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Energy & Critical Minerals: Eni is buying a 25% stake in EnergyX’s Chile lithium project via its subsidiary Black Giant, with a phased $225m investment and an option to secure up to a quarter of future output—aimed at diversifying supply chains and supporting lithium battery plans in Italy. Mobility Tech: Pirelli takes a 24.99% stake in RIDEsense (University of Naples Federico II spin-out) to co-develop software for its Cyber Tyre ecosystem, combining physical and virtual sensors to boost safety and diagnostics. SME & Workspaces: A couple behind Highland Fox is turning an 180-year-old historic building in Nairn into a new co-working hub, with 10 desks and a focus on local entrepreneurship. Design & Consumer Products: Donburi container maker DOSHISHA’s mosh! Nn Donburi Container wins the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2026, highlighting demand for portable, compartmentalized meal solutions. Business Finance Watch: Bending Spoons’ Nasdaq IPO keeps drawing attention as the Milan-based group’s “buy, improve, raise prices” model faces scrutiny.

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Jul. 6, 2026

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Italy's Eni buys minority stake in EnergyX's lithium project in Chile

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Jul. 6, 2026

Small Business Spotlight: Ciccotti Art Glass

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Jul. 6, 2026

Italian energy major acquires 25% stake in Chilean lithium project

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Publication Location	Germany, Berlin
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Jul. 5, 2026

Small businesses in U.S. say they’re having good summer

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Year Founded	1890
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Domain Registration Year	1994
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Jul. 6, 2026

Pirelli acquires 24.99% stake in virtual sensor startup RIDEsense

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Owned By	CloserStill Media (Gareth Bowhill CEO) through UKIP Media & Events Ltd
Year Founded	2006
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Domain Registration Year	2008
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, Dorking
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Jul. 6, 2026

Europe’s magnet supply chain push gets €8 million boost from German startup alqem

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Owned By	Thomas Ohr (Founder & CEO) through Menlo Media S.L.
Year Founded	2010
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Publication Location	Spain, Barcelona
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Jul. 6, 2026

I'm an American who's lived in Italy for 10 years. Most tourists ruin their summer trips by making these 8 mistakes.

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Year Founded	2007
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Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	Germany

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Jul. 5, 2026

Dot cake went from TikTok trend to Philly bakeries. Here’s how 3 small businesses jumped on the bandwagon.

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