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HELLENiQ Energy buys ABO Energy Hellas, adding 1.5 GW in renewables projects
Amid a consolidation in the renewables sector in Greece, HELLENiQ Energy Holdings said it completed, through its HELLENiQ Renewables subsidiary, the acquisition of ABO Energy Hellas. The transaction includes six affiliated entities with a...

Germany's Nuclear U-Turn Divides Leadership
Germany is increasingly indicating openness to nuclear energy, marking a complete pivot from their historic stance on the controversial energy source. Germany’s shift in attitude toward nuclear energy comes as part of a larger global movement back...

BGRIM acquires Apulia Green Energy 01
PUBLISHED : 3 Jul 2025 at 03:30 B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), through its subsidiary RES Company Sicilia S.r.l., has acquired 100% of the shares in Apulia Green Energy 01 S.r.l., an Italian-registered firm, from LT Service S.r.l. for a total value of...

At Rome roundtable, Malaysia, Italy explore trade expansion in aerospace, digital and green tech sectors
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani co-chaired the Malaysia-Italy Economic Partnership Roundtable, which brought together over 100...

US strikes set back Iran nuclear programme by up to two years, Pentagon says
US intelligence assessments indicate that strikes on Iranian nuclear sites set the country's atomic programme back by up to two years, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. “We have degraded their programme by one to two years at least. Intel...

In Rome, Anwar reaffirms Malaysia’s free trade stance, pushes strategic partnerships with Italy
ROME, July 3 — Malaysia remains committed to the principles of free and open trade as the core to inclusive, sustainable and resilient economic growth. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that in an increasingly challenging global...

Hacktivists' Claimed Breach of Nuclear Secrets Debunked
Critical Infrastructure Security 'Bless Their Heart,' Says Threat Intel Executive of Pro-Iranian Group Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 2, 2025 Watch out for the pro-Iranian "hacktivists." (Image: Cineberg/Shutterstock) Security experts are...
Europe: Shares gain on renewable energy, luxury boost
EUROPEAN shares ended higher on Wednesday, led by renewable-energy stocks after a revised budget bill in the United States passed a crucial vote, while focus was on any trade deals ahead of US President Donald Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline. The...

Tampnet deploys private 5G on seven oil rigs for Aker BP, migrates 350 sites to Mavenir
Norway-based Tampnet, a notable player in offshore private 5G, has a major new multi-site gig with oil firm Aker BP, extending to seven installations in total, and a total core-network swap-out with US vendor Mavenir, across up to 350 offshore...

Scientists propose nuclear rocket with solar wings to reach mystery planet in 7 years
Scientists have proposed two experimental spacecraft that could reach one of the farthest known objects in the solar system in as little as seven years. The team of researchers, from Italy, believes either a nuclear fusion rocket or a solar...
Italy’s Approach to Georgia Stirs Controversy
Executive Summary: Italy’s increased bilateral engagement with the Georgian Dream government sharply contrasts with broader EU skepticism toward Tbilisi’s democratic backsliding. Rome’s approach is shaped by historical, cordial ties with Russia...
This Boutique Italian Hotel Is Located in Historic Limestone Caves—and It Has an Underground Spa and Gorgeous Sunset Views
Courtesy of Relais & Châteaux A guest room inside Vetera Matera. Vetera Matera The cave suites offer a glimpse into Matera's lifestyle, while the Noble suites provide stunning views of the town. From the rooms to the reception, contemporary...
This Italian island has all the charm of Capri (and better food!) — without the crowds
Why You Should Add Ischia to Your Travel List Balate Dorin - Getty ImagesThe islands in the Gulf of Naples have long been a refuge for Italians. Capri, in particular, draws a disproportionate share of the attention from international travelers....

Poland ends the last of Russian oil imports
Poland’s largest energy company, state-owned Orlen, has ended its last contract for Russian crude oil and halted these imports, declaring finally that it has “freed the region from Russian crude oil”. The oil imports were used to feed one of the...

Italians Say This Is The Worst Way To Boil Pasta, And Oops
Marc Wieland via Unsplash Pasta boiling We’ve already written at HuffPost UK about how much water we’re really meant to use to cook pasta (I’ve been doing it wrong). And now, it seems Italians are also upset with how some Brits boil that H2O in...

Iran suspends U.N. nuclear inspections
A satellite image by Maxar Technologies shows a closer view of craters and ash on a ridge at the Fordow underground uranium enrichment site in Iran on June 22, following U.S. airstrikes against three of Iran's key nuclear sites on June 21. Photo...

Boks name squad for Italy test
The Springboks have named a powerful squad to take on Italy this weekend, with Jesse Kriel set to captain the side for a second consecutive Test in the absence of regular skipper Siya Kolisi, who’s been ruled out with a minor injury, Cape {town}...

EU Sets 90% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target by 2040, Introduces Use of Foreign Carbon Credits
Unveiled in Brussels by European Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra, the proposal comes amid what the Commissioner described as an “extremely difficult” geopolitical context. “It makes sense from an economic, a security, and also a...
At least eight dead as heatwave in Europe closes nuclear reactor and fans fires
Four people have died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heatwave continues to grip much of Europe. The heat has also triggered health alerts, forest fires and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power...

Summer Among the Vines in Italy
Just a few steps from Noto, a jewel of Sicilian Baroque and UNESCO World Heritage site, an authentic corner of Sicily is revealed, where time seems to expand amidst vineyards, citrus groves, and olive trees. Here, Zisola was born, the Sicilian...