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• Italian cabinet defines nuclear framework

  A cabinet meeting on 10 February saw the Italian cabinet approve the nuclear law that should return nuclear energy to the country. It sets out a framework for a number of vital new-build issues, such as siting and waste management. Posted Feb 11 2010, 10:44 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, meeting, waste, nuclear, law, new Build, cabinet, framework, siting

• Political risk for Italian nuclear

  Italy's inter-regional body rejected the nuclear energy policy proposed by Silvio Berlusconi's government during a late January session. Regional elections are looming, giving rise to fears for Italy's nuclear renaissance. Posted Feb 03 2010, 10:03 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, nuclear renaissance, europe, reactor, Politics, nuclear

• Much to do in Italy

  Deadlines included in Italy's new nuclear laws are drawing near. Siting criteria for new reactors are to be announced within weeks, but some local authorities are rebelling and key agency staff are not yet in place. Posted Jan 05 2010, 11:21 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, safety, reactor, policy, construction, legislation, nuclear, deadline

• Italy and USA sign nuclear agreement

  The USA and Italy have signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement, opening the door of the Italian market to US suppliers of nuclear technology and services. Posted Sep 30 2009, 11:32 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, agreement, technology, cooperation, nuclear, accord

• Italy rejoins the nuclear family

  The adoption of new energy legislation in Italy means the official end of anti-nuclear policies. Planning for new reactors can now begin in earnest. Posted Jul 10 2009, 10:26 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, nuclear renaissance, legislation

• Enel completes Spanish expansion

  The largest power compant in Spain is now controlled by Enel of Italy. With the purchase of a final 25%, Enel now owns 2655 MWe of nuclear capacity in Spain. Posted Jun 26 2009, 07:08 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Enel, Spain, Italy

• Cooperation deals for Jordan and Italy

  Russia and Jordan have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy. Meanwhile, Japan has agreed to help Italy with its reintroduction of nuclear power. Posted May 26 2009, 12:36 PM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, jordan, agreement

• Trade union doubts Italy's nuclear revival

  Leaders at Italy's major trade union have expressed scepticism on the revival of nuclear power in Italy, despite increasing political and industrial support for nuclear. Posted Apr 23 2009, 06:35 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, nuclear revival, labor

• Italian and Russian cooperation shapes up

  Among a series of energy-related agreements signed in Moscow recently between Russian and Italian companies is a quadrilateral agreement to cooperate in the field of nuclear energy. Posted Apr 09 2009, 11:22 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Russia, Italy, cooperation

• EOn hosts Italian delegation

  A group of Italian politicians has toured a German nuclear power plant in a signal of EOn's interest in the emerging Italian nuclear market. Posted Apr 06 2009, 11:55 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Germany, Italy, EOn

• Italian nuclear moved forward at summit

  French and Italian companies will have integral roles in each other's nuclear future, after agreement signed today in Rome. Joint studies will be made towards building four new reactors in Italy. Posted Feb 24 2009, 09:54 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: France, Italy, meeting

• Italian nuclear renaissance gathers pace

  Italy's revival of its nuclear power industry has moved a step further with the creation of a government department devoted to nuclear energy, renewables and energy efficiency. The country aims to generate 25% of its energy from nuclear plants. Posted Feb 11 2009, 11:11 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Italy, nuclear renaissance, nuclear plant

• Nuclear the 'only solution' to Italy's energy imports

  The continuing squeeze on gas supplies in Europe has led a utility president to declare "The only long run solution for Italy is nuclear energy." A minister said that the "shortsightedness of the past" has put Italy at risk. Posted Jan 09 2009, 10:55 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Nuclear Energy, Italy

• First decommissioning authorization in Italy

  The final decommissioning of the Bosco Marengo uranium enrichment plant has been authorised in Italy. It will be the first nuclear facility in the country to begin decommissioning. Posted Dec 12 2008, 08:33 AM by World Nuclear News Filed under: decomissioning, Italy

• Italian ministry to collaborate with Rosatom

  [Governo Italiano, 6 November; Nuclear.Ru, 7 November] A declaration of intent to collaborate on nuclear reactor construction and design was among 14 agreements signed during an Italian-Russian summit held in Moscow. At the summit, chaired by the presidents of the two countries, Italian minister of economic development Claudio Scajola signed a declaration of intent with Rosatom director general Sergey Kiriyenko covering collaboration on the construction of third generation nuclear reactors and the study, design and construction of a prototype fourth-generation reactor. According to press reports, Kiriyenko said that Russia would be helping Italy with its return to nuclear energy within the next 3-5 years. Under the latest agreement, a Russian-Italian working group is to be set up to develop a joint activity programme within 6 months. The lower house of the Italian government recently approved a bill overturning the country's moratorium on nuclear power. Posted Nov 10 2008, 12:03 PM by World Nuclear News Filed under: Rosatom, Italy