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Italy falls behind on energy transition as transport and buildings lag
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Italy’s 2025 emissions rose by about 9 million tons of CO2 equivalent, putting the country further off track for 2030 EU climate targets, according to ECCO’s annual PNIEC progress report.
Italy tightens rules on oversize battery shipments, pushing modular storage
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Italy’s transport ministry has narrowed when oversized lithium battery containers can move on public roads, a shift that hits 5 MWh class BESS projects outside grid-stabilization use cases.
Italia Media Art Festival expands across Italy and Venezuela in 2026
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The third edition of the Italia Media Art Festival will move from Rome to Maker Faire Rome, Caracas and Zagarolo between Oct. 22 and Nov. 22, showcasing video art, installations and performances tied to digital innovation.
PRSK pitches CE-certified tangential blowers for HVAC buyers at MCE Italy
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PRSK is using MCE Italy to position its tangential blowers and cross flow fans for European HVAC buyers seeking CE-certified, customizable supply from China.
Italy to spotlight defense ties with Nigeria at AFRIDEX 2026
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Italy’s official delegation and Leonardo will take part in AFRIDEX in Lagos from Oct. 26-29, 2026, as Nigeria advances aircraft deliveries, training and long-term support tied to major Leonardo programs.
Kiss from Italy sees direct revenue jump 65% as advisor sales rise 50%
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Kiss from Italy’s 2026 Season Report shows stronger demand for private travel across Italy, with direct bookings up 65% and travel advisor revenue up 50% from January through September versus the same period in 2025. The company says longer…
EU launches 3-year campaign for organic wines in France, Germany and Italy
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A new EU co-funded campaign, EU-thentic Organic Wines, has launched to promote organic wines and the EU organic logo across Germany, France and Italy from 2026 to 2029. The project links Abruzzo and Bordeaux producers to boost recognition of…
EU launches three-year organic wine campaign in Italy, France and Germany
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A new EU co-funded campaign will promote organic wines from Abruzzo and Bordeaux across Germany, France and Italy from 2026 to 2029. The project aims to boost recognition of the EU organic logo and explain the certification system behind organic…
EU launches three-year organic wine campaign in Germany, France and Italy
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EU-thentic Organic Wines is a new EU co-funded campaign to promote European organic wines and the EU organic logo across Germany, France and Italy from 2026 to 2029. The project links producers from Abruzzo and Bordeaux to raise awareness of…
Wingstop opens first Italy restaurant in Milan and plans 50 sites
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Wingstop has opened its first permanent restaurant in Italy on Milan’s Via Dante, marking the U.S. chicken-wing chain’s next push into Europe.
San Jose’s Little Italy festival marks 10 years with murals, car show and food lineup
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The Little Italy Italian Street Festival returns to downtown San Jose on Oct. 4 for its 10th anniversary, drawing thousands to the city’s Little Italy district with food, music, cars and a new placemaking art unveiling.
COPOMIAO pushes Italy on citizenship, visas and youth ties
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A delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations met top Italian and U.S. officials in Rome to press for easier dual citizenship, looser visa rules and stronger links for younger Italian Americans.
bonyf updates Periocream launch in Italy and Poland, Fixobridge sales in France
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bonyf NV said its Periocream rollout is gaining early traction in Italy and Poland, while Fixobridge marketing in France has driven a sales increase after about six weeks of social media ads. The update matters because it shows how distributor-led…
Alfa Sistemi, Thai Embassy host summit on Italy-to-Thailand expansion
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Alfa Sistemi convened Thai and European business leaders in San Vito al Tagliamento to pitch Thailand as a gateway for Italian companies expanding into Southeast Asia. The summit focused on BOI incentives, market access and regulatory guidance as…
Italian Design Workshop launches to guide Americans buying property in Italy
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Italian Design Workshop, LLC has launched in New York to help Americans navigate Italian property ownership, from choosing a region to managing renovations and long-term support.
Marcella Luiso Flanagan memoir traces one family’s postwar return to Italy
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Marcella Luiso Flanagan’s new memoir, co-authored with niece Phyllis Clare Orlowski, follows an Italian American family’s 1948 move back to Puglia and the long ripple effects of that decision.
Italy’s new pay transparency rules start to bite for employers
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Italy’s D.Lgs. 96/2026, which implements the EU pay transparency directive, took effect June 7, 2026 and puts new obligations on public and private employers.
Italy opens first national pavilion at Dubai Derma as UAE demand hits record levels
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The Italian Trade Agency is bringing Italy’s first national pavilion to Dubai Derma 2026, backing a push into a UAE dermatology and skincare market that posted record Italian exports in 2025. The move comes as demand for dermocosmetics, skincare…
Chameleon Travel Shop Wins Access to Rare Etruscan Tomb Site in Central Italy
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Chameleon Travel Shop says its founder Joseph Walker has received special permission to enter a closed Etruscan tomb site in central Italy, with a visit possible as soon as March or April.
Krista Exhibitions pushes Italy-Indonesia business ties ahead of 2027 Jakarta expos
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Krista Exhibitions used a Milan briefing to pitch 2027 trade shows in Jakarta as a gateway for Italian companies in leather, footwear, textile, fashion and manufacturing.
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