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18TH EDITION OF THE “MARE NOSTRUM AWARDS”
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15 June 2026
The awards ceremony for the winners of the 18th Edition of the Mare Nostrum International Journalism Awards, organised by the magazine “Grimaldi Magazine Mare Nostrum” and sponsored by the National Order of Journalists, took place yesterday evening at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio in Naples.
Among the founders of the Awards and a member of the jury was the Secretary-General of the United States of the World, Prof. Michele Capasso, who attended the ceremony.
Presented by the host Massimo Giletti, the event was attended by representatives from the institutional, academic, media and shipping sectors.
In particular, those present included Javier Triana Jiménez and Khaled Fekih, the Consul General of Spain and the Consul of Tunisia in Naples respectively, as well as Carlo Puca, Councillor for Active Participation and the Image of the City of Naples, who delivered a brief address on behalf of the Mayor, Gaetano Manfredi.
The guests were welcomed by the Chairman of the Grimaldi Group and Cavaliere del Lavoro, Gianluca Grimaldi, and by the Chief Executive Officers, Emanuele Grimaldi and Diego Pacella.
The Award’s international jury, chaired by journalist Bruno Vespa and comprising leading figures from the worlds of culture and journalism, announced the following winners:
- Gianluca Di Feo for the article “Hormuz mined. Pasdaran mines in the waters of the Strait: ‘We’ll manage the safe routes’”, published in La Repubblica;
- Antonis Alafogiorgos for the article “Αμβρακικός SOS” (Gulf of Ambracia SOS), published in the Greek newspaper Akti Miaouli;
- Andrea Margelletti for the article “The sea: a new strategic dimension reshaping the national interest”, published in Il Mattino;
- Salem Trabelsi for the article “La Méditerranée en première ligne” (The Mediterranean on the front line), published in La Presse de Tunisie;
- Agustín Rivera Hernández or the article “Cruceros eléctricos: la innovación ya está aquí… pero todavía quedan retos hasta 2030” (Electric cruise ships: innovation is already here… but challenges remain until 2030), published in the Spanish daily El Confidencial.
The special “Cavaliere del Lavoro Guido Grimaldi” award, established by the Grimaldi family in memory of the Group’s founder, was presented to Antonino Pane, long-serving editor-in-chief of the daily newspaper Il Mattino.
The 19th edition of the Mare Nostrum Awards will be launched next September. The call for entries will be available at the offices of the regional journalists’ associations and on the websites www.grimaldi.napoli.it and www.grimaldi-lines.com.
ENRICO MELOZZI VISITS THE MOLINARI GALLERY AT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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15 June 2026
Enrico Melozzi, the renowned conductor, visited the section of the Museum of Peace dedicated to the Turin-born sculptor Mario Molinari. Welcomed by Pia Molinari and Michele Capasso, he expressed great admiration for the works of the ‘sculptor of colour’: from the Totem of Peace (symbol of the United States of the World) to the ‘Falconer of the Half-Moon’.
ENRICO MELOZZI VISITS THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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15 June 2026
Enrico Melozzi, the renowned conductor, accompanied by Mario Rubino – chairman of Kimbo Spa – and other artists, visited the Museum of Peace and, in particular, the section dedicated to ‘Pino Daniele Alive’. Welcomed by Pia Molinari and Michele Capasso, he expressed great appreciation for the Museum and dedicated a composition to the mothers of Gaza.
MUSCAT ACTION PLAN
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12 June 2026
The “United States of the World” and the “Mediterranean Foundation” support the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) and the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations in the “Muscat Action Plan for traditional and indigenous leaders and peoples to counter and address hate speech and prevent genocide and atrocity crimes through peace mediation” (Muscat Action Plan).
The “Muscat Action Plan” is the outcome of a global consultation process led by the United Nations Office for the Prevention of Genocide (UNOSAPG) and the “Peacemakers Network”, which brings together traditional and indigenous leaders and peoples from different regions and contexts to explore their role in preventing atrocity crimes and incitement thereto.
“The ‘Muscat Action Plan’ draws on centuries of knowledge and the experience of traditional and indigenous leaders,” emphasised Secretary-General António Guterres in his opening remarks, “and reminds us that incitement to hatred is a warning sign that foreshadows violence; it is a catalyst that hastens its arrival: to address this challenge, we must act at all levels ”.
“The Plan does not seek to eliminate differences or to mould identities together, but to build a space for our differences, a space where human beings can coexist with dignity and where mutual respect becomes the foundation of peace,” said Mohammed bin Said Al Mamari, Oman’s Minister of Religious Affairs.
The high-level opening session was moderated by Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the UNAOC.
The discussions highlighted the important contributions that traditional and indigenous actors can make to conflict prevention, peace mediation and social cohesion, drawing on their unique knowledge systems, cultural practices and trusted community-based mechanisms.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso recalled the long-standing ties with Oman and the agreements signed since 2009 with the then Minister of Religious Affairs, Abdullah El-Salmi.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: PALESTINE – 78 YEARS OF A PEOPLE’S HISTORY, BETWEEN EXILE AND RESISTANCE. THE STRENGTH OF MOTHERS
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12 June 2026
The “United States of the World”, the Campania Regional ACLI, the Humanity in Focus Association, the Mediterranean Foundation, the Museum of Peace and the “Con il Lavoro” Association have joined forces for an unprecedented event, focusing on historical memory and the “strength of mothers” .
A summit of extraordinary civic, cultural and institutional significance took place at the headquarters of the “United States of the World” and the “Museum of Peace”: the International Conference “Palestine: 78 Years of History of a People Between Exile and Resistance – The Strength of Mothers”.
The meeting saw the official participation of the leadership of the ‘Stati Uniti del Mondo’ and the regional leadership of the ACLI, who were called upon to convey greetings from the organising institutions and to set out the framework for the debate: speakers included the Secretary-General of the ‘Stati Uniti del Mondo’, Michele Capasso, alongside the Director of the Museum of Peace, Pia Molinari, and the delegate of the Council of Ambassadors, Giuseppe D’Antonio; speaking on behalf of the ACLI Campania Regional Presidency were Pasquale Gallifuoco and Umberto Cristadoro, President of the ACLI in Naples.
The proceedings were moderated by the ACLI Regional President for Campania, Maurizio D’Ago.
The Palestinian Ambassador to Italy, Mona Abuamara, attended the international conference and delivered a speech; she was awarded the title of “Ambassador of the United States of the World”.
FREE PALESTINE
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12 June 2026
On the day dedicated to ‘Free Palestine’, a gathering was held with the Palestinian community and the mothers of Gaza, attended by the Palestinian Ambassador to Italy, Mona Abuamara.
Welcomed by Secretary-General Michele Capasso and the director of the Museum of Peace , Pia Molinari, the guests felt “right at home”: food, songs, poems and memories highlighted the greatness of a people.
On this occasion, a preview of the book “War Journals. Gaza” by Michele Capasso was presented.
MEETING WITH RABBI ELHANAN BECK, RABBI HAIM SOFER AND AMBASSADOR MONA ABUAMARA
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12 June 2026
The Secretary-General of the United States of the World, Michele Capasso, the Director of the Museum of Peace, Pia Molinari, and the delegate of the SUM Council of Ambassadors, Giuseppe D’Antonio, met the two rabbis, Rabbi Elhanan Beck and Rabbi Haim Sofer, at the organisation’s headquarters in Naples, accompanied by the Palestinian Ambassador to Italy, Mona Abuamara.
On this occasion, the initiatives undertaken by the United States of the World in support of Palestine and Gaza since 1990 were outlined.
MEETING WITH THE MOTHERS OF GAZA
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12 June 2026
A meeting with the mothers of the victims from Gaza took place at the Museum of Peace and the United States of the World.
Their testimonies, which spoke of a grave affront to humanity, were deeply moving.
In attendance were the Palestinian Ambassador to Italy, Mona Abuamara, Secretary-General Michele Capasso and the Director of the Museum of Peace, Pia Molinari, who presented the "Mothers" programme organised by the United States of the World and the book "Diari di Guerre. Gaza".
POPE LEO XIV IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
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11 June 2026
After visiting Madrid and Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV concluded his fourth seven-day apostolic journey to Spain in the Canary Islands.
A delegation from the ‘United States of the World’ and the ‘Mediterranean Foundation’, hosted by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians of the Salesian Family – founding members of the ‘United States of the World’ – took part in the various stages of the papal visit’s programme.
DAY FOR DIALOGUE AMONG CIVILISATIONS
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10 June 2026
The “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” are participating in and supporting the “Day for Dialogue Among Civilisations”, designated by the United Nations and celebrated on 10 June each year.
“It is an important initiative,” emphasised Secretary-General Michele Capasso, “to affirm the fundamental role of dialogue at a time when we are instead overwhelmed by arrogance and the law of force.”