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This page provides a continuously updated documentary archive of international press coverage, interviews, television and radio appearances, institutional sources and public activities concerning Alfredo Maiolese.
The archive includes sources from Italy and abroad in Italian, English, Arabic, French, Spanish and other languages, documenting activities in diplomacy, interreligious and intercultural dialogue, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, international cooperation and relations between Europe and the Muslim world.
Whenever possible, priority is given to original and independent sources.
2026
13 SEPTEMBER 2026 – INDONESIA | JURNALIS KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE (ACEH)
Indonesia as a model of unity in diversity for Europe.
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https://lhokseumawe.jurnalis.org/european-muslims-league-eml-indonesia-jadi-model-persatuan-dalam-keberagaman-bagi-eropa
13 SEPTEMBER 2026 – INDONESIA | JURNALIS KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE (ACEH)
EML Islamophobia Watch – Islam, facts and peaceful coexistence.
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https://lhokseumawe.jurnalis.org/european-muslims-league-islamopobhia-watch-belajar-dari-aceh-syariat-islam-dan-kerukunan-hidup-berdampingan
10 SEPTEMBER 2026 – ITALY | LIGURIA NOTIZIE
Religious freedom, minors, the Islamic veil and developments in Germany.
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https://www.ligurianotizie.it/la-lega-musulmana-europea-il-velo-i-minori-e-le-elezioni-in-sassonia/2026/09/10/671580/
9 SEPTEMBER 2026 – GERMANY | DU BIST HALLE
European Muslims League statement on discrimination and fundamental and religious rights.
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https://dubisthalle.de/historisches-ergebnis-bei-landtagswahl-in-sachsen-anhalt-muslimliga-warnt-vor-diskriminierung-und-mahnt-grundrechte-an/
6 SEPTEMBER 2026 – AUSTRIA | KATHPRESS
EML Islamophobia Watch – Alfredo Maiolese cited in the debate on “Political Islam”.
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https://www.kathpress.at/goto/meldung/2609666/debatte-um-politischen-islam-bauer-fuer-verbot-von-muslimbruderschaft
5 SEPTEMBER 2026 – WOS-IPSP | INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW
International press coverage concerning Alfredo Maiolese and WOS-IPSP activities.
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https://worldorganizationofthestates.blogspot.com/2026/09/wos-ipsp-international-press-review.html?m=1
29 AUGUST 2026 – EGYPT | MOSTAQBAL MISR NEWS
Profile of Alfredo Maiolese and the launch of EML Islamophobia Watch.
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https://mmasr.news/19260/
28 AUGUST 2026 – SENEGAL | LE DAKAROIS QUOTIDIEN
Front-page coverage of EML Islamophobia Watch.
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https://europeanmuslimsleague.blogspot.com/2026/08/le-dakarois-quotidien-leuropean-muslims.html?m=1
28 AUGUST 2026 – SENEGAL | SAGNA INFOS
EML Islamophobia Watch and its monitoring, verification and dialogue approach.
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https://sagnainfos.canalblog.com/2026/08/islamophobie-en-europe-l-european-muslims-league-lance-une-unite-de-veille-et-de-fact-checking.html
27 AUGUST 2026 – SENEGAL | L’EVEIL
International coverage of the launch of EML Islamophobia Watch.
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https://europeanmuslimsleague.blogspot.com/2026/08/senegal-leveil-highlights-launch-of-eml.html?m=1
25 AUGUST 2026 – SENEGAL | GLOBALMEDIA221
EML Islamophobia Watch reaches Senegal.
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https://www.facebook.com/share/19LB4mVQVX/
23 AUGUST 2026 – ALBANIA | ALMAKOS
EML Islamophobia Watch – facts and verified sources against hate.
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https://almakos.com/presidenti-i-eml-se-nuk-do-ti-pergjigjemi-urrejtjes-me-urrejtje-por-me-fakte-dhe-burime-te-verifikueshme/
23 AUGUST 2026 – ALBANIA | TE SHESHI
Alfredo Maiolese presents the EML Islamophobia Watch – European Monitoring & Response Unit.
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https://tesheshi.com/nisma-e-zhberjes-se-cdo-genjeshtre-ndaj-islamit/
23 AUGUST 2026 – KOSOVO | RTV AHIRETI
Coverage of EML Islamophobia Watch and its monitoring and verification methodology.
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https://rtvahireti.com/nisma-e-zhberjes-se-cdo-genjeshtre-ndaj-islamit/
20 AUGUST 2026 – EGYPT | MOSTAQBAL MISR NEWS
“One State, One Vote” – Alfredo Maiolese on reform of the international system and sovereign equality.
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https://mmasr.news/18631/
19 AUGUST 2026 – ITALY | LIGURIA NOTIZIE
“UN: A Pillar of Multilateralism, but Small States Must Have a Voice and Be Heard” – interview on the “One State, One Vote Initiative”.
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https://www.ligurianotizie.it/onu-pilastro-del-multilateralismo-ma-i-piccoli-stati-abbiano-voce-ed-ascolto/2026/08/19/670673/
14 AUGUST 2026 – ITALY | CITY OF GENOA / VISITGENOA
Official programme of the commemoration of the 43 victims of the Morandi Bridge tragedy, listing Alfredo Maiolese among the speakers.
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https://www.visitgenoa.it/it/commemorazione-delle-vittime-del-ponte-morandi-2026-0
14 AUGUST 2026 – ITALY | LA VOCE DI GENOVA
Coverage of the official Morandi Bridge commemoration.
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https://www.lavocedigenova.it/2026/08/14/mobile/leggi-notizia/argomenti/attualita-4/articolo/ponte-morandi-genova-si-ferma-per-lottavo-anniversario-oggi-il-ricordo-delle-43-vittime.html
14 AUGUST 2026 – ITALY | IL PICCOLO
Morandi Bridge commemoration – Alfredo Maiolese’s interfaith message on bridges as symbols of unity.
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https://www.ilpiccolo.net/2026/08/14/genova-ricorda-le-43-vittime-otto-anni-dopo-il-crollo-del-ponte-morandi/
14 JULY 2026 – ITALY | LIGURIA NOTIZIE
“Aggressions, Legality and Responsibility: The Voice of European Muslims”.
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https://www.ligurianotizie.it/aggressioni-legalita-e-responsabilita-la-voce-dei-musulmani-europei/2026/07/14/644218/
3 JULY 2026 – ITALY | CITY OF IMPERIA
Official municipal resolution granting patronage to the third edition of “Kick War Away”.
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https://trasparenza.comune.imperia.it/download/2007887.html
4 JUNE 2026 – EGYPT | MOSTAQBAL MISR NEWS
“From Economic Power to Strategic Leadership: The New Role of the Arab World” – article by Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://mmasr.news/15709/
5 MARCH 2026 – ARABIC PRESS | RADAR AL ARAB
Humanitarian initiatives by Arab States and international cooperation for peace and stability.
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https://www.arabradar.com/2026/03/05/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7/
4 MARCH 2026 – EGYPT | MOSTAQBAL MISR NEWS
Alfredo Maiolese on humanitarian initiatives by Arab States during the Middle East crisis.
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https://mmasr.news/12804/
3 MARCH 2026 – ITALY | STAMPA CAMPANIA
Rome Iftar – interreligious dialogue and Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://stampacampania.it/blog/roma-dialogo-tra-islam-cristianesimo-ed-ebraismo-al-tavolo-del-ramadan-iftar-presente-l-ambasciatore-wos-ipsp-alfredo-maiolese
21 FEBRUARY 2026 – MAURITANIA | AL ARABY
European Muslims League framework cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Culture of Mauritania.
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https://alaraby.info/node/26393
26 JANUARY 2026 – ITALY | AREZZO24
WOS-IPSP – Alfredo Maiolese, Secretary-General & Ambassador at Large.
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https://www.arezzo24.net/notizie/attualita/laretino-marco-baragli-consigliere-per-la-cooperazione-della-world-organization-of-states/
17 JANUARY 2026 – ITALY | ZENAZONE
Alfredo Maiolese, EML, WOS-IPSP and “Un Calcio alla Guerra”.
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https://www.zenazone.it/blog/genova_capitale_di_pace_grande_successo_per_la_seconda_edizione_di_un_calcio_alla_guerra
3 JANUARY 2026 – JORDAN | MADAR AL-SAA / AL-SAA
Arabic coverage of “Kick War Away”, intercultural dialogue and international cooperation.
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https://alsaa.net/article/628274
JANUARY 2026 – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | EL PREGONERO
International Spanish-language coverage of “Kick War Away”.
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https://elpregonerord.com/de-la-ciudad-de-colon-a-un-puerto-de-paz-genova-envia-al-mundo-un-mensaje-de-unidad-con-kick-war-away/
JANUARY 2026 – FRANCE | DEVINFOS
French-language coverage of “Un Calcio alla Guerra”.
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https://devinfos.net/un-calcio-alla-guerra-une-journee-pour-la-paix-et-la-solidarite-a-genes/
JANUARY 2026 – CHINESE-LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA | ZBCCM
International coverage of the Genoa peace initiative.
SOURCE 1
https://www.zbccm.com/newsinfo/8901366.html
SOURCE 2
https://www.zbccm.com/newsinfo/8901363.html
JANUARY 2026 – INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE MEDIA
International coverage of “Kick War Away”.
ZBCCM
https://www.zbccm.com/newsinfo/8901364.html
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL AND CULTURAL NEWS
https://www.i-ccnews.com/newsinfo/1109712.html
https://www.i-ccnews.com/newsinfo/1109715.html
STAMPA CAMPANIA – ENGLISH EDITION
https://stampacampania.it/en/genoa-capital-of-peace-over-50-international-endorsements-for-kick-war-away/
JANUARY 2026 – UNITED STATES | INTERNATIONAL MEDIA DISTRIBUTION
“Community Sport and Cultural Initiative in Genoa Highlights Youth Engagement and Shared Human Values” – syndicated international distribution.
AMERICAN PRESS
https://smb.americanpress.com/article/Community-Sport-and-Cultural-Initiative-in-Genoa-Highlights-Youth-Engagement-and-Shared-Human-Values?storyId=696204df3f0e3e0002abb259
DIGITAL JOURNAL
https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/insights-news-wire/community-sport-cultural-initiative-genoa-1865483718.html
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER
https://pr.washingtoncitypaper.com/article/Community-Sport-and-Cultural-Initiative-in-Genoa-Highlights-Youth-Engagement-and-Shared-Human-Values?storyId=696204df3f0e3e0002abb259
2025
31 DECEMBER 2025 – ITALY | LIGURIA NOTIZIE
“Un Calcio alla Guerra” – international initiative for peace, dialogue and intercultural cooperation.
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https://www.ligurianotizie.it/un-calcio-alla-guerra-a-pra-il-torneo-per-la-pace-poi-le-premiazioni-a-voltri/2025/12/31/628093
30 DECEMBER 2025 – ITALY | KMETRO0
Second edition of “Un Calcio alla Guerra”.
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https://www.kmetro0.it/2025/12/30/a-genova-la-seconda-edizione-di-diamo-un-calcio-alla-guerra/
30 DECEMBER 2025 – ITALY | STAMPA CAMPANIA
Sport and peace – coverage of “Un Calcio alla Guerra”.
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https://stampacampania.it/blog/dalla-campania-a-genova-lo-sport-che-parla-di-pace-successo-per-un-calcio-alla-guerra/
28 DECEMBER 2025 – RAI / TGR LIGURIA
Television report and interview with Alfredo Maiolese on “Kick War Away”.
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https://www.rainews.it/tgr/liguria/video/2025/12/kick-war-away-un-calcio-alla-guerra-a-pra-torneo-interculturale-per-la-pace-530fda35-c323-476d-a248-c9249d17feef.html
28 DECEMBER 2025 – ANSA
National news agency coverage of “Kick War Away”.
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https://www.ansa.it/amp/liguria/notizie/2025/12/28/bucci-al-kick-war-away-pace-intorno-a-noi-per-contribuire-alla_02d6bd6c-7bba-4adf-850d-42a70de2c917.html
28–29 DECEMBER 2025 – ARABIC INTERNATIONAL PRESS
Coverage of the Genoa peace initiative by Sada El Arab, Modon News and Mostaqbal Misr News.
SADA EL ARAB
https://www.sada-elarab.com/792020
MODON NEWS
https://modonnew.com/ar/2025/12/28/%d8%ac%d9%86%d9%88%d9%89-%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%83%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d8%b1%d8%a8-%d8%a8%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%af%d9%8b%d8%a7-%d9%83%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%af%d9%85-%d8%aa%d8%ac%d9%85%d8%b9-%d8%a7/
MOSTAQBAL MISR
https://mmasr.news/10776/
24 DECEMBER 2025 – ITALY | LOMBARDIA NOTIZIE
Alfredo Maiolese, EML, WOS-IPSP and “Un Calcio alla Guerra”.
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https://www.lombardianotizie.it/genova-il-28-dicembre-torna-un-calcio-alla-guerra-kick-war-away/2025/12/24/88557/
21 DECEMBER 2025 – RAI RADIO 1 | BABEL
Radio coverage of “Kick War Away”.
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https://www.raiplaysound.it/audio/2025/12/Babele-del-21122025-52e8898f-905a-47f3-b5d0-858341d7a318.html
DECEMBER 2025 – CITY OF GENOA
Official institutional documentation of “Kick War Away”.
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https://smart.comune.genova.it/comunicati-stampa-articoli/genova-ospita-la-seconda-edizione-di-un-calcio-alla-guerra-kick-war-away
19 NOVEMBER 2025 – ITALY | LIGURIA NOTIZIE
“Genoa International Capital of Peace” – youth, diplomacy and global communities.
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https://www.ligurianotizie.it/genova-capitale-internazionale-della-pace-un-calcio-alla-guerra-unisce-giovani-diplomazia-e-comunita-globali/2025/11/19/625275/
19 AUGUST 2025 – ARABIC PRESS | AL-HADATH 24
WOS-IPSP support for the “Kick War Away” initiative.
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https://alhdath24.com/30688/
26 MAY 2025 – EGYPT | AL-HADATH 24
European Muslims League appeal concerning Gaza, humanitarian corridors and international law.
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https://alhdath24.com/31306/
15 MAY 2025 – MEDIA PLURALISTI / DEEP STATE
Long-form video interview with Alfredo Maiolese on Christian-Muslim relations, radicalisation, conflicts and interreligious dialogue.
WATCH INTERVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3EqxDyDJFg
23 APRIL 2025 – ITALY | PRIMOCANALE
European Muslims saddened by the death of Pope Francis.
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https://www.primocanale.it/attualit%C3%A0/53714-musulmani-europei-addolorati-per-morte-papa-francesco.html
21 APRIL 2025 – ITALY | TELENORD
Alfredo Maiolese remembers Pope Francis and his commitment to peace.
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https://telenord.it/morte-papa-francesco-la-commozione-della-comunita-musulmana-persona-umile-rimarra-sempre-vivo-il-suo-esempio-di-pace-88114
17 FEBRUARY 2025 – JORDAN | ARABIC PRESS
Open letter by Alfredo Maiolese to Arab leaders.
MADAR AL-SAA
https://alsaa.net/article/597624/
JFRA NEWS
https://jfranews.com.jo/article/487144
AL WAKA’AI
https://alwakaai.com/article/623884
2024
30 DECEMBER 2024 – IL SECOLO XIX
“Un Calcio alla Guerra” – sport, education and peaceful coexistence.
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https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/liguria/2024/12/30/news/serra_ricco_torneo_calcio_contro_guerra_cristiani_ebrei_musulmani-14911786/
29 DECEMBER 2024 – RAI / TGR LIGURIA
Interreligious football initiative for peace.
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https://www.rainews.it/tgr/liguria/articoli/2024/12/serra-ricco-torneo-di-calcio-per-diffondere-i-valori-della-pace-2d675903-d275-40ce-a902-6eb510ad21c5.html
29 DECEMBER 2024 – REGIONE LIGURIA / GENOVA24
Institutional and media coverage of “Un Calcio alla Guerra”.
REGIONE LIGURIA
https://www.regione.liguria.it/cgr/item/42666-un-calcio-alla-guerra.html
GENOVA24
https://www.genova24.it/2024/12/un-calcio-alla-guerra-la-manifestazione-sportiva-per-il-dialogo-e-la-pace-bucci-simbolo-di-speranza-411292/
28 DECEMBER 2024 – RAI RADIO 1 | BABEL
Interview with Alfredo Maiolese, Don Gianfranco Calabrese and Chief Rabbi Giuseppe Momigliano.
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https://www.raiplaysound.it/programmi/babele/puntate/puntate-2024
2024 – RAI OFFICIAL GUEST REGISTER
Official RAI documentation lists Alfredo Maiolese among the guests of Radio 1 “Babele”.
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https://www.rai.it/dl/doc/1749032472362_5.%20RADIO%202024.pdf
5 MARCH 2024 – PRIMOCANALE
Humanitarian convoy for Gaza – interview with Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://www.primocanale.it/attualit%C3%A0/38485-convoglio-umanitario-per-gaza-ecco-come-donare.html
17 FEBRUARY 2024 – IL SECOLO XIX
Humanitarian aid mission for Gaza.
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https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/genova/2024/02/17/news/genovese_ambasciatore_parlamento_mondiale_pace__gaza_aiuti_umanitari-14079287/
2023
27 NOVEMBER 2023 – RADIO RADICALE / INTERRIS
Interreligious dialogue and the role of religious and ethnic communities in building Europe.
RADIO RADICALE
https://www.radioradicale.it/soggetti/275237/alfredo-maiolese
INTERRIS
https://www.interris.it/la-voce-degli-ultimi/dialogo-interreligioso-come-costruire-insieme-leuropa
22 NOVEMBER 2023 – PRIMOCANALE
Joint appeal by Christian, Jewish and Muslim representatives for peace in the Middle East.
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https://www.primocanale.it/attualit%C3%A0/34166-da-primocanale-l-appello-delle-tre-grandi-religioni-per-la-pace-in-medio-oriente.html
14 NOVEMBER 2023 – LIGURIA NOTIZIE
Long-form interview with Alfredo Maiolese on Islam, diplomacy and peacebuilding.
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https://www.ligurianotizie.it/alfredo-maiolese-musulmano-di-pace-basta-sangue-due-stati-che-sappiano-convivere/2023/11/14/559317/
17 OCTOBER 2023 – PRIMOCANALE
Television interview on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, religion and its historical background.
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https://www.primocanale.it/politica/32606-guerra-israelo-palestinese-maiolese-non-si-parla-di-religione-ma-di-business.html
13 MARCH 2023 – LONDON | AGENZIA NOVA
European Muslim representatives and interreligious dialogue at an international conference inspired by the Charter of Mecca.
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https://www.agenzianova.com/news/i-rappresentanti-delle-comunita-musulmane-deuropa-lanciano-a-londra-un-messaggio-per-il-dialogo-interreligioso/
2023 – EUROPE | EUROPEAN REGISTER OF HALAL CERTIFICATIONS
Official institutional profile – Alfredo Maiolese, President and Founder.
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https://www.erhc.eu/structure-of-the-erhc/
2022
29 SEPTEMBER 2022 – IL SECOLO XIX
Morandi Bridge – intervention by Alfredo Maiolese on memory, unity and solidarity.
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https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/genova/video/maiolese-il-crollo-del-ponte-ha-diviso-la-citta-non-i-nostri-cuori-i9prm8bi/
24 JULY 2022 – SENEGAL | DEVINFOS
Message from EML President Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://devinfos.net/message-du-president-de-la-ligue-musulmane-europenne-eml-european-muslims-league-dr-alfredo-maiolese/?amp=1
2021
17 JUNE 2021 – KMETRO0
European Muslims League – 12 years of religious dialogue and diplomacy.
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https://kmetro0.eu/2021/06/17/religione-e-diplomazia-la-lega-musulmana-europea-compie-12-anni/
26 FEBRUARY 2021 – CITY OF GENOA
Official interreligious commemoration for the victims of Covid-19.
READ SOURCE
https://smart.comune.genova.it/articoli/genova-e-la-liguria-ricordano-le-vittime-del-covid-19
26 FEBRUARY 2021 – SKY TG24
Genoa remembers the victims of Covid-19 – Alfredo Maiolese representing the Islamic community.
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https://tg24.sky.it/genova/2021/02/26/genova-ricorda-morti-covid–toti-sacrificati-due-volte
2020
6 DECEMBER 2020 – ARCHDIOCESE OF GENOA
Catholics, Jews and Muslims discuss the pandemic.
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https://www.chiesadigenova.it/svolto-in-episcopio-il-confronto-tra-cattolici-ebrei-e-musulmani-sul-tema-della-pandemia-il-video/
5 DECEMBER 2020 – AGENSIR
Interreligious dialogue in Genoa with Archbishop Marco Tasca.
READ SOURCE
https://www.agensir.it/quotidiano/2020/12/5/coronavirus-covid-19-genova-domani-un-dibattito-interreligioso-con-larcivescovo-tasca/
4 DECEMBER 2020 – TELERADIOPACE
Religions in dialogue on the pandemic.
READ SOURCE
https://www.teleradiopace.tv/2020/12/04/religioni-a-confronto-sul-tema-della-pandemia/
18–19 FEBRUARY 2020 – GENEVA | MUSLIM WORLD LEAGUE
International conference on Islamophobia, education and prevention of extremism.
READ SOURCE
https://themwl.org/index.php/en/node/37034
2019
18 AUGUST 2019 – IL SOLE 24 ORE
Genoa – unity and remembrance.
READ SOURCE
https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/la-lezione-genova-unita-e-compostezza-giorno-dolore-ACorbie
14 AUGUST 2019 – PRESIDENCY OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC | QUIRINALE
Official Morandi Bridge commemoration in the presence of President Sergio Mattarella – address by Alfredo Maiolese.
READ SOURCE
https://www.quirinale.it/elementi/35341
14 AUGUST 2019 – OPEN / AFFARITALIANI
Morandi Bridge commemoration and interfaith message of unity.
OPEN
https://www.open.online/2019/08/14/ponte-morandi-il-ricordo-delle-vittime-a-genova-le-immagini/
AFFARITALIANI
https://www.affaritaliani.it/cronache/ponte-morandi-un-anno-dopo-genova-ricorda-le-43-vittime-620732.html
2018
12–13 DECEMBER 2018 – MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA
International conference “Islamic Unity: The Perils of Labelling and Exclusion”.
READ SOURCE
https://europeanmuslimsleague.blogspot.com/2018/
13 APRIL 2018 – KUWAIT CITY
Recognition for activities supporting peace and dialogue.
READ SOURCE
https://europeanmuslimsleague.blogspot.com/2018/04/kuwait-city-kuwait.html
2017
27 MAY 2017 – IL SECOLO XIX / GENOVA24
Pope Francis’ visit to Genoa – Muslim participation and interreligious dialogue.
IL SECOLO XIX
https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/genova/news/il-papa-a-genova-le-lacrime-e-la-commozione-dei-musulmani-in-cattedrale
20 JANUARY 2017 – CITY OF GENOA, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese, European Muslims League, among the members of the Permanent Committee of CISA – Council for International Cooperation, Solidarity and Reception of the City of Genoa.
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https://www2.comune.genova.it/content/consiglio-cisa-%E2%80%93-consiglio-la-cooperazione-internazionale-solidariet%C3%A0-e-accoglienza
23 APRIL 2017 – EGYPT TODAY, EGYPT
“Concern among Europe’s Muslims Mounts as Far Right-Wing Leads Polls in France”
Extensive interview with Alfredo Maiolese concerning Muslims in Europe, Islamophobia, terrorism, the French presidential election and attacks against Coptic Christians in Egypt.
READ SOURCE
https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/4239/Concern-among-Europe%E2%80%99s-Muslims-mounts-as-Far-Right-Wing-leads
27 MAY 2017 – IL SECOLO XIX, ITALY
Coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Genoa and Alfredo Maiolese’s reflections on interreligious dialogue and the importance of the Pope’s message against extremism.
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https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/genova/news/il-papa-a-genova-le-lacrime-e-la-commozione-dei-musulmani-in-cattedrale-video-shkh1cpr/
27 MAY 2017 – GENOVA24, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese and interfaith dialogue during Pope Francis’ visit to Genoa.
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https://www.genova24.it/2017/05/papa-francesco-cattedrale-anche-due-imam-suo-un-messaggio-amore-gli-esseri-umani-180809/
2016
10 DECEMBER 2016 – GENOVAQUOTIDIANA, ITALY
Coverage concerning Alfredo Maiolese, President of the European Muslims League, the Muslim community and integration in Genoa.
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https://genovaquotidiana.com/2016/12/10/in-sottoripa-apre-la-moschea-dei-bengalesi-maiolese-punta-anche-a-salvare-genova-dagli-effetti-negativi-della-cattiva-gestione-dei-mini-market/
9–10 NOVEMBER 2016 – COUNCIL OF EUROPE, STRASBOURG
Alfredo Maiolese participated in the Council of Europe Exchange on the Religious Dimension of Intercultural Dialogue, focused on education and the prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism.
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https://rm.coe.int/16806cb5ba
4 AUGUST 2016 – ANSA, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese proposes video surveillance in mosques as part of efforts to counter hate preaching and extremism.
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https://www.ansa.it/liguria/notizie/2016/08/04/lega-musulmani-telecamere-in-moschee_37c0b6fd-f034-4901-b294-8aa2ed29ebe1.html
4 AUGUST 2016 – ANSA ENGLISH
International English-language coverage of Alfredo Maiolese’s proposal concerning security and the prevention of extremism.
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https://www.ansa.it/english/news/general_news/2016/08/04/video-surveillance-in-every-mosque_17c1c0a7-5dbb-4808-8508-0b348a767178.html
31 JULY 2016 – ANSA, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese and Muslim representatives attend church following the Rouen attack in a public gesture against terrorism.
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https://www.ansa.it/liguria/notizie/2016/07/31/rouen-islamici-genova-in-chiesa-contro-isis-in-franchising_476dacbe-210c-4b6e-8991-64b9efeccd04.html
31 JULY 2016 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Muslim representatives attend Mass in Genoa Cathedral in a gesture of Christian-Muslim solidarity and dialogue.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2016/07/31/news/islamici_a_messa_in_san_lorenzo_l_abbraccio_dei_fedeli_genovesi-145128717/
17 JULY 2016 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese discusses cooperation by Muslim communities in preventing extremism and radicalisation.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2016/07/17/news/_saranno_le_moschee_a_segnalare_gli_estremisti_alle_forze_dell_ordine_-144259793/
17 JUNE 2016 – YOUM7, EGYPT
Arabic-language coverage concerning Alfredo Maiolese, security and protection of Muslim communities.
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https://www.youm7.com/story/2016/6/17/%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85%D9%89-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF/2764991
16 MAY 2016 – ZENIT / ROME, ITALY
“Together for a Common God in Diversity”
Alfredo Maiolese participated in an interreligious dialogue with Jewish and Catholic representatives at the Foreign Press Association in Rome.
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https://it.zenit.org/2016/05/16/insieme-per-un-dio-comune/
16 MAY 2016 – ROMA SETTE, ITALY
Interreligious dialogue and an appeal by representatives of the three Abrahamic religions.
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https://www.romasette.it/in-dialogo-su-cio-che-unisce-lappello-di-tre-religioni/
7 MAY 2016 – Mu.MA, GENOA
Alfredo Maiolese introduced “The Gospel of Matthew in Music”, an interfaith meeting bringing together Jews, Christians and Muslims for peace and dialogue.
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https://www.museidigenova.it/it/10-anni-di-commenda-2009-2019
1 MARCH 2016 – REGIONE LIGURIA, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese accompanied a Jordanian parliamentary delegation during institutional talks concerning peace, Mediterranean dialogue and migration.
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https://www.regione.liguria.it/homepage-consiglio/item/13198-delegazione-giordana-in-consiglio-un-convegno-internazionale-a-genova-su-pace-accoglienza-e-immigrazione.html
25 FEBRUARY 2016 – CITY OF GENOA, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese officially heard by the Municipal Commission concerning the Museum of Religions project.
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https://www2.comune.genova.it/content/convocazione-3-commissione-8
25 JANUARY 2016 – BEIRUT, LEBANON
Visit to refugee camps and meetings concerning humanitarian assistance and cooperation in support of refugees.
READ SOURCE
https://europeanmuslimsleague.blogspot.com/2016/01/
2015
19 DECEMBER 2015 – INTERNATIONAL INTERVIEW
Long-form interview with Alfredo Maiolese concerning Islam, Christianity, radicalisation, Syria, terrorism and interreligious dialogue.
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https://longformliz.wordpress.com/2015/12/19/interview-with-alfredo-maiolese-president-of-the-european-muslims-league/
18 DECEMBER 2015 – KASHMIR OBSERVER, INDIA
“Wars in the Middle East Not About Islam: Alfredo Maiolese”
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https://kashmirobserver.net/2015/12/18/wars-in-the-middle-east-not-about-islam-alfredo-maiolese/
6–7 DECEMBER 2015 – BENGALURU, INDIA
Alfredo Maiolese participated in international meetings attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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https://www.dalailama.com/news/2015/talks-to-diplomatic-consular-corps-of-karnataka-and-at-national-institute-of-advanced-studies
20 NOVEMBER 2015 – LIVESICILIA, ITALY
Christian and Muslim representatives issue a public message against terrorism and in support of dialogue and peace.
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https://livesicilia.it/limam-di-catania-contro-il-terrorismo-la-nostra-condanna-e-netta/
6 JUNE 2015 – FELTRE, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese participates in an initiative against racism.
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https://www.bellunopress.it/2015/06/05/sabato-alle-15-presso-il-duomo-di-feltre-la-manifestazione-contro-il-razzismo/
24 FEBRUARY 2015 – PRIMOCANALE, ITALY
Television report on Alfredo Maiolese’s mission to Jordan promoting peace, Muslim-Christian coexistence and rejection of terrorism.
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https://www.primocanale.it/archivio-news/68534-giordania-missione-del-parlamento-per-la-pace-e-la-sicurezza.html?tipo=video
12 FEBRUARY 2015 – AD-DUSTOUR, JORDAN
Jordanian coverage of institutional meetings concerning coexistence and international cooperation.
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https://dr.addustour.com/articles/127794
12 FEBRUARY 2015 – ASSAWSANA, JORDAN
Coverage concerning coexistence, refugees and the fight against terrorism.
READ SOURCE
https://www.assawsana.com/article/205312
22 JANUARY 2015 – GENOVA3000, ITALY
“Maiolese: Terrorism Is the Enemy of Islam”
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https://www.genova3000.it/notizie/2783-maiolese-il-terrorismo-e-nemico-dell-islam.html
10 JANUARY 2015 – RADIO VATICANA
European Muslim League: moderate Islam, terrorism and Christian-Muslim dialogue.
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https://www.archivioradiovaticana.va/radiogiornale/ore14/2015/gennaio/15_01_10.htm
7 JANUARY 2015 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Alfredo Maiolese strongly condemns the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2015/01/07/news/strage_a_charlie_hebdo_lo_sgomento_degli_islamici_genovesi-104485757/
2014
13 OCTOBER 2014 – RAI 2 / TG2 DOSSIER, ITALY
“Islam Italia – Condivisione e diffidenza”
RAI report examining Islam in Italy, integration, radicalisation and coexistence, including an interview with Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://www.rainews.it/archivio-rainews/media/ContentItem-9ee88477-e452-4a4a-8479-eed65cc197f3.html
25 SEPTEMBER 2014 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
“Religions and Wars: No One Can Ever Claim the Right to Kill”
Article by Alfredo Maiolese concerning ISIS, terrorism and religious violence.
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https://sulleormedidongallo-genova.blogautore.repubblica.it/2014/09/
8 APRIL 2014 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Coverage concerning the proposed Islamic Cultural Centre in Genoa and discussions with the Islamic Development Bank.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/04/08/news/tabarca_tramonta_il_centro_culturale_islamico_per_i_banchieri_arabi_costa_troppo-82994833/
30 MARCH 2014 – LA NUOVA VENEZIA, ITALY
“The Mosque Is Our Constitutional Right”
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https://www.nuovavenezia.it/cronaca/la-moschea-e-un-nostro-diritto-costituzionale-kporyekr
2 MARCH 2014 – AL-ANBA, KUWAIT
International humanitarian appeal concerning vulnerable people in the Central African Republic.
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https://www.alanba.com.kw/ar/kuwait-news/449200/
8 FEBRUARY 2014 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Coverage of the Islamic Development Bank delegation and proposed Islamic Cultural Centre in Genoa.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/02/08/news/i_sauditi_in_darsena_il_tabarca_costa_troppo-78005199/
6 FEBRUARY 2014 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
“We Muslims Are Never Foreigners” – article by Alfredo Maiolese concerning Islam, society and religious dialogue.
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https://sulleormedidongallo-genova.blogautore.repubblica.it/2014/02/06/noi-musulmani-mai-stranieri/
12 JANUARY 2014 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Coverage concerning the Islamic Cultural Centre project and its international financing.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/01/12/news/moschea_il_nodo_dei_soldi_a_cornigliano_si_apre_tra_un_anno-75721955/
10 JANUARY 2014 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Mayor Marco Doria’s support for the proposed Islamic Cultural Centre in Genoa and correspondence with Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/01/10/news/moschea_donatella_alfonso-75614366/
2 JANUARY 2014 – AL-ANBA, KUWAIT
Alfredo Maiolese comments on Kuwait’s humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people.
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https://pdf.alanba.com.kw/pdf/2014/01/02-01-2014/07.pdf
2013
28 OCTOBER 2013 – AL-ANBA, KUWAIT
Kuwaiti press coverage concerning humanitarian assistance for Syrian refugees in Jordan.
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https://www.alanba.com.kw/ar/kuwait-news/418593/
4 OCTOBER 2013 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
“Prayer, Culture and Meetings: Islam in the Glass House”
Coverage of the Islamic Cultural Centre project presented by Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2013/10/04/news/preghiera_cultura_incontri_tutto_l_islam_nella_casa_di_vetro-67856345/
AUGUST–SEPTEMBER 2013 – DITURIA ISLAME, KOSOVO
Extensive interview with Alfredo Maiolese concerning Islam, Kosovo, Europe and interreligious dialogue.
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https://dituriaislame.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dituria277_278.pdf
19 JUNE 2013 – CORRIERE DELLA SERA, ITALY
Corriere della Sera cites Alfredo Maiolese in its investigation concerning Italians travelling to Syria and his efforts to discourage extremism and violence.
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https://www.corriere.it/esteri/13_giugno_19/imarisio-quei-40-50-jihadisti-partiti-per-siria_237018a4-d8a2-11e2-8ffc-5f2d0b7e19c1.shtml
8 JUNE 2013 – PALAZZO DUCALE, GENOA
“Islam and Diplomacy” – international meeting dedicated to diplomacy, Islam and dialogue between the Islamic world and Europe.
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https://www1.palazzoducale.genova.it/eventi-2013-islam-e-diplomazia/
23 MAY 2013 – KOSOVO
Grand Mufti Naim Tërnava receives European Muslims League President Alfredo Maiolese.
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https://kumti.com/myftiu-ternava-priti-presidentin-e-liges-se-myslimaneve-evropian-alfredo-maiolese/
12 FEBRUARY 2013 – AL-RAI, KUWAIT
Extensive Kuwaiti coverage of Alfredo Maiolese concerning world peace, intercultural dialogue and relations between Europe and the Muslim world.
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https://www.alraimedia.com/article/381321/
2012
DECEMBER 2012 – GAZZETTINO SAMPIERDARENESE, ITALY
Interview with Alfredo Maiolese concerning Islam and the Muslim community in Genoa.
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https://www.seseditoria.it/gazzettino/dicembre_12bassa.pdf
29 SEPTEMBER 2012 – GENOA, ITALY
First Genova–Dakar Festival. Historical documentation identifies Alfredo Maiolese and the European Muslims League among the institutional participants.
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https://montepilli.mc/component/advportfoliopro/project/9-genova-dakar.html
9 AUGUST 2012 – HESPRESS, MOROCCO
Moroccan press coverage concerning Muslims in Italy and interreligious dialogue.
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https://www.hespress.com/مسلمو-إيطاليا-يؤدون-الصلاة-في-العراء-96973.html
17 MARCH 2012 – AL JAZEERA MUBASHER / GENOA
International conference “Christians and Muslims in Africa”, organized by Alfredo Maiolese at the Commenda di Prè and broadcast by Al Jazeera Mubasher.
READ SOURCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6pBpqbjScg
12 MARCH 2012 – CARITÀ POLITICA, ROME
“Spirituality of Work” – Alfredo Maiolese listed among participants in the interreligious conference in Rome.
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https://www.caritapolitica.it/index.php/en/archive-activities-2/132-conferences-2012
2011
30 MAY 2011 – AL JAZEERA
Television interview with Alfredo Maiolese concerning the Muslim community in Europe.
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https://youtu.be/8fHtdpZgr8k
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https://youtu.be/PO90zAIbT-g
2 FEBRUARY 2011 – LEBANON
Meeting with the Lebanese Armed Forces Chief of Staff following a diplomatic mission concerning Palestinian refugees and meetings with Palestinian representatives and UNRWA officials.
READ SOURCE
https://doctorhaissam.blogspot.com/2011/02/meeting-between-chief-of-staff-with.html
1 JANUARY 2011 – IQRA TELEVISION
“Il Ritorno all’Islam del Dr. Alfredo Maiolese”
Television interview and personal testimony.
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https://youtu.be/6NZXQ8zZHCg
JANUARY 2011 – SAUDI SHURA COUNCIL, SAUDI ARABIA
Official documentation concerning Alfredo Maiolese’s activities related to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
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https://www.shura.gov.sa/magazines/complete-pdf/121.pdf
2010
28 APRIL 2010 – IL GIORNALE, ITALY
Coverage of Alfredo Maiolese’s resignation as spokesman for Genoa’s Islamic community following threats.
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https://www.ilgiornale.it/news/portavoce-comunit-islamica-lascia-clima-insostenibile-mi.html
27 APRIL 2010 – IL SECOLO XIX, ITALY
Coverage of the threats received by Alfredo Maiolese and his resignation as spokesman for Genoa’s Islamic community.
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https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/genova/2010/04/27/news/dopo-le-minacce-si-dimetteil-portavoce-degli-islamici-1.33142302
27 APRIL 2010 – LA REPUBBLICA, ITALY
Coverage concerning threats received by Alfredo Maiolese during the public debate concerning Islam and the proposed mosque in Genoa.
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https://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2010/04/27/news/maiolese-3663799/
27 APRIL 2010 – PRIMOCANALE, ITALY
Institutional and political solidarity with Alfredo Maiolese following the threats.
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https://www.primocanale.it/archivio-news/68548-ranieri-solidariet-a-maiolese-.html
2010 – U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
“2010 Report on International Religious Freedom – Italy”
The report documents the public debate concerning the proposed mosque in Genoa and Alfredo Maiolese’s role within the local Islamic community.
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https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/usdos/2010/en/76776
2009
28 JANUARY 2009 – METRO, GENOA
During the public debate concerning the proposed mosque in Genoa, Metro reports Alfredo Maiolese’s position on behalf of the Islamic community.
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https://download.metronews.it/pdf/20090128_Genova.pdf
2008
27 OCTOBER 2008 – REDATTORE SOCIALE, ITALY
“Christian-Muslim Friendship: Time for Dialogue in Genoa”
Alfredo Maiolese among the speakers at the Christian-Muslim Friendship Day at the Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè.
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https://www.redattoresociale.it/article/amicizia_cristiano-islamica_a_genova_e_tempo_di_dialogo
24 SEPTEMBER 2008 – ARABIC-LANGUAGE ARTICLE
Historical Arabic-language article concerning Alfredo Maiolese and relations between the Arab-Islamic world and the West.
READ SOURCE
https://alghaslan.me/blog/alfredo/
ARCHIVE NOTE
This documentary archive brings together press articles, television and radio appearances, institutional documents, interviews and public activities concerning Alfredo Maiolese. The material spans several countries and languages and is progressively updated as further original historical sources are identified and verified. Syndicated publications are recorded as evidence of international distribution and are not presented as separate independent journalistic sources. The archive is intended to preserve original documentation and make it accessible to journalists, researchers, institutions and members of the public.
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