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Exhibition in Lecce in memory of the exiles and the foibe
On Monday, February 9, 2026, on the occasion of Remembrance Day, the "Exhibition in Memory of the Exiles and the Tragedy of the Foibe – The Drowned of History, the Ethics of Remembrance. So that the Unspeakable May Return to Our Conscience" opened at the former Conservatory of Sant'Anna in Lecce. The exhibition, curated by the Lecce Provincial Committee of the National Association of Venezia Giulia and Dalmatia (ANVGD), focused on the great tragedies of Italy's eastern border. Through panels, short films with testimonies from exiles, and several publications on the Foibe, the exhibition provides a schematic overview of the history that led to the exodus...
"The Pola Diary" at the State Archives of Gorizia
The papers of the Royal Education Office of Pula, preserved in the State Archives of Gorizia, constitute an extraordinarily interesting source of knowledge about the Istrian school system in the first half of the twentieth century. Transferred to Gorizia shortly before Pula's annexation to Yugoslavia, these documents were entrusted to a special Office tasked with managing the unexpired files. Today, the archive collection "Gorizia Education Office – Office of Pola (1908-1951)" offers scholars and history enthusiasts the opportunity to explore little-known aspects of the school, society, and daily life. It...
May 2026 issue of Giuliani in the World
The Giuliani nel Mondo Association's spring magazine is online: GIULIANI NEL MONDO May 2026. This new issue of Giuliani nel Mondo features lots of news from clubs in South America, Canada, Australia, and Brussels. Our new website is finally online. The scholarship for the Origins Course and a tribute to those who are no longer with us. Here, dear friends, is the new Giuliani nel Mondo spring magazine: 30 pages to read, with numerous photographs accompanying the articles. Happy reading, have a great start to summer, and see you next time (which will be full of news... from...
Literary and video competition of the 14th Istrian Festival
The Italian Community of Sissano, in collaboration with the Italian Communities of Rovinj, Bale, Dignano, and Gallesano, and under the patronage of the Italian Union and the Istrian Region, is announcing a literary and video competition on the occasion of the 14th edition of the Istriot Festival. Participation means not only expressing one's creativity but also contributing to literary and video production in Istriot, continuing to give artistic vitality and a new voice to this ancient language. The competition materials are available at the following links: Bando-Festival-Istrioto_2026.pdf liberatoria_privacy_-_adulti.pdf liberatoria_privacy_-_alunni.pdf ...
Conference "Vergarolla. The First Massacre of Republican Italy"
Eighty years ago, the Italian Republic was founded, and within weeks, the first civilian massacre occurred, which remains the deadliest to this day: Vergarolla. Along with all the people of Giulianova, Fiume, and Zadar, the residents of Pula were unable to vote in the institutional referendum. However, until the conclusion of the Peace Conference, the Istrian capital remained formally Italian territory, albeit under Anglo-American military administration and an enclave in Istria under Yugoslav military administration. A tense situation, rumors swirling, and uncertainties spreading, but demonstrations of Italian identity continued. Even on Sunday the 18th...
The 40 Days of Terror
On June 12, 1945, the communist occupation of Trieste, Gorizia, and Pola ended, as a result of the Belgrade Agreements signed by the Anglo-Americans and Yugoslavs, after the 9th Corps of Tito's army reached the Julian capital before the Allies on May 1. While the rest of Italy celebrated freedom and democracy, and despite the victorious uprising of the CLN in Trieste on April 30, the eastern border provinces experienced a new occupation, suffered another dictatorship, and mourned further losses: it wasn't liberation, it was an attempt at annexation to the nascent communist Yugoslavia. The mere fact of being Italian was an element...
The Istro-Venetian dialect, an essential asset of Istrian identity
While the 2021 edition of the Istroveneto Festival is linked to the inclusion of the Istroveneto language in the register of intangible cultural heritage of Croatia, this year's edition will be remembered for another important milestone: the Memorandum of Understanding by which the Istrian Region, the bilingual cities and municipalities, and the Italian Union commit to supporting the initiatives of individuals, associations, and institutions that promote and enhance it throughout the region. Radio...
The 24th “Favelà” Literary Prize has been announced.
The Italian Community of Dignano, in collaboration with the Dignanese Family, announces the 24th edition of the "Favelà" Literary Prize. Submissions for the Literature, Translation, and Youth Prize categories must reach the Italian Community of Dignano, Piazza del Popolo 4, 52215 Dignano, Croatia, no later than June 30, 2026. Submissions for the Video Prize category must be submitted by 11:59 PM on June 30, 2026, to cidignano@gmail.com. All Dignanese residents of Dignano and around the world are invited to submit their...
Gathering of Italian Dalmatians in Zadar
Eighty years after the exodus, we wish to give value and meaning to our presence in Zadar. To organize the GATHERING OF ITALIAN DALMATIANS IN ZADAR (October 30 - November 2, 2026), we need to know the number of people who will attend in advance. We don't know today, but with your help and a message, we can make a useful prediction. For this reason, we ask you to express your sincere intention, not just a simple wish to be there. The gathering will take place in the fall, on the Feast of the Dead, far from home, in a city where we don't live. PROVISIONAL PROGRAM Arrival in Zadar on Friday, October 30, departure for the return to Italy on Monday, October 2...
Protecting the historical identity of Koper
Koper: a city with a centuries-old history where the indigenous Italian community plays a crucial role in preserving the language and culture. In an era marked by rapid and complex changes, its role is more important than ever. The Italian-language magazine Panorama spoke with Roberta Vincoletto, president of the Self-Managed Community of Italian Nationalities (CAN) of Koper and city councilor representing the Italian National Community (CNI), as well as program director of the Carlo Combi Italian Center for Promotion, Culture, Training, and Development in Koper. Among the new developments in Koper is the decree protecting the cemetery of San...
