"Almost eighty years have passed since the terrible events that affected the eastern border areas and twenty years since the institution of the Day of Remembrance, approved by Parliament with a very large majority. Day dedicated to the tragedy of the Italians and of all the victims of the foibe, of the exodus from their lands of the Istrians, Fiume and Dalmatians after the Second World War".
The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella said this during the celebration of "Remembrance Day" at the Quirinale.
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