The Society of Fiumani Studies learns with great satisfaction that the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella has appointed Professor Melita Sciucca, President of the Italian Community of Rijeka, as Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy. The reasons for the appointment - the initiatives promoted to protect the Italian minority of Rijeka and to develop dialogue between the Rijeka exiles, the Italian Community of Rijeka and the institutions of the current Croatian majority - have inspired and continue to inspire, for over thirty years, the activity of our Society which, in collaboration with the Italian Community of Rijeka, as well as with the Association of Fiumani Italians in the World -...