Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

Terna Gains Approval for €8 Million Underground Power Line to Boost Energy Security in La Spezia

(IN BRIEF) The Minister of Environment and Energy Security has granted authorization for Terna’s new electricity connection project linking La Spezia and Arcola (SP). With an investment of 8 million euros, the project will involve the construction of a 4.3 … Read the full press release

Eni Achieves Record Gas Introduction Milestone at Congo LNG Project

(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced a significant achievement in its Congo LNG project, with the successful introduction of gas into the Tango Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility moored in Congolese waters, just twelve months after the final investment decision. … Read the full press release

UniCredit S.p.A. Completes First Tranche of Share Buy-Back Program

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has successfully concluded the First Tranche of its share buy-back program, which was initiated on October 30, 2023, following authorization from the Shareholders’ Meeting on October 27, 2023. The buy-back program aimed to purchase UniCredit’s ordinary … Read the full press release

Terna Achieves Milestones in Governance and Tax Transparency, Gains Admission to Italian Tax Scheme

(IN BRIEF) Terna, Italy’s national power grid operator, has achieved noteworthy milestones by securing the “UNI Pdr 104 2021” certification for robust administrative and tax governance and being admitted to the Italian Revenue Agency’s Collaborative Compliance tax scheme. The certification, … Read the full press release

Terna to Invest €3.2 Billion in Sicily’s Energy Infrastructure Development

(IN BRIEF) Terna, Italy’s national electricity grid operator, and the Sicily Region have entered into a five-year partnership to enhance the planning and placement of new electricity infrastructure in Sicily. The collaboration aims to expedite projects outlined in Terna’s Development … Read the full press release

Fincantieri’s Vard Secures €230 Million Contract to Build Cable-Laying Vessel for Prysmian Group

(IN BRIEF) Vard, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has secured a contract worth approximately €230 million from Prysmian Group, a global leader in energy and telecoms systems, to design and build a cable-laying vessel. This vessel, the third in … Read the full press release

Underwater IoT Breakthrough: Fincantieri and WSense Sign Collaboration Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, a leading shipbuilding company, and WSense, a specialist in underwater monitoring and communication systems, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the field of Underwater Internet of Things (UIoT). This partnership will explore various … Read the full press release

AFRY Facilitates ENGIE’s Sicilian and Sardinian Wind Farms, Advancing Italy’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, an international engineering and consulting company, has assisted ENGIE in the construction of two wind farms, Rampingallo and Porto Torres, located in Sicily and Sardinia, Italy. These wind farms, with a combined power output of 60 MW, … Read the full press release

UniCredit Becomes First Pan-European Bank with Global EDGE Certification for Gender Equity and Inclusion

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first pan-European bank to receive Global EDGE Certification for its commitment to gender equity and inclusion. This recognition follows accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts by UniCredit’s banks in multiple … Read the full press release

Crisis-Resilient Partnership: EBRD Grants €150 Million Loan to Ukrenergo for Ukraine’s Energy Security Amid Ongoing Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €150 million sovereign-backed loan to Ukraine’s electricity transmission company, Ukrenergo, as part of a comprehensive effort to support Ukraine’s energy security amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. … Read the full press release

Industrie De Nora Receives ‘Top Investor in China Award’ for 30 Years of Successful Investment and Growth in the Chinese Market

(IN BRIEF) Industrie De Nora, an Italian multinational specializing in electrochemistry and sustainable technologies, has been honored with the “Top Investor in China Award” at the China Awards 2023 event in Milan. The award recognizes De Nora’s significant investments and … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Assurances Expands Partnership with Banco BPM to Become 3rd Largest Non-Life Bancassurer in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Assurances has finalized a long-term partnership with Banco BPM to expand the distribution of its non-life, personal protection, and creditor insurance products through Banco BPM’s networks, including online and mobile banking channels. This move aligns with … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces share transaction made by a Non-Executive Director of the Company with class B shares

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, announced that its Non-Executive Director, Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, has conducted a share transaction. On December 14, 2023, Mr. Ciobotaru sold 30,000 class B shares of the company. This transaction was reported … Read the full press release

Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft Takes Shape with Tri-National Partnership

(IN BRIEF) In a significant milestone, leaders from Italy’s Leonardo, Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and the UK’s BAE Systems, prominent players in the global defense industry, welcome the signing of the Convention on the Establishment of the “Global Combat Air … Read the full press release

Yara Expands Organic-Based Fertilizer Business with Acquisition of Agribios Italiana

(IN BRIEF) Yara, a global leader in agricultural solutions, has announced the acquisition of Agribios Italiana’s organic-based fertilizer business, strengthening its commitment to regenerative agriculture and soil health in Europe. By combining Agribios’ expertise in organic-based fertilizers with Yara’s reach … Read the full press release

Terna to Share Public Consultation Results on SE Montecorvino-SE Benevento III Connection

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the company responsible for Italy’s national grid, is set to hold an online meeting on December 19th to unveil the outcomes of a public consultation regarding the “SE Montecorvino-SE Benevento III” 380 kV connection project. The meeting … Read the full press release

Generali Earns Top ESG Rating from MSCI and Maintains Strong Sustainability Presence in Dow Jones Indices

(IN BRIEF) Generali has reaffirmed its sustainability leadership by achieving MSCI’s highest “AAA” ESG rating, reflecting its advanced climate risk management practices and commitment to responsible investments, human capital management, and cybersecurity. The company’s continued presence in the Dow Jones … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund and CDP Real Asset SGR Partner to Allocate €300 Million for Social Housing in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), a part of the EIB Group, has joined forces with CDP Real Asset SGR, a subsidiary of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, to allocate €300 million towards social housing programs in Italy. This groundbreaking … Read the full press release

€500 Million Investment to Boost Sustainable Rail Travel in Italy

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards promoting sustainable mobility, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €500 million to Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS) to enhance rail services in Italy’s Campania and Lazio regions. This partnership aims to … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Wins Two Top Prizes at Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, the Italian banking group, has received two first-place awards at the Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards. The awards recognize innovations in banking on a global level. Intesa Sanpaolo won in the categories of “Neobanks & Specialized Players” … Read the full press release