Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

Alegerile din Moldova din 2024: O Bătălie pentru Democrație Împotriva Dezinformării

DIASPORA MOLDOVENEASCĂ DEȚINE CHEIA PENTRU APĂRAREA VIITORULUI ȚĂRII (PE SCURT) Moldova se află într-o perioadă crucială a istoriei sale, iar alegerile prezidențiale din 2024 vor decide viitorul său democratic și orientarea către Europa. Actori străini, în special din Rusia, încearcă … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Partners with OHB to Deliver Advanced Radar Instruments for ESA’s Climate Monitoring Harmony Mission

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with OHB to develop two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instruments for ESA’s Harmony mission, part of the Earth Explorer program. The Harmony mission, expected to launch in 2029, will consist of … Read the full press release

Eni Honors Groundbreaking Energy and Sustainability Innovations at 2024 Awards Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) Eni held its 2024 Eni Award ceremony at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, recognizing outstanding achievements in energy and environmental research. The awards highlighted innovations in carbon capture, renewable energy, and sustainable technologies. Key winners included Marc Fontecave … Read the full press release

EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo Unveil €8 Billion Wind Energy Investment Initiative to Boost European Renewable Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo have partnered to drive up to €8 billion in investment for Europe’s wind energy sector, leveraging a €500 million EIB counter-guarantee to enable Intesa Sanpaolo to create €1 billion worth of bank guarantees. … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Enel Colombia Partner to Boost Renewable Energy and Grid Infrastructure with $300 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, a division of the European Investment Bank, has provided Enel Colombia with a $300 million loan to support the development of renewable energy projects and upgrades to the company’s power distribution infrastructure. This loan, backed by … Read the full press release

Plenitude Launches Numancia Wind Plant in Soria, Spain, Boosting Renewable Energy Capacity to 440 MW

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has officially launched the Numancia wind plant in Soria, Spain, consisting of two adjacent wind farms that will generate approximately 31 GWh of electricity annually, sufficient to power over 9,500 households. With this project, Plenitude’s total installed … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari Launch Exclusive Second Special Edition Collection Featuring High-End Audio and Visual Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen has partnered with Ferrari to launch their second Special Edition Ferrari Collection, featuring three high-end products: the Beolab 50 speakers, Beosound Theatre soundbar, and Beovision Theatre TV. This collection incorporates Ferrari’s signature Grigio Corsa color … Read the full press release

Eni Partners with Japan’s JOGMEC on LNG Collaboration and Joins Emission Abatement Coalition

(IN BRIEF) Eni has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan’s JOGMEC to collaborate on gas and LNG projects, aiming to diversify energy supply sources and support the energy transition. The agreement emphasizes the role of LNG in achieving carbon … Read the full press release

Vodafone Launches Smart Wi-Fi Backup to Keep Customers Connected During Broadband Outages

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched Smart Wi-Fi Backup, a service that ensures uninterrupted internet connectivity by switching fixed broadband customers to Vodafone’s 4G or 5G network during outages. The service, which will expand across Europe in 2025, connects all devices … Read the full press release

Eni Secures Government Backing for Liverpool Bay CCS Project, Paving the Way for a Low-Carbon Future in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Eni has secured UK Government funding for its Liverpool Bay CO₂ transport and storage project, marking a significant advancement in the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. The funding will support the establishment of the UK’s CCS … Read the full press release

Eni Completes Strategic Combination with Ithaca Energy, Enhancing UK Upstream Position

(IN BRIEF) Eni S.p.A. has announced the successful completion of its combination with Ithaca Energy plc, consolidating nearly all of Eni’s upstream assets in the UK, excluding those in the East Irish Sea and CCUS activities. This strategic move involves … Read the full press release

Euronext Expands Service Offerings with Strategic Acquisition of Acupay Group

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has announced the acquisition of the majority of Acupay Group’s business, a leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing. Founded in 2005, Acupay offers technology solutions that help cross-border investors avoid double … Read the full press release

Introducing the Next Generation of New Holland T5 Dual Command Tractors: Enhanced Features and Modern Styling

(IN BRIEF) New Holland has introduced the next generation of its T5 Dual Command tractor range, featuring a modern exterior and enhanced functionality aimed at improving productivity and operator comfort. The updated lineup, showcased at the Sommet de l’Élevage fair … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. confirms the full redemption of €450,000,000 Senior Secured Notes

(IN BRIEF) On 30 September 2024, Digi Communications N.V. announced the full redemption of its €450,000,000 Senior Secured Notes due in 2025, issued by its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A. This follows a prior notice of redemption published on 16 … Read the full press release

Webuild’s Largest Tunnel Boring Machine Begins Salerno-Reggio Calabria Rail Project, Pioneering New Innovations in Sustainable Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has received its largest Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in Europe to work on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria High-Speed Rail Line. The 13-meter wide machine, equipped with 18 motors and 10 Megawatts of power, will excavate tunnels for Lot … Read the full press release

Enel Group Champions Just Energy Transition and Climate Action at UN General Assembly and Climate Week

(IN BRIEF) The Enel Group participated in the 79th United Nations General Assembly and New York Climate Week, engaging in discussions on climate action, sustainable development, and a just energy transition. Key executives, including Nicolò Mardegan and Gianni Vittorio Armani, … Read the full press release

Authorities Dismantle Albanian-Led Drug Ring in Italy, 66 Arrested in Eurojust-Coordinated Operation

(IN BRIEF) Authorities in Italy, Albania, Poland, and Switzerland, coordinated by Eurojust, have dismantled a major Albanian-led cocaine trafficking network. A total of 66 individuals were arrested, with 45 of them taken into custody on an action day. The criminal … Read the full press release

International Crackdown on Fraud Network Exploiting European Public Institutions Yields Major Seizures

(IN BRIEF) German and Italian authorities, with the support of Eurojust and Europol, have successfully dismantled a large-scale fraud operation that targeted public institutions, cities, and municipalities. The suspects used phishing techniques to manipulate real invoices and divert payments meant … Read the full press release

GT Talent Group Raises €1.5 Million in IPO, Debuts on Euronext Growth Milan with €5.2 Million Market Cap

(IN BRIEF) GT Talent Group, a sports entertainment company specializing in supercar driving experiences and motorsport talent shows, has successfully listed on Euronext Growth Milan. This marks the 16th listing on the Milan market and the 36th on Euronext this … Read the full press release