FLORENCE, Italy, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Italian region of Tuscany is set to extend Enel's (ENEI.MI), opens new tab geothermal energy licences by 20 years to 2046 in exchange for nearly 3 billion ...

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and the Italian region of Umbria has made the cut as a greener and more affordable option than Tuscany. Known as the 'green heart of Italy,' this region offers a stunning blend of rolling vineyard ...

Major airports in Italy already began cancelling flights on Tuesday in preparation for a nationwide day of strikes. Now, all air traffic at Ciampino Airport has been suspended due to a small fire ...

A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption. But the sudden influx ...

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. Even if they’re not fresh off the runways ...

"Spaghetti didn't originate in Italy. It was introduced to the country by Arab traders in the 8th century. The Italians embraced it, and its popularity quickly increased," one Facebook post ...

An alien bird species has landed in large parts of northern Italy, putting local wildlife at risk. The African sacred ibis is an invasive species that is thought to have invaded after it escaped ...

The ECJ is set to review Italy’s plan in the coming weeks, to clarify whether it is in compliance with EU law. The agreement between Rome and Tirana allows up to 3,000 people intercepted by the ...

Italy's data protection authority is asking Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek for formal responses on how it handles Italians' data when they use its AI chatbot app. The authority known ...

Planning a trip to Italy this year? You’re likely going to have to consider your plans a bit more than in previous years, as this one’s special: it’s the Jubilee Year, a Roman Catholic religious event ...

During a December 2023 trip to Italy, Musk told people to "make more Italians" as a way of maintaining cultural identity amid rising immigration. He also said: "I think we have to maintain the ...