Genoa is establishing itself as a strategic hub for digital connectivity in the Mediterranean, thanks to the development of new technological infrastructures that strengthen the Ligurian capital's role on the international scene. Currently, over a thousand kilometers of fiber optics connect Genoa to Sicily through Unitirreno's latest-... more
Genova once again confirms its position at the forefront of innovation related to Artificial Intelligence. In the spring, the city will host the first national coordination dedicated to the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and civic defense. A significant initiative that places the Ligurian capital at the center of a crucial issue for... more
The 46th edition of BIT (International Tourism Exchange) recently concluded, with Liguria—and Genoa in particular—once again standing out for its dynamism and innovation. On this occasion, Genoa was selected as one of the ten cities awarded the "Luminous Destinations" prize by VisitItaly, a recognition that celebrates cities... more
The Municipality of Genoa has approved the city’s participation in the "10 Comuni" (10 Municipalities) project for 2026, renewing its partnership with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Nice. The goal is to solidify the city’s position as a premier year-round tourist destination while strengthening ties with the... more
A new partnership in the field of deep tech has been announced between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics, the first Italian startup founded in Genoa as a spin-off of the IIT (Italian Institute of Technology).
This initiative involves a collaboration between the shipbuilding giant and the young IIT venture, aimed at implementing a humanoid robot... more
"The rights of each and every individual must be translated into concrete actions," declared the Mayor of Genoa, Silvia Salis, who was honored in Rome on February 4th during the fourth edition of the "2026 Rainbow Awards." On this occasion, the Mayor was celebrated as "Political Figure of the Year" for her unwavering... more
The Genoa City Council recently approved the Municipality's participation as a partner in the European project Science4Everyone. This initiative focuses on the promotion of scientific culture and aims to bridge the gap between citizens, students, and the complex world of research and innovation.The project will span 24 months with a total... more
With the arrival of 2026, Genoa celebrates a major milestone: the twentieth anniversary of the inscription of the Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. This recognition covers the Strade Nuove area—a link between the medieval streets to the south and the modern districts to the north—... more
From January 21st to the 26th, Madrid hosted FITUR 2026, the International Tourism Fair, now widely recognized as one of the most important events on the global tourism scene, since it offers a forum for comparison for tourism and the MICE sector globally. Italy also took part in this important event, of course, and this year chose to dedicate a... more
On January 30, the Municipality of Genoa began work on drafting its first Sustainability Report, which will be published in spring 2026. It is a public and voluntary document, an advanced non-financial reporting tool designed to make not only businesses, but also citizens, participate in the results achieved by the Authority and the City in the... more
On January 28, 2026, Genoa's historic Palazzo Ducale hosted The Ocean Race Summit Genova: Nudging the New Ocean Society, a participatory, youth-focused event that brought together over 200 political leaders, activists, scientists, sailors, creatives, and students to discuss the future of ocean health.
The Summit was conceived as a dynamic... more
The infrastructure, which will connect Valencia and Genova with an investment of €100 million, consolidates the Ligurian capital's position as a strategic gateway for data flows between the Iberian Peninsula and Europe.
Genova's role as a nerve center in global telecommunications routes is strengthened. Sparkle, a leading operator in... more