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Francesco Bonifacio, an example of courage and faith
During the presentation of the book Francesco Bonifacio. Vita e martirio di un uomo di Dio (ARES, Milan 2025), held at the headquarters of the Italian Community of Rijeka, author Mario Ravalico and historian and theologian Marko Medved delved into the story of Blessed Francesco Bonifacio, an Istrian priest murdered in Krasica near Grožnjan in 1946 and beatified for being martyred for his hatred of the faith. The meeting, also attended by Archbishop Mate Uzinić of Rijeka, began with a testimony from Gianfranco Bonifacio, the Blessed's nephew, before exploring the book's various chapters: his birth, life, death, and the importance of Francis's story.
The Istrian Government and National Liberation Committee's commitment to the new eastern border
As part of the initiatives held in conjunction with Remembrance Day 2026, the Association of Istrian Communities held a roundtable discussion at its headquarters in Trieste, titled "The Activities of the Italian Government and the Istrian National Council to Maintain at Least Western Istria Under Italian Sovereignty." Coordinated by the association's president, Giorgio Tessarolo, with the participation of historians Roberto Spazzali, Kristjan Knez, and Lorenzo Salimbeni, the event focused on the upcoming anniversary of the Inter-Allied Commission's visit to Venezia Giulia in March 1946, which aimed to assess the ethnic situation on the ground with a view to...
Life and history of the Stuparich brothers
On Tuesday, March 10, at 8:30 pm, the Teatro Verdi in Trieste will perform the play "The Brothers," a moving journey through the lives of Carlo and Giani Stuparich. Admission is free, subject to availability. The play is a joint production of the Municipality of Trieste/Mayor's Office and the "Il Canovaccio" APS theater group, in collaboration with the Italian Army's Northern Operational Forces Command. The Northern Operational Forces Command and the "Il Canovaccio" theater group have conceived a theatrical event dedicated to the Stuparich brothers, which has already been performed on several occasions. Drawing inspiration from their...
Arsia remembered the 185 victims of the 1940 mining tragedy
Sponsored by the Municipality of Raša and the "Giuseppina Martinuzzi" Italian Community of Labin, in collaboration with the People's University of Trieste, a solemn commemoration was held last Saturday in Raša to commemorate the 86th anniversary of the mining tragedy of February 28, 1940, which claimed the lives of 185 miners and injured 146 others, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the town and the entire region. It was an intense day, marked by shared memory and international cooperation, which renewed the historical, cultural, and human ties between Italy and Croatia. The initiative was attended by numerous and heartfelt civil authorities and...
The Exodus was discussed at the CI Dante Alighieri in Isola d'Istria.
As part of Remembrance Day, celebrated on February 10, the Dante Alighieri Italian Community of Izola organized a conference-dialogue between historians Kristjan Knez, director of the Italian Center for Promotion, Culture, Education, and Development "Carlo Combi," and Enrico Miletto, researcher and professor of Contemporary History at the University of Turin. The event opened with a particularly moving screening of a historical film by Dragan Sinožič. The central topic of the meeting was the question of exiles and their reception in Italy. Radio...
Perpetuating Memory: MEDIF presentation in Verona
Verona confirms its position as a key player on the national cultural scene thanks to the talent of its professionals. On Wednesday, March 4, starting at 16:30 PM, the Order of Architects, Planners, and Designers of the Province of Verona is hosting the event "Perpetuating Memory. The Exhibition of the Eastern Italian Border at the Altar of the Fatherland" at the M15 Association, the Order's headquarters, at Via Santa Teresa 2. The event explores the origins of the highly successful national exhibition MEDIF (Exhibition on Dalmatian, Istrian, and Fiume Exiles), hosted at the Vittoriano complex in Rome and promoted by the Federation of Istrian Exile Associations.
Arsia, lest we forget. Roundtable discussion of the Istria Circle.
As part of the initiatives supported by the Municipality of Trieste on the occasion of Remembrance Day 2026, the Circolo Istria organized a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, February 26, titled "Arsia, lest we forget." The discussion can be viewed on the cultural association's YouTube channel. It is an opportunity to remember the sacrifice of the 185 miners who died in what was the largest mining tragedy in Italy at the time. It also highlights the need to promote awareness and memory of this long-forgotten disaster and reaffirm the importance, today, of elevating that sacrifice as a European symbol of the martyrs of...
Telling the kids about the foibe and the exodus
"Ricordève" in Istrian dialect means "Remember." My maternal grandmother, Iolanda Latcovich, often repeated it. She wanted us to remember our roots, but also the compelling and sadly tragic history of these tormented lands of Italy: Istria, the city of Fiume, Dalmatia. Grandma, what are the foibe? Are we exiles? What was the Fiume Expedition? And D'Annunzio? The stories and conversations between a Fiume exile and her grandson paint a unique picture of memory, where family memories merge with one of the most painful and least-known parts of Italian history. A book dedicated to children, so they can learn...
Pula Arena February 2026
Dear AIPI/LCPE Odv members and friends, dear readers of the Pula Arena, HARMONY: optimizing the encounter of multiple musical notes, harmony of sentiments and opinions, prospects for a union between past, present, and future... Paraphrasing the thematic symbolism of the opening ceremony of the recent Winter Olympics—tradition and innovation expertly combined—we have titled this special issue "harmony," dedicated to the celebration of REMEMBRANCE DAY, where past, present, and future stand out, harmoniously blended. The contents also include the traditional columns (on history, itineraries, dialect, customs, and curiosities) with spaces for...
The Voice of River January-February 2026
The January-February 2026 issue of La Voce di Fiume, the bimonthly magazine of the Association of Italian Fiume People in the World - Free Municipality of Fiume in Exile, can be freely consulted online or downloaded in PDF format: https://www.lavocedifiume.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/gennaio-febbraio_2026-ok.pdf This issue already features articles and insights regarding the institutional ceremony held on February 10th at the Chamber of Deputies in the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, and other events related to the civil anniversary of Remembrance Day. The editorial by the association's President Franco Papetti also celebrates the 60th anniversary...
