Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

Webuild Group and Clough Unveil Australia’s Grand Renewable Energy Venture: Inside the Snowy Mountains Project

(IN BRIEF) Explore the depths of Australia’s ambitious renewable energy endeavor unfolding in the Snowy Mountains, where the Webuild Group and Clough, in collaboration with Snowy Hydro Limited, are spearheading the Future Generation project. This pumped-storage scheme, distinct from conventional … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Secures €522m Contract for ExoMars 2028 Mission

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has clinched a significant framework contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) worth €522m for the continuation of crucial activities towards the ExoMars 2028 mission. The mission, slated … Read the full press release

Melodies of Milan: IKEA’s “1st” Exhibition Unites Music and Design

(IN BRIEF) During Milan Design Week, IKEA’s “1st” exhibition at Padiglione Visconti becomes a haven for the city’s music scene, celebrating individual journeys towards independence through the fusion of music and design. Featuring nightly performances from various artists like Lorenzo … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Partners with A2A to Power Operations with Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) In its ongoing commitment to reduce emissions and align with its ESG strategy, Intesa Sanpaolo has signed an agreement with A2A to procure electricity from renewable sources. This agreement, spanning ten years, will see Intesa Sanpaolo sourcing around … Read the full press release

Italian Energy Giants Forge Alliance for Maritime Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Eni, Fincantieri, and RINA, prominent Italian entities in energy, shipbuilding, and engineering consultancy respectively, have solidified an agreement to spearhead initiatives targeting the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Their collaborative efforts aim to develop sustainable alternatives, explore new … Read the full press release

Fisia Italimpianti Diversifies into Oil&Gas with Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Plant Project

(IN BRIEF) Fisia Italimpianti, a subsidiary of the Webuild Group, has initiated the construction phase of a Water Treatment Plant in Saudi Arabia, marking its entry into the Oil&Gas sector. The project, part of the Zuluf onshore oil plant complex, … Read the full press release

UniCredit Debuts “Uni Sonos” at Milan Design Week 2024, Celebrating Women’s Empowerment and Creativity

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit unveils its collaboration with Arena di Verona and Studiopepe at Milan Design Week 2024 with “Uni Sonos,” a groundbreaking installation celebrating women’s empowerment, diversity, and creativity. Featuring costumes from the 100th Arena di Verona Opera Festival, the … Read the full press release

UniCredit Joins Venice Sustainability Foundation as Co-Founding Member

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has announced its partnership with the Fondazione Venezia Capitale Mondiale della Sostenibilità (Venice Sustainability Foundation), becoming a co-founding member. With a commitment to fostering sustainability in Venice and its metropolitan region, UniCredit aims to address the complex … Read the full press release

Pirelli Provides Standard Allocation for Moto2™ and Moto3™ Teams at Portuguese Grand Prix

(IN BRIEF) Ahead of the Grande Prémio de Portugal at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Pirelli has announced that Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will rely on the standard tyre allocation for the 2024 season. The challenging layout of the Portimão … Read the full press release

Thales and DGAC Launch World’s First Solar-Powered Air Traffic Control Radar in Chile’s Atacama Desert

(IN BRIEF) Chile’s General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) and Thales, a global technology leader, have unveiled the world’s inaugural 100% solar-powered air traffic control radar station in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Combining Thales’ advanced STAR NG primary radar and RSM … Read the full press release

Thales Launches TopSky – ATC Upgrade and Alliance One Initiative for Enhanced Air Traffic Management

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leader in advanced technologies, has unveiled the TopSky – ATC upgrade, aimed at tackling the challenges of modern air traffic management (ATM). Through Alliance One, Thales is fostering collaboration among product users, facilitating safer and more … Read the full press release

Thales Data Threat Report Reveals Alarming Increase in Ransomware Attacks and Compliance Failures

(IN BRIEF) Thales releases its 2024 Data Threat Report, highlighting a 27% surge in ransomware attacks and a concerning trend of enterprises failing compliance audits. The report underscores the growing severity of cybersecurity threats, with ransomware, malware, and phishing emerging … Read the full press release

Arkema’s Agiplast Advances Recycling Efforts with Over 15 Certified Polymer Grades

(IN BRIEF) Arkema’s Agiplast, a leader in high-performance thermoplastic recycling, expands its Virtucycle® program within the Arkema group by introducing over 15 certified grades. These grades are derived from specialty polyamides and PVDF, recycled at Agiplast’s state-of-the-art facility in Italy … Read the full press release

Terna Initiates €38 Million Project to Enhance Electricity Grid in Caserta and Naples

(IN BRIEF) Terna, under the leadership of Giuseppina Di Foggia, embarks on a significant project to revamp the electricity grid in certain areas of Caserta and Naples, with an investment exceeding 38 million euros. The initiative aims to diminish the … Read the full press release

Eurojust-Coordinated Operation Leads to Arrest of 22 Members of Human Trafficking Ring in Italy and Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) Italian and Bulgarian authorities, with the support of Eurojust, have apprehended 22 individuals associated with an organized crime group (OCG) involved in human trafficking. The OCG exploited numerous female victims, coercing them into prostitution through deceptive promises of … Read the full press release

Snam Maintains Leadership in Climate Change Supplier Engagement Rating

(IN BRIEF) Snam has once again secured the top position in the Suppliers Engagement Rating (SER) by CDP for 2023, receiving an “A” rating for its efforts in engaging suppliers to address climate change. This recognition, coupled with its inclusion … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Chosen by ESA to Lead European Consortium for Harmony Mission

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to spearhead a wide-ranging European industrial consortium for the Harmony mission, leveraging its extensive expertise in radar-based Earth observation satellites. This partnership aims to develop the … Read the full press release

Webuild Hits Milestone: 100,000 Pre-cast Concrete Segments Completed for Snowy 2.0 Project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild, in collaboration with its local subsidiary Clough, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of Snowy 2.0, Australia’s largest hydropower project, with the completion of 100,000 pre-cast concrete segments out of a planned total of 130,000. … Read the full press release

Terna Invests €45 Million in Upgrading Sardinia’s Electricity Grid

(IN BRIEF) Terna, under the leadership of Giuseppina Di Foggia, is set to invest approximately 45 million euros in enhancing the resilience, reliability, and sustainability of the electricity grid in the Alghero and Putifigari municipalities of Sassari province, Sardinia. The … Read the full press release

EIB and Banca Ifis Partner to Bolster Innovation in Italy’s SMEs with €300 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Ifis have inked a significant agreement, marking the EIB’s maiden loan operation with an Italian bank exclusively aimed at driving innovative transitions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The deal, valued … Read the full press release