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Akhmetov gifts injured young musician a custom Italian accordion
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Rinat Akhmetov is funding a custom-made PIGINI accordion for Roman Oleksiv, a young survivor of the 2022 Vinnytsia missile strike who has returned to music after severe injuries.
Italian students win WRO award for tactile art tablet
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Four former students from Genoa won one of four top prizes in the World Robot Olympiad’s new STEM Entrepreneur Program after building a tactile tablet for blind and visually impaired users.
Emirates Scholar Center joins Italian Research Day dialogue in Abu Dhabi
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Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies took part in a scientific dialogue during Italian Research Day 2026 in Abu Dhabi, joining Italian and international experts on research, discovery and innovation.
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.
10 Italian startups join U.S. biotech acceleration program in San Diego and Boston
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Ten Italian biotech, pharma and health tech startups are spending four weeks in San Diego and Boston through the Italian Trade Agency’s Global Startup Program.
LFC stages Halloween card in Sardinia with Angelica Ko vs. Pamela Strong rematch
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Lingerie Fighting Championships will hold LFC50: Rage In the Cage on Oct. 31 in Cagliari, Sardinia, with undefeated boxer Angelica Ko defending home turf against Pamela Strong for the vacant European title.
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.
SLO Film Festival and Noci Film Fest launch Italian shorts showcase in San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and Italy’s Noci Film Fest are teaming up for a November 10 event in San Luis Obispo featuring five Italian short films, young directors and a Q&A. The collaboration expands a broader California-Italy…
E-novation Foundation names 13th Italian Excellence Award winners in Washington and Rome
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The E-novation Foundation has announced the recipients of the 13th Italian Excellence Award, with 16 honors and three merit awards set for Washington, D.C., and nine more excellence awards planned for Rome. The program spotlights Italian…
Dolce & Salato Fest sets NYC event for Italian chefs, food brands and buyers
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Dolce & Salato Fest will take over New York on Nov. 12, 2026, with live culinary demos, Italian food and wine exhibitors, and networking for industry professionals and the public.
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.
Calabria and Lazio wineries expand promotion in five global markets
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Santa Venere and Villa Caviciana are stepping up international promotion in Brazil, China, Switzerland, Singapore and the United Kingdom to raise the profile of regional Italian wine.
Italian Catholics plan prayer service for Pope Leo XIV at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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Italian Catholics and allied institutions will gather Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York for Mass and a musical performance, shifting a previously planned 9/11 remembrance toward prayer for Pope Leo XIV after news of his…
Calabria and Lazio wineries expand promotion in five global markets
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Santa Venere and Villa Caviciana are stepping up international promotion in Brazil, China, Switzerland, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
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…
RALC Italia to unveil HVAC machinery at Chillventa
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RALC Italia will present new heat exchanger and tube-processing systems at Chillventa in Nuremberg from Oct. 13-15, 2026. The lineup includes a patented CNC Wall-ring Machine, a 5-axis machining center with new on-machine programming, and the R135…
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 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…
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