909 (Prioritizing and Allocating Health and Medical Resources to Respond to the Spread of COVID-19), in which I found that health and medical resources needed to respond to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Providing Federal Support for Governors’ Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID-19
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
So many communities, small businesses, and Americans from all backgrounds are patriotically doing their part. President Trump knows these changes are difficult on many. To help as much as possible, he signed unprecedented economic relief into law last week, including major support for small businesses and workers.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
Well, good morning, everyone. It’s great to see you all. I hope everybody’s keeping safe, healthy. I want to talk about two important topics today. The first is the new framework, our pathway for democracy that we’re rolling out today with respect to the conflict, the crisis in Venezuela. And then second, I want to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
..This is the case finding in Italy. And you can see that they’re beginning to turn the corner in new cases. They’re entering their fourth week of full mitigation and showing what is possible when we work together as a community, as a country, to change the course of this pandemic together.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
“Whenever you see high quality, effective COVID-19 aid being delivered around the world by UN humanitarian and relief agencies, what you are seeing is the generosity of the American people and those who share our humanitarian values. We are by far the largest contributors to organizations like the UN Children’s Fund and the World Food ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
I want to start today by highlighting several critical developments on both the testing and treatment that will help us win our war against the coronavirus. On Friday, the FDA authorized a new test developed by Abbott Labs that delivers lightning-fast results in as little as five minutes. That’s a whole new ballgame. I want ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
On April 1, 2015, by Executive Order 13694, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the increasing prevalence and severity of malicious ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Well, thank you very much. First of all, I’d like to congratulate the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA and everybody else in the federal government, working with state government, but on the incredible job that the Army Corps and FEMA did on building the hospital in New York at the Javits Center. Two thousand ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Thank you very much. Great to have you. And thank you all for being here. My administration is taking new action to ensure that America has the medical resources and equipment needed to fight the global pandemic. It’s been a brutal pandemic for over 150 countries all over the world. We’ve had great success over ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Italian government has confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the country. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Direct flights to the United States are available through Alitalia, which currently has one direct flight per day. Book flights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health Alert
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: STEP
U.S. Mission Italy has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory for COVID-19. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departurefrom any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Thanks. And thanks, everyone, for joining so late in the day. I’m thinking back in a simpler time, we all might be planning our evenings at this point. But I know my colleagues are still working hard and I suspect everyone on the call is as well. Anyway, let me start with a few remarks, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Thank you very much. Been a very busy day. I want to thank the American people for the incredible sacrifices that they’re making on behalf of our nation. And I want to encourage everyone to keep following our guidelines on social distancing: avoiding large gatherings and hand washing, and all of the other things that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented global effort to bring home our citizens from every corner of the globe. As of today, we have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, transported an En-Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) to Aviano AB, Italy, for delivery to the Italian Ministry of Defense. This mobile, or fixed system, provides 10 patient holding/staging beds and can support a maximum throughput ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
We want the Italian people to know that we are in this battle together. Italy and the United States have a solid, historical bond. Just think, for example, of all the Italian-Americans who go back and forth between our two countries. Just a few days ago I spoke to the Italian Ambassador to the United States and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ACS, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Rome
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available for Crisis ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
U.S. innovators are rushing to combat the new coronavirus, with vaccines already in development and new treatment options being tested in the United States and Asia. The rapid response received a boost this month as President Trump signed into law $8.3 billion in federal funds to fight COVID-19. The funding is helping federal agencies and their private-sector ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Thank you very much. A lot of things going on, and we’re going to be going over to the Hill, and we’re having a lot of meetings. And, from the financial — this is a medical situation, not a financial situation. The financial, though, is moving along very nicely. I want to thank you for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Thank you very much. I had a very good telephone conversation — extremely good — with Senator Schumer a little while ago. We’re working on various elements of the deal, and the Democrats are very much wanting something to happen, and the Republicans, likewise, are very much wanting something to happen. And I think it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The United States has reached mutual agreements with Canada and Mexico to restrict non-essential travel across our northern and southern borders. The United States will expeditiously return aliens who cross between ports of entry or are otherwise not allowed to enter the country, as the facilities in which these aliens would normally be held cannot ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
We are delighted the Italian company Copan Diagnostics continues to produce COVID-19 testing swabs in sufficient quantity to satisfy Italian need and sell abroad. Italian private enterprise is helping to save lives around the world. I applaud this effort. The US will continue to buy these swabs from Italian companies as needed. The US and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Thank you very much. I think this is going to be a very important conference and I’ll get to that toward the middle, but I have a few things to report. And I want to thank you all for being here. And I have to say, I think with social distancing that the media has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Well, thank you very much. It is great having FEMA involved. We’ve had tremendous success working together, and we appreciate all of the people here. And it’s an honor to be with all of you. You’re doing a fantastic job, by the way. And so now we’re, as of yesterday when we — when we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio today. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Di Maio emphasized the strength of the U.S.-Italian relationship in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. Secretary Pompeo praised the resolve and resilience the Italian people have demonstrated in this difficult time.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
U.S. Mission Italy has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory for COVID-19. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departurefrom any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
In the fight against the coronavirus, the Trump administration is not just taking a whole of government approach, but a whole of America approach. Now is a critical time. As the president said on Monday, over the next two weeks, there are actions that every American can and should take to help us slow the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
We’ll be invoking the Defense Production Act, just in case we need it. In other words, I think you all know what it is, and it can do a lot of good things if we need it. And we will — we will have it all completed, signing it in just a little while. Right ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Well, thank you very much. And today I welcome the great nurses of our country to the White House and express our gratitude for those on the frontlines in our war against the global pandemic. And it’s been something, but we’re winning it. We will win. It’s a question of when, and I think it’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) (the “Act”), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
President Donald J. Trump today announced a major partnership with the Ad Council, major media networks, and digital platforms to effectively communicate accurate and timely information directly to the American people. This partnership is another important component of the all-of-America response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and will benefit high-risk populations and the general public with public service announcements ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Well, thank you very much. We have the tourism industry executives, the biggest anywhere in the world. These are the great ones, and they’re going to say a couple of little words pretty soon, I think. We’ll talk about their company quickly and the number of employees and what’s happened since the Chinese virus came ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Part of the FDA’s mission is to protect Americans from health fraud. This includes warning about the dangers of purchasing and using medical products or devices that have not been proven safe and/or effective for the uses they claim. Health fraud scams can cause delays in proper diagnoses and treatment and may even lead to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, covid, Health
This afternoon, President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued new guidelines to help protect Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak. Even if you are young and otherwise healthy, you are at risk—and your activities can increase the risk of contracting the Coronavirus for others. Everyone can do their part. The new recommendations are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Due to reduced staffing, only emergency American Citizen Services and emergency visa services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and Consulates General Milan, Naples, and Florence. The CDC advises travelers to avoid nonessential travel to Italy and State Department currently recommends U.S. citizens reconsider travel. See CDC information regarding high-risk traveler categories.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Health Alert
Thank you very much. We just completed a very good meeting of the Coronavirus Task Force. And we — we’re really — they’re really doing a great job, our professionals. The results are very — very, very good. And when you compare this to what’s happening around the world, we’re very proud of our people. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
In our times of greatest need, Americans have always turned to prayer to help guide us through trials and periods of uncertainty. As we continue to face the unique challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans are unable to gather in their churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship. But in this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, has determined that the virus presents a serious public health threat, and CDC continues to take steps to prevent its spread. But CDC, along with State and local health departments, has limited resources, and the public health system could ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
I have determined that the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency determination under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”). My decision to make this determination pursuant to section 501(b) of the Stafford ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
We’ve been working very hard on this. We’ve made tremendous progress. When you compare what we’ve done to other areas of the world, it’s pretty incredible. A lot of that had to do with the early designation and the closing of the borders. And, as you know, Europe was just designated as the hotspot right ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
President Trump is exercising statutory authorities to declare a national emergency in response to the coronavirus. The unprecedented action the President is taking invites States, territories, and tribes to access over $42 billion in existing funding to combat the coronavirus.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: coro, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
The spread of COVID-19 within our Nation’s communities threatens to strain our Nation’s healthcare systems. As of March 12, 2020, 1,645 people from 47 States have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. It is incumbent on hospitals and medical facilities throughout the country to assess their preparedness posture and be prepared to surge ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
It is the policy of the United States to take proactive measures to prepare for and respond to public health threats, including the public health emergency involving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which was declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the “Secretary”) on January 31, 2020, pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The U.S. Missions to Italy and to the United Nations Agencies in Rome and the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See have limited their operations as of March 11, 2020, in accordance with the Government of Italy’s March 9 decree establishing a country-wide protective zone to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Reduced levels of staff will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Due to reduced staffing that went into effect March 11, only emergency American Citizen Services and emergency visa services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and Consulates General Milan, Naples, and Florence. The CDC advises travelers to avoid nonessential travel to Italy and State Department currently recommends U.S. citizens reconsider travel. See CDC information regarding high-risk traveler ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Health Alert
The Department of State is taking decisive action to inform and safeguard U.S. citizens overseas, protect the homeland, advance the Administration’s commitment to building global health security capacity for this and future outbreaks, and reduce the impact for U.S. companies and supply chains overseas.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Pursuant to section 201 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621), I hereby report that I have exercised my authority to declare that the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the United States constitutes a national emergency.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
President Trump is issuing a proclamation under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to restrict travel to the United States from foreign nationals who have recently been in certain European countries. Section 212(f) of the INA only applies to the movement of human beings, not goods or cargo.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
My fellow Americans: Tonight, I want to speak with you about our nation’s unprecedented response to the coronavirus outbreak that started in China and is now spreading throughout the world. Today, the World Health Organization officially announced that this is a global pandemic. We have been in frequent contact with our allies, and we are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
On January 31, 2020, I issued Proclamation 9984 (Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures To Address This Risk). I found that the potential for widespread transmission of a novel (new) coronavirus (which has since been renamed “SARS-CoV-2” and causes the disease ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
Well, thank you very much. And we are having a meeting — a very important meeting — with the, I would say, the greatest bankers in the world, the most important banks in the world, financial centers, and having a good discussion. We’re discussing the economy. We’re discussing how it relates to jobs and all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Due to reduced staffing that went into effect March 11, only emergency American Citizen Services and emergency visa services are available at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and Consulates General Milan, Naples, and Florence.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Health Alert
Well, thank you very much. We’re meeting with the top executives of the health insurance companies, the biggest companies in our country — probably the biggest companies in our country, probably the biggest companies in the world. I can’t imagine being much bigger. But these are the great — the great health insurance companies. And ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Well, let me say, the recommendations that you have and that every American now has at Coronavirus.gov apply to every jurisdiction in the country, every state and every community, irrespective of whether or not there’s been a coronavirus case established. I will tell you that we’re working very closely with California, Washington, New York, Florida to develop ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health, travel restriction
Vice President Mike Pence today participated in a discussion with nearly 50 of our Nation’s governors to provide an update on the work of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, to continue coordination with governors and state and local officials to respond to and prepare for the coronavirus, and to thank governors and state and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health
The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the health situation in Italy and recommends that individuals follow Italian official health guidance and avoid government-designated affected areas. American Citizen Services are available at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Italy. Due to staffing limitations, only emergency visa services are available. On March 8, 2020, the Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
As many of you know, Florida had its first two COVID-19-linked fatalities yesterday. And so we are stressing to folks that if you look at how this virus impacts people, the folks who are elderly and have underlying medical conditions are at much greater risk to have serious complications. So we’ve been working hard with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
That was many weeks ago. So they saw there was something going on in China long before anybody even heard of it. That was actually before it was even in the print. They heard there was a problem in China. That’s when they started working on this, and that’s pretty incredible. That’s why we’re in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
I think, you know, a lot of people are staying here and they’re going to be doing their business here. They’re going to be traveling here. And they’ll be going to resorts here. And, you know, we have a great place. That’s where — so, foreign people come, but we’re going to have Americans staying ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Let me begin, as always, by saying that according to all the experts gathered here and on our task force, the risks of the American public of contracting the coronavirus remains low. But that being said, we’re continuing to lean into this effort in full partnership with state and local health authorities around the country ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health
Let’s start with our efforts, the State Department’s efforts on coronavirus. The State Department continues to support President Trump’s strong leadership and whole-of-government approach to protect Americans. There’s no higher duty for us. I’m sure you’ve all seen the President’s briefings and updates from CDC and HHS, and the good news that Deborah Birx from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health, virus
As the President said, we’re all in this together. And he wanted me to be here in Minnesota to build on the strong partnership that we have, with your administration, here to protect the people of Minnesota as our nation deals with the coronavirus. But I’m also here, as Governor Walz said, because not only ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Former President Trump Administration, Health, virus
The Government of Italy has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As of 12:00 AM March 3, all passengers on U.S.-bound flights whose temperature is higher than 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit are not being permitted to board. Travelers should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Health Alert
Finally, with regard to testing, we had a meeting today that gave us great hope for great progress in the near future on expanding testing across the country. We have a ways to go yet, and I’m pleased to report, as we’ve been able to convey to state governments — governors around the country — ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Former President Trump Administration, Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield provided the latest update on the Coronavirus including the actions taken to implement the announcement yesterday from President Donald Trump. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun discussed the measures taken for screening ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus
Lombardy and Veneto due to the level of community transmission of the virus and imposition of local quarantine procedures. There is an ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Italy. Many cases of COVID-19 have been associated with travel to or from mainland China or close contact with a travel-related case, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Travel Advisory
There is an ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Italy. Many cases of COVID-19 have been associated with travel to or from mainland China or close contact with a travel-related case, but sustained community spread has been reported in Italy. Sustained community spread means that people have been infected with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Coronavirus, Health, Travel Advisory
The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the health situation in Italy and recommends that individuals follow Italian health official guidance and avoid government-designated affected areas. Due to reduced staffing levels, the U.S. Consulate General in Milan has suspended routine visa services until March 2, 2020. Both routine and emergency American Citizen Services will continue at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
On February 21,the Italian Ministry of Health announced 14 confirmed case of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the town of Codogno in the Lombardy region and two cases in Vo’ Euganeo near Padua. Public school and offices have been closed in the affected areas and Italian health officials have advised residents in these areas to avoid ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
Location: Italy Event: Since January 30, 2020, the Italian Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of Novel Coronavirus in Italy. On February 5, 2020, Italian public health officials implemented mandatory thermal screening at all Italian air and maritime ports of entry in response to the recent Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Travelers should be prepared for travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results. Jobs are booming, incomes are soaring, poverty is plummeting, crime is falling, confidence is surging, and our country is thriving and highly respected again. (Applause.) America’s enemies are on the run, America’s fortunes are on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 February, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, SOTU 2020
On January 30, 2020, the Italian Ministry of Health announced two confirmed case of novel Coronavirus in Rome. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
The Office of Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Rome organized a Pasta Cooking Presentation in honor of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to raise awareness about the quality and value of U.S. durum wheat. The presentation highlighted the various levels of protein that impact the color, texture, and consistency of pasta ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Exclude | Tags: USDA
Well, thank you, President Mattarella. Thank you for your warm hospitality. Thank you for welcoming me here in my very first visit to the Italian Republic as Vice President of the United States. And let me also say: It was a privilege to be in Jerusalem with you yesterday, as we marked the 75th anniversary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaderes, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ACS, Rome
Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. We suffered no casualties, all of our soldiers are safe, and only minimal damage was sustained at our military bases. Our great American forces are prepared for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Iran
Thank you very much. We just met with the Prime Minister of Denmark. Had a great meeting and discussed a lot of things, including trade. And now we’re meeting with a friend of mine — a good friend of mine, the Prime Minister of Italy. And we have many things to discuss, including trade and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 December, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, NATO
Vice President Carfagna, Members of Parliament, distinguished guests, veterans, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for being here today. Welcome to today’s ceremony and thank you for honoring the service members here who rest in peace. I am deeply humbled to be standing with you today as we pay tribute to these brave men and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 November, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Nettuno Cemetery, Veteran's Day
I would like to begin by welcoming everyone to the U.S. Embassy and also to those following our program through live streaming. Let me follow that welcome with a few thank yous. Thank you to Carlotta Ventura and her staff at the American Studies Center for partnering with us on this exciting program. Thank you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Inside USA
It is a pleasure to be here today to celebrate with you the 50th anniversary of the Carabinieri Cultural Heritage Protection Deparment – or TPC. I am doubly pleased to mark the occasion with the return of an important artifact to the Italian people. I’d like to thank Cultural Heritage and Tourism Minister Franceschini, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Art Repatriation
I would like to start by thanking Aspen-Italia Chairman Giulio Tremonti for inviting me to share this award ceremony with you tonight. It is an honor, as well, to share this opportunity with Dr. Anna Ascani, Deputy Minister of Education, University and Research (MUIR). In preparing my remarks for this award, I thought: This is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Aspen
I am pleased to join Ambassador Varricchio today in giving you a warm welcome to this fantastic event. Allow me to take a moment to recognize Foreign Minister Di Maio and Economy and Finance Minister Gualtieri. Ministers: Benvenuti once again to the United States. I trust your meetings in Washington have been productive, and I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: U.S.- Italy Council
Well, thank you very much, everyone. It’s an honor to have you all at the White House. You hear that beautiful music in the background? Normally, we wait until it ends, but you’re Italian; we move fast, right? (Laughter.) You definitely move fast. Tonight, we celebrate the extraordinary friendship between Italy and the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President Mattarella
Thank you very much. Today, it is my honor to welcome President Sergio Mattarella of Italy to the White House. We've known each other for a while. We've dealt with each other for a while. And we've had some really great conversations. We've had a very productive discussion throughout the day with our staffs and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President Mattarella
Well, thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have the President of Italy with us. He is a man of great distinction. He’s highly respected in this country. And it’s nice to have you at the White House. Thank you very much, Mr. President. We’ve had a great relationship with Italy for a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President Mattarella
The world changed after this unforgettable crime. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum seeks to honor the thousands of innocent men, women, and children murdered by terrorists in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993and September 11, 2001. The Memorial and Museum also recognizes the endurance of those who survived, the courage of those who risked their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: 9/11 commemoration
Let me begin by thanking Mirta Michilli and Alessandra Donnini and their staff from the Fondazione Mondo Digitale. Together with Microsoft, the Fondazione has been an outstanding partner since Coding Girls was launched in 2014 with a pilot project in Rome. Thank you to Ms. Cominelli from Microsoft and Professor Catarci from La Sapienza. Your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coding Girls
Those of us working in government, as I do as the United States Ambassador to Italy, rely upon the expertise and insights of those outside of government. Listening to, and engaging with, those outside of government is the best way to determine how to address the great challenges we face – to debate the issues ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Policy, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Transatlantic Forum on Russia
Back to first principles. Your – the predicate of your final question about objecting to what the folks on Capitol Hill have asked is fundamentally not true. What we objected to was the demands that were put that are – deeply violate fundamental principles of separation of powers. They contacted State Department employees directly, told ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
So I’ve seen the results of the decision today. They – they’re consistent with what we’d anticipated. We believed all along that the WTO would rule in this way. We’ll now work through it, what the appropriate response is. I will certainly talk to the EU and we’ll get to the right outcome. As I’ve ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Yeah, so I’ve seen that decision. Frankly, it’s what we had expected. We – our view has been all along for a long time now that these subsidies were illegal. We’re working with your government and we’re working with the EU government to try and find the right mix of the way to respond to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Rome and Abruzzo, Italy, October 1-3, where he will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, and Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio to discuss the importance of Transatlantic unity and our strong and enduring bilateral relationship. The Secretary will also travel to his ancestral home ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 October, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Italy, The Holy See, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Greece from October 1 to 6. The Secretary will attend the U.S.-Holy See Symposium on Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations, where he will deliver keynote remarks. He will have a private audience with His Holiness Pope Francis, and meet ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Secretary of State
The U.S. Mission with DCM Thomas Smitham teamed up with the DCM Jennifer Harhigh of the U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome and Retake Rome with sindaca Virginia Raggi joining hundreds of other volunteers to help clean the beaches and pine forest of Ostia, outside Rome. More than 200 bags of trash!
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 September, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News | Tags: Retake Rome, World Cleanup Day
Welcome to Villa Taverna to celebrate the work of the 7th Biennial Workshop on Dystonia and Parkinson’s Disease. I want to thank the University of Rome-Tor Vergata, and Antonio Pisani of the Department of Systems Medicine, for organizing this event. Let me also recognize my dear friends Bonnie Strauss and Nancy Rackoff. Your cause is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Health
Ambassador Eisenberg have been received by the President Mattarella at the Quirinale on the occasion of the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 11th September 2001.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: September 11
On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude, we honor the brave first responders, resolute members of our military, and ordinary Americans who showed extraordinary courage to save others on that fateful day. We will always be grateful for the heroic men and women of our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Patriot Day 2019
The VAU is the interim diplomatic office of the U.S. Government to Venezuela, located at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, and has been established with bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress. The VAU is continuing the U.S. mission to the legitimate Government of Venezuela and to the Venezuelan people. The VAU will continue to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Venezuela crisis
Russia is solely responsible for the treaty’s demise. Dating back to at least the mid-2000s, Russia developed, produced, flight tested, and has now fielded multiple battalions of its noncompliant missile. The United States first raised its concerns with Russia in 2013. Russia subsequently and systematically rebuffed six years of U.S. efforts seeking Russia’s return to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Arms Control, INF, russia
I would like to thank General Claudio Vincelli and General Fabrizio Parrulli for being here today with officers from the Carabinieri for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. Italy is a nation with an amazing historic, cultural, and artistic heritage. I would like to thank you for your work in protecting and preserving that heritage for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Art Repatriation
Nearly two and a half centuries ago, across the Atlantic Ocean, an extraordinary group of people launched an experiment – radical at the time – to create a new nation, “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” They did so by signing the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. That day, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Independence Day 2019
The United States commends the Government of Italy for the repatriation of an Italian foreign terrorist fighter from Syria. Italy is a key partner in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, and we appreciate its commitment to countering terrorism. With this repatriation, Italy has provided an important example to all members of the Global Coalition ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Counterterrorism, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Matteo Salvini. They reiterated the value of the United States’ longstanding relationship with Italy, including as NATO Allies and members of the G7. They also discussed confronting regional security risks from Russia and Iran, the threat posed by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 June, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: U.S. and Italy
The 2019 Summit will take place June 10-12, 2019, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. The three-day program will include plenary and breakout sessions featuring global CEOs and high level U.S. Government speakers, prescheduled one-on-one matchmaking meetings between potential investors and EDOs, an exhibition hall with representation from EDOs across the United States, an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Italy | Tags: SelectUSA
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international education exchange program operating in over 160 countries worldwide. Since its inception in 1946, more than 390,000 Fulbrighters, 8,000 from Italy, have participated in the program. 71 years ago, in 1948, the Fulbright Program in Italy was established. At the inception of the bi-national Fulbright Commission ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 June, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News | Tags: Fulbright
The United States and Italy have a long, shared history of friendship and strong ties. Italian-Americans have played and continue to play an integral part in the United States’ success and its generous spirit. The United States values Italy’s vital role in NATO, strengthening security and defense cooperation in the Mediterranean region. Together, we collaborate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 June, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Italy | Tags: Anniversary of Italian Republic
Welcome to today’s ceremony and thank you for honoring the service members here who rest in peace. I am deeply humbled to be standing with you this evening as we pay tribute to these brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.I would like to thank cemetery Superintendent Melanie Reston ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Memorial Day, Nettuno Cemetery
Welcome to today’s Memorial Day ceremony. Thank you for coming to honor the service members who rest in peace here, and the cause of freedom they fought to defend. I am deeply humbled to be here today, as we pay tribute to these brave men and women, and remember why they fought -- and died ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Italy
The demonstrators will initially gather at Porta Venezia at 12:00 pm. A large march will then commence at 3:00 pm, starting at Corso Venezia, proceeding towards Piazza Oberdan, San Babila, Corso Matteotti, Piazza della Scala, before concluding at Piazza Duomo at 7:00 pm
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Ramadan is an opportunity to remember the value of religious diversity and religious freedom. Tonight we welcome friends of many faiths at Villa Taverna to emphasize the need to work together, continue the dialogue and promote tolerance. We are also grateful to the representatives of the government who are with us today to share in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Iftar Dinner
Earth Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of today’s most challenging environmental problems and to celebrate the progress we’ve made in conservation and environmental protection over the past decades.The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) serves at the forefront of U.S. diplomatic efforts to confront some of these ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 April, 2019 | Topics: Environment, News | Tags: Earth Day
Good morning. I’m here to make an important foreign policy announcement concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran. Today the United States is continuing to build its maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime. I am announcing our intent to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including its Qods Force, as a foreign terrorist organization in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 April, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Terrorism
NATO Allies agree sanctions are our best diplomatic tool to bring Russia back into compliance with the values that we share with Europe. We do not want war. But we cannot accept such brazen violations of international law and norms. Inaction is not an option. And it’s clear dialogue has proved to be insufficient.Relaxing sanctions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the most successful alliance in history. The United States, Italy, and ten others gathered in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 1949, and over the past 70 years, NATO has helped to create the most secure, stable, and prosperous period in its members’ history. From deterring the Soviet Union ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: NATO
I want to thank AIPAC President Mort Fridman, Board Chair Lillian Pincus, and your CEO Howard Kohr for inviting me to be a speaker here tonight.And thanks to you for that incredibly warm welcome.As some of you may have seen, my wife Susan, who’s here with me tonight, and I just returned from a trip ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, religious freedom
In a statement, the White House Press Secretary said, "The United States will continue to take steps to pressure Maduro, his regime, and those who support him, until they step out of the way and allow a democratic transition to occur under Interim President Guaido and the National Assembly of Venezuela." This action underscores President Trump's ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Venezuela crisis
Beginning at 3 PM,various environmental protection groups plan a large demonstration to highlight the importance of climate change and pollution to the Italian government. The demonstration is sponsored by various groups. Due to potential security concerns, the police may limit foot and vehicle traffic in or near the areas of the demonstration.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
I am pleased to join you to reflect on the sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women in uniform, both in the military and in law enforcement agencies. We cannot have a nation without safety and security. Without the sacrifice of those in uniform, we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Maltz Challenge Commemoration
Approximately 5,000 participants will gather on Women’s Day. The movement called “Not One Less” is protesting for women’s rights. The march will follow the route of: Piazza Duca D’Aosta (Stazione Centrale), Via Galvani, Via Gustavo Fara, piazza San Gioachimo, Via Galileo Galilei, Via Montesanto, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Tarchetti, Via Manin, Piazza Cavour, Via Manzoni, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
At 6 p.m. on March 5, 2019, there will be a demonstration at the Vespucci Bridge in remembrance of a Senegalese national who was murdered there last year. At about 6:30 p.m., demonstrators will march in the area. Then there will be a pro-Nicolas Maduro rally on the corner of Curtatone and Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
“When I woke up on 9/11, I looked out and the sky was blue and the clouds were light and the sun was shining. And I stopped on my way down to work - my office was on the 67th floor of World Trade Center One - to have an unexpected coffee. And then at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: 9/11
Approximately 50,000 participants will gather for the “People First” demonstration promoted by various organizations, associations, NGOs, and trade unions protesting against the Italian government’s fear and discrimination of peoples and against general themes of racism and fascism. This demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019 between 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Good evening and welcome to Villa Pinciana. We are privileged to have with us tonight Moses Pendleton, one of America’s most innovative and accomplished choreographers. We are also honored to host the MOMIX troupe. MOMIX is an internationally-acclaimed dance company that Mr. Pendleton founded in 1980. It is known world-wide for creating works of exceptional ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, News | Tags: Momix
here were other pillars – there were other pillars that we committed to as well. We have made progress along some, less so on others. This is a complicated process. The history is right. I was the CIA director at one point too, you’ll recall, Chris. The history is difficult. The previous administration’s policy, right, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Venezuela crisis
Today has been a historic day. Interim President Juan Guaido, the National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela have been an inspiration to the world. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers turned out in peace to face down a dictator and helped to carry life-saving humanitarian aid to their fellow citizens. Sadly, this day has not ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Venezuela crisis
On February 22, the United States and its partners began pre-positioning additional humanitarian aid for Venezuelans in Boa Vista, Brazil in proximity to the Brazil-Venezuela border. This life-saving humanitarian assistance is made up of 178 metric tons of locally-procured food supplies and is ready to be delivered to Venezuelans suffering from severe food shortages inside ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Venezuela crisis
As we meet today, the people of Venezuela stand at the threshold of history, ready to reclaim their country and to reclaim their future. Not long ago, Venezuela was the wealthiest nation, by far, in South America. But years of socialist rule have brought this once-thriving nation to the brink of ruin. That’s where it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 February, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Venezuela crisis
Approximately 2,000 participants will gather for a national demonstration against the re-opening of an expulsion center CPR for illegal immigrants (Centro di Permanenza per il Rimpatrio) in Via Corelli, Milano. This demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2019 between 3:00pm and 7:00pm.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
The United States stands with interim President Juan Guaidó, the democratically elected National Assembly and the people of Venezuela as they peacefully restore constitutional order and democracy to their country. Below are the latest quotes and facts to share, categorized by theme: Maduro’s corrupt regime; Venezuelan people unite; U.S. supports Venezuela; The human toll; and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Venezuela crisis
Former President Nicolas Maduro's systematic economic mismanagement, corruption, and violent oppression have caused severe shortages of food and medicine and needless human suffering, resulting in an exodus of millions of Venezuelans to neighboring countries. The spiraling effects of this political and man-made economic crisis have dire humanitarian consequences. The United States is staging emergency humanitarian assistance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Venezuela crisis
Recognizing the regional Humanitarian Crisis: Former President Nicolas Maduro's systematic economic mismanagement, corruption, and violent oppression have caused severe shortages of food and medicine and needless human suffering, resulting in an exodus of millions of Venezuelans to neighboring countries.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Venezuela crisis
The United States continues to support the democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people. On February 4, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participated via video conference in the 10th ministerial meeting of the Lima Group in Ottawa. In his remarks, the Secretary emphasized helping interim President Juan Guaido restore democracy and hope to the people of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Policy | Tags: Venezuela crisis
U.S. Ambassador Eisenberg met with Minister of Agriculture and Tourism Gian Marco Centinaio.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Gian Marco Centinaio, Minister of Agriculture and Tourism
On January 22, 2019, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg participated to a ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in the memory of the service members who fell during the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno. This ceremony will include the illumination of over 7,800 graves, and is part of the commemorations of the 75th anniversary of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 January, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Anniversary of the landings, Anzio, Nettuno
There will be a march/demonstration today beginning at 16:00 when approximately 200 street market workers will gather at Bastioni di Porta Venezia to protest against the future “Area B,” an area where it will be impossible to access with polluting vehicles. Demonstrators will follow this route: Viale Majno, Viale Bianca Maria, Viale Regina Margherita, Viale ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
It’s a pleasure to be here in Lucca – a proud city with a long history of independence and enterprise. Before I begin, let me thank Confindustria Toscana Nord President Grossi for hosting today’s seminar. President Grossi and I agree we can still improve the already impressive economic ties between the United States and Tuscany. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Lucca
During the holiday season security measures in Italy remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets frequented by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Security Alert
The President has declared a National Day of Mourning on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in honor of former President George H. W. Bush. The U.S. Mission to Italy (Embassy Rome and constituent posts), the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, and the U.S. Mission to the U.N. Agencies will therefore be closed on December 5.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former U.S. Government Leaders, President George H. W. Bush
In the United States, the Administration notified our Congress on October 16 it intends to negotiate a trade agreement with the EU. We are now in a public comment period that ends December 10. With a free and fair trade agreement, we can reduce our trade deficit. Our economies can thrive. Thanks to pro-growth policies, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Aspen
Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service — to be, in his words, “a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 December, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Former President Trump Administration, Former U.S. Government Leaders, President George W. Bush
Thank you, Mr. President. This morning I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Pompeo and my statement reflects the concerns at the highest level of the American government. For the past four years, the international community has spoken with a strong, clear, and largely united voice denouncing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The United States, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy | Tags: Ukraine, UN Security Council
The United States and Italy strengthened their ongoing commitment to the bilateral relationship during the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Italy Strategic Dialogue, November 19-20, 2018. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte launched the dialogue at the White House on July 30 to focus on improving security and stabilization efforts in the Mediterranean region.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: Policy, U.S. & Italy | Tags: International Policy
There will be a march/demonstration beginning at approximately 9:30 am, sponsored by COORDINAMENTO DEI COLLETTIVI STUDENTESCHI (Student Associations) of Milan and province and by the Social Centers Cantiere and Lambretta against the Italian Government and immigration policy. The organizers expect approximately 1,000 to 1,500 participants.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
A march on November 10 beginning at Piazza della Repubblica, ending at Piazza di Porta San Giovanni. The route will take the marchers through Via Delle Terme, di Diocleziano, Via Giovanni Amendola, Via Cavour, Piazza dell’Esquilino, Via Liberiana, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Via Merulana, Viale Manzoni and Via Emanuele Filiberto.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Demonstration
Congratulations to our Italian friends celebrating Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day! Cooperation on defense is a pillar of our bilateral relationship, and an important key to ensuring the security of our nations and the world.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 November, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Italy National Unity and Armed Forces Day
There are adverse weather conditions in the Rome Consular district, including high winds and predictions of heavy thunderstorms this afternoon. Due to these conditions, Tri-Mission Rome has approved early release of staff on October 29, 2018.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Weather Alert
There will be a transportation strike throughout Italy impacting train service from 9:00 pm Thursday, October 25 through 9:00 pm Friday, October 26. City transportation services will also be affected throughout Italy, although some cities may offer limited transportation. For example, Rome city transportation will be striking on October 26 from 8:30 am to 5:00 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Strike
October 23, 2018 Villa Taverna, Rome (As prepared for delivery) Good evening, and welcome to Villa Taverna. We are privileged to have with us one of my country’s most acclaimed actors, Sigourney Weaver. I want to thank the Rome Film Festival team for all of your hard work in preparing for the monumental task of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Film Festival 2018
As DOJ Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Demers said in revealing the October charges against the seven Russian GRU officers, “the defendants believed that they could use their perceived anonymity to act with impunity, in their own countries and on territories of other sovereign nations, to undermine international institutions and to distract from their government’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, Policy
Thank you to the Center’s President, Gianni De Gennaro, for the opportunity to be here today. And a special thanks to Director Paolo Messa and his staff, along with everyone at the Centro Studi Americani, for organizing this wonderful event. One of the things I enjoy most about being Ambassador in Italy is that we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 October, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Transatlantic Forum on Russia
Buona sera! Thank you for joining us this evening to honor emerging women artists and recognize the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Let me start by thanking the NMWA’s Italian partner, Gli Amici del NMWA, for promoting emerging women artists throughout Italy. It is a pleasure to celebrate with you the strong cultural ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: National Museum of Women in the Arts
The USDA recently announced its endorsement of the USA Pavilion at TUTTOFOOD 2019 in Milan, Italy, scheduled May 6-9 at Fiera Milano. While 2019 will mark the seventh edition of TUTTOFOOD, this will be the second with a USA Pavilion, and the first with the USDA’s official endorsement. Exhibiting at TUTTOFOOD provides US exporters with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Exclude | Tags: USDA
When it comes to Italy’s positions on things I think that there’s a misperception in a couple of ways that are at least worth talking about. I certainly believe that sanctions are having an impact in Russia. At a minimum you know that because the Russians want to see them lifted. Why would they care ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Ambassador Volker
U.S. Ambassador Eisenberg met with Minister of Education, Universities and Research Marco Bussetti
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Marco Bussetti, Minister of Education, Universities and Research
I would like to thank Under Secretary Manlio di Stefano for his remarks and Noel Lateef, President and CEO of the Foreign Policy Association, for the kind invitation to speak today. Thank you also to Paolo Magri, Executive Vice President and Director of ISPI, for his generous introduction and to our distinguished panelists and guests. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 October, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Transatlantic Relations
Good morning, ladies on the panel and ladies in the audience. I see I am in the minority today and rightly so as we introduce the fifth annual Coding Girls project. First of all, I would like to thank Mirta Michilli and her staff from the Fondazione Mondo Digitale. Together with Microsoft, the Fondazione has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coding Girls
Good morning, everyone. I want to update you on three issues, four if you want to count the – my upcoming trip to Asia, including North Korea. First, the situation in Iraq; the second, a statement about the ruling this morning from the International Court of Justice; and finally, I want to talk about my ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Asia and North Korea, Former U.S. Government Leaders
Location: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy (Please see attached map). Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on September 30, 2018, beginning at 1:30 PM and ending on or around 5:30 PM. The Police expect approximately 25,000 participants. A group sponsored by the “Democratic Party” in response to Italian government policies will hold a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Secretary Pompeo released the State Department's new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime's destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran's support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Official Reports, Reports | Tags: Iran
It’s an appropriate but sad irony that we’re talking about Iran during the 73rd UN General Assembly. So many times over the years, the UN – during the UN, Iranian regime leaders and diplomats have used this occasion to turn on their charm offensive with foreign governments, obscure what they’re really up to at home ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Iran
Good morning everyone. General Graziano, Admiral Girardelli, General Vecciarelli, Admirals, Generals, and distinguished guests, welcome… I am very pleased and honored to have you all in the historic “Red Room” here at the United States Embassy Rome. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives to attend today’s ceremony in honor of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Award Ceremony
“The Italian government? To us in the United States, we don’t get the message that it is divided” so said Washington’s Ambassador in Italy Lewis M. Eisenberg in an interview with Corriere. And on the Libya question, he said: “Italy plays the role of guide. I think it should do so collegially with France.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 September, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Ambassador's Interview
The President, Sergio Mattarella, received at the Quirinale the U.S. Ambassador, Lewis M. Eisenberg, to express his friendship and the simpathy of the Italian people on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attack to the Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: September 11
This summer Italian health authorities have identified at least 123 human cases of West Nile virus in parts of northern and central Italy. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most infected people develop no symptoms, approximately 20 percent develop fever and other symptoms. In less than 1 percent of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude | Tags: Health Alert
Location: Across the street from the Via Veneto entrance and in front of the old BNL building (Please see attached map). Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on August 19, 2018 beginning at 1 PM and ending on or around 2 PM. A group of approximately 25 Cameroonian nationals will be demonstrating in an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Though integration and diversity have long been important issues for both the U.S. and Northern Italy, they have become even more central in recent months. Several projects and proposals have been advanced by Northern cities in an effort to foster discussion on these issues as Italy em
