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Italian startup releases 9.8 kWh sodium battery for residential applications
Italy-based Heiwit has developed a 200 Ah sodium-ion battery with a lifespan of 6,000 cycles. The device reportedly offers thermal stability and rapid charging speed. June 16, 2025 Lara Morandotti From ESS News Italian startup Heiwit has developed...

Italy's public debt hits new high of 3.063 trillion
Italy's public debt in April climbed to a new record high of 3.0635 trillion euros, up 30.1 billion compared to the previous month, the Bank of Italy said on Monday. The central bank said the share of the national debt in foreign hands rose from...

Italian startup releases 9.8 kWh sodium-ion battery for residential applications
Italian startup Heiwit has developed a sodium-ion battery for residential use. Heiwit said the battery poses a lower fire risk, avoids materials with significant geopolitical concerns, and offers easier end-of-life recycling. “The overall cost is...

Italy's annual inflation rate down to 1.6% - Istat
Italy's annual inflation rate dropped to 1.6% in May, down from 1.9% in April, Istat said on Monday. That was lower than the figure of 1.7% the national statistics agency had given in its preliminary estimate. Istat said its consumer price index...

ITALIAN TOURISM AWAITS POSITIVE SUMMER 2025
As the summer of 2025 comes close, the Italian tourism sector shows signs of a steady rebound. Assoturismo Confesercenti forecasts suggest roughly 211.2 million overnight stays in official accommodations between June and August. This points to an...

Italian cooperation engaged in regeneration of the Aral Sea
The Italian Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Luigi Ferrari, met in Asghabat with the representatives of AICS Sogesid, Gabriella Rossi Crespi, Giorgia Scopece and Giancarlo Gusmaroli, who are involved in an Italian Cooperation project for the...

Italian legend delivers 'right choice' Rob Edwards verdict as Middlesbrough prepare move
Middlesbrough have been given a glowing recommendation of their potential next head coach by Italian goalkeeping hero Walter Zenga. The duo worked together at Wolves in 2016, when Zenga took over at Molineux, and became an important part of the...

Italian museum reports couple to police for damaging precious 'Van Gogh chair'
Published on 16/06/2025 - 12:19 GMT+2 A glittering crystal-covered artwork at a museum in Verona was left badly damaged after a couple ignored warnings and climbed onto it to take photos. Security footage from the Palazzo Maffei museum shows a man...

Italy, Jordan Urge Calm in Israel, Iran War
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi spoke by telephone on Sunday, concentrating on the continuing Israel Iran confrontation and underscoring the pressing necessity to scale back armed actions...

World Cup winner Gattuso named Italy head coach after Spalletti exit
Italy have confirmed the appointment of the former AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as head coach of the national team. The move follows the departure of Luciano Spalletti, who announced his own sacking in a press conference after Italy’s 3-0...

Gennaro Gattuso appointed as new Italy manager
Italy have appointed former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as their manager. The AC Milan legend replaces Luciano Spalletti, who announced his own sacking at a news conference last week. Gattuso, 47, made 73 appearances for Italy and was a member of...

A taste of Italy with mozzarella made in Peabody
Mozzarella, the beloved, versatile stringy cheese, is used to top pizza, toss over pasta and even be enjoyed raw. But did you know you do not have to travel to Italy to find some of the freshest around? “Mozzarella. It comes from the term...

Foreign Office updates Italy travel advice as city to be 'very busy'
The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for people in or travelling to Italy. The European country is a popular destination for people wanting to enjoy a short trip away, due to its magnificent architecture and stunning landscapes. The latest...

Gattuso named Italy coach as Azzurri scramble to salvage World Cup place
Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its...

Desperate Italy bucking the trend of picking more established coaches with hiring of Gattuso
ROME (AP) — It used to be that the coach of Italy's soccer team was someone who had a long list of managerial achievements and was nearer to the end of a career than the start. Not so with Gennaro Gattuso. But these are desperate times for Italy,...

Soccer: Gattuso to be presented as Italy coach Thursday
Gennaro Gattuso will be presented as the new Italy coach with a press conference at Rome's Hotel Parco dei Principi on Thursday after the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) announced on Sunday that the former midfielder had been given the keys of...

Vicenza Military Community member earns Italian knighthood
VICENZA, Italy – Patrizia Brandolese, an Italian employee who works at Caserma Ederle, recently received Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for her dedication to humanitarian efforts, historical preservations and helping people...

New Italian restaurant looking to offer people 'place to relax'
Bella Roma will be opened by Francesco Cangemi this Tuesday, June 17, on Claughton Street. Francesco, 36,who helps run Little Italy, in Rainford, is excited to be launching his own restaurant, with the name a nod to the former Bella Roma that was...
Gattuso named Italy’s new football coach
Gattuso is 47 years old. He played 73 matches for Italy and was part of the team that won the 2006 World Cup. FIGC president Gabriele Gravina said, “Gattuso is a symbol of Italian football. The blue jersey is like a second skin for him.” He...

Vietnam Airlines Set to Launch Inaugural Direct Route to Italy Next Month!
Vietnam Airlines is set to make waves in the skies with the launch of its inaugural direct flight between Hanoi and Milan, Italy, on July 1. This move is a crucial step in expanding the airline’s European network and marks a historic first for a...