Sergio Matarella

Trieste – An umbrella organisation of the Slovenian minority in Italy has expressed gratitude to Italian President Sergio Matarella as his term is running out, noting his important institutional stance. It said this stance had played played an essential role both nationally and locally in building mutual respect and strengthening the country’s reputation.

On the third day of his visit to Italy, May 28, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev met with Italian counterpart Sergio Matarella.

The two discussed how to improve economic ties, which have been in some decline due to the pandemic.

Italy is the fourth country in terms of investment in Bulgaria.

A series of lapses continues: Vice-President of the Assembly called Italian president "Mr. Mortadella"

Igor Becic, Vice-President of the Serbian parliament called Italian president "Mortadela" instead of Matarella, and when he tried to correct himself, he failed again.

EU integrations progress "depends on Kosovo talks"

BELGRADE -- Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic says Serbia's progress towards the EU "will depend on the assessment of whether there is progress in the dialogue with Pristina."

BELGRADE - Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni stated on Tuesday that Italy is certain Serbia's European integration process should go a step further and added that all conditions have been met for the European Commission (EC) to adopt a decision to open negotiating chapters in the months to come.

BELGRADE - Serbia should be rewarded for bravery and determination in implementing delicate reforms requested by the EU, Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said in an interview for Tuesday's edition of Belgrade-based daily Politika.