Studies presented as part of “The 2026 International Congress of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)” in Geneva, Switzerland, May 6-9, 2026 

Presentations further support use of HOPE in U.S. and EU for making more organs available for transplantation, reducing registry list waiting times 

DULUTH, Ga., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bridge to Life™ Ltd., a global innovator in organ preservation solutions and perfusion technology, today announced new data from studies using Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion (HOPE) for the preservation of donor livers awaiting transplantation. The studies collectively demonstrate that HOPE with VitaSmart™ improves utilization of steatotic, older, and previously discarded donor livers, while preserving mitochondrial function and supporting flavin mononucleotide (FMN) as a direct biomarker of graft viability. Together, these findings strengthen the clinical and economic case for broader adoption of HOPE across transplant centers in the U.S. and Europe. 

“FDA clearance of VitaSmart™ established Bridge to Life as the first company to bring HOPE to the U.S. market as a cleared platform for liver transplantation. These new ILTS data reinforce that HOPE is not simply a preservation strategy—it is a tool for organ recovery, viability assessment, and better transplant decision-making,” said Don Webber, president and CEO of Bridge to Life Ltd. “By extending the use of marginal donor organs and preserving mitochondrial integrity, we are helping transplant teams move from preservation toward precision transplantation.” 

Use of HOPE Correlated with More Organs Accepted for Transplantation 

“Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion (HOPE) Expands Donor Acceptance Criteria With Optimal Outcomes: A Multicenter Matched-Cohort Study” 

“Recovering the Discarded Livers Using Hope” 

Further Research on the Impact of Extended Use of HOPE on Mitochondrial Function and Flavin Mononucleotide (FMN) Provides Transplant Surgeons With Greater Flexibility in Scheduling Transplant Procedures 

“Prolonged HOPE Preserves Mitochondrial Function and Enables Logistical Flexibility in Liver Transplantation” 

“Donor Serum FMN Reflects Mitochondrial Injury and Predicts Outcomes after Liver Transplantation: A Metabolic Donor Signature of Graft Quality” 

About Bridge to Life™ Ltd 

Bridge to Life™ Ltd is a global innovator of organ preservation technologies and solutions, offering premier products such as Belzer UW®, EasiSlush® and the VitaSmart™ Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion System. With a strong focus on product quality, innovation and accessibility, the company serves and partners with leading Transplant Centers and Organ Procurement Organizations globally. 

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CGTN published an article examining why the world is closely watching the upcoming China-US summit. Against a backdrop of prolonged geopolitical tensions and fragile global recovery, the article highlights how head-of-state diplomacy serves as the “anchor” of China-US relations. It also explores how the summit could inject greater certainty into an increasingly volatile world.
 

BEIJING, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. 

At a time of prolonged geopolitical tensions and fragile global recovery, the world is closely watching whether the two leaders can further stabilize China-US relations and inject much-needed certainty into the international landscape. 

Keeping China-US relations on the right course
 

For many observers, the summit reflects one core hope: stability in bilateral ties. 

Interviews conducted by CGTN show a common view among experts that head-of-state diplomacy has long served as the “anchor” of that stability. 

As Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University, put it, such head-of-state diplomacy “sets the tone and defines the direction” of bilateral ties. 

Christopher Newport University’s Associate Professor Sun Taiyi similarly noted that direct leader-to-leader communication helps reduce uncertainty, prevent miscalculation and signal that stability remains the overriding priority. 

Over the past year, the two leaders have maintained communication through phone calls and a face-to-face meeting in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), helping prevent major miscalculations and keeping the overall relationship stable. 

As Xi told Trump in Busan, “In the face of winds, waves and challenges, we should stay the right course, navigate through the complex landscape, and ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-US relations.” 

That metaphor of “steering the ship” has been reflected in concrete progress. 

Since 2025, under the strategic consensus reached by the two heads of state, economic teams from both sides have held multiple rounds of talks, while large-scale tariff escalation has been paused. A new round of consultations is set to take place in the ROK from May 12 to 13, just ahead of the Beijing summit. 

People-to-people exchanges have also regained momentum. In April, Beijing hosted events marking the 55th anniversary of China-US “Ping-Pong Diplomacy,” with hundreds of young Chinese and Americans taking part in sports and cultural exchanges. More US youth groups have also traveled to China for exchange and study programs. 

Bringing certainty to a changing world
 

As the world’s two largest economies, and with China-US relations standing as one of the most important bilateral ties globally, outcomes of head-of-state diplomacy between the two countries not only help stabilize bilateral relations, but also have a broader impact on global development and governance. 

As Peterson Institute Senior Fellow Chad Bown noted, “virtually everyone has a stake in the outcome.” Cornell University economist Eswar Prasad went further, suggesting the meeting could carry implications for global trade, geopolitics and even the “rules-based order.” 

CGTN interviews with experts highlight the similar points. 

Zhang Tengjun, associate research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, said deeper cooperation could inject momentum into global recovery and stabilize industrial and supply chains, stressing that the trajectory of bilateral ties is closely tied to the world’s future. 

On this point, scholar Sun said that stable relations reduce risks of supply chain disruption, financial volatility and geopolitical fragmentation. 

Dean Wu noted that as the world’s two major technological powers, China and the United States have the capacity to generate “win-win outcomes” through practical cooperation, supporting broader global growth and scientific progress. 

Likewise, Cui Fan, vice dean of the University of International Business and Economics, emphasized that both countries share responsibility for the stability of global governance. 

Xi underlined this responsibility in Busan as well: “The world today is confronted with many tough problems. China and the United States can jointly shoulder our responsibility as major countries, and work together to accomplish more great and concrete things for the good of our two countries and the whole world.” 

This year provides a window for that responsibility to be tested, with China hosting APEC and the United States hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit – two platforms that could open space for coordination on global recovery, food and energy security, debt risks, and governance reform. 

In a February phone call with Trump, Xi set out a pragmatic path forward: “If the two sides work in the same direction in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, we can surely find ways to address each other’s concerns.” 

The world will watch the upcoming summit to see how Beijing and Washington can translate into action Xi’s call to “make progress step by step to build mutual trust, find the right way to get along, and make 2026 a year where the two major countries advance toward mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.” 

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I cittadini potranno recarsi senza appuntamento allo sportello dedicato, situato al piano terra di via Santa 5.

Gli sportelli per le tessere elettorali saranno aperti dal lunedì al venerdì dalle 8,30 alle 12,30; sabato 16 maggio dalle 8,30 alle 12,30.

Sono inoltre previste aperture straordinarie dedicate sia alle tessere elettorali sia all’emissione delle Carte di identità elettroniche (Cie): venerdì 22 e sabato 23 maggio dalle 8,30 alle 18; nelle giornate di voto gli uffici resteranno aperti con gli stessi orari dei seggi elettorali (domenica 24 maggio dalle 7 alle 23; lunedì 25 maggio dalle 7 alle 15).

L’amministrazione invita i cittadini a verificare per tempo la disponibilità della propria tessera elettorale, così da evitare disagi nei giorni immediatamente precedenti al voto.

ESCHBORN, Germany, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sino Biological Europe GmbH, the regional subsidiary of global life science reagent and service provider Sino Biological, has recently launched its EliteScience VIP Partnership program, an exclusive premium service tailored to support leading universities, research institutes, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical organizations across Europe. 

The EliteScience program offers a suite of exclusive benefits with no annual membership fee, aiming to remove research bottlenecks and accelerate scientific discovery for European researchers. At its core are three standout advantages: guaranteed priority production and shipping to shorten lead times, risk-free CRO services with a strict no results no fees policy, and priority access to free reagent samples from over 77,000 in-stock products. 

Members gain comprehensive auxiliary support including one-to-one technical support, 24-hour real-time local specialist response, price protection and bulk order discounts. The program also encompasses a full range of academic initiatives and end-to-end research resources, empowering researchers to elevate overall research efficiency and amplify publication influence. 

As a locally operated initiative for the European research community, EliteScience adapts fully to regional research demands and procurement norms, bridging high-quality life science tools with local research needs seamlessly. “EliteScience reflects our commitment to empowering European researchers with premium resources and responsive support,” said Dr. Bin Hu, Head of Sino Biological Europe GmbH. “This launch reinforces our dedication to fostering long-term partnerships. By combining priority access, cost certainty and personalized service, we help partners turn ideas into impact faster.” 

About Sino Biological 

Founded in 2007, Sino Biological is a global biotechnology company specializing in high-quality recombinant proteins, antibodies, and CRO services. Serving researchers in over 90 countries, Sino Biological supports basic research, drug discovery, vaccine development, and diagnostics through its comprehensive product portfolio, proprietary quality systems, and innovative research platforms. 

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Certain statements in this document are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on Sino Biological management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, over which Sino Biological has no control. Sino Biological assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements and does not intend to do so. 

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact: 

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www.sinobiological.com
 

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KATOWICE, Poland, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2026 European Economic Congress (EEC 2026), MICROIP Chairman Dr. James Yang participated in a high-level dialogue at the “Poland-Taiwan Economic Cooperation Forum.” Joined by Ambassador Liu Yong-jian and HCG Vice Chairman Michael Chiu, Dr. Yang advocated leveraging Taiwan’s semiconductor prowess to propel Poland into a strategic hub for European Edge AI. 

Addressing the “Last Mile” of AI deployment, Dr. Yang noted that global adoption is hindered by fragmented end-user demands and the high cost of general-purpose chips. “MICROIP advocates a ‘Software-Driven Hardware’ approach,” Yang stated, emphasizing translating domain expertise into silicon reality. By utilizing mainstream chip platforms alongside MICROIP’s low-power Customized ASIC Design Services (CATS) and AIVO No-Code platform, engineers can transform specific industry knowledge into specialized applications with minimal barriers. This model has already demonstrated commercial success in autonomous UAV navigation—tracking objects without internet access—and in smart cities, where on-device processing protects privacy while saving critical bandwidth. 

The forum highlighted the synergy between Poland’s “Soft Intelligence” and Taiwan’s “Hard Foundations”. Michael Chiu of HCG identified Poland as a core innovation partner for Taiwan’s security industry. Dr. Yang noted that combining Europe’s software talent with Taiwan’s hardware creates a “resilient supply chain,” establishing Poland as an “AI Hardware-Software Innovation Hub”. Furthermore, MICROIP collaborates with its sister company, Arculus EDA UK, to provide professional EDA services. This strategic partnership significantly reduces the ASIC R&D-to-mass-production cycle, allowing MICROIP to co-define global AIoT standards while providing European clients with the most cost-effective solutions to meet localized market needs.  

“Talent is the ultimate currency of the AI industry; we invest where the talent is,” Yang concluded. Success will be measured by a deep symbiosis of technology and talent, moving beyond simple trade to a thriving industrial ecosystem. This strategic alignment positions MICROIP to bridge technical value with international capital markets, opening a new chapter for the global ASIC and AI software design service industry. 

About MICROIP 

MICROIP is a Taiwan-based leader in ASIC design services, AI software, and IP licensing. Through its CATS (Custom ASIC Technology & Solutions) and CAPS (Cross-platform AI Processing Service) platforms, it accelerates real-world AI deployment and shortens development cycles. Visit www.micro-ip.com. 

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SHANGHAI, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Cape Breton China Corp. The two parties will jointly explore clean energy development opportunities in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, with plans to develop a 300MW hybrid wind and BESS project, forming an integrated wind-and-storage net-zero demonstration project. The collaboration marks a significant step in Envision Energy’s footprint in North America, reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering future energy system for the region’s energy transition and sustainable economic development. 

Under the agreement, the project will center on high-quality renewable energy supply while integrating wind generation with energy storage systems. Through coordinated planning and optimization, the wind-storage hybrid system is expected to enhance grid flexibility and stability, supporting regional clean power integration and accelerating the decarbonization of the local energy mix in Eastern Canada. Beyond conventional project development, the partnership emphasizes a system-oriented approach, reflecting Envision’s evolving capabilities across generation, storage, and integrated energy systems. This approach is expected to improve project bankability while enhancing long-term operational resilience and value creation. 

In addition to infrastructure development, Envision will collaborate with local partners to launch green energy training and education programs. Covering wind power, energy storage, future energy systems and net-zero industrial parks, the initiatives aim to strengthen local capabilities, foster green energy talent and support a more resilient and sustainable clean energy ecosystem in the region. This effort extends the collaboration from project delivery to long-term ecosystem building. 

“This partnership is not only about deploying renewable energy capacity, but about rethinking how future energy systems are designed,” said Yi Zhu, Senior Business Director of Canada at Envision Energy, “By integrating wind power, energy storage, and intelligent system optimization, we aim to demonstrate a more adaptive, resilient, and scalable energy architecture for North America’s rapidly decarbonizing markets, where system flexibility matters as much as generation capacity. This approach supports long-term economic and environmental resilience, while also advancing training and education to help build a more self-sustaining energy ecosystem.” 

“Nova Scotia has strong renewable resource potential and a clear need for projects that are grounded in local conditions,” added Dr. Bob Liu, Founder of Cape Breton China Corp. “This partnership with Envision Energy brings a more integrated and system-driven approach to renewable energy deployment, better aligned with real grid needs and long-term energy transition goal, assessing a clear pathway that is technically sound, commercially practical and capable of delivering lasting value for the region.” 

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FIRENZE – A partire da mercoledì 13 maggio prenderà il via l’iter per l’assegnazione di nuovi fondi destinati al rinnovamento degli impianti di risalita toscani di proprietà pubblica. L’avviso regionale mette sul piatto una dotazione complessiva di 1,5 milioni di euro, con la possibilità per gli enti interessati di presentare la documentazione necessaria entro la scadenza fissata al 15 giugno.

La misura punta a dare nuovo slancio all’economia delle zone montane attraverso interventi di riqualificazione e ammodernamento. Il presidente della Regione Eugenio Giani e l’assessore a economia, turismo e agricoltura Leonardo Marras inquadrano in questo modo le finalità dell’iniziativa: “Stanziamo risorse importanti. L’obiettivo del bando è incoraggiare i destinatari ad investire per migliorare l’offerta, aumentare la sicurezza, sostenere la capacità turistica per tutto l’anno ed incidere in questo modo sullo sviluppo economico dei territori interessati”.

Il bando è strutturato su due distinti filoni economici ed è indirizzato in via esclusiva agli enti locali, nello specifico Province, Comuni e Unioni di Comuni.

Il primo canale, finanziato con un milione di euro, riguarda le spese in conto capitale ed è riservato unicamente agli enti che detengono la proprietà delle infrastrutture di risalita. In questo perimetro, il tetto massimo per ogni singolo progetto ammonta a 400mila euro, con una copertura che non potrà varcare la soglia dell’80% della spesa considerata ammissibile.

La seconda linea di intervento, dotata del restante mezzo milione di euro, serve invece a coprire le spese correnti. A questo fondo possono accedere sia i proprietari degli impianti (che hanno quindi la facoltà di sfruttare entrambe le opzioni del bando), sia quegli enti locali non proprietari che sostengono costi legati esclusivamente alle infrastrutture pubbliche e agli spazi posti a servizio delle piste e degli impianti stessi. Per questa seconda categoria, la spesa massima autorizzata scende a 62.500 euro, mantenendo comunque invariato il limite di contribuzione massima fissato all’80%.

Le risorse sono destinate unicamente ai territori classificati come comprensori sciistici secondo i parametri dettati dalla legge regionale 41 promulgata nel 2025. La mappa geografica degli interventi potenziali comprende le aree dell’Amiata (coinvolgendo i territori di Castel del Piano, Seggiano e Abbadia San Salvatore), della Garfagnana (Castiglione di Garfagnana e Careggine), della Montagna Pistoiese (Abetone Cutigliano, San Marcello Piteglio e Sambuca Pistoiese) e, infine, il comprensorio di Zeri nell’omonimo comune.

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RIVA DEL GARDA, Italy, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Held in Italy from May 17 to 19, 2026, the EOW Outdoor Trade Show will showcase NOTAPE™’s revolutionary tapeless and seamless zipper. Shattering the zipper industry’s century-old incremental innovation paradigm, NOTAPE™ resolves the core structural defects of traditional zippers with systemic breakthroughs in structure, design, manufacturing, performance and business models, setting a new industry benchmark for technological innovation and eco-design in the apparel and outdoor sectors. 

Architecture: From Assembly to Integration 

Traditional zipper innovation has always been about addition: smoother sliders, tougher teeth, eco‑friendlier tape yarns. But the underlying structure never changed – teeth must rely on a separate fabric tape to attach to the garment. This “assembly thinking” keeps the zipper as an attached part, never part of the garment itself. NOTAPE™ removes the independent tape and directly integrates teeth onto the fabric. The zipper becomes a natural extension of the fabric, opening new possibilities for design, manufacturing, and sustainability. 

Design: Reinventing the Zipper’s Skeleton 

Conventional zippers follow a “teeth + tape” logic，NOTAPE™ reinvents the skeleton. If traditional zippers “hang” on tape, NOTAPE™’s zipper “grows” on the fabric. The teeth are self‑supporting, forming directly on the fabric through a one‑piece integrated construction. The zipper is no longer an add‑on but a functional zone that emerges from the fabric – visually invisible, structurally fused. 

Manufacturing: From Sewing Age to Forming Age 

Traditional production involves multiple steps across different factories, with accumulated errors and coordination costs. Dyeing consumes energy and water; sewing depends on skilled labor and risks rework. NOTAPE™ simplifies the process into one‑step integrated forming: fabric enters the equipment, and teeth are formed directly onto it. Tape weaving, dyeing, transportation, and sewing are eliminated. NOTAPE™ does not just sell zippers; it helps factories “delete steps”. 

Performance: Delivering the “Impossible Combination” 

Traditional zipper design faces trade‑offs: smooth operation requires larger teeth, which become heavier and more visible; invisibility requires smaller teeth and narrower tape, but durability suffers; eco‑materials often compromise strength. NOTAPE™ breaks these physical constraints. With its tapeless structure and self‑supporting teeth, it achieves thinness, strength, invisibility, and durability simultaneously. Its bonding strength equals or exceeds stitched fastenings, eliminating the risk of small teeth detaching. Through precise tooth-to-fabric integration, NOTAPE™ creates a physical anti-leak barrier without the need for any film or coating. 

Business Model: From Selling Inventory to Selling Technology 

Traditional zipper companies follow a “make inventory – sell by length – price per meter” model, leading to commoditization and price wars. Brands gain little differentiation, and zipper suppliers struggle to build deep partnerships. NOTAPE™ transforms its business model from selling products to selling solutions – moving from supplier to technology partner. Through technology licensing, joint R&D, and equipment leasing, it builds shared technical moats with manufacturers and brands. What customers receive is not a zipper, but a technology solution tailored to their products. As we often say: NOTAPE™ is not just selling zippers; it is reinventing garments together with its clients. 

The value of NOTAPE™’s tapeless and seamless zipper lies not in any single parameter improvement, but in a fundamental restructuring of a century‑old system – a true reinvention. It redefines the zipper’s form, manufacturing, and value, setting a new benchmark for eco‑design and technological innovation in the apparel industry. 

Join us at EOW, May 17–19, 2026, Riva del Garda, Italy. 

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BRUXELLES, 11 maggio 2026 /PRNewswire/ — L’Air Passengers Rights Association (APRA) condanna fermamente l’ultima proposta diffusa sotto la presidenza cipriota in merito alla revisione del regolamento UE CE261, definendola un pericoloso passo indietro dei diritti dei passeggeri mascherato da compromesso. 

Sebbene la proposta mantenga formalmente una soglia di ritardo di 3 ore, l’APRA avverte che il meccanismo di riduzione progressiva introdotto dal Consiglio innalza di fatto la soglia di risarcimento a 7 ore, tagliando i pagamenti per i ritardi compresi tra 3 e 7 ore fino al 66%. 

Secondo la proposta, i passeggeri con un ritardo compreso tra 3 e 5 ore su un volo a corto raggio riceverebbero appena 83 euro anziché gli attuali 250 euro: una somma che l’APRA definisce “un risarcimento simbolico, concepito per scoraggiare i controlli piuttosto che per tutelare i consumatori”. 

“Definire questo un compromesso a favore dei passeggeri è una barzelletta”, ha affermato Tomasz Pawliszyn, presidente dell’APRA. Il Consiglio finge di preservare la soglia delle 3 ore, mentre in realtà la svuota completamente di significato. Questa proposta innalza la soglia a 7 ore, riducendo al minimo le tutele per i consumatori”. 

L’APRA avverte che la proposta crea l’illusione di proteggere i passeggeri, rendendo al contempo impossibile l’applicazione delle norme: “Questa proposta mina completamente l’efficacia del Regolamento CE 261, distruggendo la sostenibilità economica dell’applicazione delle norme in materia di risarcimento danni. Non solo 83 euro non bastano nemmeno a coprire i costi sostenuti dai passeggeri coinvolti, ma nessun professionista legale o intermediario di risarcimento può realisticamente perseguire cause del valore di 83€ in caso di richieste di risarcimento ingiustamente respinte. Il Consiglio sta creando diritti sulla carta che i passeggeri non potranno mai esercitare”. Pawliszyn prosegue: “Nemmeno i moduli precompilati risolveranno questo problema, poiché sono privi di significato se il risarcimento stesso diventa irrilevante, soprattutto perché le compagnie aeree continueranno a respingere ingiustamente le richieste valide”. 

L’APRA lancia inoltre l’allarme su un’ulteriore opzione proposta dalla Presidenza, che prevede di negare il risarcimento per la cancellazione del volo ai passeggeri che scelgono il rimborso o nuovo itinerario successivo, qualora ne vengano informati con più di 48 ore di anticipo rispetto alla partenza, riducendo così l’attuale periodo di protezione di 14 giorni. Oltre a privare milioni di passeggeri con biglietti cancellati del diritto al risarcimento, questa misura mina un pilastro fondamentale dei diritti dei passeggeri aerei, indebolendo la loro capacità di scegliere liberamente tra un cambio di itinerario e il rimborso senza incorrere in sanzioni finanziarie. 

“Questa non è equità. Si tratta di uno smantellamento sistematico di una delle leggi a tutela dei consumatori di maggior successo in Europa”, ha affermato Pawliszyn. “Ai passeggeri viene chiesto di rinunciare al risarcimento, il tutto con il pretesto di un compromesso. 

Questa proposta è persino peggiore della posizione precedente del Consiglio. Entrambe le proposte di fatto distruggono i diritti dei passeggeri aerei europei, ma almeno la prima versione era onesta al riguardo. Questa nuova proposta è assolutamente ingannevole, in quanto maschera un drastico arretramento della tutela dei consumatori dietro l’illusione di mantenere la regola delle 3 ore, privandola di fatto di qualsiasi effettiva applicabilità o efficacia. 

APRA chiede agli Stati membri e al Parlamento europeo di respingere categoricamente la proposta e di preservare il Regolamento CE 261 come quadro normativo vincolante per la tutela dei diritti dei consumatori. Se questa proposta andrà avanti, milioni di viaggiatori saranno privati di una protezione effettiva, sostituita da quella che si può definire solo una brutta barzelletta. Rappresenterebbe un crollo totale della fiducia nel diritto europeo a tutela dei consumatori: un’eventualità che non possiamo assolutamente permettere! 

Informazioni su APRA 

L’Association of Passenger Rights Advocates (APRA, Associazione dei difensori dei diritti dei passeggeri), fondata nel 2017 dalle principali compagnie mondiali di risarcimento per i passeggeri aerei per rappresentare gli interessi dei passeggeri aerei, mira a fornire la massima protezione ai passeggeri aerei. L’Associazione partecipa attivamente a un dialogo costruttivo con le istituzioni europee e nazionali, le compagnie aeree, gli aeroporti, le forze dell’ordine nazionali e altri soggetti chiave. 

APRA offre dati affidabili, analisi approfondite e conoscenze collettive per informare i decisori politici e promuovere gli interessi dei passeggeri aerei europei. Tra i membri di APRA figurano AirHelp, EUclaim, Reclamador e Flightright. 

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RIVA DEL GARDA, Italia, 11 maggio 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Si terrà in Italia dal 17 al 19 maggio 2026 l’EOW Outdoor Trade Show, dove sarà presentata l’innovativa cerniera priva di nastro e cuciture di NOTAPE™. Spezzando il paradigma di innovazione incrementale che da oltre un secolo caratterizza l’industria delle cerniere, NOTAPE™ supera i principali limiti strutturali delle cerniere tradizionali grazie a innovazioni sistemiche in tema di struttura, design, manifattura, prestazioni e modelli di business, fissando un nuovo standard di riferimento per l’innovazione tecnologica e l’eco-design nei settori abbigliamento e outdoor. 

Architettura: dall’assemblaggio all’integrazione 

L’innovazione nel campo delle cerniere tradizionali ha sempre seguito una logica incrementale: cursori più scorrevoli, denti più robusti, filati del nastro più sostenibili. Ma la struttura di base non è mai cambiata: i denti continuano a dipendere da un nastro in tessuto separato per essere applicati al capo. Questa logica di “assemblaggio” fa sì che la cerniera resti un componente applicato, senza diventare mai parte integrante del capo stesso. NOTAPE™ rimuove il nastro separato e integra i denti direttamente sul tessuto. La cerniera diventa un’estensione naturale del tessuto, aprendo nuove possibilità di design, produzione e sostenibilità. 

Design: reinventare la struttura portante della cerniera 

Le cerniere convenzionali seguono la logica “denti + nastro”: NOTAPE™ ne reinventa la struttura portante. Se le cerniere tradizionali “si fissano” a un nastro, quella di NOTAPE™ “si sviluppa” direttamente sul tessuto. I denti sono autoportanti e si sviluppano direttamente sul tessuto grazie a una struttura integrata monoblocco. La cerniera non è più un accessorio ma una zona funzionale che emerge dal tessuto, visivamente invisibile e con esso fusa dal punto di vista strutturale. 

Produzione: dall’epoca della cucitura all’epoca della formatura 

La produzione tradizionale prevede più passaggi in diversi stabilimenti, con accumulo di errori e costi di coordinamento. La tintura consuma energia e acqua, mentre la cucitura dipende da manodopera qualificata e può comportare rifacimenti. NOTAPE™ riduce il processo a una formatura integrata in un solo passaggio: il tessuto entra nell’apparecchiatura e i denti vengono formati direttamente su di esso. Tessitura, tintura, trasporto e cucitura del nastro vengono eliminati. NOTAPE™ non si limita a vendere cerniere: aiuta le fabbriche a “eliminare i passaggi”. 

Prestazioni: realizzare la “combinazione impossibile” 

Il design delle cerniere tradizionali comporta inevitabili compromessi: una maggiore scorrevolezza richiede denti più grandi, che risultano più pesanti e visibili; l’invisibilità necessita di denti più piccoli e nastri più stretti, ma ciò incide sulla durata; i materiali eco-sostenibili spesso compromettono la resistenza. NOTAPE™ supera questi vincoli fisici. Grazie alla struttura senza nastro e ai denti autoportanti, consente di ottenere simultaneamente sottigliezza, robustezza, invisibilità e durata. La sua forza di adesione è pari o superiore alle cuciture tradizionali, eliminando il rischio di distacco dei denti di piccole dimensioni. Attraverso una precisa integrazione tra denti e tessuto, NOTAPE™ crea una barriera fisica anti-perdita senza ricorrere a pellicole o rivestimenti. 

Modello di business: dalla vendita di prodotti di magazzino alla vendita di tecnologia 

Le tradizionali aziende di cerniere seguono un modello “produzione di magazzino – vendita a metraggio – prezzo al metro”, con conseguente omologazione indifferenziata del prodotto e competizione sui prezzi. I brand hanno margini limitati di differenziazione, mentre i fornitori di cerniere faticano a costruire partnership solide. NOTAPE™ trasforma il suo modello di business dalla vendita di prodotti alla vendita di soluzioni, passando da fornitore a partner tecnologico. Mediante licenze tecnologiche, attività di ricerca e sviluppo congiunte e leasing di macchinari, crea un vantaggio tecnologico condiviso con produttori e brand. I clienti non ricevono semplicemente una cerniera, ma una soluzione tecnologica su misura per i loro prodotti. Come diciamo spesso: NOTAPE™ non si limita a vendere cerniere, ma ripensa i capi d’abbigliamento insieme ai suoi clienti. 

Il valore della cerniera senza nastro e senza cuciture di NOTAPE™ non risiede nel miglioramento di un singolo parametro, ma nella ristrutturazione fondamentale di un sistema centenario: una vera e propria reinvenzione. Ridefinisce la forma, la produzione e il valore della cerniera, fissando un nuovo standard per l’eco-design e l’innovazione tecnologica nell’industria dell’abbigliamento. 

Partecipa con noi a EOW, 17-19 maggio 2026, Riva del Garda, Italia. 

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CANNES, France, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Newton Cinema makes its Cannes market debut at Marché du Film with a screening of MAYILAA, directed by Semmalar Annam, at Lérins Cinéma Club on May 12. 

This marks an international moment for Newton Cinema as it brings an auteur driven slate spanning Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English, French and German, built on distinct voices, artistic courage and global resonance. Booth: Palais -1, 27.03. 

Newton Cinema announces LEFTOVER, Salim Ahamed’s fifth directorial feature, starring Arjun Radhakrishnan, Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad and Roshan Mathew. Written by Salim Ahamed and P. V. Shajikumar, the film features cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by Christo Xavier, production design by Ashik S, sound design by Vishnu Govind, costume design by Gayathri Kishore and makeup by Salam. 

Salim Ahamed is best known for Adaminte Makan Abu / Abu, Son of Adam, which won four Indian National Film Awards and was India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. Earlier films include Pathemari, Kunjananthante Kada and And the Oscar Goes To… 

“LEFTOVER comes from silence, memory and moral urgency,” said Salim Ahamed. “It carries pain without spectacle, dignity without explanation, and a shared human experience that transcends borders. I am grateful to introduce the film to the international industry with Newton Cinema.” 

MAYILAA follows its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and Audience Award in Toulouse. LEFTOVER’s world premiere plans will be announced in coming weeks. 

Newton Cinema’s Marché slate also includes The Gambler, directed by Prasanna Vithanage, written by Vithanage and Anushka Senanayake, and starring Roshan Mathew, Shweta Basu Prasad, Prakash Raj, Mahendra Perera and Lakshan Abeynayake, with cinematography by Rajeev Ravi, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by K and sound design by Tapas Nayak; The Sorbonne Conspiracy, directed by Salim Ahamed; and The Wild Hunt, from TIFF alumnus Nithin Lukose. 

Newton Cinema is in final discussions with international sales representation and Indian distribution partners for the festival journeys and theatrical releases of LEFTOVER, MAYILAA and its slate. 

Anto Chittilappilly, Founder, CEO and Producer of Newton Cinema, said: “We are building a home for auteur cinema, for filmmakers whose work carries a signature and a conscience. With LEFTOVER, MAYILAA and our upcoming slate, we aim to stand with independent filmmakers, protect difficult and necessary stories, and bring voices from the margins into world cinema.” 

Newton Cinema is an international production house for auteur cinema, independent filmmakers and underrepresented voices, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Kochi, India. 

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LONDON and AUSTIN, Texas, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The King’s Foundation and FormationQ today announced a new partnership to showcase how towns and cities across the Commonwealth can grow sustainably using quantum technology. 

The partnership, entitled Harmonious Urban Growth: A Health-Optimised Expansion Framework Using Quantum Methods, is a three-year programme designed to help cities grow sustainably while improving the health of people and the planet. The initiative will incorporate advanced computational modelling, including quantum optimisation enabled by trapped-ion systems from IonQ, to explore new methods for planning complex urban systems and sustainable town planning. 

Today, around 1.3 billion people live in unplanned settlements, and that number is expected to grow by well over one billion more in the next 30 years. When urban expansion occurs without planning frameworks, infrastructure and public services can struggle to keep up with population growth, creating long-term challenges for mobility, public health, and environmental resilience. Early planning helps cities become more livable, walkable and sustainable. In many of the places growing most rapidly, professional planning resources are limited, yet the need to organise urban expansion has never been greater. 

The Harmonious Urban Growth programme builds on The King’s Foundation’s Rapid Planning Toolkit, a practical methodology developed with Commonwealth partners following the Declaration on Sustainable Urbanisation (
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The Toolkit was piloted in Bo, Sierra Leone, where it helped local authorities and community stakeholders avoid development in flood-prone wetlands while identifying walkable areas and infrastructure corridors for future expansion. 

The three-year programme will be supported by UK urban planning consultants Space Syntax, who will bring their knowledge on cities, mapping, and data to the initiative. Working alongside The King’s Foundation and FormationQ, they will apply digital modelling techniques to the toolkit process, harnessing the power of IonQ’s quantum technologies to develop new platforms that can support our understanding of the complexity of cities. 

Ben Bolgar, Executive Director for Projects at The King’s Foundation, said:  

“We are excited to partner with FormationQ to explore how our Rapid Planning Toolkit can help communities grow sustainably across the world. We hope that the work of the Projects Team at The King’s Foundation will impact more communities positively as a result.” 

Through the partnership, FormationQ will contribute advanced computational and optimisation capabilities, leveraging the IonQ quantum platform, to allow planners to explore large numbers of potential spatial configurations across interconnected systems including water networks, ecological corridors, transportation infrastructure, neighbourhood centres and block structures. 

Urban planning across these layers involves complex combinatorial decisions. Advanced optimisation techniques, including quantum approaches, can help analyse these interactions more efficiently and generate alternative spatial frameworks that balance walkability, environmental resilience, infrastructure efficiency and economic accessibility. 

Nada Hosking, Founder and CEO of FormationQ, said: 

“Rapid urbanisation is one of the most complex systems challenges of the 21st century. Cities must balance environmental resilience, infrastructure capacity, economic opportunity and human wellbeing simultaneously. Advances in computational modelling, including quantum optimisation techniques, offer new ways to explore these complex interactions and support better planning decisions.” 

The computational modelling informs a participatory planning process in which planners, local authorities and community representatives review spatial options and shape a preferred framework. Proposed plans can then be tested directly on site, with streets, squares and public spaces physically marked on the ground and digitally mapped to guide early development. 

By combining quantum computing, participatory planning and field testing, the Harmonious Urban Growth programme aims to create a scalable framework for guiding sustainable city expansion in rapidly urbanising regions. The collaboration between The King’s Foundation and FormationQ reflects a shared commitment to supporting resilient communities and responsible stewardship of the built environment. 

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About The King’s Foundation 

The King’s Foundation was founded by King CHarles III and was first formed in 1990. The charity’s core mission is to build sustainable communities and transform lives. 

Inspired by the values of His Majesty, the Foundation builds and supports communities where people, places and the planet can coexist in harmony. The Foundation’s Projects Team works both domestically and internationally across stakeholder and community engagement, masterplanning, and community regeneration. Over 35 years, the team has developed plans for hundreds of thousands of homes in walkable communities and revitalised a range of historic buildings. In addition to its UK presence, the Foundation delivers projects in over a dozen sites worldwide. 

The King’s Foundation is headquartered at its flagship regeneration project, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, and acts as custodian of other historic Royal sites including Highgrove Gardens and The Castle of Mey. The charity also manages educational programmes and cultural events in London at The King’s School for Traditional Arts, The Garrison Chapel and Trinity Buoy Wharf. 

For more information, please visit www.kings-foundation.org / or email media@kings-foundation.org. 

About FormationQ 

FormationQ is the enablement layer for global quantum adoption. The company builds the institutional pathways and collaborative structures that allow quantum technologies to move from frontier research into real-world use. Working with leading institutions and technology partners, FormationQ operates and supports programmes that advance talent development, application formation, and ecosystem coordination in ways that can be governed, trusted, and sustained over time. 

About IonQ 

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier – delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, NVIDIA, and Astrazeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. 

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com. 

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AMSTERDAM, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SWI Capital Holding Ltd. (SWI) announces that it has published the convocation for its annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM). 

The AGM will be held on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. The meeting can be attended in person in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, as well as Singapore, with a simultaneous video webcast at both locations. 

For more information, please see the convocation materials which are available on SWI’s website at www.swi.com/reports/agm-2026/
 

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About SWI Group 

SWI Group (www.swi.com) is a global investment conglomerate driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that operates in a number of sectors, including Data Centers, Real Estate, Credit, and the Financial Sector. The Group’s investment strategies are grounded in thorough research, in-depth first-hand knowledge, and the ability to efficiently implement strategies to maximise the greatest return potential. SWI Group relies on local operating teams to identify, develop and manage opportunities around the world, both real estate and investment strategies. SWI Group currently has approximately €10 billion of assets under management and employs over 280 people across 26 offices across the world. 

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ASHDOD, Israel , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mobupps, a leading global adtech company, today announced the launch of ECHO AI, its next-generation self-learning mechanism designed to bring real-time intelligence to every stage of the advertising process. ECHO AI interprets signals, identifies value, and adapts dynamically to deliver more efficient outcomes with minimal manual input. 

Leveraging continuous learning from live campaign data, ECHO AI automatically identifies the most effective channels, audiences, and creatives, enabling advertisers to achieve stronger user lifetime value and lower acquisition costs from day one. 

ECHO AI delivers a powerful suite of intelligent capabilities designed to transform campaign performance. Using advanced audience segmentation based on proprietary behavioral data, ECHO AI ensures precise targeting and meaningful user engagement. 

The system provides automated recommendations for continuous campaign optimization, enabling advertisers to achieve greater efficiency and a smarter use of their budgets. Purpose-built to acquire high-value users and maximize their long-term revenue potential, ECHO AI empowers brands to scale sustainably and effectively. 

Fully integrated with MAFO, ECHO AI operates within a unified ecosystem, delivering seamless automation, accuracy, and performance across all marketing channels. 

Yaron Tomchin, Chief Executive Officer at Mobupps, commented: “ECHO AI represents a major leap forward in our mission to empower the Mobupps team with true data intelligence. By embedding self-learning capabilities into our ecosystem, we are enabling marketers to make smarter, faster, and more efficient decisions across every campaign touchpoint.” 

Rashid Galimov, Chief Technology Officer at Mobupps, added: “Our engineering vision behind ECHO AI was to create an adaptive framework that constantly evolves. Every impression, click, and conversion becomes a learning input — fueling optimization loops that deliver measurable results at scale.” 

ECHO AI is the future of automated performance, built for marketers who need speed, precision, and data-driven growth. Connect Mobupps to see how ECHO AI can transform your next campaign here. 

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TOKYO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PowerX, Inc.(Head Office: Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture; Director, President and CEO: Masahiro Ito; Securities Code: 485A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 7th with Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić (EPCG), Montenegro’s national electricity utility, regarding the Strategic Cooperation on  Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). 

The MOU sets an indicative target of approximately 500 MWh of BESS capacity over an initial three-year period to support the large-scale integration of renewable energy and strengthen grid stability in Montenegro. 

Montenegro adopted its National Energy and Climate Plan in December 2025, setting 2030 targets that include a minimum 50% share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption. EPCG, the country’s largest electricity producer, has identified BESS as a key component of its grid modernization and renewable energy integration efforts. 

Under the MOU, the parties will collaborate together to identify optimal BESS deployment plans to support grid reliability, peak shaving, and frequency regulation, with comprehensive after-sales support. PowerX will also explore the potential establishment of local BESS assembly capabilities in Montenegro. 

Montenegro’s EU candidate status, coupled with its power interconnection with Italy, makes the country a strategically important market for clean energy infrastructure in Europe. PowerX aims to leverage this cooperation as a foundation for expanding its BESS business into the European market. 

“Battery energy storage systems are becoming a core part of modern energy infrastructure, enabling greater integration of renewable energy while supporting grid stability, flexibility, and resilience,” said Masahiro Ito, CEO of PowerX. “As Japan’s leading BESS provider, PowerX is pleased to partner with EPCG to support Montenegro’s energy transition and the modernization of its power system. Through this strategic cooperation, we aim not only to deploy advanced battery storage solutions, but also to build a long-term foundation for PowerX’s activities in Montenegro and the wider region, including the development of local battery system assembly capabilities.” 

“This partnership represents an important step in the modernization of our power system and further confirms EPCG’s commitment to an energy transition based on innovation and sustainability,” said Zdravko Dragaš, CEO of EPCG. “Cooperation with PowerX gives us access to advanced energy storage technologies, which are essential for the stable integration of renewable energy sources and the long-term energy security of Montenegro.” 

About PowerX, Inc.PowerX is a Japanese energy storage company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. Headquartered in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, with offices and an R&D center in Tokyo, PowerX’s core business spans the development and manufacture of battery energy storage systems (BESS), scalable modular data centers, and battery-buffered EV charging systems, as well as the development and operation of grid-scale battery farms. To date, its BESS has been selected for 153 project sites in Japan, with a cumulative adopted capacity of 2.8 GWh. 

For more information, visit https://power-x.jp/
 

About Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG)Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić (EPCG) is Montenegro’s national electricity utility, responsible for generating, transmitting, distributing, and supplying the majority of the country’s electrical power. With around 874 MW of installed capacity—including major hydropower plants, a key thermal power facility, and an expanding portfolio of wind and solar projects—EPCG plays a central role in Montenegro’s energy transition. 

For more information, visit https://www.epcg.com/
 

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SOPRONKÖVESD, Hungary, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JDEnergy has supported the successful grid connection of MVM 11 MW/22 MWh utility-scale energy storage project in Hungary. The system passed all required performance tests on its first attempt. Csaba Lantos, Hungary’s Minister of Energy, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and commended the project as an important achievement in China–Hungary energy cooperation. 

Hungary’s central European location and expanding renewable energy capacity are increasing the need for flexible energy storage. As wind and solar penetration continues to rise, energy storage is becoming increasingly important for improving renewable energy utilization and supporting grid flexibility. The project was required to meet strict standards for safety, stability, and system compatibility, in line with Hungarian grid requirements and the operational conditions of the European market. 

JDEnergy applied rigorous delivery standards throughout the project, covering installation, commissioning, grid connection, and testing. The first eBlock-418A energy storage cabinet was installed on 16th January, and all 53 units were successfully energized on 1st April. On-site commissioning was completed in just two days. During grid-connection testing, the system recorded zero major failures, zero extended downtime, and full compliance across key parameters, passing all required tests on the first attempt and receiving on-site certification from TÜV Rheinland. It also successfully completed MAVIR’s aFRR (automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve) accreditation test on 23rd April. 

Designed to support a local wind farm, the project is expected to improve wind power utilization and contribute to Hungary’s energy transition. It also marks an important step in JDEnergy’s international deployment of self-developed energy storage solutions, demonstrating its ability to deliver utility-scale energy storage projects in overseas markets under demanding technical and operational requirements. 

Looking ahead, JDEnergy will continue to deliver reliable and intelligent energy storage solutions to support stable, low-carbon power systems across global markets. 

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FC PISTOIESE: Giuliani; Accardi (37’st Kharmoud), Gennari (46’st Maldonado), Bertolo, Costa Pisani; Rossi (31’st Campagna F.), Della Latta (1’sts Raicevic); Saporetti (13’st Biagi), Russo (42’st Pinzauti), Pellegrino; Rizq. A disp.: Magalotti, Tempre, Cuomo. All.: Lucarelli.
PIACENZA: Ribero; Silva (35’st Ciuffo), Sbardella, Mustacchio, D’Agostino, Martinelli (48’st Garnero), Lordkipanidze, Mazzaglia (35’st Putzolu), Poledri (35’st De Vitis), Bertin, Campagna S. (25’st Manuzzi). A disp.: Kolgecaj, Zaffalon, Ganz, Cabri. All.: Franzini.
ARBITRO: Collier di Gallarate
RETI: 23’pt Saporetti, 30’pt e 2’sts D’Agostino, 4’pts autogol Pellegrino
NOTE: Ammoniti Silva, Mazzaglia, Campagna S., Martinelli, Putzolu, Kharmoud. Espulso Rizq al 45’pt

PISTOIA –  Finisce in semifinale playoff stagione della Pistoiese: gli arancioni, in inferiorità numerica dal 45’ per un’espulsione estremamente discutibile e severa, si arrendono 1-3 al Piacenza ai supplementari.

Partono forte gli ospiti, che alzano subito il baricentro per cercare di impensierire la retroguardia orange, ma i ragazzi di mister Lucarelli si fanno trovare attenti ed invertono rapidamente l’inerzia del match: la prima chance arriva al 18’ su calcio d’angolo, con Gennari che salta più in alto di tutti e di testa gira verso la porta difesa da Ribero, il quale nega il gol al numero 5. Gli arancioni spingono, e al 23’ passano in vantaggio: Rizq appoggia per Saporetti al limite dell’area ed il numero 11 lascia andare un preciso rasoterra che va ad insaccarsi dritto all’angolino, firmando la rete dell’1-0. Pochi minuti più tardi però il Piacenza trova il gol del pari: D’Agostino gira di testa su un cross dalla destra e segna il gol dell’1-1. Gli arancioni non si lasciano scalfire dalla rete subita e tornano immediatamente a rendersi pericolosi con Rizq che, sempre di testa, sfiora soltanto il palo alla destra di Ribero. Al 38’ ci prova Russo con un potente sinistro da posizione defilata, trovando però l’opposizione dell’estremo difensore ospite. La partita cambia inevitabilmente sul finale di primo tempo, quando, a seguito di un’accesa discussione di campo, il direttore di gara decide clamorosamente di espellere Rizq: il primo tempo termina 1-1, con la Pistoiese che si trova così in dieci uomini.

La seconda frazione si apre con i biancorossi che, complice la superiorità numerica, si riversano nella metà campo orange alla ricerca del sorpasso: già dopo pochi secondi Lordkipanidze calcia a lato su un cross di Mustacchio. Mister Lucarelli ridisegna la squadra inserendo Biagi: gli arancioni fanno così quadrato e si compattano, respingendo con grande tenacia i tentativi ospiti e rialzando il proprio baricentro. Al 65’ è proprio il numero 10 a provare la conclusione dalla distanza, senza però riuscire ad inquadrare lo specchio. Da questo momento il match attraversa così una fase particolarmente concitata, in cui entrambe le compagini riescono a disinnescare l’avanzata avversaria: non si registra nessuna azione degna di nota fino al termine dei tempi regolamentari. Al triplice fischio il punteggio è 1-1: si va ai supplementari.

Nel primo tempo supplementare arriva il vantaggio del Piacenza: su un cross dalla trequarti, Pellegrino devia sfortunatamente di testa nella propria porta, beffando Giuliani. Gli arancioni, incassato lo shock, partono all’attacco e hanno la possibilità di trovare il gol del pareggio in ben due occasioni: prima con Bertolo, che viene atterrato in area mentre sta per servire un compagno, e poi con Pinzauti, anche lui atterrato fallosamente in area. In entrambi i casi però, il direttore di gara non ravvede alcun contatto. Gli arancioni protestano anche per un presunto fallo di mano in area, ma anche qui il direttore di gara lascia correre. Sul finale della prima frazione supplementare il Piacenza va anche vicino al terzo gol con Putzolu, la cui conclusione termina sul fondo di poco. Nei primi minuti del secondo tempo supplementare arriva anche il terzo gol del Piacenza con D’Agostino, che segna su calcio di punizione.

Finisce 1-3. L’appuntamento è per la prossima stagione, con le ambizioni che rimangono intatte.

ESTRA PISTOIA: Stefanini 22, Gallo 14, Dellosto 6, Grieco n.e., Flauto 1, Drovandi n.e., Magro 4, Gai Pierallini n.e., Anderson 17, Zanotti 17, Alajiki. All.: Strobl
CRIFO WINES RUVO: Brooks 9, Smith 9, Anumba 14, Musso 13, Di Zanni n.e., Granieri n.e., Reale 3, Miccoli 17, Jerkovic 10, Nikolic 7, Borra 6. All.: Rajola
ARBITRI: Wasserman, Terranova, Marzulli
NOTE: Spettatori: 2718. Usciti per cinque falli: Dellosto (25’23”), Nikolic (26’30”), Smith (39’59”). Fallo tecnico: Brooks (7’03”), Anderson (25’36”), Smith (39’59”). Fallo antisportivo: nessuno.

PISTOIA – Finisce nel modo più amaro possibile gara 4 dei playout di serie A2 Lnp per l’Estra Pistoia Basket 2000, trovatasi ad un passo dal raggiungere l’obiettivo salvezza per poi subire la rimonta della Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia nella metà finale di quarto periodo e non trovare le risorse fisiche e mentali per rimetterla a suo favore.

Alla LumoSquare, in una domenica infuocata di vero basket, finisce 81-88 dopo un overtime. Adesso i biancorossi saranno costretti a giocarsi la ‘bella”’di questa serie al PalaColombo mercoledì 10 maggio (palla a due alle 21), con la speranza di recuperare capitan Lorenzo Saccaggi, assente anche oggi causa pesanti sintomi influenzali.

I ragazzi di coach Pete Strobl hanno saputo approcciare bene la gara, con concentrazione e determinazione, trovando poi ad inizio ripresa la spinta per creare un buon margine di +12 all’imboccatura del finale di gara. Top scorer Gabriele Stefanini con 22 punti, 7 rimbalzi e 5 assist, seguito dai 17 a testa di Karvel Anderson e Simone Zanotti, mentre Filippo Gallo ha chiuso a quota 14. I biancorossi adesso dovranno ricaricare le pile e dare fondo alle energie per tentare un’altra impresa in terra pugliese.

Regna di nuovo l’equilibrio nei primi minuti di gara: Ruvo tenta di allungare ma il trio di esterni dell’Estra risponde sempre per le rime. Prima Stefanini, poi Gallo e infine Anderson riescono a tenere sempre in partita i padroni di casa, che al termine del primo quarto finiscono avanti di un punto. All’inizio del secondo quarto la Crifo Wines si rifà immediatamente sotto con Anumba e Miccoli, producendo il parziale che manda per la prima volta in time-out Pistoia (25-30). Dellosto e Zanotti rimettono i conti quasi in pari, ma l’ultima parola prima dell’intervallo lungo è di Jerkovic, che dà un possesso pieno ai suoi.

Rientra alla grande l’Estra con Gallo e Dellosto per il primo parziale (43-38). I tentativi degli ospiti di rispondere vengono subito messi a tacere da Anderson e Stefanini, con il divario che si allarga a favore dei biancorossi. Sono ancora i due principali terminali offensivi di Pistoia a tenere a tre possessi pieni il vantaggio prima del canestro di Borra che anticipa gli ultimi dieci minuti. L’Estra sente allora la possibilità di dare il colpo di grazia e con Gallo, Stefanini e Zanotti tocca il massimo vantaggio (70-58) a quasi cinque minuti dalla fine. Ruvo allora tenta l’assalto: Musso mette due triple di fila ed insieme ad Anumba produce il primo parziale. Sempre l’ex di giornata prosegue le operazioni di avvicinamento, poi Brooks mette il canestro che vale il -1 (71-70). Pistoia trova tre giri in lunetta con Anderson, che è chirurgico, ma dall’altra parte Musso colpisce ancora dai 6,75. Sulla transizione della Crifo Wines nell’ultimo possesso Smith trova il canestro del sorpasso (74-75), ma si fa anche fischiare un tecnico che dà ai padroni di casa la possibilità di andare all’overtime: Stefanini non fallisce il libero e il supplementare è ufficiale.

Nei cinque minuti aggiuntivi Ruvo di Puglia mostra da subito di avere più energie residue e con Miccoli e Brooks trova i punti per tenere a distanza l’Estra (77-82), che non riesce più a replicare e vede gara 4 scivolare dalle mani.

Gli ospiti pareggiano così la serie e potranno giocarsi la ‘bella’ in casa mercoledì 13 maggio.

“Luca Palmerini e Barbara Rossi, con i loro cavalli Nick ed Orchidea, sono partiti da Camaiore, percorrendo la Via Francigena fino a Lucca per poi prendere il Cammino di San Jacopo in Toscana e giungere qui da noi a Serravalle Pistoiese, dove hanno fatto sosta e sono stati accolti dal consigliere comunale Andrea Bassetti e da Chiara dell’ufficio turistico – ha detto l’assessore al Turismo Maurizio Bruschi – ritengo la loro un esperienza bellissima, in pieno contatto con la natura. Il loro percorso si concluderà presso la cattedrale di Pistoia, ma presto Luca, e con lui il suo bellissimo cavallo, percorrerà la Trave del Montalbano;  dal nostro Borgo arriveranno a Firenze e sarà davvero un evento importante  da seguire in tutto il suo tragitto. Altra cosa importante sarà la promozione a livello nazionale di questi percorsi di turismo equestre”.