Italy

Energy, Oil & Gas

GreenIT starts production at 19 MW of solar parks in Italy

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

GreenIT, a joint venture between Plenitude and CDP Equity, has started production at two solar parks in Italy’s Piedmont region, located in the provinces of Vercelli and Alessandria

Retail & Wholesale

AC Milan launches first international retail corner in Dubai

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

AC Milan has opened its first retail corner outside Italy at SIRO One Za’abeel, giving fans across the region a dedicated space to discover the Club through football, fashion and performance.

Energy, Oil & Gas

US, Italy sign critical minerals cooperation agreement

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals in New York.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy’s gas storage nears 80pc ahead of winter deadline

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Italy’s natural gas storage has reached 79.78 per cent, or around 162.3 TWh, more than two months ahead of the October 31 deadline, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE). However, inventories remain below last year’s level of 85.56 per cent.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Eni Storage Systems begins construction of Italian battery hub in Brindisi

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Eni Storage Systems has begun building an LFP battery hub in Brindisi, Italy, targeting 16 GWh annual capacity by 2030. The project will support renewable energy storage, grid stability, and Europe’s growing BESS market.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy's energy mix shifts towards thermal power in 2025

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Italy’s electricity generation mix shifted in 2025, with renewable energy output falling by 1.5 per cent while thermal power generation increased by 5.2 per cent, contributing to a 2.4 per cent rise in overall electricity production, according to a report by the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flydubai expands Italy network with more flights to Milan, Naples

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

flydubai is expanding its Italy network with increased services to Milan-Bergamo and Naples. From 31 July 2026, the airline will launch double-daily Milan flights, alongside daily Naples and other seasonal Italian routes.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Borgo Monchiero Heritage by Atmosphere opens in Italy’s Langhe region

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Borgo Monchiero Heritage by Atmosphere is set to open in early September in Italy's Piedmont region, transforming an 18th-century monastery in the Langhe hills into a luxury heritage retreat that blends history, design, wellness, gastronomy and culture.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia boosts Italy network with new Rome flights

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Leading regional low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new non-stop service to Italian capital Rome from its hub in Sharjah, flying five times a week. This is the airline’s second Italian destination from Sharjah following the launch of Milan flights four years back.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Italy tops GHA members' favourite international destinations

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Italy emerged as the most popular international destination among members of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) during the second quarter of 2026, reflecting strong demand for European leisure travel alongside continued interest in Asia's leading tourism hotspots.