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In 1996, the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo established the Mediterranean Awards (with various categories) that are granted every year to eminent personalities from the worlds of arts and culture, politics and science and social disciplines, whose actions have contributed to reducing tensions, breaking down cultural barriers and developing shared values in the Greater Mediterranean.
This Award is considered one of the most prestigious acknowledgements in the world.

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"Porta a Porta"programme receives the Mediterranean Information Award

The international juries awarded Porta a Porta the 2026 ‘Mediterranean Information Award’. 
The ceremony took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Mediterranean Award (22 January 1996) and the programme ‘Porta a Porta’.
On this occasion, during the programme, Secretary-General Michele Capasso highlighted the value of the award based on ‘doing’, using a motto attributed to Pope Alexander VII as its foundation: ‘Do much, say little’.
Bruno Vespa expressed his gratitude by emphasising the importance of the United States of the World for peace.

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Bruno Vespa receives the Mediterranan Award for Peace

The international juries have awarded Bruno Vespa the 2026 Mediterranean Award for Peace.
The ceremony took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Mediterranean Award (22 January 1996) and the television programme Porta a Porta (22 January 2026).
On this occasion, during the programme, Secretary-General Michele Capasso highlighted the value of the award based on “doing”, using a motto attributed to Pope Alexander VII as its foundation: “Do much, say little”.
Bruno Vespa expressed his gratitude by emphasising the importance of the United States of the World for peace.

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The Mediterranean Peace Award goes to the city of Sarajevo

During a solemn ceremony held at Sarajevo City Hall (the Vijećnica), the Mediterranean Peace Prize was awarded to the city of Sarajevo.
The prestigious award was announced to the Bosnian Ambassador to Italy, Amira Arifović Harms, on 6 June 2025 in Naples.
The ceremony was attended by ambassadors and representatives from the political and religious worlds of various countries, including the Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative for the Alliance of Civilisations, Miguel Àngel Moratinos, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, Dimitri Avramopoulos, former European Commissioner and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, and others.
The award was accepted by the Mayor of Sarajevo, Samir Avdić.

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