Italy increases Russian oil imports
Italy has increased its imports of Russian crude despite EU efforts to end ties to Russian energy
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Russia expels 24 diplomats of Italian Embassy in Moscow
Russia has decided to expel 24 diplomats of the Italian Embassy in Moscow as part of its retaliatory measures, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "Yes, this is true," she told journalists …
Italy’s Eni ready to pay for Russian gas in rubles - report
Italian energy giant Eni SpA is poised to comply with Russian demands and open a bank account in rubles, after the European Union softened its stance in a standoff with the Kremlin over crucial gas supplies. According to people familiar …
Italian resort counts cost as Russian visits dry up
The services listed on the billboard outside Rotondaro Costruzioni, an estate agency and builder, are written in Italian and Russian, as are the details of the properties advertised for sale in the window display., The Guardian writes. …
Italy to close ports for Russian ships
Italian ports will be closed to Russian ships from April 17, and the ban will also apply to ships that have changed flags after February 24, Stampa reports. "From tomorrow, Italian ports will be closed to Russian ships, the ban …
Turkish, British, Italian defence ministers to discuss Ukraine in Istanbul
The defence ministers of Turkey, Britain and Italy will meet in Istanbul on Friday to discuss the situation in Ukraine and security ties between the three NATO allies, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. British Defence Secretary Ben …
Italy expels 30 Russian diplomats
Italy has expelled 30 Russian diplomats because of security concerns, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Tuesday, and Russia was set to retaliate. Italy summoned Russia's ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday to tell him …
Italian Foreign Minister: Cooperation with Baku is Rome's priority
Italy is interested in expanding the Southern Gas Corridor, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told Trend. "In terms of energy security, the creation of TAP has proven to be a far-sighted endeavor in the current …
Iran can be excluded from 2022 World Cup
There is an extremely remote possibility Italy could be promoted to the 2022 World Cup if Iran is excluded for banning women from the stadium. The theory was floated by Sport Mediaset, followed by Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, but …
Italy's largest utility Enel to exit Russia operations
Enel SpA, Italy’s largest utility, will exit from its Russia operations in a “matter of months,” Chief Executive Officer Francesco Starace said. The Italian company joins the world’s biggest energy companies, …
Artists and writers from Georgia to visit book fair in Bologna
Georgian illustrators and children's writers will take part in the Bologna Children's Book Fair on 21-24 March. At the exhibition, they will present a stand "Tbilisi - the World Capital of Books". According to the …
Solovyov and Usmanov’s estate arrested in Italy
Employees of the Italian Financial Guard (the power unit of the Ministry of Economy) arrested the property of Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov and TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov, who fell under EU sanctions in connection with the events in …
Fire breaks out on ferry off Greek island, 11 reportedly missing
At least 11 people from the Italian Euroferry Olympia that caught fire in the Ionian Sea are missing, and authorities have not yet been able to find them following the evacuation of passengers and crew members, the Greek TV channel Open reported …
Europe relies on Southern Gas Corridor
Southern Gas Corridor, which crosses six countries, stretches over 3500 km and costs 45$ billion, aims to increase and diversify European energy supply by bringing Azerbaijani gas to markets in Europe
West evacuates its citizens from Ukraine
Today, many Western countries have published calls and recommendations to their citizens to leave Ukraine immediately and refrain from traveling to this country. The USA was the first to begin it. The State Department said …
Top energy executive to EU: stop blaming Russia and fill your gas storage
The EU should stop blaming its energy crisis on Russia and start buying cheap gas every summer to avoid competing with Asia for pricey liquefied natural gas (LNG) each winter
Italy scraps outdoor mask mandate
Italy's government on Tuesday lifted an obligation to wear masks outdoors under most circumstances in response to an improving coronavirus situation, and said it aimed to raise attendance limits at stadiums. Under new rules set by …
Can Qatari gas compensate Russian supplies in Europe?
The United States, the world's top natural gas producer, has asked Qatar and other major energy producers to divert gas supplies to Europe "if Russia attacks Ukraine" and the United States imposes sanctions on Russia
Italian party urges to recognize Sputnik V for green passes
Italy’s opposition center-right Brothers of Italy party addressed the government asking to recognize the Russian Sputnik V vaccine for the issuance of COVID certificates, a statement by lawmakers Lucia Albano and Riccardo Zucconi said. …
Sputnik V effective against Omicron strain in 70% of cases - Italian research institute
The antibodies of over 70% of those inoculated with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine retain their neutralizing activity against the Omicron strain and in the majority of cases it is retained even 3-6 months following vaccination, a research and …
