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The memory of the Julian-Dalmatian exiles in the world
"I started almost by instinct, realizing that there was a huge wealth of memories and experiences that very few knew about." Thus Viviana Facchinetti, journalist and writer, editor of the monthly magazine of the Association of Italians of Pula and Istria - Free Municipality of Pula in Exile, L'Arena di Pola, describes the extensive research and dissemination work dedicated to the history of the Julian-Dalmatian exodus around the world, presented to the Chamber of Deputies during a press conference on the eve of Remembrance Day. Facchinetti, the author of numerous investigations, publications, and documentaries on the eastern border, recalled how it all began in 1985, on the other side...
The new Julian Voice of March 2026
The new Julian Voice of March 2026, the monthly magazine of the Association of Istrian Communities, can be freely consulted online or downloaded in PDF format: The new Julian Voice - 496_MARCH 2026. Ample space is dedicated to the institutional ceremonies of the Day of Remembrance 2026 which took place on February 10 at the National Monument of the Foiba of Basovizza and at the Chamber of Deputies, as well as to the initiatives that the Istrian Communities themselves have organized or hosted at their headquarters in a busy schedule of...
Bishop Camozzo and his "priests" return to Fiume
It is a return, an act of justice, the recognition of a long sacrifice, and a testament to the love of the people of Fiume for their city. The Association of Italians from Fiume in the World marks another milestone in its commitment to raising awareness of the work of Bishop Ugo Camozzo and his priests who left for Pisa with the exodus. Following the conference and exhibition in Tuscany and Veneto, and the pilgrimage of the faithful from the Diocese of Fiume to Pisa to stand before the Bishop's final resting place, in collaboration with the Italian Community, under the patronage of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, on March 14 and 15, 2026, you can attend the concert of...
Sacrifice and Hospitality, Committee Conference, February 10th
The February 10th Committee, in conjunction with its national assembly, is organizing, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the conference "Sacrifice and Hospitality" on Sunday, March 15th in the "Sala Giulia" of Villa Romanazzi Carducci at Via Giuseppe Capruzzi 326 in Bari. The conference has two objectives: - to remember the southerners who, for work reasons (carabinieri, financial police, police officers, state employees, teachers, etc.) were in Istria, Fiume, and Dalmatia between 1943 and 1945 and were victims of the foibe or died...
MEDIF: The Foibe, the Exodus, and the Challenge of Remembrance
Verona is behind one of the most significant exhibitions ever dedicated to the tragedy of the Foibe and events on the eastern border, hosted in Rome's Vittoriano complex. The project was the focus of a meeting sponsored by the Order of Architects to retrace the genesis of MEDIF, an acronym for Exhibition on Dalmatian, Istrian, and Rijeka Exiles. The exhibition, inaugurated on October 24, was promoted by the Federation of Istrian, Rijeka, and Dalmatian Exile Associations, together with the Adriatic Coordination, the Multimedia Documentation Center, and the National Association of Venezia Giulia and Dalmatia, with the support of the Ministries...
Women and the Julian-Dalmatian Exodus: Memories of a Forgotten History
During the Julian-Dalmatian exile, from the 1943 armistice until the postwar period, the role of women was crucial and extraordinary. They paid a high price and faced experiences of uprootedness, violence, and resilience that are still little known. Through direct and indirect testimonies, Giuseppina Mellace recounts the difficult reception in Italy, life in refugee camps, and forced renunciations. The common thread is the story of Egea Haffner, the little girl featured on the poster for Remembrance Day, and Licia Cossetto, who, after recognizing the body of her sister Norma, brutally raped and then thrown into a sinkhole, was forced to abandon...
Centenary of the Dalmatian Society of National History
The Dalmatian Society of National History, founded in Zadar on March 11, 1926, will celebrate its centennial in Rome on the same date. The commemorative event will be held in the morning at the ISMA Hall of the Senate of the Republic at Piazza Capranica 72, and in the afternoon at the Library of Modern and Contemporary History at Via Michelangelo Caetani 32. Registration for the morning session is required at roberto.menia@senato.it and sddsp@sddsp.it. Appropriate attire is required, and men should wear a jacket and tie. CENTENARY PROGRAM OF THE DALMATIAN SOCIETY OF NATIONAL HISTORY His life, studies, and activities as told by...
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...
