The G7 Technology and Digital Ministerial Meeting under Italy’s G7 Presidency was held today in Cernobbio. The meeting was chaired by the Undersecretary of State for Technological Innovation Alessio Butti and resulted in a Joint Statement the result of a collaborative process which started at the first Ministerial Meeting in Trento and built on the foundations laid during the Japanese G7 Presidency in 2023 has coordinated the work of the G7 Digital & Technology Working Group (D&T WG) to advance global cooperation in the following areas: Safe and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in the public sector ; Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for Organizations Developing Advanced AI System (HAIP CoC); Digital Government Services; Digital Identity Approaches Final G7 Digital Joint Ministerial Statement G7 Compendium of Digital Government Services G7 Toolkit for AI in the Public Sector G7 Mapping Exercise of Digital Identity Approaches Final Overview of the OECD Pilot of the HAIP Reporting Framework analytical cookies with technical features and third-party profiling cookies to ensure the best browsing experience and allow you to view some content in line with your preferences To find out more, see our Privacy Policy By closing the banner through the X at the top right or by selecting the "Reject all" button you will continue browsing and receive only the technical cookies for which your consent is not required but the contents of the YouTube channel will not be available directly within this Site If you wish to consent to the use of third-party profiling cookies select the "Accept all" button; remember that you can always change your choice using the Cookie Preferences feature available at the bottom of the page Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Certified email addresses (PEC) Email addresses Here we are to serve you with news right now quality journalism and subscribe on a monthly basis you can have full digital access to all news Proces du 13-November : ce que ces hommes opaques ont dans la tete Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit Blanditiis optio incidunt eum omnis ratione error temporibus iure porro esse Integer consectetur quam eget ipsum dictum accumsan Donec non lectus id risus rutrum ullamcorper sit amet vel nulla The classified "homeland defense plan" outlines how the government would respond in the immediate aftermath of a strike on British territory by a hostile foreign nation This marks the fifth known prisoner of war (POWs) swap of 2025 and the 64th since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022 The suspension reportedly affected 11 shipments of artillery shells and weapons from Dover Air Force Base and a U.S Trump said that Russia has grown more willing to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine following a sharp decline in oil prices Poland will hold presidential elections on May 18 as the country faces key debates over social policy and national security that could shape its political trajectory The annual report said Russia is using aggressive tactics such as unauthorized airspace incursions and close encounters with NATO ships and aircraft including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones located about 70 kilometers northwest of Donetsk remains one of the most fiercely contested sectors of the front where Russia has concentrated its main offensive efforts since March  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 11:41 am)Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims, ahead of Victory Day parade. Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." Vice President Mike Pence said Putin "only understands power." About 800 million euros ($905 million) will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of anti-tank mines to deter potential aggression by Martin Fornusek, The Kyiv Independent news deskPresident Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the 50th Cernobbio Forum in Cernobbio (Presidential Office)Ukraine is grateful for air defenses provided by its partners but they are still "not enough to secure our entire territory and repel every Russian attack," President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his visit to Italy on Sept "Ukraine is not asking for anything more than what your country or any other country already has," Zelensky said in a speech at the 50th Cernobbio Forum in northern Italy The Ukrainian president arrived in Italy to meet with local business leaders and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as Kyiv increasingly calls for additional air defenses and other aid to repel Russian aggression Zelensky's trip to Italy came right after his visit to Germany, where he received additional pledges of military assistance at the 24th Ramstein group meeting and held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "Our people are under constant threat of Russian missile and drone strikes every, every night and every day," Zelensky said in Italy, reminding recent deadly attacks against the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv, Poltava, and Lviv we have air defense systems – also thanks to Italy But it is not enough to secure our entire territory and repel every Russian attack." Jointly with France, Italy has provided Ukraine with a SAMP/T air defense system in 2023 and pledged to deliver a second one this year There has been no confirmation on the delivery of the second battery with Zelensky complaining on several occasions that the pledged air defenses are being delayed "We just want no father in our country to have to bury his wife and daughters because they were killed by Russian missiles… We just we just want Ukrainian boys and girls to never again suffer because they cannot help their parents who are in Russian-occupied territories," the president said A Russian attack against the western city of Lviv on Sept including a mother and her three daughters leaving only the father of the family alive "What does (Russian President Vladimir) Putin want to achieve with all this We did not want to take anything from Russia But it was Putin who wanted to take our land – and he occupied our territory," the president stressed Zelensky met with representatives of over 30 leading Italian companies on the sidelines of the Cernobbio summit thanking them for developing projects in Ukraine Ukraine's head of state thanked the business leaders for providing energy equipment According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel), which tracks international aid for Ukraine, Italy has committed a total of 1.7 billion euros ($1.8 billion) in economic and military assistance to Ukraine as of June 2024 Holding the Group of Seven (G7) rotating presidency in 2024, Italy hosted a summit that saw the announcement of a $50 billion loan for Ukraine covered by frozen Russian assets proceeds Italy will also host the 2025 Recovery Conference inviting officias from 77 countries and 500 companies President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the session titled “Azerbaijan's role in the new geopolitical environment” at the International Cernobbio Forum themed “Intelligence on the World - I welcome everyone to this prestigious forum President Mattarella highlighted the role of Europe and its significance in the global context let me give the floor to our esteemed first speaker will address his country's position in relation to this scenario I would like to express my gratitude to the organizers for the invitation This is the second time I am participating in the Cernobbio Forum I have very good memories of my being here two years ago where yesterday I had meetings with President Mattarella we once again reconfirmed the strategic character of our bilateral ties Italy and Azerbaijan have worked as strategic partners for many years The corresponding declaration was adopted almost ten years ago This is my third visit to Italy since 2020 and President Mattarella paid a visit to Azerbaijan in 2018 High-level contacts demonstrate that we are very close partners Italy is Azerbaijan’s number one trading partner in the world our trade turnover was close to 16 billion US dollars We see potential for growth not only in the energy sector but also in other sectors Azerbaijan is the Italy’s number one oil supplier and number two gas supplier This is also an important part of our cooperation Energy supplies today clearly demonstrate that national security cannot be separated from energy security The 3,500 km integrated pipeline system from Azerbaijan to Italy today ensures energy security for ten countries We now have ten countries receiving gas from Azerbaijan seven of which are members of the European Union That is probably why the European Commission calls Azerbaijan a pan-European gas supplier and a reliable partner the pipeline starts in Azerbaijan and ends in Italy covers a broad European and Eurasian geography with strong growth potential Today we are in a process of negotiations with at least three European countries with respect to gas supply energy and trade are not the only part of our bilateral agenda We are also actively working on humanitarian issues is a great example of the diversification of our cooperation Five leading Italian universities like Luiss which will be instrumental in our future cooperation The students who are already studying and those who will study there will naturally be connected to Italy Italian culture and the great historical heritage of the Italian people I start my introduction with this important bilateral part because it demonstrates that when relations are built on mutual trust That is how relations must be built between countries which are situated far from each other and belong to different continents Talking about the geopolitical situation - because the topic of my introduction was exactly the role of Azerbaijan in the changing geopolitical environment – first of all I would like to say that the biggest geopolitical change not only in the Caucasus but in the broader region was the restoration of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty which really demonstrates that international law can prevail not only when a legal framework exists but also when you have courage and real strength our internationally recognized territories were under Armenian occupation Despite numerous decisions and resolutions by international organizations including four legally binding United Nations Security Council resolutions demanding the immediate withdrawal of Armenian forces from our lands The OSCE created a special group in order to tackle this issue This demonstrates that international law alone is not enough to ensure justice and peace So you must have other factors on the table a large part of our then-occupied territories was liberated during the 44-day Patriotic War as separatists continued to undermine sovereignty of Azerbaijan it was the last full stop when sovereignty of Azerbaijan was totally restored The conflict actually ended as it should have This is a good example for many other countries which struggle for their territorial integrity and sovereignty without success I think Azerbaijan demonstrated that international law for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union we can achieve peace in the South Caucasus The latest developments in the negotiation track between Azerbaijan and Armenia demonstrate that with almost 80 percent of the peace treaty paragraphs having been approved We have already started not only the border delimitation process We hope that Azerbaijan’s initiative to start peace negotiations will result in a peace treaty that will be important not only for the South Caucasus but for all parts of the world That will be an example of how countries that have fought for 30 years with Azerbaijan suffering from aggression and the total devastation of almost 20 percent of its territory The final point which I want to raise in my introductory comments is that we will host the largest climatic conference It is important that the decision was made by consensus of almost 200 countries We consider it as a sign of respect for Azerbaijan We are actively working in order to build bridges between different actors on the global arena There are mutual claims and accusations about who is more responsible for damaging the planet and who has to pay more and etc While not being a major actor on international arena I think it is achievable for us to build bridges between the Global South and the Global North I also want to underline that through active cooperation with many European countries including ten members of the European Union which are Azerbaijan’s official strategic partners and as the Chair of the Non-Alignment Movement for four years These are the topics I wanted to address during my introduction thank you for giving me the opportunity to address this audience How do you see your country in the context of the discussion about how to come out of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine Because there are some platforms and proposals President Ilham Aliyev: For a hypothetical possibility we were part of the Soviet Union for 70 years we have diversified connections on a people-to-people level and on a political level we consider our relations with Russia and Ukraine to be very good We strongly support Ukraine’s and all countries’ territorial integrity and sovereignty and we will not be a part of the anti-Russian sanctions campaign I know that there are many others who want to be around What I can say now to the audience that we have been approached by Russia Ukraine and European institutions in order to facilitate with the continuation of the gas transit through Ukraine we have put a lot of efforts in order to find a common ground for that because we know that if this transit stops several countries of the European Union will face serious difficulties with the physical access to natural gas we just want to support those countries and also Ukraine because if the transit stops the Ukrainian gas distribution system will be absolutely paralyzed we have certain optimism because in recent context with both countries we think there is ground for a breakthrough it may be premature for me to go into too much detail then we may be able to do other things in order to help put an end to this war both countries are negotiating the continuation of Russian gas transit and Azerbaijani gas supply through Russia and Ukraine to Europe Because I have seen the news these days there has been a decision by your country to declare persona non grata several members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe This is not that much in tune with what you told us about building bridges importance of being diplomatic and reaching out President Ilham Aliyev: Thank you for this question There is a certain misunderstanding with respect to this issue But in order to give you a comprehensive response to when Azerbaijan was adopted to the Council of Europe in 2001 I was a member of the Parliament of Azerbaijan and the first head of the Azerbaijani delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe faced a lot of criticism from the Parliamentary Assembly and implemented decisions of the European Court of Human Right and etc what happened this January was crossing the red line As I already said in my introductory comments we restored our sovereignty completely last year separatism was totally eliminated from Azerbaijan’s soil We did not do anything different from what Ukraine is trying to do Ukraine is trying to restore its sovereignty without success We restored our sovereignty without any support the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe decided to deprive our delegation from its voting right These were the sanctions imposed on us because we restored our sovereignty Those who voted for this don’t want to see us in the Council of Europe If they change their decision and restore our right I regret that members of the Italian Parliament voted for that I do not know the names of the people who are on this list of 70+ but there is a chance to improve the situation building bridges is better than 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The G7 Technology and Digital Ministerial Meeting on 15 October 2024 in Cernobbio (Como) will be chaired by the Undersecretary of State for Technological Innovation Alessio Butti The meeting will finalise the commitments made with the G7 Ministers’ Declaration which was adopted at the Industry and use of Artificial Intelligence systems with a particular focus on the use of AI in the public sector the goal of the meeting is to share good practices in digital public services and to identify commonalities in digital identity approaches on the international scene The Italian Presidency Department for Digital Transformation has coordinated the work of the G7 Digital & Technology Working Group (D&T WG) to advance global cooperation in this area The resulting documents will be published following the Ministerial Meeting in Cernobbio Toolkit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Public Sector AI is one of the most intriguing and promising fields of innovation and has the potential to dramatically improve our lives need to respect the democratic values of G7 countries protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms the Italian Presidency developed a Toolkit to enable the ethical development and use of AI applications in the public sector The Toolkit is designed to highlight trends policy frameworks and multiple AI enablers within G7 members It aims to share good practices and priority interventions to support the development and use of AI in environments that are secure and trustworthy with a special focus on the implementation within the public sector Reporting Framework and Pilot for the Hiroshima AI Process (HAIP) – International Code of ConductTo ensure continuity with the work of the Japanese G7 Presidency in 2023 the Italian Presidency committed to complement the Hiroshima AI Process Comprehensive Policy Framework (HAIP) by developing a Reporting Framework an integral part of the Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for Organizations Developing Advanced AI Systems (HAIP CoC) The Presidency developed a draft Reporting Framework and launched a pilot from July 19 to September 6 with the support of the OECD and the contribution of 20 organizations across ten countries with a true stakeholder perspective The results will be presented in a Report that will inform the final Reporting Framework to be finalized in the next months Compendium of Digital Government SystemsA robust digital public infrastructure facilitates an easy user-friendly and secure access to essential public services enables resilience and fosters social inclusion The Presidency has developed a Compendium on Digital Government Systems sharing examples of how G7 governments are approaching and leveraging digital public infrastructure Mapping Exercise of Digital Identity ApproachesDigital identity plays a crucial role in fostering a secure and efficient digital transformation by enabling individuals and businesses to prove their identity and share verified information through digital means The rising demand for digital services across the public and private sector along with concerns about digital exclusion underscore the need for well-designed digital identity systems supported by appropriate governance frameworks While traditional forms of identification and authentication means like physical identity cards passports and passwords remain significant they alone are insufficient to address the complexities of today’s digital landscape The goal of the Report is to identify commonalities in digital identity approaches among G7 members to inform future work within the G7 and other international fora Europe Nicky HarleySeptember 08 The great issues of the world of today and tomorrow have been discussed for 50 years at the Cernobbio Forum Our annual Forum, "Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy" is one of the world's most important meetings between top executives It is commonly known as "Cernobbio Forum" because of the venue that traditionally hosts it: Villa d'Este and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the international business community.  The idea of the Forum was conceived on a train between Verona and Milan during a conversation between Alfredo Ambrosetti and Umberto Colombo.  When Alfredo Ambrosetti (founder of The European House - Ambrosetti) and Beniamino Andreatta (economist) organized in 1975 the first meeting in Villa d'Este on the state of the economy and the society's major trends an economy that was in bad conditions: the Forum was born in such troubled times and in 2024 it celebrates 50 years of history The first edition of the Cernobbio Forum took place in July 1975 in a context of strong political crisis and national elections: only 14 people participated It was a very courageous act to launch the Forum in this context the number of participants following the three-day event at Villa d'Este is fixed at 250 the Forum's programme has always been structured in three macro-areas.  This structure was consolidated in the 1980s.  The Forum's participants must respect the "Chatham House Rule". Everyone - may freely use the information received during the sessions but must make no mention of the source (be it a speaker or a participant).  The absence of the media has always facilitated a frank and honest exchange of views between participants Over 100 national and international newspapers cover the event - including BCC - but they never step inside of the conference room with the exception of selected directors and editors who must follow the Chatham House Rule as well The Forum's 50th anniversary (September 6-7-8 a testament to the continuous relevance of this event despite the most profound transformations of the country but at the same time has been keeping an eye on the future an exclusive audience of national and international participants (CEOs economists) meet for an exchange of views on crucial issues and priorities on the agenda of entrepreneurs and political leaders in compliance with the Chatham House Rule - the discussion remains confidential so as to stimulate a free and open discussion gave an enlightened talk on the future of telecommunications in 1983; at that time she was CEO of ITALTEL Manager and leader of important electronic groups at the time she was among the very few women who participated in the Forum were the only two women participants until 1985 the economy of People’s Republic of China was growing on average 10% every year and western industries had not hesitated to seize the opportunities offered by the creation of a new market The Chinese phenomenon inevitably ended up expanding the agenda of the Cernobbio Forum especially on the day dedicated to the global agenda it has become impossible to discuss economic prospects during meetings without discussing the Chinese growth and Renato Ruggiero spoke about it at the time The discussions around the European topic gave way to a collaboration between the former "Studio Ambrosetti" and Piero Angela a renowned and beloved Italian scientific communicator and journalist with whom we created the tv shows "Quark Economy" (1988) and "Quark Europe" (1992) to explain the meaning and consequences of the arrival of the common currency Piero Angela also participated in the Forum as moderator of the session dedicated to energy and climate change The end of the Soviet Union in 1991 was hailed as the end of the cold war and as a double victory: democracy over communism. In the 1992 edition of the Cernobbio Forum the issue of "Dis-Union of the Soviet Union" was at the centre of the debate and was discussed and commented by Renato Ruggiero (Head of International relations of the FIAT group), Hans Detrich Genscher (the first Minister of Foreign Affairs of the unified Germany) Anatoly Sobchak (Mayor of Petersburg and Putin’s university professor) Leonid Grigorev (Vice-Minister of Economy and Finance Vladimir Shumekko (Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Government) Here I learned about the passion for freedom" said Silvio Berlusconi on the day he went into politics (January 26 1994). Just a few months before the public announcement of the establishment of Forza Italia he was at the Forum in Cernobbio as a participant Photographies show him listening carefully to the debates and conversing with other attendees. He had been a frequent visitor to the Forum since the 1980s first as President of Fininvest and then -in 2004 and 2005- as Italy's Prime Minister attended two editions of the Forum in Cernobbio he showed a picture of a smartphone to the audience.  In an interview published in January 2024 on the Italian newspaper La Repubblica recalls an anecdote about Gates: he had arrived to the villa at 2 am from Prague and instead of sitting down to eat after a long journey he asked to work on his presentation and kept all his staff and ours rehearsing until 4 in the morning Michail Gorbačëv attended the Forum in 1997 as Chairman of the International Non-Governmental Foundation for Social and Economic and Political Studies. Penultimate Secretary General of the USSR's Communist Party from 1985 to 1991 he was a protagonist of both the reform processes of the perestroika and the events that followed and led to the dissolution of the USSR and the reunification of Germany. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 Gorbačëv announced his resignation as President of the USSR in a television message on the evening of December 25 the Soviet crisis had been commented on by Ralf Dahrendorf the Cernobbio Forum has also been attended by the group of  the "Leaders of the Future" (Leader del Futuro) outside the main room: this is evidence of the Forum's orientation towards openness and renewal The Leader of the Future programme was created as a service aimed at the children of entrepreneurs with the aim of preparing them for their future role in the company and to better address changes taking place in society and in the national and global economy The group that organises the Cernobbio Forum is variegated: it includes a small core of people who develop - throughout the year - the programme and select the speakers; other colleagues give their support at different times and for different tasks dealing with all aspects related to such a complex event: logistics etc. In the weeks leading up to the Forum the working group grows in size and may include up to 60 people passion and dedication that the Forum has become the prestigious event that we know today Antonio Di Pietro crossed the gates of Villa D'Este for the 20th Cernobbio Forum he was a deputy prosecutor of the Italian Republic and was the leader of the so-called "Mani Pulite" (clean hands) judicial inquiry on corruption within the entrepreneurial and political circles in Italy He had decided that the Forum would have been the most suitable place to communicate with entrepreneurs in a time of nervousness and turmoil caused by investigations and arrests for corruption Di Pietro said to the Italian entrepreneurs who where attending the event: "Enough with this struggle we have to work together so that what happened does not happen again" 1999 was the year that would have marked the beginning of the Dot.com crisis which hit the first companies to operate mainly or exclusively through the internet and forced many of them to close down and declare bankrupt In a time of rapid development of information and communication technologies the 25th Forum in Cernobbio also addressed the fairly new topics of "e-business" and "e-commerce" The session "Today’s world of tomorrow: global e-business" was attended by Timothy Koogle (first CEO and President of Yahoo!) and Elio Catania (Member of the Board and Executive Committee exactly one year before the second intifada the city of Cernobbio was the setting of an historical event: the then President of the Palestinian Authority at that time Minister for Regional Cooperation of Israel met in Villa d'Este and shook hands - "the first time since the collapse of the Oslo Accords" in a 2016 interview with the Corriere della Sera.  Both Arafat and Peres were awarded the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize - together with Yitzhak Rabin - for their diplomatic commitment towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict in the occupied territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and to ensure that Palestine is recognised as a State Giovanni Agnelli was an Italian entrepreneur main shareholder and managing director at FIAT He was a regular presence at the Forum from 1981 to 2001. In 1999 during Sunday's the panel dedicated to the Agenda for Italy Here is a excerpt from his speech: "And our country is a country that always when it finds itself in difficult situations if it can measure itself with clear and shared objectives knows how to regain self-confidence and cohesion the second day of the Cernobbio Forum was opened by Romano Prodi President of the European Commission since 1999 then President of the Council of Ministers. Those who attended the Cernobbio Forum between the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st could witness the birth of a European political society talk about the single currency before the introduction of the euro and share views on the priorities for the European countries. Our name change into "The European House - Ambrosetti" - occurred in 2005 - wanted to stress our pride for our European identity and to communicate a concrete European thinking and openness to dialogue with the outside world.  Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1986 and Senator since 2001 Rita Levi-Montalcini participated in 10 editions of the Cernobbio Forum where she gave several enlightening talks on innovation she spoke at the parallel session of the Leaders of the Future where the audience of under 35 professionals gave her a standing ovation «There is no better thing than discovering the world around us and helping those in need» we read in the pages of the Corriere della Sera (September 4 which reports the enthusiasm kindled by her experience as a Jewish researcher during fascism and the story of a life «casually dedicated to science» After the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers of September 11 the issue of combating terrorism was the main topic of public discussions for months and it was also discussed at the Cernobbio Forum in 2002. A panel the Vice President of the European Commission who had been put in charge of a new American agency thanks to the ever-increasing presence of foreign speakers and guests also gained relevance in the eyes of the foreign press 1978 Pulitzer Prize winner and celebrated New York Times columnist described the Forum as "a more authoritative event" than the Davos World Economic Forum.  to comment on the key challenges of those years. In her speech the Queen shared an invitation to dialogue and mutual understanding recognizing that there are more things that unite us than divide us She is known for her attention on human rights and humanitarian causes so much so that in 2009 she was named one of the world’s most powerful women by Forbes for her role as an activist a President of the Republic of Italy gave for the first time a speech at the Cernobbio Forum With a live-streamed speech from the Quirinale in Rome inaugurated a tradition that still lasts today at the Forum which is officially opened by a message from the President.  exactly one week after the conclusion of the 34th Forum the biggest bankruptcy in American history was announced The Lehman Brothers' failure caused a domino effect that brought the US economy to its knees and then had repercussions all over the world generating a global recession that cost tens of billions of dollars and millions of jobs The signs of this "financial catastrophe" were already there: in 2006 Nouriel Roubini (Professor of Economics at the New York University) had warned the International Monetary Fund about an imminent crisis not exempt from guilt - make an additional effort of clarity and sincerity one that lives up to its prestige and is aware of its responsibilities" then Editor-in-Chef of Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera at the opening of the last day of the 37th Cernobbio Forum (September 4 the audience gave him a long applause.  The Cernobbio Forum has hosted over 25 Nobel Prizes in economics They were asked by the business community about their vision of the world and conflict scenarios and prospects for peace.  The number of women at the Cernobbio Forum has been increasing gradually over the years women have conquered space and microphones bringing their opinions and experiences on national and international topics Our commitment towards variety and inclusiveness of participants is one of the founding principles of the Forum and we also support it through our Women’s Empowerment Observatory created in 2021 during the G20's Italian Presidency Invited to the 41st Cernobbio Forum Emmanuel Macron took part in the panel "Competitiveness and growth of Europe". At that time Industry and Digital of the 2nd Valls Government chosen by President Hollande to replace Arnaud Montebourg - whose anti-austerity positions had created divisions within the French executive. Less than a year later Macron founded the centrist political movement En marche with which he independently ran for the 2017 presidential election winning in the first round with 24.01% of the votes The Peres Heritage Initiative is a social award launched at the 43rd edition of the Forum in Cernobbio (September 2017) to remember the legacy of Shimon Peres who participated in 24 editions of the event To pass on his legacy of technological innovation and pursuit of peace to future generations the Peres Heritage Initiative annually awards three young innovators who have launched research or business projects The most important developments in Medicine Artificial Intelligence and Robotics have significant impacts on society and economy; they can generate new business ideas at the Cernobbio Forum we explored the role of technology with Hiroshi Ishiguro then Visiting Director of the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory (Osaka University) and a world expert in humanoid robotics Ishiguro pursues the goal of making an android similar to a living human being and study how the external appearance - more than the cognitive aspects - influences our modes of interaction The humanoid "5 Geminoid" - the first humanoid participant in the history of the Forum - endowed with the likeness of its own author accompanied him to Villa d'Este to demonstrate the results achieved during the experimentations Mario Monti first attended the Cernobbio Forum in 1980 and has seated on the speakers' stage for 43 editions This tradition has followed the evolution of his career between the academy and the roles he took on in Europe and in Italian politics. The motivation for such a regular presence - he says - is the possibility of having a free exchange of ideas between people with different views and ideals but also to analyse existing issues and identify concrete solutions a feature that makes it a "highly competitive" event participated several times in the Cernobbio Forum political and social dynamics of the United States of America attended annually by a delegation of American political representatives.  In 2008, he stated: "Presidents and candidates are tasked with leading and articulating their vision of America’s role in the world The world is more dangerous than it has been since the end of the Cold War That’s why I think the president should lead and the presidential candidates should lead and talk about this I wish there was more talk about it".  a year before his death: when he finished his speech and thanked the audience he received a standing ovation from the audience the Cernobbio Forum went for the first time to space Speaking live from the International Space Station he said: "I want to be optimistic; this is a moment of great change and every change brings opportunities [...] ESA’s internal agencies and international partners want to push for new exploration [...] the only way to realise great projects is international cooperation [...] we need commitment the pandemic that shook the world and entered the collective memory for all those who lived it in person. After months of deserted streets in September the most severe restrictions were lifted allowing us to hold the Cernobbio Forum at Villa d'Este Due to travel restrictions and the need of reducing the number of participants the Forum was held for the first time in a "phygital" mode through video conferencing and holograms that simulated the presence of the speakers in the room. The image of 23 leaders (including Hillary Clinton and Microsoft president Brad Smith) was virtually reproduced thanks to Cisco technology The pandemic prevented many to participate in the Cernobbio Forum and gave way to a new tradition: the remote hubs. In 2020 9 hubs were selected to offer to an exclusive audience the opportunity to watch the live-streamed sessions at Villa d'Este USA and Singapore - thanks to the support of partners.  we have confirmed the partnership with Italy's Ministry of Foreign and International Cooperation and the ICE Agency to offer all the diplomatic network and offices of the ICE Agency in the world the opportunity to follow the event European and Italian trends and scenarios. At the same time China will host a live streaming hub in Shanghai that will also develop local offline content This is possible thanks to the contribution of Generali the Beijing Club for International Dialogue there will be two physical and digital hubs: in Puglia thanks to Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata and Exprivia; throughout Italy the state-owned insurance-financial group which will open the Forum to Italian SMEs The 2022 national electoral debate at the Cernobbio Forum the Forum hosted the first and only public debate among the main candidates of the national elections Editor-in-Chief of the Italan newspaper Corriere della Sera The session was joined by: Carlo Calenda National Secretary of Azione; Giuseppe Conte 5 Stars Movement (videoconference); Enrico Letta National Secretary of the Democratic Party; Giorgia Meloni Co-founder and President of Fratelli d'Italia; Matteo Salvini Among the topics discussed: sanctions on Russia for the aggression on Ukraine 6 months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy join remotely the Cernobbio Forum for a heartfelt appeal to the business community and the media "I am grateful for this opportunity to address a message to you right now when we are all going through a difficult time in this war [...] All support for Ukraine with weapons Russia does not understand the words of peace [...] I thank you for the strength of Italian words of support for the support to our people who have found refuge on your land The session "Today the World of Tomorrow - Scientific and Technological Developments" brought various representatives of the scientific community to the Forum in Cernobbio the have discussed on current and future scientific and technological developments in a range of fields and social artificial intelligence. The speakers have also been asked to give their views on the resulting impacts on business and society in terms of risks and opportunities this session had a focus on the Covid-19 pandemic and in particular on the role of science and scientific collaboration and the importance of open data access in helping to understand the global coronavirus phenomenon and how pandemics work.  One of the key values of the Cernobbio Forum is freedom of expression The sessions are held behind closed doors to ensure a frank and honest discussion among the attendees The presence of politics is a constant feature of the Forum: it is an opportunity for politicians to meet representatives from different schools of thought and talk openly with them about the most crucial issues The secrets of the success of the Cernobbio Forum are mainly a meticulous attention to detail and the search for the most qualified and prestigious speakers in the world experts on the priority topics of the moment Although the structure of the event has not changed much from the 1980s while respecting guiding principles and traditions.  attended every year by the top managers of national and multinational groups and companies requires hard work that begins just a few hours after the conclusion of the previous edition. The process starts with the so-called "post-mortem meeting" which carefully analyses every aspect of the event and reviews feedback from participants to make all the necessary improvements to ensure to organise an event that lives up to our high standards invitations and logistical preparations follow as always on the first weekend of September The Cernobbio Forum reflects TEHA’s claim because of its focus on current and future trends related to Italy we present studies carried out in collaboration with business communities and business partners to explore frontier topics which covered topics such as artificial intelligence attraction of foreign investments in the pharmaceutical sector in addition to providing a scenario and development prospects provides action and policy proposals aimed at decision-makers and institutions The strategic study ‘The evaluation of the impacts of the TEHA Forum in Cernobbio for the local territory and the country-system’ quantified the socio-economic value of the organisation of the Forum at a local level - for the areas of Cernobbio and Como - and at a national level the 2023 edition generated an overall economic impact of almost 4 million euro The full data will be published during the 50th Forum which will take place in Cernobbio on September 6-7-8 more than 200 national and international hubs connected to remotely attend the event also thanks to the support of Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) which offered diplomatic delegations and ICE offices abroad the opportunity to follow the sessions which live-streamed the event and also engaged the local audience with parallel sessions.  President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and co-chairman of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih conveyed greetings from the supreme leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the President of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the greetings and asked the minister to extend his own regards to the supreme leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih fondly recalled his visits to Azerbaijan and his meetings with the head of state they discussed cooperation between the two countries including the activities of the Saudi Arabian company Acwa Power Discussions included the ongoing construction of the region's largest wind power station in Azerbaijan which is expected to be operational by the end of next year It was emphasized that joint activities are in line with the agreement between Acwa Power and Azerbaijan's Ministry of Energy to establish the country's first 200 MVA storage capacity The meeting also highlighted Acwa Power's interest in collaborating on the export of green energy from Azerbaijan to Europe It was noted that the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan and Acwa Power are working on wind energy projects in the Caspian Sea which are expected to support green energy exports in the future G7 countries promote a safe and ethical development and use of AI in the public sector in Cernobbio "The G7 Ministerial Meeting on Technology and Digital places Italy at the heart of the global discussion on key topics for the present and future wellbeing of citizens all over the world The Italian Presidency - Department for Digital Transformation - has coordinated the G7 workstream to advance the ethical development of AI in the public sector enhance access to public digital services and explore commonalities in the approaches to digital identity The Italian Presidency’s concrete approach aligned with the fundamental values of G7 democracies achieved significant achievements thanks to close cooperation among G7 countries and international organisations in accordance with the Trento Declaration on 15 March 2024 we are introducing new tools for the digital transformation of the public sector as are the Artificial Intelligence Toolkit the Compendium on Digital Public Services and the Mapping Exercise of Digital Identity Approaches we welcomed the invitation by the Japanese G7 Presidency and the G7 members and contributed to developing and testing a pilot Reporting Framework for the Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct (HAIP CoC)" explained Undersecretary of State for Technological Innovation Alessio Butti The Joint Statement adopted by the G7 Tech and Digital Heads of Delegation in Cernobbio is the result of a collaborative process which started at the first Ministerial Meeting in Trento and built on the foundations laid during the Japanese G7 Presidency in 2023 has coordinated the work of the G7 Digital & Technology Working Group (D&T WG) to advance global cooperation in the following areas It aims to share good practices and priority interventions to support the development and use of AI in environments that are secure and trustworthy with a special focus on AI implementation within the public sector To ensure continuity with the work of the Japanese G7 Presidency in 2023 the Italian Presidency committed to complement the Hiroshima Process International Code of Conduct for Organizations Developing Advanced AI System (HAIP CoC) The Presidency developed a draft Reporting Framework with the support of the OECD and launched a pilot from July 19 to September 6 involving 20 organizations across ten countries with a true multi-stakeholder perspective The results will be presented in a Report that will inform the final Reporting Framework to be finalised in the remaining months of the Italian Presidency A robust digital public infrastructure facilitates an easy, user-friendly and secure access to essential public services, enables resilience and fosters social inclusion. The Presidency has developed a Compendium on Digital Government Services sharing best practices and success stories the Presidency of the G7: the group that brings together Italy in which the European Union also participates is united by common values and principles and plays an invaluable role in defending freedom and democracy and addressing global challenges The Italian Presidency will last until 31 December 2024 and will feature a dense programme of technical meetings and institutional events throughout the country The Summit of G7 Heads of State and Government under the Italian Presidency was held in Borgo Egnazia The documents presented in Cernobbio are available for download in PDF format on the OECD website THE ROLE OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION FOR A SAFE ENERGY TRANSITION By Villa Bernasconi in Cernobbio – Lake Como copyright Inexhibit 2025 - ISSN: 2283-5474 Villa d'Este Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Bertilaccio will lead the prestigious group and its four properties; the iconic Villa d'Este on Lake Como the beautiful and newly refurbished Villa La Massa in Florence on the River Arno as well as Palace Hotel and Hotel Barchetta Excelsior in Como Bertilaccio will be based at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio Bertilaccio's impressive 30-year career began with a degree in Tourism & Hospitality from the Travel Institute Volta in Udine which he later integrated with a formation at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University in New York Bertilaccio has spent over two decades working and living across continents with Four Seasons Hotels His illustrious career has included managerial roles in destinations such as Beverly Hills One of Bertilaccio's highlights was a move to Eastern Africa where as Area General Manager of FRHI Hotels & Resorts including the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi Bertilaccio joins Villa d'Este Hotels following a series of high leadership roles at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts he held the position of Regional Vice President leading the operational development of the brand's European collection Properties and projects within the portfolio included Hôtel de Crillon Rosewood London and the re-branding and reopening of the Rosewood Hotel Villa Magna in Madrid in 2021 Bertilaccio also maintained his position as Managing Director of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco awarding the property an impressive record of achievements and establishing a name for the hotel within Italian hospitality Bertilaccio takes the helm at Villa d'Este Hotels during a significant milestone year will celebrate its 150th season when it reopens on 3 March Under Bertilaccio's experienced leadership Villa d'Este is set to host a prestigious calendar of events for guests to enjoy including the hotel's first festive season a historical photography exhibition as well as an unforgettable anniversary gala and performances from Teatro Sociale di Como throughout the season With over 16 years of experience in the industry Maria Gasparella has taken the helm as Director of Sales and Marketing for Villa d'Este Hotels which comprises four properties including the iconic Villa d'Este on Lake Como and the beautiful Villa La Massa in Florence on the River Arno Gasparella's impressive career began with a Master's degree in Hospitality Management after a degree in Sciences of Tourism from the University of Insubria in Como Gasparella has spent a decade working and living in Italy the UK and the United Arab Emirates with Four Seasons Hotels One of Gasparella's career highlights was returning to Italy from Abu Dhabi in 2017 as Director of Sales and Marketing of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco where her role equipped her with the skills necessary to oversee Villa d'Este Hotels' entire sales and marketing teams implement strategic planning and launch new products and services whilst maintaining the highest level of guest experience Lake ComoAll listings featured on Condé Nast Traveller are independently selected by our editors By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Jacquemus is getting summer ready, this time bringing the brand to the picture-esque and scenic location of Italy‘s Lake Como. Designer and founder Simon Porte Jacquemus has always been known to bring the coastal European summer vibes to his collection always inspired by endless vacation under the Mediterranean sun Taking to Instagram to tease the next pop-up location Jacquemus has officially confirmed that the brand will be landing in Lake Como the French label has arrived in the luxury destination of Cernobbio taking over a shop that was traditionally managed by Italian luxury retailer Tessabit was originally founded in 1953 by the Molteni family and has been operating dozens of stores around the shores of Lake Como for many years ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravel7 Best Places To Visit In Italy This YearByRamsey Qubein Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights hotel and cruise travel news.Follow AuthorJan 28 09:15am ESTShareSaveCommentMajestic touristic village on the hill with colorful mediterranean buildings La dolce vita awaits in one of the most visited countries of the world: Italy But when it comes to the best places to visit in Italy travelers should know there is a lot more than just the typical tourist hot spots of Rome Going beyond the traditional city limits can reveal plenty of exciting places to visit in Italy in 2024 Here are some top favorites of the best places to visit in Italy and add to your travel bucket list Villa d'Este in Cernobbio during the evening hours this town is one of many that lines this famous lake the shoulder seasons of late spring and early fall are ideal times to visit for the calming views or zigzagging ferry routes that take visitors to other famous towns like Bellagio and Como a floating swimming pool and doting service this is a real palace worth visiting for a taste of luxury Be sure to book a motor boat ride along the lake to explore many of the famous palaces and villas that line the shore. Best of all, the hotel is part of The Leading Hotels of the World and members of its free loyalty program are eligible for free breakfast potential room upgrades and early check-in or late checkout considerations Italy - Scenic view of marina In colorful fishermen village Vernazza Since this region of the Ligurian Sea coastline consists of five small towns (Monterosso the crowds tend to be more spread out between them and the summer months see them packed to the gills opt for late spring or early fall when the weather is not as hot as it gets and there are more deals to enjoy and an Italian city worth exploring on foot Florence rooftops and cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore or Duomo view This is not a surprising addition, but instead of the traditional in-town hotel, try something on the outskirts. A free shuttle runs from Villa La Massa a luxury resort that is in the surrounding hills of Florence After exploring the city’s famous Uffizi Gallery or Galleria dell'Accademia both of which are home to famous sculptures (like Michelangelo’s David) and artwork Be sure to make reservations online for tickets in advance The best time to visit is in spring and fall when the weather is not as scorching as summertime when the tourist crowds descend upon the city This may not be as dramatic as a gondola ride in Venice but it provides a unique perspective of the city from the water cooking classes and an impressive spa provide ample relaxation after a day of exploring a luxurious wellness resort where guests can wander through garden labyrinths dine in Michelin-quality venues (some in a historic palazzo and relax in one of the region’s largest spas (using products fresh from the vineyards Locals are drawn here thanks to the teachings of the resort’s wellness specialist and author Dr who developed her own scientific method to help guests live longer based on how they live and eat Guests can watch the staff press olive oil attend weddings in the chapel or swim in one of the many pools The best times to visit are spring and fall when the weather is temperate and guests can spend time wandering the gardens for exercise Nestled within gardens with towering trees luxury hotel has unbeatable views of the city from its resort-style pool and spa facilities Its art collection is as swoon-worthy as what you will see in the Borghese Gallery in town but using it as an arrival or departure airport in connection with visits to other Italian cities Guests can even earn and redeem Hilton Honors points during their stay It would be difficult to include a must-visit list of Italy without mentioning Sicily Following a massive influx of travelers that arrived after seeing the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus the island expects to see record numbers continue United Airlines launched new flights from New York to Palermo last year travelers can explore the charming towns of the island the historic amphitheater that dates back centuries and even climb parts of Mt many travelers also come to Sicily to trace their family roots and the hotel can help organize all of these experiences If you are looking to explore the Italian Alps the beauty of this outdoors destination stuns year-round skiing is a favorite activity while during warmer months Not a sports person? Scenic drives between small villages to sample the region’s famous wines and cuisine are a great alternative. If you have been to the Swiss Alps, exploring the Italian version is worth a trip in 2024. ItalyChevron he taps into nearly 300 years of institutional knowledge to share his favorite spots on the lake Both are now museums with sprawling gardens open to the public.” I’ll have a fresh crudo lunch and then wander the grounds.” Café Culture“The best espresso and croissants are from Pasticceria Poletti in Cernobbio.” I like L’Arte di Modellare Il Cuoio in Como Laura Epifani in Cernobbio is the place for shoes and boots.” Like Nonna Makes“Trattoria del Porto near the pier in Careno is a family affair—two brothers serve creamy risotto, perch, and misultin, a local whitefish that’s dried in salt and placed under a weight all winter. I swear it’s delicious.” up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world The 48th edition of the international Cernobbio Forum under the motto “Intelligence on the World Europe and Italy” and “Today's and tomorrow's scenario for competitive strategies” organized by the European House - Ambrosetti think tank has kicked off in Cernobbio President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the Forum as a chief guest at the international forum at the invitation of the Italian President Sergio Mattarella President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Mario Draghi and the European House - Ambrosetti think tank The head of state made a speech on “The role of Azerbaijan for Energy Security” at the plenary session of the forum moderator of the session Monica Maggioni said: because we had to speak about war in and out of Europe But today what we will try to do together is to have a wider look and try to figure out what is going on in the rest of the world and how this war in turmoil can find a way out One of the top issues these days is obviously about energy security and it is a pleasure for me who will come into the room to give us a speech just about energy and security I would like to express gratitude to the European House – Ambrosetti for inviting me to participate in this important event It is a great pleasure to be in this beautiful place and to enjoy your company I was here on a state visit in 2020 when we signed a strategic document on partnership between Italy and Azerbaijan Prime Minister and we discussed a broad range of issues of close strategic partnership cooperation between our countries I would like to add that President Mattarella four years ago paid an official visit to Azerbaijan this shows that our political dialogue is very active and we add to bilateral agenda new very important items we talked yesterday not only about energy issues and economic development in the building of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Rome which marked the beginning of creation of an Italian-Azerbaijani University ADA University of Azerbaijan is a partner to five leading Italian universities – Luiss Guido Carli University Bologna University and Sapienza University of Rome the main subject of discussions was energy policy To talk about Azerbaijan’s role for energy security I need to draw your attention to some historical moments Our energy strategy had been divided into stages just three years after restoration of our independence in 1994 we were the first country which invited major energy companies of the world to work in the Caspian Sea we became an exporter of oil to European market primarily to Italy and Azerbaijan is number one oil supplier to Italy for many years so we led the process of changing the energy map of Eurasia one to the Mediterranean port of Turkiye and another to the Black Sea port of Georgia thus diversifying the energy supplies to the Black Sea market and the world market The second stage of our energy strategy was development of huge gas fields According to the information about the proven reserves of Azerbaijan they are equal to 2,6 trillion cubic meters and Azerbaijan is a reliable supplier to the neighboring market taking into account the existing potential and our plans of investments in gas infrastructure we needed to build a major gas supply pipeline which was called by us the Southern Gas Corridor The Southern Gas Corridor is an integrated pipeline system consisting of three pipelines – the South Caucasus pipeline Trans-Anatolian (TANAP) and Trans-Adriatic (TAP) This is a 3,500 kilometer very complicated technical infrastructure It partly goes to cross high mountains and partly goes on the seabed Azerbaijan became a supplier of natural gas to three European countries 13,5 billion cubic meters of gas have been supplied to Europe for one and a half year we plan to increase the volume and we project to supply the Italian market with close to 10 billion cubic meters Our total export will be more than 22 billion cubic meters and with the great potential to grow President of the European Commission and myself signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic partnership in the energy field between the European Commission and Azerbaijan This is a very important step towards further development of our energy resources and based on that to double our energy – natural gas export to Europe But for that we need to undertake important steps – political decisions because the capacity of the Southern Gas Corridor in different segments is different TANAP has capacity of 16 billion cubic meters We plan to expand it up to 32 billion cubic meters and TAP has a capacity of 10 billion cubic meters and it is almost full but that also must be done by other members of our team now in Europe we see that after the Russian-Ukrainian war the issue of natural gas became one of the most important on Europeans’ agenda and there are different projects of interconnectors which is called the Ionic-Adriatic pipeline which will bring Azerbaijani gas to three Balkan countries I can tell you than after the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war we got official requests from more than 10 countries with respect to the increase of our supply or starting our supply including those countries which already get our gas like Turkiye in order to be able to satisfy the growing demand need to have a very close cooperation and coordination we have already officially launched the dialogue between the EU and Azerbaijan on energy And this brings us to the third stage of Azerbaijan’s energy strategy which is the investments in renewable sources of energy as you can understand with those figures which I brought to your attention we are pretty comfortable with natural gas and with oil and our power stations were both on natural gas and on fuel and also on hydro recourses especially taking into account a huge potential And there have been already many evaluations of the potential of renewable energy in Azerbaijan only in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea the proven potential is 157 gigawatt of energy which we liberated during the Patriotic War of 2020 in Karabakh and Zangazur wind and hydro energy is more than 10 gigawatts and we are already in the process of development of this huge potential I can tell you than three leading energy companies one from the UAE and one from the United Kingdom already are investing and planning to invest in three renewable power stations of a total capacity of more than 700 megawatts So that will save us additional gas for export and that will increase our export potential Today we are talking about how to bring our electric energy to Europe through the existing line Bulgaria and further to Europe or through the new line which has a great potential also for alternative energy supply route these are basically the three stages of our energy development but on a broader market and we are ready to do all what we can in order to satisfy the growing needs of our partners It is clear that energy security is national security and after the war in Ukraine started thank you for your attention and once again thank you for inviting me to attend this important event because actually it is exactly in the middle of the issue here because we are discussing countries all over Europe and the energy situation is there key there is a regional issue out there and I couldn’t just ask myself how difficult should it be being in the region having historic ties to Russia I am trying to figure out what is your own politics out there that is our geography and we live in this geography forever and neither we nor our neighbors can change the geography I think the success of our country in political development in strengthening of independence – we celebrated last year the 30th anniversary of our independence – demonstrate that it is possible to build normal relations with neighbors and at the same time with big neighbors independence and your independent political course And with respect to relations with our neighbors I can say that we always try to find areas of cooperation and those areas which were problematic or where we had a different approach We never adjusted ourselves to a policy of our big neighbors decisions and resolutions of international organizations and common sense Azerbaijan now is stable from political point of view We invested a lot in being independent from point of view of economic activity our people live free and we want to live free forever -It is so important what you are saying and you know I was listening why you were mentioning the new ties in the region and not just in the region with Italy about culture or education and all those ties that are connected to energy and to the energy exchange In the next panel we will be discussing the new global order it is difficult to predict what will be the new global order but it is clear that the world will never be as it was before February this year The world has changed and how this change will evaluate It will depend on how long the war in Ukraine continues It will depend on what will be the end of that war what will be the balance of forces in the world and the most important as a country which is relatively newly independent is to protect us from external problems and external challenges Because internally our country is well integrated society is mobilized and there is a unity in what we are planning to do and how to develop the country for us the most important is what will be the implication of a new global order to our region what will be the position of big regional countries how we will succeed in our plans to achieve peace with Armenia and what will be the future of our children and new generations we are making our steps with respect to our strategy we cannot ignore the changing world and the changing rules of the game when norms of international law are absolutely and totally destroyed and in our case they were destroyed when Armenia occupied us and we were actively appealing to the international community to draw attention for that injustice when our lands were under occupation and the Security Council resolutions of the United Nations for 27 years were not implemented we see violation of international law in many other areas and we see that countries what will be the new function of international institutions whether the United Nations will continue like it is or it will be reformed and some other organization will emerge And it depends on those who have responsibility for the world Who have power to promote the ideas and integrated opinion of decision makers this is going to be one of the key issues for the next decades The European House - Ambrosetti has been nominated in the category "Best Private Think Tanks" as the 1st Think Tank in Italy and among the most respected independent institutions in the world among 11,175 nominees in the latest edition of the "Global Go To Think Tanks Report" of the University of Pennsylvania The European House - Ambrosetti has been recognized by Top Employers Institute as one of the 131 “Top Employer” companies in Italy the Forum will present many analyses and researches that we have carried out The highly-select audience is comprised of 200 top managers from Italy and abroad with precedence given to members of the prestigious Ambrosetti Club The Forum is an annual event of international scope and prestige top representatives of European institutions managers and experts from around the world have been meeting every year since 1975 to discuss current issues of major impact for the world economy and society as a whole President Ilham Aliyev then responded to questions from international media outlets what are the five points you have mentioned in relation to Armenia the recognition of the territorial integrity of both countries; second withdrawal of any territorial claims to each other; third non-use of force or the threat of using force; fourth These are the five basic principles which Azerbaijan proposed to Armenia and the Armenian prime minister has accepted them This was confirmed again during our meeting in Brussels two days ago Our foreign ministers within one month will start practical negotiations on the text of the agreement based on these five principles -Is it possible to transport more gas from Azerbaijan to Italy the figure will be approximately 10 billion cubic meters In comparison with last year it is much more we need to increase the capacity of TAP – from 10 billion to 20 billion cubic meters It should be noted that our share in TAP is only 20 percent Other shareholders should also agree and plan a joint investment project This should be done soon because we have reached an agreement with the European Commission to double gas exports from Azerbaijan to the European Union by 2027 – up to 20 billion cubic meters This will not be possible without expansion of TAP So we have to do this first and then start negotiations on contracts -Have the discussions on the expansion of TAP started we have already started practical negotiations I said at the conference that Italy is our main partner We started exporting a year and a half ago A total of 13.5 billion cubic meters of gas have been transported of which 11.7 billion cubic meters have been exported to Italy Organizer: The Cernobbio agreement on doubling gas volumes ShareSaveLifestyleTravelVilla d'Este On Lake Como: Luxury DefinedByEverett Potter In a world where the term “luxury” is bandied about, it’s almost ceased to have any true meaning. I said “almost,” because there are still a handful of hotels where the term is still applicable. Villa d’Este is one of those properties dramatically set on the southwestern shore of Lake Como in Cernobbio This remarkably youthful dowager has superb Renaissance architecture and a staff that rivals the finest of any other hotel in the world What I find remarkable about Villa d’Este is that its history is deep and authentic It was built in the 16th century by Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio in 1568 as his own residence back in the days when the church not only had all of the power but all of the money as well It changed private hands several times over the centuries It’s an apt title for a place where I felt like a guest at a private villa with a staff that anticipates your every need I found it full of guests seeking old-world glamour knowing they won’t be bothered but assured that they will be artfully cared for Villa d’Este may have the feel of old money but not all the money at Villa d’Este is old Recent guests include Bruce Springsteen and Robert DeNiro and it’s not uncommon to spot the lake’s most famous residents the hallways festooned with portraits and sculptures The spacious guestrooms and their tall windows are edged with silk brocade drapes and have extraordinary lakeside views that also take in the 25 acres of gardens that Villa D’Este is set on is complemented by acres of manicured gardens filled with azalea Start by strolling the pebbled paths through the gardens in the morning a tad sleepy and filled with shops and glimmers of Roman ruins as well as one of the country’s most impressive cathedrals Its residents are some of the most fashionably dressed in all of Italy But I also love the smaller towns on the lake with its steep medieval stairs and the lovely garden of Villa Monastero Leisure is the major pursuit at Villa D’Este There is a floating swimming pool in Lake Como surrounded by deck chairs that always seem to be occupied with readers and avid sunbathers these same guests can be found in elegant dress on the terrace which overlooks the lake and is serviced by tuxedoed waiters bearing aperitivos while a pianist plays softly in the background This nightly social gathering is de rigeur with the wonderful Veranda restaurant on the premises I donned the requisite jacket and tie to sit in a regal blue and yellow room that overlooks the lake dining on a classic Veal Milanese while enjoying what are arguably the best views of the water I looked forward to a daily in-room breakfast with a lake view the leisurely consumption of a novel and the chance to enjoy a lifestyle redolent of the 19th century That pretty much defines “luxury” in my book It started with trepidation but within a week the morning ride on FulGaz has become something of a routine Here are a few quick thoughts about the experience after today’s 25km journey from Cernobbio to Cadenabbia in Italy (while riding in Sydney) Instructions were turned on and FulGaz’s ‘coach’ offered suggestions on what to concentrate on: cadence and the kind of stuff you’d expect from the virtual cycling world in 2020 it was just a chance to get used to the system to understand the navigation and settings – to experience what FulGaz is all about Day one: set up Day two: quick spin around a lake in Bavaria to get used to the FulGaz feel Day three: the first recommended ride, 40-odd kilometres in Ethiopia with Tsgabu Grmay and his crew Day four: took a rest and concentrated on another of my #IsolationExercise challenges a stair running agenda that I set myself a few days earlier* I’m up to day seven now and have already spent around 10 hours on the smart trainer with a few hundred virtual kilometres covered At least, with @FulGazApp I can ride 40km in Ethiopia before starting work in my Sydney home office. https://t.co/deec7vbHl3 pic.twitter.com/xKXVC0xSXp — Rob Arnold (@robridemedia) April 7, 2020 Our house isn’t large and there are four of us here – two adults and our two kids We’re doing our best to adhere to the self-isolation policy that has rapidly become part of life It’s been two weeks since we left our suburb a fortnight (so far) with home schooling and it seems logical to minimise any risks – of infection or anything that could potentially put additional pressure on the health system I dearly want to ride my bike and do it in a way that I’ve enjoyed cycling all my life: outdoors with the wind on my face we’ve decided to transform the living room into one ‘training centre’ – or Upstairs there’s our original indoor cycling set-up we’re lucky: two smart trainers between four people: an original Wahoo Kickr upstairs with a 10-speed cassette for the kids’ bikes and a Tacx Neo 2 Smart downstairs with an 11-speed cassette Our 14-year-old has been riding his own bike upstairs but began using my bike on the downstairs set-up only with the saddle dropped a couple of centimetres The nine-year-old has his MTB on the Kickr and we’re going to get him a new chain for his (eight-speed) road bike so he can use that on the 10-speed arrangement And my wife has started ‘borrowing’ my bike to squeeze in a daily ride I’ve been in this cycling game – as a profession – for almost 30 years so it makes sense that there’s a bit of equipment like this at my disposal the NBN finally came to our suburb and – get this – the connection actually improved this new approach to cycling has been made possible by a range of contributing factors: self-isolation the option to login and ride in a ‘virtual’ setting are already so used to seeing each other ride that those earlier distractions – the questions about where or how far or what riding platform – are no longer see the vision and absorb the data… and walk away without so much as a comment “That’s near where we stayed back in 2008 when we had a family holiday.” finds ‘Cernobbio to Cadenabbia’ on the ride menu and adds it to her FulGaz ‘favourites’ list.The kids are usually a little more analytical or That’s a kind appraisal. It can get more scathing from the child ‘coaches’ (making me think I should tune in to Bernard a little more) Mr 14 waltzes by while the flywheel is still spinning and he knows his average watts per kilo – for rides that last a lot longer than what I’ve been doing – is more impressive than mine I write off his commentary as teenage ego and don’t let it bother me too much not even when he walks off shaking his head before turning back and announcing I’m not trying to improve my ‘Toughness Score’ (171 today I’m not doing this to lose weight or to add numbers to my (private) Strava account I don’t even care too much about the data even though it’s there for me to study I can look back over it and chart my progress but I can already feel an improvement in fitness then at least I can do so with some scenery (on FulGaz) or some company (on Zwift) or even some rivalry (on a range of other virtual riding platforms)… but often it’s just about the act of pedalling This morning I had a visual treat on the screen as I rode a 25km section of the eastern shore of Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Italy I’d see villas and vistas (or buses and trucks) I’d see the glow of the Neo turn from blue to purple when the wattage got up near 200 it’d turn slightly more red as the wattage numbers grew Every effort is made by these virtual training platforms to keep you engaged and interested They offer instruction and motivation and the kinds of things that the fit enthusiastic leader of a spin class might yell at me (if I just ignore all the stimulation and data I find that the mix of rhythm and effort can be quite meditative And I play little games throughout the ride… ‘I’ll keep my eyes shut until the end of the next song.’ big gear for the next minute.’ Etcetera.Sometimes I study the numbers on the right of screen: gradient distance covered and distance to go… but I don’t have the heart rate straps (so BPM remains ‘0’ even though I know my ticker is still beating) Sometimes I’m looking to the left of screen where I can see current wattage Sometimes I stare at my progress along the graphic of the profile of the selected ride that sits at the top of the screen I now trust FulGaz enough to know that I can push that little bit harder near the top and even risk a pre-emptive gear change so that I’m ready for the descent Sometimes it’s the real-world image dominating the screen that captures my attention but sometimes the connection drops out or my mind wanders and I just zone out and listen to the music and hope that the next song on shuffle keeps me singing in my head This morning it was a fun start as the image darted through the laneways of a town near Como not far from where the press centre of Il Lombardia is usually located There were streets I recognised and roads I’ve ridden years ago There was an annoying bus ahead of me for the first six kilometres… but the bloke who filmed the ride one bright sunny day in Italy eventually found a way around it – up on the footpath while the bus collected passengers – to some clear road ahead without too much traffic The fence on the right of the screen often blocked the true splendour of the view but occasionally it would open up to reveal the beautiful blue of the lake or offer glimpses of the Italy we know so well from tourist brochures and postcards There were a couple of other riders to follow for some of the 25km and regular reminders that traffic can be a curse in this part of the world… even though it doesn’t slow the progression of what’s seen on the screen There was a moment towards the end of the ride when it seemed a bus had squished an oncoming car into the stone wall on the other side of the road but the blockage cleared and I kept riding You notice the little things and don’t need to be glued to the data on the approach to Brienno near the halfway mark onto a new stretch of road that leads down to the lake rather than opting for the ugly tunnel on the well-used SS340 There are undulations but never a brutal gradient You get enough climbing to feel like you’ve had a workout but not so much that you blank out and miss all the fun distractions like the lady who is taking a selfie on the footpath oblivious to the fact that she’ll be seen by thousands of cyclists in the virtual world in months to come… there is a lot to take in and talk about even before I get into the details of the climbs or the effort required The indoor arrangement reflects many of the things that make cycling beautiful It offers an opportunity for exercise and meditation and exploration and contemplation it gets my day off to a good start with a hint of escapism *Note: the ‘stair challenge’ began at the start of the month and it involves doing 100 laps (up and down) of a 16-step staircase in our house… each day The intention is to (roughly) climb the equivalent of the stairwell of the Empire State Building each day of this bloody lockdown I’m pacing myself: 10 sets of 10 ascents and descents – not 100 flights of stairs all at once  The 50-square-metre space, located on the lakeside at Via Regina 83, could not be better suited to provide Simon Porte Jacquemus' brand with a glamorous and holiday-like setting for this new retail experience in Italy The label had already opened a pop-up store in the centre of Milan during Fashion Week in February 2022 The shop and its facade have been completely refurbished in the brand's colours with raffia and wooden details which can be found in a printed motif on various pieces shines in the centre of one of the windows are also present to refine the Jacquemus universe This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The first televoting on the second day of the Cernobbio Forum organized by The European House - Ambrosetti revealed the absolute trust of Cernobbio's managers towards European institutions: in light of the Covid-19 emergency in 81 per cent of participants this has increased and 42,7 per cent consider the instrument of the Next Generation Eu to be extraordinary and unprecedented 60,4 per cent believe that more common policies are needed starting with the fiscal one; 27,5 indicates the need for greater European federalism; and the 11th calls for more foreign policy and in the light of the crisis in Afghanistan 87,8 per cent of the managers participating in the work favor the prospect of setting up European military forces The first day of the The European House - Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio (Como) ended yesterday now in its 47th edition (called "The scenario of today and tomorrow for competitive strategies") brought 'Este some of the most important personalities of the Italian European and international political and business scene The second day focuses on Europe and is enriched by a large presence of authorities and representatives of all the main continental institutions with whom the most current issues related to the European Union are addressed the first stage of the three days was dedicated to the major issues of the global agenda: from the situation in Afghanistan and Libya to the future of Asia and Africa up to the post-pandemic recovery on an economic level The proceedings were opened by a message from the president of the Russian Federation who reiterated the partnership "of great importance" between Rome and Moscow president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the African Union and the Prime Minister of the Libyan National Unity Government Abdulhamid Dabaiba who spoke respectively of the future of the African continent and the stabilization of Libya universities interested in economic growth driven by NPRR investments The 1st edition of “ComoLake2023 - Next Generation Innovations” will take place on October 5 th 6th and 7th at Villa Erba International Congress and Exhibition Centre It will feature representatives of the Italian Government the European Commission and the most significant hi-tech Italian and international companies Created today to steer the digital policies of the coming years “ComoLake2023” will be the meeting point for institutions companies and universities interested in the new paradigms of economic growth which will be driven by NPRR investments – in Italy as well as in Europe The speaker line-up includes representatives from the Italian Government and the leading Italian and international Hi-Tech companies Members of supranational bodies and institutions from Europe more than 15 panels that will host 80 speakers from all over the world featuring representatives from the following national and international bodies: Government Find out more about programme and sessions: click here "ComoLake2023” represents an opportunity for policy-makers and companies to meet and discuss with operators and representatives from Institutions and markets A large expo area will be also set up next to the central hall to welcome the several booths of institutions and will provide a prestigious networking opportunity with a highly selected audience to be held on the evening of October 5th in the wonderful Hall of the Historical Villa the “ComoLake Awards 2023” will be awarded to institutions Find out more at www.comolake2023.com © Copyright Regione Lombardia tutti i diritti Riservati CF 80050050154 - Piazza Città di Lombardia Here you can see the webcast of the BMW Group Press Conference at the Auto Shanghai 2025 [attach id="268365" size="medium"]Keith Galea is preparing for an international triathlon race in Cernobbio Keith Galea will be representing the country at the Garmin Olympic Triathlon the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club triathlete planned his training specifically for this race in northern Italy following his fine showing at the European Championships in Turkey last month The Cernobbio race is a high-profile event in the Italian triathlon season with a good number of professionals battling it out for the top honours The 1.5-kilometre swim segment of the Garmin Olympic Triathlon will be held in Lake Como The ensuing 40-kilometre cycling part takes participants on an undulating course around the lake and the race finishes with two five-kilometre laps through the city of Como Galea’s performances this season have been outstanding Besides setting a national record in the Europeans Galea won all triathlons held in Malta and even claimed victory in the opening race of the BSJ 5-km Road Running Series he is leading the overall classifications in his club’s Triathlon Series and Running Series and is in third place in the Open Water Swimming Cham-pionships Galea finished third Maltese and seventh overall in the Malta Half Marathon Galea will be assisted by his main sponsors Garmin Malta He is also sup-ported by Starbene Shop and BBB Bike Parts Galea is also benefiting from the 20/20 KMS Elite Scheme please register for free or log in to your account Villa d'Este SpA Group continues its expansion on Lake Como with the acquisition of the Hotel Regina Olga in Cernobbio is located in the heart of Cernobbio's picturesque Piazzetta and offers breathtaking views of the lake The Hotel Regina Olga has been closed for several years and will undergo a major renovation plan to enhance its privileged location The goal is to create a structure with approximately 60 rooms dining areas also open to external guests and an outdoor pool Chairman of the Board of Directors of Villa d'Este SpA expressed great satisfaction with this acquisition underlining the importance of Cernobbio and Lake Como as ideal destinations for the growth of the group Villa d'Este SpA already includes the eponymous 5-star luxury hotel in Cernobbio 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VAT number: 11858670018 - Powered by Callidus Pro The shores of picturesque Lake Como will be the backdrop for a major fashion event tomorrow: the presentation of Chanel's Cruise 2025/26 collection with its intrinsic elegance and timeless charm will welcome 1.500 highly selected guests from every corner of the globe transforming itself for one night into an epicenter of style and social life Chanel's Défilé Croisiére has always been one of the most sought-after events on the fashion calendar Its itinerancy is an integral part of its charm bringing the maison's creative vision to evocative and historically rich locations From the vibrant streets of New York to the romantic canals of Venice passing through the futuristic architecture of Singapore the sun of Los Angeles and the Mediterranean soul of Marseille each show is a journey through space and imagination the sophisticated aura of Cernobbio and the majesty of Villa d'Este will offer an unparalleled backdrop to celebrate the new collection The lakeside city has been literally “locked down” to ensure the privacy and security of this high-level international event testifying to the importance and exclusivity of the French maison The choice of Villa d'Este as a location is not accidental with its lush gardens and its old-world atmosphere resonates with the classic elegance and attention to detail that have always distinguished Chanel A subtle link with the past further unites the house to the place: in the early 900s the legendary founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was a guest several times at this iconic villa leaving an echo of her independent and visionary spirit within its walls The anticipation to discover the new Cruise 2025/26 collection is palpable What inspirations will guide Chanel's creations for the next season What new stylistic codes will be introduced while maintaining the unmistakable DNA of the maison is ready to witness this show of beauty and creativity destined to leave an indelible mark on the international fashion scene confirms itself once again as a privileged stage for events of global importance combining its natural beauty and its illustrious history with the timeless charm of one of the most iconic fashion houses in the world The Défilé Croisiére 2025/26 promises to be an unforgettable experience travel and the dream that only Chanel can give Cernobbio is transformed into a powerful and suspended setting Between the calm waters of the lake and the elegant curves of the historic villas a visual short circuit takes shape: rhinoceroses elephants and monumental flamingos appear in the most unexpected places triggering questions rather than offering answers It is the universe of Stefano Bombardieri that expands in the Larian city with the exhibition The Rhino's Journey and the Time Paradox A vision that moves between the real and the unlikely orchestrated by the curatorship of Anna Lisa Ghirardi and made possible by a joint project between the Municipality of Cernobbio and Galleria GALP The works impose themselves with a silent but destabilizing presence animals in plastic poses and apparent balance which however seem on the verge of shattering time itself scattered along via Regina and the lakeside where the urban landscape merges with a hyper-realistic and symbolically charged imagery It is an art that dialogues with the environment The credit for this vision also goes to GALP a gallery with a long history of experimentation and openness which has chosen to bring its energy to Cernobbio in 2024 It is not just an exhibition: it is a statement have built an almost personal relationship with Bombardieri's work over the years telling anecdotes of daily coexistence with one of his most iconic sculptures A visceral bond that today translates into an exhibition capable of giving substance to a vision: art as a presence The journey of the rhinoceros is a path that crosses eras which from Fellini's dreams is loaded with new interpretations: a strong but vulnerable creature a sacred and fragile figure at the same time always balanced between disappearance and survival Bombardieri places it in suspended scenarios The gallery hosts a more intimate core of works where the scale is reduced but not the power Here the journey is more subtle: sculptures and videos insinuate themselves into perception The catalogue that accompanies the exhibition will be presented in the summer with a series of shots that document the dialogue between the works and the city another piece in a story that is built through stratifications The Municipality of Cernobbio accepts the challenge and lets itself be crossed its hidden corners lend themselves perfectly to this friction between aesthetics and thought Bombardieri's installations impose a suspension almost a small revolt against the anxiety of linear time Notizie.it is a newspaper registered with the Court of Milan n.68 on 01/03/2018 Impara come descrivere lo scopo dell'immagine (si apre in una nuova scheda) 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