Italy

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

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.

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Ecomondo exhibition in Italy to expand international reach

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Ecomondo, the Italian Exhibition Group’s (IEG) international event on the green, blue, and circular economy, will further strengthen its international profile for its 29th edition in November.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE, Leonardo plan defence sensors JV, eye $4.6bn in orders

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

UAE defence group EDGE and Italy's Leonardo have joined hands to launch a new venture that will develop advanced defence sensors and systems. The JV will also serve as a platform to sell the M-346 fighter-trainer aircraft and other defence products in Europe and international markets.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE to deepen industrial ties with Italy's Basilicata region

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy's region of Basilicata to explore opportunities for industrial collaboration, knowledge exchange, and talent development.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy’s energy import to near $69bn in 2026

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Italy will spend almost €60 billion ($69 billion) this year to import energy, up €8-9 billion from 2025, ​the national fuel producers association UNEM said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

BOTAS, Edison sign MoU to explore gas, LNG cooperation

Mon, 25 May 2026

Turkey’s state-owned energy company BOTAS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy firm Edison to explore potential cooperation opportunities in natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), the companies said.