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: News | Tags: 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, 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: News, President of the United States | Tags: Presidential Statements
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
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: Ambassador, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: Ambassador, 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
Updated on June 18, 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 imposition of local quarantine ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Health Alert, quarantine, travel restriction, virus
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: News, Vice President of the United States | 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 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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: Ambassador, News | 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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State
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: Ambassador, 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: News | Tags: 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: Ambassador, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News, Science & Tech, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 5G
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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News, President of the United States | Tags: 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: Ambassador, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: Ambassador, Exclude | 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: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador | 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: Ambassador, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: 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 | 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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
A Service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs U.S. Department of State
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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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, Notification
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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: Ambassador, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: coro, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | 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.
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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, 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: News | Tags: Coronavirus, 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: News, President of the United States | Tags: 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: U.S. & Italy, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Vice President in Rome
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: News, President of the United States | Tags: 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: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: 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: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: 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: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: 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: Ambassador, Events, News | 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: Ambassador, News | 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: Ambassador, News, Policy | 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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State
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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State
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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State
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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State
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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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: Ambassador, News | 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: Ambassador, 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: News, President of the United States | Tags: 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: Ambassador, Events, 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: Ambassador, News | 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: News, U.S. & Italy, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Counterterrorism
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: Ambassador | 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: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: 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: News | Tags: 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: Ambassador, News | 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: Ambassador, 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: News, Policy, President of the United States | Tags: 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: News, President of the United States | Tags: 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: Ambassador, 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: News, President of the United States | Tags: 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, Art & Culture | 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events | 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, Events, 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: U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Asia and North Korea
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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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: Ambassador, 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 embarks on the next phase following the migration crisis. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 August, 2018 | Topics: Consulate General Milan, Family Immigration, Human Rights
Event: At approximately 11:30 a.m., a segment of the Morandi Bridge on highway A10 in the port city of Genoa, Italy collapsed leading to multiple fatalities and injuries. Transportation is impacted on both the A10 and A7 highways to the airport, with possible train track closures. Local authorities have advised that citizens stay away from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Due to a construction renovation project, the U.S. Consular Section in Milan, Italy, will be closed temporarily to the public September 10-19, 2018. During this time, American Citizen Services and nonimmigrant visa appointments will not be scheduled, nor will the Consular Section be able to accept walk-in appointments.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Consulate General Milan, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: ACS, Milan, visas
The strengthening friendship between President Trump and Prime Minister Conte was clear to see on Monday in Washington. The President’s invitation to the White House early in the Prime Minister’s tenure underscores the unique historical ties and special bond between our two countries. As Prime Minister Conte aptly stated, ours is a “privileged” and mutually ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy Rome, Political Affairs, U.S. & Italy
Mr. Prime Minister, I want to begin by congratulating you once again on your tremendous victory in Italy. It was something that all the world was watching, and it excited the people all across Italy and, I can tell you, all across the United States, as well. Congratulations. In your election, the Italian nation has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 July, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Thank you very much. Well, thank you, Fred, for that kind introduction. It reminded me when I was going through my confirmation process they were chasing down all the people I’d known my whole life, and they found one of the young men who played basketball with me at Los Amigos, and his quote was ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 July, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Foreign Policy, Iran, Michael R. Pompeo
Today, July 11, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with Minister of Economy and Finance Giovanni Tria.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Giovanni Tria, Minister of Economy and Finance
On Tuesday, July 10, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with Minister of Justice Alfonso Bonafede.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Alfonso Bonafede, Minister of Justice
Buonasera e benvenuti a Villa Taverna! Vi ringraziamo per essere qui a celebrare con noi il duecentoquarantaduesimo (242) anniversario dell’indipendenza degli Stati Uniti d’America. Oggi ricordiamo l’anniversario della firma della Dichiarazione d’Indipendenza, che ha sancito la libertà come principio fondamentale degli Stati Uniti. As President Ronald Reagan wrote, “freedom is the most important thing to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Independence Day 2018
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella sent the following message to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump: «The anniversary of July 4 grants me the opportunity to extend our warmest wishes on behalf of the Italian people and myself. The United States and Italy are united by a long-standing friendship, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 July, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Independence Day 2018
President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy to the White House on July 30, 2018. Italy is an important NATO Ally, a leading partner in Afghanistan and Iraq, and key in bringing stability to the Mediterranean region. Together, the United States and Italy will look to deepen cooperation in addressing global ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 June, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Conte
Honored Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure to join you today at the Radio Dimensione Suono headquarters to celebrate the Business Exchange and Student Training program, or BEST, as we call it. I would like to begin by thanking our host this evening, Mr. Montefusco and Radio Dimensione Suono (RDS), whose cooperation in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Radio Dimensione Suono
On Thursday, June 21, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with President of the Chamber of Deputies Roberto Fico at Montecitorio.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Montecitorio, President of the chamber of Deputies
On Wednesday, June 20, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with Minister of the Interior Matteo Salvini at Viminale.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Matteo Salvini, minister of Interior;
We are here today because a young American Senator, J. William Fulbright, conceived the idea in the aftermath of the Second World War to establish a cultural and educational exchange program between the United States and countries around the world. The Fulbright program was established in Italy in 1948. Since its inception, more than 10,000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Fulbright, MFA
I am delighted to be here today to celebrate with you the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Italy. This program was conceived by the young American Senator J. William Fulbright and approved by the Congress in 1946. He suggested selling surplus materials from World War II and putting the proceeds toward an international ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Fulbright, MFA
Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at Palazzo Chigi.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Prime Minister Conte
Well, thank you very much, everybody. We appreciate it. We’re getting ready to go back. We had a tremendous 24 hours. We’ve had a tremendous three months, actually, because this has been going on for quite a while. That was a tape that we gave to Chairman Kim and his people, his representatives. And it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Singapore Summit
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.–DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Kim Jong Un, Singapore Summit
That task begins at home by making America more prosperous and secure. The President’s focus is on rebuilding our defenses by shoring up our depleted armed forces and recapitalizing our nuclear deterrent; on rebuilding our economy by making American businesses more competitive, stimulating investment, restoring manufacturing, and fighting to give American companies a fair playing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Heritage Foundation
On Wednesday, June 6, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with President of the Italian Senate Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati at Palazzo Madama.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Casellati, President of Italian Senate
Dear members of the Committee of Honor and of the Jury, authorities, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank the Deputy Mayor of Rome, Mr. Luca Bergamo, for the recognition that this splendid city has bestowed upon me.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Sympathy Prize 2018
Your excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to Villa Taverna. This is my first Ramadan as the American Ambassador to Italy, and I am honored to continue our Embassy’s tradition of hosting an Iftar for our Muslim friends. Thank you for joining us tonight. Ramadan is a special month because it embraces solidarity, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Iftar Dinner
On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to our friends in Italy on this 72nd anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Republic. As Italians celebrate with family and friends, we in the United States take pride in all that our two countries have accomplished together ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Italian Republic
Good evening, and a warm welcome to Villa Taverna, including our young musicians and Maestro Robert McDuffie. In 2002, Robert came to Rome on a sabbatical year from Mercer University and developed a true passion for one of the world's most beautiful cities. Rome inspires everyone who comes here, so I’m not surprised Robert also ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, News | Tags: Rome Chamber Music Festival
Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg will visit the American Cemetery in Florence to celebrate Memorial Day, paying tribute to 4,402 U.S. soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Memorial Day
Welcome to today’s ceremony and thank you for honoring the service members who rest here in peace. I am deeply humbled to be standing with you this evening as we pay tribute to these brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. I would like to thank the cemetery Superintendent, Melanie ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Memorial Day, Nettuno
Well, good morning, everyone. I first want to thank the Heritage Foundation and its president, Kay Coles James. Thank you for hosting me today. First as a private citizen and then as a member of Congress, and even today, the Heritage Foundation has shaped my thinking on matters of the world and public policy issues. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Iran, Michael R. Pompeo
Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to welcome you all to Villa Taverna for this timely conversation. Our partner in organizing today’s event is Rome’s preeminent think tank, the Institute for International Affairs, or IAI. We’re honored to have with us today the President of IAI, Ambassador Ferdinando Nelli Feroci, who will be speaking in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, U.S. & Italy | Tags: AmStudies, Foreign Policy
As we observe National Police Week in the United States we seek to highlight the U.S. partnership with Italy’s Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU). Created in 2005, this is a joint effort to improve the quality and capability of formed police units (FPUs) deploying to United Nations (UN) and regional peace operations. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: COESPU
Good afternoon. I’m delighted to be here at the ZERO Hackathon on Sports for Development and Peace. I would like to thank the Italian Society for International Organizations for organizing this event and also the Italian National Olympic Committee for hosting it for the second time. The focus on the role of sports in development ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. & Italy | Tags: ZeroHackathon
From January 2017 through May 2018, the U.S. Government has taken action to support the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks. These measures enhance privacy protections for EU and Swiss individuals, while ensuring that American and European businesses can count on the Privacy Shield to deliver innovative products and services across the Atlantic.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 May, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Exclude, News
Il Jazz, strumento di dialogo e condivisione tra popoli e culture. "..it reaches folks like nothing ever has / Like when they feel that jazzy rhythm / They know we're really with 'em / That's what we call cultural exchange"
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 April, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: AmStudies, Music
Welcome to Villa Taverna. I am delighted to have you here in this beautiful residence to taste and enjoy 15 different American craft beers from Stone Brewing Co., Rogue Ales, and Founders Brewing. It is an honor for me to celebrate the value, ingenuity, and innovation that American craft beers bring to Italy. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, Exclude All
The Office of Agricultural Affairs, Foreign Agricultural Service, organized a U.S. craft beer tasting to promote new-to-market craft beers from Stone Brewing Co. (California), Rogue Ales (Oregon), and Founders Brewing (Michigan). Hosted at Villa Taverna by Ambassador Eisenberg, this promotional event targeted Italy’s hospitality sector (pub owners, beer retailers, restaurant owners, and hotel food and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Commercial Opportunities | Tags: USDA
Good evening everyone, and welcome to Villa Taverna. It is a great pleasure to honor the American Academy in Rome and the women and men who contribute to galvanizing the Academy’s position as one of the most prominent cultural institutions not only in Rome, but in Europe. I’d especially like to welcome the Academy’s President Mark Robbins ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: American Academy
I would like to thank Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano and the De Gasperi Foundation for their kind invitation to speak today. Thank you also to my fellow panelists and moderator: Ambassador Massari, Ambassador Varrichio, Ambassador Wasum-Rainer, and Mr. Maurizio Molinari. An American poet Wallace Stevens once said, “All history is modern history.”
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: De Gasperi Foundation
THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, a short time ago, I ordered the United States Armed Forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. A combined operation with the armed forces of France and the United Kingdom is now underway. We thank them both. Tonight, I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 April, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Syria
Good evening. Dennis, Hugo, alumni of the Young Leaders program, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Villa Taverna. It’s a pleasure for us to host you at Villa Taverna this evening. I’ve enjoyed meeting you all, and I can really see what a significant role the Young Leaders program of the Council for the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Alumni, Young Leaders
Gli Stati Uniti hanno bisogno di Paesi amici e partner stretti, come l’Italia. La sicurezza e la prosperità dei nostri due Paesi sono strettamente collegate. Lavorando insieme possiamo affrontare meglio le minacce alla sicurezza e alla prosperità e promuovere i nostri valori democratici. In tempi di incertezza politica, diventa ancora più importante preservare e incrementare ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Exclude
Ambassador Eisenberg participated in a roundtable discussion on international cybersecurity cooperation along with UK Ambassador Jill Morris. Ambassador Eisenberg highlighted cooperation to address cybercrime, strengthen cybersecurity, and encourage responsible behavior in cyber space. He emphasized the collaborative work the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security carry out ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Cybersecurity
Most Excellent Captains Regent, Mr. Secretary, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my great pleasure to be here in the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Marino. Mr. Secretary, thank you for your words of welcome and friendship. The "Most Serene Republic" of San Marino is rightly proud to be regarded as the oldest surviving constitutional ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Republic of San Marino
Minister, thank you very much for the opportunity to meet. I am very pleased to be in your country, which I understand is the oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world. I am also pleased to know that as many as 10 percent of your country's population is made up of American ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Republic of San Marino
The 48 Hour Film Project is a U.S.-based competition for young and emerging filmmakers. I emphasize young because once you know the rules, it is clear only the young have the energy to compete. Teams are given only 48 hours to make a movie – to write, shoot and edit it. They can’t really prepare ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Cultural Office, Film makers;
The project, an open source robotics telescope to be used for exoplanet observations, will be built by the participating schools, which include the Fedi Fermi School in Pistoia, Italy; the Richland Two Institute for Innovation in Columbia (SC); Northwestern High School in Albion (PA); and Brunswick High School in Brunswick (GA).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Business, U.S. & Italy | Tags: American Corner Pistoia, youlab pistoia
My purpose in coming here to Rome is to reaffirm, as the President said, the importance of the relationship between the United States and Italy. We have millions of my fellow Americans who trace their ancestry to Italy, we have four million or more Americans who visit Italy every year, a million or more Italians ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Deputy Secretary Sullivan
The United States and Italy have much in common, not just the creativity of the people, but also in the way that we are organized. Small and medium-sized enterprises are at the core of our business culture, and we both value entrepreneurship and innovation. Italy’s growth and prosperity is important to the United States, because ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Aspen, economic
Through the Treaty’s verification regime, which includes short-notice, on-site inspections at New START Treaty-related bases and facilities, the United States is able to verify information about the strategic nuclear arsenal of the Russian Federation. The verification regime provides both countries insight into each other’s strategic nuclear delivery systems, warheads, and facilities.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 February, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Nuclear, START TREATY
Thank you to everyone for joining us today. I would like to thank Cesare Sirignano of the Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office for his crucial collaboration in helping to convene this meeting today. I would also like to thank Joel Maybury and Mark Carlson of the U.S. State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Trafficking in Person
Here tonight are two fathers and two mothers: Evelyn Rodriguez, Freddy Cuevas, Elizabeth Alvarado, and Robert Mickens. Their two teenage daughters — Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens — were close friends on Long Island. But in September 2016, on the eve of Nisa’s 16th Birthday, neither of them came home. These two precious girls were ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, SOTU 2018
This conference is a particularly appropriate follow-up to International Holocaust Remembrance Day. As President Trump said: “Every generation must learn and apply the lessons of the Holocaust. We will stamp out prejudice. We will condemn hatred. We will bear witness and we will act.” Absent action, the sacred pledge of “Never again” can become empty ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Anti-Semitism, human rights, religious freedom
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Business, Consulate General Milan, Embassy Rome, U.S. & Italy | Tags: SelectUSA
But America first does not mean America alone. When the United States grows, so does the world. American prosperity has created countless jobs all around the globe, and the drive for excellence, creativity, and innovation in the U.S. has led to important discoveries that help people everywhere live more prosperous and far healthier lives.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, President of the United States | Tags: Davos, Donald J. Trump
The Center for American Studies is among the oldest and most prestigious European institutions dedicated to the study of the United States, its culture and society.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 January, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: AmStudies
The publication of the National Security Strategy (NSS) is a milestone for any presidency. A statutorily mandated document, the NSS explains to the American people, U.S. allies and partners, and federal agencies how the President intends to put his national security vision into practice on behalf of fellow citizens. First and foremost, President Donald J. Trump’s NSS ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, National Security Strategy
Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to be here with you tonight. I arrived in Italy just a few months ago. And in the very short time that I have been here, I have felt the warm welcome of the Italian people everywhere I have gone. Italy is really beginning to feel like home. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Amerigo; Media Award;
So today, let us rededicate ourselves to a path of mutual understanding and respect. Let us rethink old assumptions and open our hearts and minds to possible and possibilities. And finally, I ask the leaders of the region -- political and religious; Israeli and Palestinian; Jewish and Christian and Muslim -- to join us in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Israel, Jerusalem
President Trump remains committed to achieving a lasting peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians, and he is optimistic that peace can be achieved.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Israel, Jerusalem
President Trump‘s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital aligns U.S. presence with the reality that Jerusalem is home to Israel’s legislature, Supreme Court, President’s office, and Prime Minister‘s office. We have consulted with many friends, partners, and allies in advance of the President making his decision. We firmly believe there is an opportunity for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Israel, Rex Tillerson
U.S. Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg visited USAG Italy today. He toured #DelDin and #Villaggio housing areas, met with leadership at 173rd Airborne Brigade and U.S. Army Africa to acquaint himself with the U.S. Army mission here. Ambassador Eisenberg also took time to record an AFN Vicenza Holiday message for military families in Italy. U.S. Department of State U.S. Army Europe Installation Management Command Directorate-Europe U.S. Army Europe
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Vicenza
On an unseasonably warm November 30, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting. With the White House’s south facade as the backdrop, spectators gathered on the Ellipse at President’s Park to watch musical performances from groups such as the Beach Boys and listen to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Christmas Tree Lighting, Donald J. Trump
I am honored to celebrate the value, ingenuity and innovation that American companies bring to Italy. IAPG has been around for twenty years, but many of their members have a much longer history with Italy. We are not only celebrating IAPG tonight, but also the strong partnership and historic ties between our two nations. I ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: IAPG, Pharmaceutical
One of the U.S. Mission to Italy’s priorities is supporting and promoting American Studies in Italy. American Studies has historically been a key channel for connecting with Italian youth and universities in Italy, and sharing American values, history, and culture. When I arrived in Rome two years ago, I heard about the decline of American ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Featured Event | Tags: AmStudies, Urbino
Encouraging educational exchanges between nations is also vital to our countries’ respective economic competitiveness and growth. U.S. communities and institutions gain intellectual and cross-cultural capital as well as enhanced business and professional networks from contacts with students, teachers and scholars from abroad.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Featured Event | Tags: AmStudies
U.S. Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg met with the Presidente della Regione Toscana, Enrico Rossi, at Palazzo Strozzi Sacrati.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Consulate General Florence, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Florence
16 novembre 2017 Taormina Si è tenuto a Taormina la riunione ministeriale del G7 dedicata alle Pari Opportunità
#G7GenderEquality . La delegazione USA era guidata da Katrhyn Kaufman dell’
Overseas Private Investment Corporation .
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7gender
As part of his first visit to Naples, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with Mayor Luigi de Magistris. Ambassador Eisenberg expressed words of appreciation for the city, which is the first outside of Rome that the Ambassador has visited in his official capacity since his arrival in Italy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Consul General, Consulate General Naples, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Naples
As U.S. Ambassador, it’s important for me to visit as many regions in Italy as possible to gain a deeper understanding of this country, which is such a close friend of the United States. Naples is the first city outside of Rome that I am visiting in my official capacity: and this is entirely appropriate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Consul General, Consulate General Naples, Featured Event, U.S. & Italy | Tags: AmStudies, L'Orientale University
On Monday, November 13, U.S. Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Minister of Economy and Finance
During the Campaign of Italy between 1943 and 1945, in the Allied forces which fought against the Totalitarian regimes of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy was present a sizeable number of servicemen of Italian descent
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Exclude All, Featured Event | Tags: AmStudies
A series of podcasts on American Studies, featuring Dott. Sara Antonelli (in Italian), available on the RAI WikiRadio portal.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Exclude All, Featured Event | Tags: AmStudies
Pope visited and conducted a mass at Sicily Rome American Cemetery. This is the first official visit by a Pope to an American overseas war cemetery. The mass commemorated all who have fallen in wars. The American Battle Monuments Commission is proud to welcome Pope Francis to Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. As a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: ABMC, Pope Francis; Vatican
"Italians made me feel at home", U.S. Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg interviewed by RAI Tg1
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: RAI
Elaine Duke became the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 31, 2017. She was previously sworn in as the seventh Deputy Secretary of DHS on April 10, 2017. Prior to her appointment, Acting Secretary Duke was the principal of Elaine Duke & Associates, LLC, where she provided acquisition and business ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7interior
On Wednesday, October 18, U.S. Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met Minister of Interior Marco Minniti at Palazzo del Viminale.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Minister of Interior; Marco Minniti
On Tuesday, October 17, Italian Minister of Health Beatrice Lorenzin met U.S. Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg at Ministry of Health.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Lorenzin, Minister of Health
Today, Tuesday October 17, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg met with President of the Senate Pietro Grasso at Palazzo Madama.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Italian Senate, Palazzo Madama, Pietro Grasso
Thank you Minister Martina for your hospitality and for all the preparation that went into the last few days; it’s been a pleasant and productive environment in which to conduct these conversations and very candid discussions among ourselves. I think I share with my colleagues here that the sector which we are involved – food, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7agriculture
I think the topic today ‘empowering and developing rural areas and enhancing cooperation among ourselves,’ really ties in with the message yesterday. I don’t know really how you can develop rural areas without empowering farmers and I think again as we focus on those interrelationships there, our rural areas are only going to be developed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7agriculture
I’d like to thank Minister Martina and his excellent display of why we are all here. Obviously it's my first time visiting you all, and I look forward to getting to know each of you personally in my role of Secretary of Agriculture of the United States. Dealing with empowering farmers I think certainly is a challenge for all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7agriculture
The work ethic cemented in him by his farming roots has remained with Sonny Perdue throughout his life. As a younger man, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force, rising to the rank of Captain. After earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia, he put that training to use ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7agriculture, g7italy
Saluto con piacere e ringrazio per la loro presenza Mirta Michilli, direttrice della Fondazione a cui tra breve passerò la parola, Paola Andreozzi da Microsoft (TBC), e Donatella Solda dal Ministero dell’Università, Istruzione e Ricerca. Desidero anche rivolgere un saluto e un ringraziamento all’Università di Roma La Sapienza, al Politecnico di Milano, all’Università di Salerno ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News | Tags: Coding Girls
On Wednesday October 11, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Angelino Alfano met U.S. Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: MFA
U.S. Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg and a six-member U.S. Congressional delegation led by Senator Shelby of Alabama and Senator Leahy of Vermont met with Governor Ignazio Visco of the Bank of Italy on Monday, 9 October. The ninety-minute meeting at the Bank's offices in Palazzo Koch was a positive exchange regarding topics of mutual interest centered ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Governor Visco
Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg met with Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni at Palazzo Chigi - the first as his official meeting in Rome.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Palazzo Chigi
The American Studies Initiative has gathered a lot of consensus among the participating universities. The ultimate aim of our project is that the universities will find their own funds to renew the adjunct professorship positions and hopefully begin to reverse the negative trend.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 October, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Exclude All, Featured Event | Tags: AmStudies
In the afternoon of October 4 the official motorcade, escorted by the Italian Corazzieri, departed Villa Taverna for the Quirinale Palace where Ambassador Lewis Eisenberg, accompanied by his wife, presented his credentials to Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Credentials
Martha E. Newton was named Deputy Undersecretary of International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on September 1, 2017. Deputy Undersecretary Newton’s appointment marks a return to the Department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), where she served as Associate Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs from 2002-2006, leading the formulation of international economic, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7labor
Mark Mittelhauser was named Associate Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs on January 16, 2012. In this position, he helps to lead the Bureau of International Labor Affairs' efforts to promote worker rights and strengthen livelihoods globally. Prior to this position, Mittelhauser directed the U.S. Department of State's Office of International Labor Affairs and was an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7labor
The United States recognizes that science and technology are critical to achieving our highest priorities: national security, economic growth, and job creation. The ingenuity of our research community, in partnership with the government and the private sector, has built an innovation ecosystem whose successes originate with investments in basic research. The history of science is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7italy, g7science
Good morning, and thank for the opportunity to address the 2017 G7 Science Ministerial. I am France Córdova, Director of the National Science Foundation. I am honored to represent the United States of America today. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Minister Fedeli and the Government of Italy for hosting us in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7italy, g7science
The United States agrees that maintaining and modernizing research infrastructure is critical to getting the best value out of research and development investments. State-of-the-art research infrastructure provides us with unique capabilities, ensuring that the science and technology workforce has the capabilities it needs to conduct world-leading research. As we noted in session 2, innovative partnership ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7italy, g7science
The United States recognizes that investments in fundamental research can lead to emerging technologies, and create ingredients important for innovation ecosystems to thrive. It is a goal to expand the number and diversity of innovation ecosystems, and one way to do this is through a variety and diversity of partnerships. In the United States, government ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7italy, g7science
Thank you, Director Ferrini, and thank you all for joining us for today’s press conference. Today marks an exciting milestone in the growing international scientific effort to unlock the extraordinary mysteries of our Universe. A little more than a year and a half ago, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced that our Laser Gravitational Wave Observatory ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7italy, g7science
France A. Córdova is an astrophysicist and the 14th director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the only government agency charged with advancing all fields of scientific discovery, technological innovation, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. NSF is a $7.5 billion independent federal agency; its programs and initiatives keep the United States at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7science
Brian W. Stone is the Chief of Staff to the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). He serves as a principal advisor to the Director in policy development, short and long range planning, cross-directorate activities, and provides high-level liaison with the White House and other federal agencies.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7science
Rebecca Kaiser joined the Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) in 2015. She came to the National Science Foundation (NSF) from NASA, where she was a special advisor for Innovation and Public-Private Partnerships, reporting to the NASA Administrator and an executive-in-residence at American University. Prior to that, she held several positions with NASA, including ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7science
I’d like to thank Minister Calenda and the entire Italian team for their warm welcome and exceptional work hosting the G7. It has been a pleasure to be in this beautiful city with my colleagues from the other G7 nations, discussing the technological innovation necessary to advance job creation, the global economy, and security. At ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7industry, g7italy
Michael is a Deputy Assistant to the President and the Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer. He advises the White House on a broad range of technology priorities, and through his leadership at the Office of Science and Technology Policy he helps drive U.S. technology policies and strategic initiatives. In this capacity he helps encourage the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7industry
Ted Ullyot is a partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, where he heads up the firm’s Policy & Regulatory Affairs group. Ted’s professional background is a mix of Silicon Valley and Washington DC. He was General Counsel of Facebook from 2008 to 2013, a tenure that included the Winklevoss litigation, taking the company public, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7industry
Jeff Carter is a General Partner and co-founder of West Loop Ventures in Chicago. Prior to that, he started Hyde Park Angels, one of the most active angel groups in the United States. He was also was one of the catalysts that changed the Chicago Mercantile Exchange from a member run institution to an electronically ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7industry
Dyan studied engineering, instructed skydiving, and learned to fly at the US Air Force Academy. While serving as an Acquisitions Officer managing stealth nuclear cruise missiles, a type of unmanned aircraft, she earned her MBA. Dyan then managed Air Force One and Global Hawk UAS engineering and logistics. Her Ph.D. research in UAS/drones, RFID, wireless systems, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7industry
Tucker Balch is a former USAF fighter pilot and now professor at Georgia Tech where he teaches courses in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Finance. He is also Chief Scientist at FinTech startup Lucena Research, Inc. Lucena is an investment software firm that focuses on Machine Learning and Big Data solutions for hedge funds and large ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7industry
In addition, he consults with numerous external organizations, industries, agencies, and partners in the use of large data repositories and machine learning for discovery, decision support, and innovation. Previously, he was Professor of Astrophysics and Computational Science at George Mason University for 12 years where he did research, taught, and advised students in data science. Prior to that, Kirk spent nearly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7industry
Earlier this year, the President signed Executive Order 13780, which asked the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a new minimum baseline for how much information sharing with foreign nations is required to determine whether their nationals seeking entry into the United States present security threats to our Nation. The new baseline furthers the aims ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 September, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Travel
Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world. As millions of our citizens continue to suffer the effects of the devastating hurricanes that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, UNGA
President Donald J. Trump opened the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York with comments on the need for international cooperation on UN reform. He was flanked by UN Secretary General António Guterres and United States Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who provided opening remarks. Chief of Staff John Kelly and National Security Advisor ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, UNGA
I actually saw great potential right across the street, to be honest with you, and it was only for the reason that the United Nations was here that that turned out to be such a successful project. So I want to thank you, Ambassador Haley, for your introduction and for your steadfast advocacy for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, UNGA
The Offices of Agricultural Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Paris and Rome with the support of the U. S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), organized a first time multi country event at the Beefbar in Monte Carlo featuring different cuts of U.S. high-quality beef for a discerning market. France, Italy and Monaco have been identified ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: FAS, USDA
As always, it is a pleasure to be here at the Centro Studi Americani. I would like to begin my brief remarks by congratulating Professor Sergio Fabbrini on his latest accomplishment: the publication of his 15 th book: Sdoppiamento – Una prospettiva nuova per l’Europa. I am pleased that Professor Fabbrini chose Centro Studi Americani ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: CSA
Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own. Their courage on that day remains an example of the character of the American people in the face of evil. Though our country was wounded that day, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: 9/11
Sixteen years have passed since the terrible events of September 11, 2001. For many of us, the brutal deaths of nearly three thousand people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania marked a moment of stark awakening, when terrorism became far too real. In an instant, the lives of ordinary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Italy
Throughout history, everyday Americans and first responders have done the extraordinary through selfless acts of patriotism, compassion, and uncommon courage. Not just in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, but across our great Nation, Americans on September 11, 2001, bound themselves together for the common good, saying with one voice that we will be neither scared ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Patriot Day 2017
I want to thank you, Secretary Mattis, General Dunford, members of the Cabinet, members of the Armed Forces, first responders, and most importantly, to the families and to the survivors: It’s an honor to join you on this very, very solemn occasion. This is an occasion that is extraordinary, and it will always be extraordinary. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: 9/11, Donald J. Trump
President Donald J. Trump announced the Summit during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on June 26, 2017. The theme of GES this year is Women First, Prosperity for All, which highlights that when women do better, countries do better. GES 2017 will create an environment that empowers innovators, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: Business, News | Tags: Entrepreneurship
The first phase of the Palazzo Margherita facades conservation project is complete. Palazzo Margherita, the current chancery for the Embassy of the United States of America to Italy, was originally palazzo Boncompagni Ludovisi prior to becoming the residence of the first queen of Italy, Margherita di Savoia. The project, by the Studio DDM Architetti Associati ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 August, 2017 | Topics: U.S. & Italy
Today the State Department released its annual report, Country Reports on Terrorism 2016, which provides the Department of State’s annual Congressionally-mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired from January 1 to December 31, 2016. The report provides policy-related assessments, country-by-country breakdowns of foreign government counterterrorism cooperation; and contains information on state ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 July, 2017 | Topics: Reports | Tags: Terrorism
“Protecting Religious Communities”, Remarks by Knox Thames, Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia July 13, 2017 (As prepared for delivery) Religious minorities face a critical moment, as religious diversity is under assault in many areas of the world. Attacks by ISIS and other terrorists, as well as repression ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: Events | Tags: Religious
Over the past year since we last celebrated together here, we’ve seen some transitions in America, Italy, and Europe. Those transitions brought new faces, new thinking, and sometimes different approaches, as transitions often do. What has not changed, though, is the fundamental friendship between Americans and Italians, which we are also celebrating here tonight. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Independence Day 2017
As organized military efforts to defeat ISIS on the ground in Syria continue, the United States and our partners in the Coalition to Defeat ISIS are committed to ensuring that civilians from recently liberated areas can begin the process of returning home and rebuilding their lives. Actors in Syria must remember that our fight is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Syria
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy to discuss the agenda for the upcoming G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany and to renew his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s efforts in hosting the exceptional G7 Summit in May. President Trump also underscored his appreciation for Italy’s efforts to address the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 July, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Gentiloni
On Wednesday, June 21, the Embassy received a delegation from the PRO Football Hall of Fame during their visit to Rome and the Vatican City. The delegation included Jerry Jones, the longtime owner of the Dallas Cowboys, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in August, as well as six current members of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 21 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Golden Jackets, Hall of Fame
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Europe Conrad Tribble was in Italy for two days of meetings with Embassy officials and Italian counterparts as part of broader European travel including the European Union – United States Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Malta. Mr. Tribble had a series of internal meetings, as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: U.S. & Italy | Tags: Mediterranean Basin
On June 20, Chargé d'Affaires Kelly Degnan welcomed 80 guests to the Embassy’s Iftar reception, including second-generation Italian Muslims, alumni of exchange programs, imams, members of the diplomatic corps from Muslim-majority nations, and NGO representatives active in promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue. In her remarks, the Chargé highlighted the long history of the U.S. as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News | Tags: Iftar Dinner
Secretary Chao comes to the U.S. Department of Transportation with extensive experience in the transportation sector. Early in her career, she specialized in transportation financing in the private sector. She began her executive career in public service working on transportation and trade issues at the White House. She then served as Deputy Maritime Administrator, U. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7italy, g7transport
Respective of the importance to engage with longstanding allies and key international partners, we approached the climate discussions head on from a position of strength and clarity. We are resetting the dialogue to say Paris is not the only way forward to making progress. Today's action of reaching consensus makes clear that the Paris Agreement ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7environment, g7italy
The US-Italy Fulbright Commission is now dawning on its seventh decade: since 1948, our two nations have worked together to promote peace and scholarship through these educational exchanges that you are embarking upon or have just finished. By pursuing this experience to teach or continue your studies, you are promoting the peaceful exchange of cultures ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission | Tags: Fulbright
In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize that LGBTI persons continue to face the threat of violence and discrimination. Violence ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: LGBT, Rex Tillerson
Scott Pruitt Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency On February 17, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Scott Pruitt as the 14th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most recently, Pruitt served as the Attorney General for Oklahoma. Almost immediately upon taking office, he worked with his Democratic counterpart in Arkansas to reach ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7environment, g7italy
A fourth generation Oklahoman, Lincoln Ferguson currently serves at the United States Environmental Protection Agency as Senior Advisor to the Administrator for the Office of Public Affairs. Lincoln is the primary spokesman for the Administrator and fulfills the duties of speech writing and operating social media platforms as well as coordinates all media inquiries. Prior ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7environment
Ms. Greenwalt currently serves as the Administrator’s Senior Advisor for Water and Cross-Cutting Issues, advising on critical, sensitive matters pertaining to Agency programs on water initiatives and managing both internal and external Agency policy development and rulemaking efforts on major Administration water policy issues. As her title reflects, she also serves as a senior advisor ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7environment
Samantha Dravis currently serves as Senior Counsel and Associate Administrator, Office of Policy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Office of Policy is the primary policy arm of EPA, providing multi-disciplinary analytic skills, management support, and special expertise in the areas of regulatory policy and management, environmental economics, strategic environmental management, and sustainable communities.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7environment
Mark Kasman is Director for Regional and Bilateral Affairs in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs. In this role he manages EPA’s relationships with every country around the world. Previously, Mark served as EPA’s Senior Advisor for Asia-Pacific and Europe Programs. On loan from EPA in 2003-2005, Mark served as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7environment
Jane Nishida is the Acting Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA), having previously served as the Director of the Office of Regional and Bilateral Affairs within OITA. In her current capacity, she leads EPA's international and tribal portfolios, and is responsible for the full range of EPA's environmental policy development ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7environment
Mandy Gunasekara joined the Environmental Protection Agency in March and serves as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation. Previously, Mandy served as Majority Counsel for Chairman Inhofe during the 114th Congress and for Chairman Barrasso during the 115th Congress on the United States Senate Environment and Public ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7environment
The United States and Italy are strong partners, Allies, and friends. Throughout America’s history, Italian-Americans have enriched our communities by sharing their cultural heritage. This deep and enduring friendship, founded on mutual respect, trust, and affection is not one we take for granted. Rather, it is one we rekindle and strengthen every time we come ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Italian Republic National Day, Rex Tillerson
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, and begin negotiations to either re-enter or negotiate an entirely new agreement with more favorable terms for the United States. The decision is a fulfillment of the promise President Trump made to the American people during his campaign. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Climate, Donald J. Trump
In my meetings at the G7, we have taken historic steps to demand fair and reciprocal trade that gives Americans a level playing field against other nations. We’re also working very hard for peace in the Middle East, and perhaps even peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Our attacks on terrorism are greatly stepped ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Environment, News, President of the United States | Tags: Climate, Donald J. Trump
Since the first day of this administration, President Donald Trump has been working tirelessly to keep the promises that he made to the American people. President Trump has been reforming healthcare, enforcing our laws, ending illegal immigration, rebuilding our military. And this President has been rolling back excessive regulations and unfair trade practices that were ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Climate, Donald J. Trump, Mike Pence
Founded and directed by American violinist Robert McDuffie, the Rome Chamber Music Festival is one of Rome’s most anticipated cultural events. The festival celebrates its fourteenth season in 2017 with a spectacular new program that includes classical and contemporary chamber music masterpieces, from baroque to bluegrass, played by internationally known artists and rising stars selected ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture | Tags: culture
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and our citizens' desire to honor our fallen heroes by decorating their graves with flowers, and later our flag. We continue that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Memorial Day
And I'm trying to figure out who’s in that helicopter that is coming in. It may be Prime Minister Abe. It may be Justin from Canada. Great people. We made a lot of good friends this week, I'll tell you, a lot of good friends. They’re good people. America is very blessed with a lot ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, g7italy, g7summit
President Donald J. Trump met today with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in Taormina, Italy, before the start of the G7 Summit. In the wake of the horrific terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to cooperate to the fullest extent possible to counter ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7italy, g7summit
“My visit to Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital today was very moving. To spend time speaking to and coloring with children who have such a positive spirit despite illness was an amazing gift," stated First Lady Melania Trump. "The time I spent with the little ones in the Intensive Care Unit is something I will never ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Bambino Gesu, Donald J. Trump, First Lady
The Pope and the President discussed how religious communities can combat human suffering in crisis regions, such as Syria, Libya, and ISIS-controlled territory. The President affirmed that the United States and the Holy See share many fundamental values and seek to engage globally to promote human rights, combat human suffering, and protect religious freedom.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Vatican
President Donald J. Trump today held meetings with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. The leaders discussed the alliance between the United States and Italy, as well as priorities in the areas of defense cooperation, counterterrorism, and efforts to deny terrorists safe havens from Mali to Libya to Iraq to Afghanistan. President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The First Lady will join her husband throughout each day, but will also participate in many of her own events. In the latter part of the trip, Mrs. Trump will attend spousal programs at the NATO and G-7 summits. She will conclude the trip by delivering remarks to United States military personnel and families in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 May, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, U.S. & Italy | Tags: g7italy
Educational exchanges are important, now more than ever. They promote mutual understanding and create ties between future leaders. They help bring a very human face to a chaotic, globalized world. As Senator William Fulbright once observed “The essence of intercultural education is the acquisition of empathy – the ability to see the world as others ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Parco della Musica, Temple University
The facts we’re presenting today are based on reporting from international and local nongovernmental organizations, press reporting, and also Intelligence Community assessments. The continued brutality of the Assad regime, including its use of chemical weapons, presents a clear threat to regional stability and security as well as to the national security interests of the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 15 May, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Syria
Secretary Mnuchin underscored the importance of the EU and UK maintaining a robust economic and financial relationship. Secretary Mnuchin also underscored the importance of working together to address the threats posed by North Korea and Iran.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7finance, g7italy
Earlier today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schauble of Germany. Secretary Mnuchin and Minister Schauble discussed further collaboration on shared economic interests between the United States and Germany, as well as multilateral economic and finance issues involving Germany's G-20 presidency. Secretary Mnuchin stressed the importance of the EU ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7finance, g7italy
On Friday, 12, May U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso of Japan. Secretary Mnuchin and Minister Aso discussed further collaboration on shared economic interests between the United States and Japan. Secretary Mnuchin thanked Minister Aso for Japan’s strong partnership and stressed the importance of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7finance, g7italy
Since the U.S. Pavilion opened in 1930, dozens of art biennales have been held in this gracious structure. That 1930 opening, by the way, was attended by then United States Ambassador to Italy, John W. Garrett. Since then, it has become a tradition of sorts for the United States ambassador or Chargé d’Affaires to come ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Mark Bradford, U.S. Pavilion, Venice Biennale
BARI, ITALY – Earlier today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan of Italy. Secretary Mnuchin and Minister Padoan reviewed recent economic developments in the Italian, European and global economies. The Secretary congratulated Minister Padoan on Italy's successful presidency of the G-7.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7finance, g7italy
As Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Mnuchin is responsible for the executive branch agency whose mission is to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth, and create job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity and stability at home and abroad. He is also responsible for strengthening national security by combating economic threats and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7finance, g7italy
Janet L. Yellen took office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 3, 2014, for a four-year term ending February 3, 2018. Dr. Yellen also serves as Chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, the System's principal monetary policymaking body. Prior to her appointment as Chair, Dr. Yellen ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7finance, g7italy
And one other thing I would mention: In the past years, two other agreements that have been signed previously have been implemented rather successfully over the last two years. One relates to improving search-and-rescue in the arctic region, and the second relates to preparing and responding to potential oil pollution incidents in the Arctic. Over ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 May, 2017 | Topics: Environment, News | Tags: Arctic Council Ministerial
[...] Traveling next to Italy, President Trump will meet with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss cooperation between the United States and religious communities in areas of joint concern. He will also meet, in Rome, with President Mattarella of Italy, who will later host the G-7, to discuss multilateral cooperation and bilateral ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, g7italy, g7summit
Clemantine Wamariya, an American social entrepreneur and human rights advocate who is committed to cultivating leaders and innovators through the power of storytelling, spoke in a series of programs in Rome on May 4th and 5th. She gave presentations to youth, migrants, and NGO representatives, drawing on her personal stories of her childhood in Rwanda ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. & Italy | Tags: High School
Welcome to Villa Pinciana. I am delighted to have you here, in this beautiful residence tonight, to taste and enjoy American wines from Washington State. The U.S. Embassy and the United States Department of Agriculture are pleased to introduce you to Pomum Cellars, one of America’s hottest new wineries. It is an enchanting boutique winery ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, U.S. & Italy | Tags: wine tasting
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories we would not otherwise hear. They are the guardians of democratic values and ideals. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, World Press Freedom Day
Let me thank the Italian Society for International Organizations for organizing this worthwhile four-day marathon and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for hosting it. Bringing together people and resources for an undertaking such as this involves a tremendous cooperative effort on the part of the organizers. I commend SIOI for moving this initiative forward ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, U.S. & Italy | Tags: SIOI
Over 250 young scientists and engineers, mixed with designers, graphic artists and communicators, participated to the Rome's edition, where 16 teams proposed their ideas to improve life on Earth working on solutions to challenges in the five areas proposed by NASA, from improving knowledge of environmental issues, to preventing natural disasters. Among other guests, we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 29 April, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: ESA
Mr. Prime Minister, I'm thrilled that you are here today to discuss how we can make this great relationship even more productive in the years to come. On the economy, Italy is one of America’s largest trading partners. A lot of people don’t know that. We both seek a trading relationship that is balanced, reciprocal ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Gentiloni
Good afternoon, all. The Trump administration is currently conducting across the entire government a review of our Iran policy. Today I’d like to address Iran’s alarming and ongoing provocations that export terror and violence, destabilizing more than one country at a time. Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and is responsible for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Press Availability, Rex Tillerson
The State Department event will honor the legacy of Mr. Chiune Sugihara, Japanese Consul to Lithuania from 1939-1940, who saved the lives of some 6,000 Jewish refugees by issuing transit visas to Japan. The keynote speaker for the program is Mr. Leo Melamed of Chicago, who survived the Holocaust thanks to Consul Sugihara. We will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Holocaust
Thirty years ago on April 16, 1987, the United States and its G-7 partners (Canada, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom) announced the formation of the MTCR. The focus of this partnership is to restrict the transfer of missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction and related technologies. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 17 April, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Missile Technology
The Department of State has designated Tarek Sakr and Farah Mohamed Shirdon as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) under Section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign persons determined to have committed, or pose a serious risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Terrorism
Earlier today, Foreign Minister Lavrov and I had a lengthy conversation about issues that require immediate attention and issues that require longer-term attention. We understand that improvement in the long-term relationship will be required if we are to make progress on issues where we have different views. We spoke extensively about Syria, and in some ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, russia
We also had telephone conversations since that time, and as we’ve often agreed, our lines of communication shall always remain open. Our meeting today comes at an important moment in the relationship so that we can further clarify areas of common objectives, areas of common interest, even when our tactical approaches may be different, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 12 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, russia
"To stabilize Syria we will need the G7’s direct participation helping settle the conflict in Syria, protecting the civilian population, and committing to reconstruction that eventually will lead to normalcy for a unified Syria."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: g7italy, g7mfa, Rex Tillerson
While the statement covers nearly two dozen regions and topics of interest ranging from Middle East and Africa to maritime security, the issues of counterterrorism, defeating ISIS, and the crises in Iraq and Syria were adressed at great length. The statement acknowledged that international cooperation remains of paramount importance in the fight against terrorism. Regarding ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: g7italy, g7mfa, Rex Tillerson
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attended a ceremony at the Sant'Anna di Stazzema memorial in Italy, which is dedicated to the victims of the massacre committed in the village by the Nazis in 1944 during World War II. At the wreath laying ceremony at Sant’Anna Secretary Tillerson stated, “We remember the events of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Sant'Anna
We remember the events of August 12th, 1944 that occurred in Sant’Anna and we re-dedicate ourselves to holding to account any and all who commit crimes against the innocents anywhere in the world. This place will serve as an inspiration to us all.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Italy | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Sant'Anna
And once the ISIS threat has been reduced or eliminated, I think we can turn our attention directly to stabilizing the situation in Syria. We’re hopeful that we can prevent a continuation of the civil war and that we can bring the parties to the table to begin the process of political discussions. Clearly, that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Lucca, Italy, April 9-11 to attend the G-7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The G-7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting provides a venue for the foreign ministers to discuss global political and security issues of mutual concern. Their discussions will set the stage for the G-7 Leaders’ Summit which President ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 9 April, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Italy | Tags: g7italy, g7mfa, Rex Tillerson
Rick Perry currently serves as the 14th United States Secretary of Energy. He leads an agency tasked with maintaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent and reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation, overseeing the United States’ energy supply, carrying out the environmental clean-up from the Cold War nuclear mission, and managing the 17 National ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: g7energy, g7italy
My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women, and children. It was a slow and brutal death for so many. Even beautiful babies were cruelly murdered in this very barbaric attack. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Syria
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 1 April, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: g7summit
Let me be very clear at the outset of my remarks: the U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock for transatlantic security.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: NATO, Rex Tillerson
As we discussed this afternoon, cultural heritage sites and objects globally are at grave risk, not only from natural disasters, but also from man-made destruction, looting, and trafficking at the hands of terrorist organizations and criminal networks. Cherished heritage sites and precious artifacts from Timbuktu in Mali to Palmyra in Syria and the Mosul Museum ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: Florence, g7culture, g7italy
Nimrud, located about 20 miles south of Mosul, was under the control of ISIS until November 2016. During the city’s captivity, many important historical sites and artifacts were damaged or destroyed. The project builds on the Smithsonian’s work at the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage in Erbil, Iraq which was established ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture
The U.S. Embassy in Rome and the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) team up on peacekeeping and peacebuilding.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, U.S. & Italy | Tags: COESPU, g7italy
Ambassador D. Bruce Wharton [...] provides global strategic leadership of all Department of State public diplomacy and public affairs engagement and oversees the bureaus of Educational and Cultural Affairs, International Information Programs, and Public Affairs, and the Global Engagement Center.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event | Tags: Florence, g7culture, g7italy
The policy of the United States government is clear: the unlawful destruction or trafficking of cultural heritage is deplorable – we unequivocally oppose it, and we will take all feasible steps to halt, limit, and discourage it. Over the past two decades, we have seen damage to and destruction of our shared cultural heritage on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture, g7italy
Alyson Grunder is the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Policy in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). She oversees the Bureau’s Alumni Affairs, Collaboratory, Public-Private Partnerships, Policy and Evaluation divisions as well as ECA’s Cultural Heritage Center, and ensures that ECA programs are aligned with and advancing White House and Department of State ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture
She oversees the technical and administrative support requirements of U.S. implementation of the 1970 UNESCO Convention the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. This includes support for the Cultural Property Advisory Committee, a statutory committee appointed by the President of the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture
Dr. Catherine P. Foster is Senior Cultural Property Analyst for the Cultural Heritage Center in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. She administers several international treaties for the protection of cultural property against pillage and trafficking with countries in Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture
She has more than 20 years of diverse experience in government, business and the non-profit sector. At OIR, Aviva manages a vast portfolio of strategic partnerships between the Smithsonian Institution and international governments, foundations, NGOs, and other organizations, as well as ongoing collaborations between the Smithsonian and various U.S. federal agencies including the U.S. Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture
Raymond Villanueva is the Director for the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Office of International Operations. In this position, Mr. Villanueva is responsible for a budget of more than $160 million and the operational oversight of 66 offices in 49 countries and 8 Department of Defense liaison officers with over 400 personnel. Mr. Villanueva has more ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture
Mr. Marker entered on duty as a Special Agent of the FBI on April 28, 1996. From 1996 through 2001, SA Marker was assigned to the Honolulu Division, where he worked a variety of White Collar criminal matters and was a member of the division’s SWAT team, as well as a legal advisor.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Featured Event | Tags: g7culture
Good morning, I would like thank you all for coming out to do your part to make Rome more beautiful. We are especially honored to have with us here this morning the Comune di Roma’s Councillor for Environmental Sustainability Pinuccia Montanari, and the President of Retake Roma, Simone Vellucci. The municipality, private companies, and non-governmental ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 18 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission | Tags: DCM Degnan, Green, Retake Rome
U.S. Embassy in Rome Chargé d’Affaires Kelly Degnan opened CoESPU’s 5th gender protection course and underscored the importance of training on women’s rights, gender equality, and combating violence against women in order to achieve our shared goal of peace and security. The initiative is a reflection of our determination to renew our commitment to human ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission | Tags: DCM Degnan, International Women's Day
Today, I want to talk to you about the State Department’s commitment to promoting women’s rights through U.S. foreign policy, especially since 1995 when we established the Global Office of Women’s Issues. For over twenty years, this office has worked to ensure that women’s issues are considered in formulating and conducting our foreign policy. It’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Italy | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Consulate General Naples | Tags: Women day
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