"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
Starting in March 2026, AirIdea, a new airline based in Genova at Cristoforo Colombo Airport, will launch its operations offering direct and efficient connections to major cities in Northern and Northeastern Italy. The flights, operated by modern twin-engine aircraft capable of accommodating up to 18 passengers, will be operated on a daily basis.... more
Already seen as a hub of excellence in applied artificial intelligence based in Genoa, Fusion AI Labs has presented significant results in just a few months of operation. Launched in October 2025, the company now boasts 15 young professionals with solid experience, including at the international level: a result that demonstrates how Fusion... more
Genova has applied for “Italian Capital of the Sea 2026” with the aim of enhancing the historical and economic link between Genova and the sea, promoting sustainable growth, social innovation, and urban regeneration.
In support of the candidacy, the city has joined the EU Mission Charter “Restore our Oceans and Waters... more
The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno is officially among the winners of the 12th edition of FAI’s “Places of the Heart” ranking eighth in Italy and first in Liguria. This is a historic achievement, as Staglieno is the only cemetery to have ever received funding from the national grant program.
The recognition is the... more
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Conference “Genoa, Data Port” will take place in the Representative Hall of Palazzo Tursi, at Via Garibaldi 9.
The meeting, sponsored by the Municipality of Genoa, will provide an opportunity to analyze the evolution of Genoa's digital ecosystem and initiate discussions... more