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Oil Markets Brush Off the OPEC+ Production Push
Oil prices have remained elevated at the start of this week despite expectations that OPEC+ will approve another big production boost for September. - Diesel was widely expected to be the main refined products underperformer this year but, defying...

Italy, Qatar Champion Diplomacy Amid Regional Volatility, Says Envoy
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Italy's ambassador to Qatar, Paolo Toschi, has emphasised that Italy and Qatar are firmly united in their commitment to fostering diplomacy and stability across a volatile Middle East and beyond. “And in a volatile time for...

Italy’s bridge to nowhere shows the risks of a defense boom
The defense boom in Europe is as close to a tech-style gold rush as the Old Continent can offer. Armaments stocks are outperforming Nvidia Corp and defense-themed funds are amassing billions in anticipation of rising military spending in a more...

A closer look at France’s largest solar plant
Neoen’s 300 MW Cestas solar park, commissioned in 2015, remains France’s biggest PV plant and the only one in the country that contributes to grid stability, even at night. July 8, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte From pv magazine Germany France's largest...

Joint Serbian-Chinese hydrogen energy laboratory starts working
The first Serbian-Chinese workshop dedicated to the hydrogen economy, which brought together scientists, researchers and business representatives from Serbia and China, marked the beginning of the work of the joint international hydrogen energy...

Lourdes grad Alyssa Ustby will play next season in Italy
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Former Rochester Lourdes and University of North Carolina basketball star Alyssa Ustby has agreed to play overseas this coming season, Ustby signing with the Panthers Roseto team in Roseto, Italy. The Panthers play in Italy’s...
All eyes on Italy in the Superlative
Our columnist looks back on a dramatic Coral-Eclipse and head to Super Saturday this weekend. Could you see Ombudsman reversing Coral-Eclipse form with Delacroix at some point? Well, it may not have been pretty, and it was certainly dramatic but...
Indonesian volcano erupts as flights cancelled and gas masks sent to local people to help with 'painful' breathing
8 July 2025, 12:21 Volcanic materials spewing from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki at East Flores regency in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Picture: Alamy A volcano in Indonesia has erupted - leaving local people struggling to breathe through "painful"...

Italy’s Best-Kept Secret Has Better Food Than Capri and No Crowds
An hour from Naples, the island of Ischia continues to stay under the radar, which is exactly how many locals like it. Capri gets the press, the paparazzi, and the cruise ship itineraries. It also gets fashion labels, glossy magazine shoots, and...

Tulum Energy Raises $27M to Scale Methane Pyrolysis for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production in Mexico
Tulum Energy, a clean tech startup born from Italian and Mexican roots, just landed $27 million in funding to kick off a bold new project in Mexico—a methane pyrolysis-based hydrogen pilot plant. With backing from Techenergy Ventures (part of the...

JinkoSolar Powers Clean Energy Future with 21.6 MWh Energy Storage Systems for Distributed Energy Infrastructure
This milestone marks a significant step in advancing clean, reliable, and dispatchable energy in Massachusetts through the state's Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the "Company," or "JinkoSolar")...

Stellantis Could Reduce Production of Gas-Engine Cars to Avoid billions in CO₂ Fines
Even though the European Union has granted car manufacturers a reprieve to meet its new emissions standards, Stellantis is sounding the alarm. Stellantis Europe president Jean-Philippe Imparato is saying that the company risks paying up to €2.5...

Italian hydrogen company Tulum Energy raises €22.9 million to advance scalable low-carbon hydrogen production
Milan-based Tulum Energy, a startup producing clean hydrogen solutions for industrial applications, has raised €22.9 million in a Seed funding round to accelerate the development of Tulum’s innovative clean hydrogen production technology. The...
New $1.35 Billion Energy Deal Between Sonatrach and Eni
[Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:28:49 +0300] Algiers - Saba: Algeria’s Sonatrach and Italy’s Eni have signed a long-term $1.35 billion production-sharing agreement to explore and develop hydrocarbons in the Zemoul El Kbar area, located in the Berkine Basin...

Erasmus plans selection shake-up after frustrating win over Italy
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus didn’t mince his words after South Africa’s stuttering 42-24 win over Italy in the first Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, a match that left him more irritated than elated despite...

First look: Bar Italia opens at Easton Town Center
Bar Italia's Gulf Shrimp Spaghetti includes capers, scallions and a not-overpowering addition of bagna cauda, a sauce made of anchovies, garlic and olive oil.Bob Vitale/Columbus DispatchBar Italia opened at Easton Town Center on June 30, 2025....

Westbridge Renewable Energy Announces Launch of First Data Centre Project: Fontus, a 380+ MW Strategic Hub in Colorado
CALGARY, AB, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQX: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ) ("Westbridge", "Westbridge Renewable" or the "Company") a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy and energy...
Anwar’s Visits To Italy, France, Brazil To Strengthen Investment, Trade Prospects
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential...

Iran Dismisses Reports Of Nuclear Talks Proposal To US, Spokesperson Says
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. Iran has not made any proposal to the United States regarding negotiations on its nuclear program, said Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),...

Turkish FM Narrates US Position's Delivery To Iran On Nuclear Discussions
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. The US position on the resumption of nuclear talks with Iran has been brought to the attention of the Iranian side, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told reporters, Trend reports. He held...