Tag Archives: Italy

EIB and Deutsche Bank Collaborate to Inject €600 Million into Italian SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) A substantial financial boost of nearly €600 million is set to invigorate Italy, as the EIB Group, comprised of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF), partners with Deutsche Bank. This initiative aims to support … Read the full press release

Italy Greenlights Tyrrhenian Link, a Major Milestone in Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security has granted authorization for the Tyrrhenian Link, a transformative project by Terna connecting Sardinia, Sicily, and Campania via a direct current submarine power line. This crucial development, part of Italy’s … Read the full press release

Innovative Automation: KUKA Robot Takes Over Sterilization Duties in Italian Dental Office

(IN BRIEF) Italian dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Giorgio Castagno has introduced a KUKA robot into his dental practice in Valsesia, Italy, to automate the cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments. This innovative approach not only saves time and resources but … Read the full press release

AFRY Experience Studios Expands into Italy with New Bologna Office, Focused on Automotive and Sustainable Design

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Experience Studios is opening its fourth office in Bologna, Italy, aiming to enhance its global automotive solutions and deliver sustainable design services. Bologna’s design-rich environment and automotive industry presence make it an ideal location for AFRY’s expansion. … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the 2022 Annual Report

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 18-Aug-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) informs the market about the availability of the 2022 Annual Report which was approved by the Company’s Ordinary General Shareholders Meeting, which was held on … Read the full press release

Ongoing Phishing Campaign Targets Zimbra Collaboration Users for Credentials, ESET Researchers Warn

(IN BRIEF) Security researchers at ESET have discovered an ongoing phishing campaign that targets users of the Zimbra Collaboration software platform. This campaign, active since April 2023, aims to collect user credentials by sending emails with phishing pages in attached … Read the full press release

Italian Dentist Revolutionizes Hygiene Practices with Robotic Instrument Sterilization

(IN BRIEF) Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno has embraced automation to improve efficiency and hygiene in his dental practice. Recognizing the challenges of manual sterilization processes, he partnered with industry expert Marco Galvan to establish the startup Robota. Together, … Read the full press release

Italy and Tunisia Move Closer to Europe-Africa Electricity Connection with €307 Million Loan Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the Italian electricity grid operator, and Steg, the Tunisian electricity and gas operator, have signed a Grant Agreement with the European Commission for a €307 million loan to support the “Elmed” project. This initiative aims to establish … Read the full press release

Villaggio Turistico Internazionale, a popular resort in northern Italy, partnered with Vodafone to strengthen its cybersecurity defenses

(IN BRIEF) Villaggio Turistico Internazionale, a popular resort in northern Italy, has partnered with Vodafone to strengthen its cybersecurity defenses. The resort, which hosts up to 3,500 visitors daily, sought a unified solution to protect its infrastructure, personal data, and … Read the full press release

Italy’s Electricity Demand Declines in June, Renewables Cover 44.3% of Total Demand

(IN BRIEF) In Italy, the demand for electricity in June decreased by 9.2% compared to the same period in 2022, reaching 25.4 billion kWh. Renewable sources covered 44.3% of the demand, with hydroelectric production experiencing a recovery of 44% compared … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide a €460 million loan to Italy’s Hera Group to support its green transition and sustainability goals

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €460 million loan to Italy’s Hera Group to support its green transition and sustainability goals. The loan aims to strengthen integrated water services, increase renewable energy production, promote energy efficiency, … Read the full press release

Etrel and Repower Italia Collaborate to Expand EV Charging Network in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Etrel, a subsidiary of Landis+Gyr, and Repower Italia have partnered to boost the growth of Repower’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Italy. Repower Italia, a trusted provider of electric mobility services, currently operates over 1700 charging points. … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the 2022 Annual Financial Report

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the 2022 Annual Financial Report

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 5-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (The Company) informs the shareholders and investors that the Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2022 is available starting with 5 July 2023 on the Company’s … Read the full press release

Eni Introduces HVOlution Initiative to Accelerate Sustainable Fuel Adoption in Heavy Transport

(IN BRIEF) Eni, a global energy company, has launched the HVOlution program to promote the use of HVOlution, their renewable diesel fuel, among their suppliers’ vehicles involved in fuel transportation to Eni Live Stations. This initiative aims to support the … Read the full press release

Major Renewable Energy Push: Repsol Unveils 1,768 MW Wind and Solar Projects in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Repsol is set to develop renewable energy projects in Italy, totaling 1,768 MW. The portfolio will consist of 943 MW of wind projects and 825 MW of photovoltaic solar projects. Over 60% of the projects are in advanced … Read the full press release

EIB supports Italy’s digital ambitions with €360m loan to TIM for 5G expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €360 million loan to TIM, an Italian telecommunications company, to support the expansion of 5G coverage across Italy by the end of 2025 using the 700 MHz bands. The loan, … Read the full press release

Vodafone brings 5G to University of Palermo, creating Italy’s first smart campus

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched a dedicated 5G network at the University of Palermo, Sicily, as part of the “5G 4 A Smart Sicilian Academic Campus” project. The network, funded by the European Union and supported by the Ministry of … Read the full press release

Italy Joins Donor Efforts with €10 Million Grants to Boost EBRD Operations in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Italy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have teamed up to support Ukraine and its people during the ongoing conflict. Italy has pledged grants worth up to €10 million to support the EBRD’s operations in … Read the full press release

Scania prepares for world finals of Top Team workshop excellence competition

(IN BRIEF) Scania is preparing for the world finals of the Top Team competition, which celebrates workshop excellence and customer care. Twelve finalist teams from around the world will compete in Södertälje for the chance to win the top prize … Read the full press release

Eni’s Plenitude and CDP Equity commit to decarbonisation of Italy’s electricity sector through GreenIT investment

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and CDP Equity (CDP Group), which produces electricity from renewable sources, has approved a new business plan for 2023-2027. The plan includes a total investment of €1.7 billion ($2 billion) … Read the full press release

EIB Grants First Green Loan to Water Sector Globally, with €150 Million to Iren

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €150 million in sustainability-linked financing to Iren, a major water service provider and multi-utility company in north-western Italy. The funding will be used to improve water services for one million people … Read the full press release

EIB and Italian Ministry Collaborate to Launch Fund for Sustainable Urban Regeneration in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The Italian Interior Ministry and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a €272 million thematic fund to strengthen the integrated urban plans of Italy’s 14 Metropolitan cities. The fund will support private projects aimed at enhancing sustainable … Read the full press release

Eni Unveils Enivibes, the First Startup from Its Corporate Venture Builder Eniverse

(IN BRIEF) Eni has launched Enivibes, the first venture under its Corporate Venture Builder program Eniverse, to commercialize its proprietary technology e-vpms (Eni Vibroacoustic Pipeline Monitoring System). The technology, designed to monitor the integrity of liquid transportation pipelines, uses an … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and Naval Group joint venture Naviris appoints new Chairman and CEO

(IN BRIEF) Naviris, the joint venture between Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and French defense company Naval Group, has announced the appointment of Pierroberto Folgiero as Chairman, Damien Raby as CEO, and Enrico Bonetti as COO. The bi-national team is split evenly … Read the full press release

Zalando, CNMI, and Highsnobiety Host Successful Luxury Fashion Event in Milan

(IN BRIEF) Zalando partnered with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and Highsnobiety to host an event called “Changemakers in Luxury Fashion” in Milan’s Palazzo Citterio. The event recognized some of the leading thinkers in the luxury fashion scene who represent … Read the full press release

Italy’s First Crowdfunded Solar Farm Built with Enel Green Power’s “Scelta Rinnovabile” Program

(IN BRIEF) Enel Green Power’s online crowdfunding initiative “Scelta Rinnovabile” has successfully built the “Malvezzi solar park,” the first photovoltaic power plant that actively involves the local community in Poggio Renatico, in the province of Ferrara (Emilia-Romagna). The solar farm … Read the full press release

Eni Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development with New Programme for Suppliers

(IN BRIEF) Eni, an energy company, has launched a new digital and sustainability-related model for its suppliers called the Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Programme. The programme allows Eni suppliers to receive advance payments from financial partners, such as Crédit Agricole … Read the full press release

CGM Finance secures €18.75 million guarantee from EIF to support Italian social enterprises

Guarantee will enable CGM Finance to provide more financing to social enterprises prioritizing social impact over profit. (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has announced an €18.75 million guarantee to CGM Finance, which will be used to finance social … Read the full press release

Renewables account for 27.5% of Italy’s electricity demand in February

(IN BRIEF) In February 2023, total electricity demand in Italy decreased by 2.2% compared to the same month in 2022. According to Terna, the company that manages the Italian electricity grid, the country’s industrial sector also decreased by 6.8% compared … Read the full press release

Pirelli’s latest P ZERO Race TLR tyre offers low rolling resistance and high puncture resistance

(IN BRIEF) Italian tyre manufacturer, Pirelli, has launched its new P ZERO Race TLR, a tubeless version of its clincher tyre for road bikes, which has been redesigned using new technologies and is produced at its Milan-Bollate plant. The P … Read the full press release

Werner Rainer, CEO of XSpline comments on the first patient enrolling in the International Clinical Trial for the company’s Non-Invasive Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Werner Rainer, CEO of XSpline comments on the first patient enrolling in the International Clinical Trial for the company's Non-Invasive Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

(IN BRIEF) I am excited to share that XSpline SPA and Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen Hospital have enrolled the first patient in the CRT-DRIVE clinical trial. Our cloud-based XSpline Cloud technology offers non-invasive cardiac panoramic mapping to select individual CRT treatment … Read the full press release

Dr. Georgios Kollias, M.D., comments on the enrollment of the first patient in the Clinical Study for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Using XSpline Cloud’s Non-Invasive Technology

Dr. Georgios Kollias, M.D. comments on the enrollment of the first patient in the Clinical Study for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Using XSpline Cloud's Non-Invasive Technology

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Georgios Kollias, the principal investigator for the clinical trial in Austria, expressed great satisfaction with the XSpline Cloud software, a non-invasive cardiac panoramic mapping technology designed to select individual CRT treatment strategies and predict outcomes. As the … Read the full press release

XSpline SPA / University of Linz (Austria): the first patient has been enrolled in the international multicenter clinical study for the Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy DeliveRy guided by non-Invasive electrical and VEnous anatomy assessment (CRT-DRIVE)

XSpline Cloud: First-in-class cloud platform for personalized cardiac resynchronization therapy evaluated in International Clinical Trial; first procedure performed at the Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen Hospital (Austria). (IN BRIEF) XSpline SPA, an Italian start-up company, and the Ordensklinikum Linz Elisabethinen Hospital in … Read the full press release

Eni Discovers More Than 200M Barrels of Oil Offshore Mexico

(IN BRIEF) Italian energy company Eni has made a new oil discovery on the Yatzil exploration prospect in Block 7 offshore Mexico. Preliminary estimates suggest that the discovery may contain around 200 million barrels of oil in place. The Yatzil-1 … Read the full press release

Eni’s Open-es initiative welcomes UniCredit as strategic partner in enhancing ESG performance

(IN BRIEF) Eni and UniCredit have announced their partnership around Open-es, an initiative aimed at enhancing cross-business collaboration and supporting companies in measuring and improving their ESG performance. Launched by Eni in 2021, Open-es is a digital and innovative platform … Read the full press release

Stellantis invests €30 billion to meet electrification goals and produce vehicles on BEV-centric platform at Cassino plant

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis, the car manufacturing company, has announced that it will add production of vehicles based on the flexible, BEV-centric STLA Large platform at the Cassino Assembly Plant in Italy. The plant, which already produces Alfa Romeo and Maserati … Read the full press release

Jerome Simeon and Cyril Garcia appointed to Capgemini Group Executive Board

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini (EPA: CAP), a French multinational leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation, has announced two new appointments to the Group Executive Board positions. These appointments are aimed at reinforcing the company’s … Read the full press release

CPSoSaware on-site demonstrations for Manufacturing pillar

(PRESS RELEASE) RIO-PATRAS, Greece, 16-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — In the framework of EU funded Project CPSoSaware, pilot trials for Cyber-Physical Systems of Systems (CPSoS) demonstrations for the Manufacturing Pillar took place during 21-22 of November, in the premises of project … Read the full press release

Enel’s innovation and digital arm Enel X partners with Arrival Ltd, an equitable electric vehicles manufacturer, over testing of a zero-emission battery electric bus in Italy

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME/ LONDON, 17-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel S.p.A. (BIT: ENEL), an Italian multinational manufacturer and distributor of electricity and gas, has announced that Enel X, its innovation and digital arm, will be partnering with Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL), pioneer … Read the full press release

Enels Innovations- und Digitalsparte Enel X arbeitet mit Arrival Ltd, einem Hersteller von gerechten Elektrofahrzeugen, zusammen, um einen emissionsfreien Elektrobus mit Batterie in Italien zu testen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) ROME/ LONDON, 17-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel S.p.A. (BIT: ENEL), ein italienischer multinationaler Hersteller und Vertreiber von Elektrizität und Gas, hat bekannt gegeben, dass Enel X, sein Innovations- und Digitalzweig, mit Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL), dem Pionier einer einzigartigen neuen … Read the full press release