Italy at the presentation of the World Drug Report 2026 on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The UNODC World Drug Report 2026, the United Nations’ most authoritative report on the global drug phenomenon, was presented in Vienna on 26 June. The Report highlights how illicit drug markets are becoming increasingly complex, rapidly adapting to technological developments, geopolitical tensions, and evolving patterns of demand. In 2024, an estimated 331 million people used […]
Read moreItaly at UNIDO’s 42nd Programme and Budget Committee (PBC)
The 42nd Session of the UNIDO Programme and Budget Committee (PBC), the Organization’s principal intergovernmental body responsible for reviewing its programme of work, budget, and financial situation, convened in Vienna on 22–23 June. The main political development of the session was the announcement that the United Kingdom has decided to rejoin UNIDO after more than […]
Read moreVacancies at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Nuclear Sciences and Applications Physical and Chemical Sciences Unit Head, Nuclear Data Development Unit (P5) Apply by: 05 July 2026 Scientific Data Manager (P4) Apply by: 24 June 2026 Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture Entomologist, Human Disease Vectors (P3) Apply by: 02 July 2026 Management Information Technology Microsoft 365 Platform Specialist (P3) […]
Read moreItaly assumes the Chairmanship of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) for 2026–2027
During the 69th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), which opened on 10 June 2026 in Vienna, Italy assumed the Committee’s Chairmanship for the 2026–2027 term. The President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Teodoro Valente, was elected to chair the Committee. Established in 1959 and now […]
Read moreAmb. Lepre: Greater Cooperation Against Transnational Crime. At the UN Commission, Italy focuses on collaboration and prevention
Strengthening international cooperation, developing innovative partnerships, and promoting increasingly effective tools to combat forms of crime that are becoming ever more global, interconnected, and technologically advanced. This was emphasized by Amb. Debora Lepre, Italy’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, during her address at the 35th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention […]
Read moreCelebrations on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic (2 June 2026)
On Tuesday, June 2, celebrations for the Italian National Day were held in Vienna at Metternich Palace, jointly organized by the Embassy of Italy, the Permanent Mission to the International Organizations, and the Permanent Mission to the OSCE. The celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, attended by numerous representatives from institutional, diplomatic, […]
Read moreMinister Antonio Tajani’s video message on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic Day (2 June 2026)
Video message from Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic Day: https://youtu.be/gzYA60eSEAs
Read moreVacancies at the Provisional Technical Secretariat of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission
Head, Radionuclide Unit (P-4) Deadline for applications: 5 June 2026 Performance Monitoring Officer (P-4) Deadline for applications: 13 June 2026 Processing Engineer (P-3) Deadline for applications: 28 June 2026 Internship – Recruitment and Staff Development Deadline for applications: 8 June 2026
Read moreVacancies at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Management Conference and Document Services Publications Coordination Assistant (G4) Apply by: 26 May 2026 Nuclear Energy Nuclear Power Technical Lead, Fast Reactor Technology Development (P5) Apply by: 24 May 2026 Nuclear Sciences and Applications Human Health Radiotherapy Medical Physicist (P4) Apply by: 24 May 2026 Associate Programme Officer, NAHU (P2) Apply by: 17 […]
Read moreUNODC – Vacancy Announcement – Chief, Information Technology Service, D1
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has posted the following vacancy announcement: Chief, Information Technology Service, D1 (Vienna) Position N. 276471 Application deadline: 18 May 2026 Applications must be submitted through the online career portal of the United Nations (careers.un.org) The website also provides detailed information on the application process.
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