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...

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.

On the occasion of the "Day of Remembrance" celebrations, the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, attended the ceremony held this morning in the Chamber of Deputies. The event, hosted by journalist Maria Antonietta Spadorcia, opened with welcoming remarks from the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Lorenzo Fontana, and the President of the Senate, Ignazio La Russa. This was followed by remarks and testimonials from Toni Concina, Honorary President of the Dalmatian Association; historian Gianni Oliva; and Italian Olympic champion Abdon Pamich. The celebration concluded with a speech from the Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Antonio...

The Exhibition of Dalmatian Exiles from Istria and Rijeka (MEDIF) opened on Friday, October 24, in the presence of the Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli. A unique tale of images and testimonies recalling the tragedy of the foibe and the 350 Italian exiles forced to leave their homeland to preserve their cultural and historical identity. Eighty years after the end of the Second World War, the story of the exiles from Rijeka, Dalmatia, and Istria finds its home in the Vittoriano, a museum that is the beating heart and living memory of our homeland. Today, it is led by Director General Edith Gabrielli, a member of the exhibition's scientific committee. Through documents,...

On Friday, July 18, the Foreign Press Room of Palazzo Grazioli in Rome hosted a press conference to present the MEDIF project—Exhibition on Dalmatian Istrians and Fiume—which will open in October 2025 at the Vittoriano (Sala Del Grottone). MEDIF is a vivid and visual account of the stories of over 350.000 people from Fiume, Istria, and Dalmatia forced to leave their homes and lands after the war to preserve their identity. Eighty years later, the Vittoriano—a monument symbolizing national unity and the home of Italy's shared history—is hosting for the first time a chapter of history that has remained marginalized in the collective consciousness...

The press conference presenting the exhibition dedicated to the Julian-Dalmatian Exodus at the Vittoriano will take place on Friday, July 18, at 11:30 a.m. in the Foreign Press Room (102nd floor of Palazzo Grazioli, Via del Plebiscito, 7 – Rome). The Minister of Culture, Dr. Alessandro Giuli, will be present. The event can be followed on the CDM - Arcipelago Adriatico YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/w22rZXNUMXAUglM The President of FederEsuli, Renzo Codarin, will offer a welcoming address, followed by the screening of a short video presenting the exhibition. Speakers will include Dr. Edith Gabrielli (General Director...