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Dallapiccola's unbreakable bond with Istria
As part of its "Schmidl Mondays" series, the Carlo Schmidl Civic Theatre Museum has dedicated a new event to one of the most important figures in 20th-century Italian music. The Bazlen Hall of Palazzo Gopcevich in Trieste hosted the conversation "Luigi Dallapiccola and the 20th Century: Music and Civic Engagement." The conversation was led by musicologist and scholar Mario Ruffini and introduced by the host institution's curator, Stefano Bianchi, who opened the meeting by recalling the intense program of events dedicated to the Istrian composer in recent weeks. Ruffini thanked the Museum and recalled his own long-standing ties to Trieste,...
Terni dedicates a "Path of Remembrance" to Norma Cossetto
The Terni city council unanimously approved the "Path of Remembrance" policy proposal, proposed by the FdI group and Councilor Orlando Masselli, thanks to the input and sensitivity of the February 10 Committee, through the commitment of provincial representative Alessio Pagliaricci. It "aims to create permanent initiatives dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Foibe massacres and the Julian-Dalmatian exodus." Read the article in the online newspaper Umbria On: https://www.umbriaon.it/terni-ok-unanime-allatto-per-il-percorso-del-ricordo-con-intitolazione-a-norma-cossetto/ However, controversy has arisen from...
The Voice of River May-June 2026
The May-June 2026 issue of the bimonthly La Voce di Fiume, the publication of the Association of Italian Fiumani in the World, can be freely consulted online or downloaded in PDF format: https://www.arcipelagoadriatico.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/La-Voce-3-26.pdf SUMMARY The compass of the present is bringing us home... page 1 The news of the last month: recognition of the Fiumano dialect... May 4, 1945-2026: Memory and Sharing...5 The considerations of Enea Dessardo: Fiumano, the speech of the fathers... projected into the future...6 The AFIM at the Turin Book Fair...8 A conversation with Claudia Morich...10 Us in the world: a debate on identity. A nomad...
Giuseppe Parlato's posthumous work: "D'Annunzio. A Myth for the Right?"
On June 2, 2025, Professor Giuseppe Parlato, emeritus of Contemporary History at the University of International Studies in Rome and a passionate scholar of the history of the Adriatic frontier, passed away. His book, D'Annunzio: A Myth for the Right?, edited by Simonetta Bartolini and Andrea Ungari, is being published posthumously on this first anniversary of his passing by Edizioni Cantagalli. These pages, the final chapter of historian Giuseppe Parlato's tireless research, not only make a unique contribution to right-wing culture, but also demonstrate that d'Annunzio was not a man willing to be enrolled in any political party, especially...
Celebrating 100 years since the first commercial seaplane flight from Trieste
On Sunday, May 31st, a piece of Italian history was celebrated. On this date in 1926, the first commercial seaplane flight to Turin departed from Trieste. One hundred years later, it was commemorated with a unique commemorative postmark as part of the first international seaplane gathering held in the Julian capital. The special Italian Postal Service cancellation for collectors and enthusiasts was issued as part of an event organized in collaboration with the Brussels Circle of Giuliani nel Mondo and the Giuliani nel Mondo Association of Trieste at the Mare Nordest stand, where dedicated postcards were also available. The AGM expresses...
Extension of the Histria Mailing List Competition 2026
The Mailing List Histria Association, as the creator and promoter of the Competition, announces that the deadline for the 24th International Literary Competition "Mailing List Histria" 2026 has been extended to June 20, 2026. Please note that all works, whether submitted by email or registered mail, will be accepted only if SENT by June 20, 2026. In the case of registered mail, the postmark date will be considered valid. The President of the Commission is Maria Grazia BELCI. The Secretariat of the 24th International Literary Competition "Mailing List Histria" 2026 is Serena ANTONELLI – Nello BELCI – Walter CNAPICH – Stefania MASTRATISI. Participants may...
Pula Arena May 2026
Dear AIPI-LCPE Odv members and friends, dear readers of the Pula Arena, MEMORY AND FUTURE, our cover title couldn't better summarize the wealth of events and content this May. And the latest news we'd like to share almost as soon as we're going to press: from the presentation of the Barcolana 2026, scheduled for October, we learned that Mirage Blue with white details, reminiscent of Istrian stone, has been chosen for the event's official polo shirt. However, due to the well-known constraints of editorial space and time, we're forced to sacrifice details in this issue as well...
A strong demand for the truth about Vergarolla, the first massacre of the Italian Republic.
A conference on the Vergarolla Massacre, the eightieth anniversary of which (August 18, 1946) marks this year, was held in Rome on Wednesday, May 27. Organized by the Comitato 10 Febbraio and the association "La Comunità - Gli amici del Parco," the meeting, strongly supported by C10F vice president Francesca Carpenetti, sought to establish the historical context, share testimonies, and highlight several commendable cultural initiatives. On August 18, 1946, war remnants piled up on the beach at Pula exploded, killing over one hundred Italians. A massacre that drove many compatriots to abandon the city. All...
Renewal of social positions at the National League
The National League has renewed its officers for the next three years: Attorney Paolo Sardos Albertini was confirmed as president by acclamation, and will be joined by two vice presidents, Commander Diego Guerin and Professor Stefano Pilotto. President Paolo Sardos Albertini, in agreement with the vice presidents, also appointed Knight Elisabetta Mereu as central secretary, Dr. Andrea Sardos Albertini as administrator, and Mr. Luca Bellani as treasurer. Dr. Andrea Legovini (who will assist Professor Stefano Pilotto in cultural activities) and Mr. Fulvio Sluga (who will assist...) were also elected to the Presidential Council.
Cities, castles and coins of Istria in the Middle Ages
Andrej Novak's book, "Civitates vel castella in Istria. Coinage and monetary circulation in the Adriatic in the Middle Ages," published by the Rovinj Center for Historical Research in collaboration with the Italian Union, was presented at the Italian Community "Santorio Santorio" in Koper. The book's publication took a long time, partly due to the unique translation work required for such a specific topic, as explained by CRSR Director Raul Marsetič. Radio...
