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OAS Helicopters’ Rapid Growth in Oil, Gas Shuttle Services
Chinedu Eze Oil and gas exploration in Nigeria started with holistic importation of equipment, technical and service personnel for years until Nigerians began to gain knowledge in the industry and today, Nigerians have become major players. Over a...

Italian-style swordfish delivers a moist fillet with a satisfying sear
Tender swordfish, seared on a stovetop grill with a vibrant salad of tomatoes, olives, cucumbers and red onion, makes for a light and flavorful dinner that comes together in no time. Cooking fish so it stays juicy and sweet -- rather than dry and...

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...

Aldi’s new pizza oven that saves shoppers more than £300 in stores now – grab one before they sell out
Pizza nights at home have just got a serious upgrade with Aldi’s Gas Pizza Oven (£69.99) –more than £300 less than leading brand Ooni. (This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article,...

Olive Crimes
The global price of olive oil reached up to $10,600 per metric tonne in April, increasing from $5,300 in March, as production in Greece and Italy dropped due to extreme heat and drought. This surge in prices has sparked a series of olive-related...

Westinghouse and Energoatom Reinforce Ukraine’s Energy Independence with Partnership for Fuel Assembly Capability
ROME--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025-- Westinghouse Electric Company and JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom,” Ukraine’s national nuclear power company, signed an agreement at the Ukraine Recovery Conference to jointly pursue final fuel assembly capability in...
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A new nuclear shield for Europe: Macron wraps up London visit with key France-UK nuke pact
French President Emmanuel Macron will conclude his three-day state visit to the UK on Thursday with a landmark agreement to strengthen nuclear coordination between Britain and France, Europe’s only nuclear powers. The pact, which reinforces...

BayWa r.e. secures US$3.5 billion in funds to build its renewables portfolio
According to the Munich, Germany-based company, this financial package will strengthen its position as an independent power producer (IPP). The funds will be used to plan, develop and construct wind, solar and battery energy storage system (BESS)...

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...
Petrol station explosion in Rome, Italy kills one and injures dozens, mass casualties narrowly avoided
The working-class neighborhood of Prenestino in the southeast of Rome was jolted awake last Friday morning by devastating blasts at a nearby refueling station. When the initial blast occurred, fire fighters and emergency operators were already on...

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...

Bar Gigi opens on Sundays to serve Italian feasts all weekend
Nottingham’s modern Italian restaurant Bar Gigi has officially opened its doors on Sundays, giving diners an opportunity to indulge in the flavours of Italy in the heart of the city. Historically closed on Sunday and Monday, the restaurant, which...

Limits on AC temperature could help save energy – and be good for your health
A Union minister’s statement that the government plans to regulate air conditioner temperatures to save energy has sparked discussion and some criticism. On June 10, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar announced that...
Ghana warns of power cuts while Italy's Eni works to boost gas supply
Italian energy group Eni will temporarily suspend operations at a gas plant in Ghana on Sunday to implement a supply increase, likely resulting in power cuts, the West African country said on Wednesday. Ghana, the world's second biggest cocoa...

Engineering company makes waves with innovative offshore energy tech: 'Strengthens our offering'
The town's well-developed marine infrastructure made it a no-brainer. by Christine DulionJuly 10, 2025 A British engineering company is making waves in the world of offshore wind energy — and its latest move could help power a cleaner future. As...

President Maia Sandu Strengthens Ties with Italy During Meeting with President Sergio Mattarella
President Maia Sandu met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace in Rome to reaffirm and deepen the strong ties between Moldova and Italy. The two heads of state discussed boosting bilateral cooperation, advancing...

Conference commits over 10 bln euros to Ukraine rebuilding, Italy says
Participants in a Rome conference on the economic recovery of Ukraine have pledged over 10 billion euros ($11.7 billion) to help the war-torn country, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. The conference, attended by political...

BALKAN BLOG: Can Croatia become a European energy and transport hub?
Croatia has ambitions to become a gateway for energy and trade in Europe, using its position on the Adriatic to link global markets with Central Europe. But as the small country ramps up investments in new gas pipelines, and the modernisation of...

France and UK pledge new Storm Shadow missile orders, deepen nuclear cooperation
A member of the military walks past a MBDA Storm Shadow/Scalp missile at the Farnborough Airshow (Getty Images) BELFAST — France and the UK have agreed to new MBDA Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missile orders, moved closer to settling on a...