FIRENZE – L’azalea della Ricerca di Airc 2026 torna nelle piazze italiane in occasione della Festa della mamma e coinvolgerà anche numerose città della Toscana con la tradizionale raccolta fondi dedicata alla ricerca sui tumori che colpiscono le donne.

Domenica 10 maggio migliaia di volontarie e volontari della Fondazione Airc saranno presenti nelle piazze di tutta Italia per distribuire l’azalea della ricerca, il fiore simbolo della campagna. Anche in Toscana l’iniziativa interesserà diversi centri urbani e località del territorio, dove sarà possibile sostenere concretamente la ricerca con una donazione minima di 18 euro.

L’evento coinvolgerà complessivamente oltre 4mila piazze italiane e porterà alla distribuzione di circa 600mila azalee grazie all’impegno dei volontari Airc. Anche la Toscana sarà protagonista dell’iniziativa con punti di distribuzione presenti nelle principali città, tra cui Firenze, Livorno, Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, Prato, Arezzo, Siena, Grosseto, Empoli, Massa e Carrara. Per conoscere i punti di distribuzione nelle varie città toscane sarà possibile consultare la mappa disponibile sul sito ufficiale della fondazione.

L’azalea Airc 2026 rappresenta uno degli appuntamenti più conosciuti della raccolta fondi dedicata alla ricerca oncologica. Dal 1984 l’iniziativa sostiene il lavoro di medici e ricercatori impegnati nello studio di nuove cure, strumenti diagnostici e percorsi di prevenzione dedicati ai tumori femminili.

La campagna vuole inoltre sensibilizzare sull’importanza della prevenzione e della diagnosi precoce. Ogni anno in Italia migliaia di donne ricevono una diagnosi di tumore, ma i progressi della ricerca hanno migliorato in modo significativo le possibilità di cura e sopravvivenza, soprattutto per alcune patologie come il tumore al seno.

Secondo i dati diffusi da Airc, oggi due donne su tre riescono a essere vive a cinque anni dalla diagnosi grazie anche ai risultati raggiunti dalla ricerca scientifica negli ultimi decenni. Restano però ancora molte sfide aperte, soprattutto per le forme tumorali più aggressive o difficili da individuare nelle fasi iniziali.

Nel corso degli anni l’azalea della Ricerca è diventata anche un simbolo della Festa della Mamma, trasformando un gesto semplice in un contributo concreto alla lotta contro i tumori femminili.

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GENEVA, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a significant capital raise of CHF 480 million, Multi Investment confirms its position as a dynamic player in international investment. The company, which has already supported several businesses worldwide, is now entering a new strategic phase focused on portfolio diversification. It currently manages over CHF 3 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). 

As a deliberately discreet investor, Multi Investment adopts a selective and confidential approach, built on long-term trusted relationships with its partners. This discretion reflects a clear commitment to focusing on value creation rather than media exposure. 

Building on this growth and the trust of its partners, Multi Investment aims to expand its scope into high-potential, innovation-driven sectors. Target areas include fintech, deep tech, healthcare, blockchain and Web3, as well as biotechnology. 

This strategic direction reflects a clear objective: to anticipate major global economic and technological shifts while supporting high value-added projects. The firm intends to strengthen its impact by backing innovative companies capable of shaping the industries of tomorrow. 

As part of this initiative, Multi Investment plans to intensify its investments in these strategic sectors before the third quarter of 2026, with the objective of investing more than CHF 250 million by the end of Q3 2026. Several transactions are currently under review, with the ambition of rapidly strengthening its presence across these fast-growing ecosystems. 

With this new phase, Multi Investment reaffirms its ambition to become a leading global investment firm, combining financial performance with a long-term vision. 

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CHENGDU, China and MADRID, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From April 27 to 28, a cross-cultural dialogue of flavors between East and West concluded in Madrid, Spain. 

At the center of this collaboration was Chef Ziling Zhou, founder of Silver Beach, a “forager chef” and Asia’s First Female Truffle Knight Chef. As the only invited female chef from Asia, she joined Chef David Muñoz for a two-day guest collaboration, using cuisine as a medium to carry out an in-depth exchange of flavors and culture. 

As the only three-Michelin-star restaurant in Madrid, DiverXO is globally renowned for its highly creative culinary expression. Chef David Muñoz blends street culture, traditional techniques, and avant-garde concepts, turning each dish into a composition of visual impact and layered flavors. 

During this collaboration, such bold and imaginative expression met and intertwined with the refined flavor system rooted in Qingcheng Mountain, China. Throughout the two-day four-hands collaboration, Chef Ziling Zhou drew inspiration from “Sichuan home-style cuisine,” reinterpreting ingredients and flavor structures to bring warmth and depth of Sichuan cuisine to the tables of Madrid. 

A key highlight was the use of Hanyuan tribute pepper as a central flavor element. Systematized within Yinguo Modern Sichuan Cuisine as part of its “Tribute Pepper Flavor Lab,” this distinctive flavor profile presented a dynamic aromatic structure and rhythm, offering a new sensory dimension within a Western culinary context. 

Rather than a one-way presentation, this collaboration unfolded as a two-way deconstruction of flavor. One side pushed boundaries with bold creativity and structural innovation, while the other responded with mountain-inspired subtlety and Eastern restraint. Their dialogue at the same table demonstrated how flavor can become a language to be understood, translated, and recreated. 

As the only local restaurant group in Chengdu holding a Michelin one-star, Black Pearl one-diamond, and Relais & Châteaux membership, Silver Beach’s presence in Madrid marked not only a high-level international collaboration but also a step forward in expanding the global expression of Sichuan cuisine. 

This encounter at the end of April was more than the completion of a collaboration — it was an exchange and record of culinary “codes.” 

At the table, there are no boundaries between mountains and seas. And new flavors are already unfolding. 

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(“METLEN”, OR “THE COMPANY”) 

TRADING UPDATE Q1 2026: Strong Start to 2026 with Accelerating Strategic Transformation 

ATHENS, Greece and LONDON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — METLEN Energy & Metals PLC (LSE Listing: MTLN, RIC: MTLN.L, Bloomberg: MTLN.LN |Athens Listing: MTLN, RIC: MTLNr.AT, Bloomberg: MTLN.GA, ADR: MYTHY US) today announces its Trading Update for Q1 2026. The Company delivered a strong start to the year, reflecting solid momentum across Energy, Metals and Infrastructure, together with continued execution of the strategic investment program, pointing to a speedy return to the medium-term trajectory, announced in the CMD in London, April 2025. 

Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman stated: 

“METLEN has started 2026 with strong operational momentum across all its business sectors. Our continued investments in energy transition, critical raw materials and defence, combined with disciplined execution, position the Company to navigate a complex geopolitical environment while delivering sustainable growth.”  

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Outlook 

The first quarter of 2026 confirms METLEN’s strong positioning across its diversified business model, with all Sectors contributing to growth. 

The Company continues to operate in an environment shaped by heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts, which impact energy markets, supply chains and defence demand. Nevertheless, these conditions also underscore the strategic importance of METLEN’s synergistic business model, further strengthened by its activities in energy security, critical raw materials, and defence solutions. 

Looking ahead, management maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026, supported by a strong project pipeline, increasing demand and prices across core sectors and continued execution of the Company’s investment program. 

Further details will be provided at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 21 May 2026, in line with the Company’s long-standing practice. 

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This announcement contains statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These statements are based on current expectations, projections and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements typically include words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, “will” and similar expressions, or their negatives. 

By their nature, such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in economic conditions, market trends, regulatory developments, operational challenges, and other factors beyond the Company’s control. 

No representation, warranty or assurance is given that any forward-looking statements will be realized. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, (including under the Market Abuse Regulation, the UK Listing Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority), each of the Company, its affiliates, officers, employees or agents undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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About METLEN: 

METLEN Energy & Metals Plc (METLEN) is an international industrial and energy Company, holding a leading position in the metals and energy sectors, focused on sustainable growth and the circular economy. METLEN has established itself as a benchmark in competitive “green” metallurgy at both European and global level, operating the only fully integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium production unit in the European Union, with privately owned port facilities. In the Energy Sector, METLEN provides integrated energy solutions through the implementation of thermal and renewable power generation projects, electricity distribution and trading, as well as investments in network infrastructure, battery storage and other green technologies. METLEN operates across five continents and in more than 40 countries, employing over 8,500 people worldwide and implementing a fully synergistic model across its Sectors. 

METLEN Financial Highlights 

METLEN has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. In 2025, METLEN reported consolidated revenue of €7.11 billion and EBITDA of €753 million with net profit of €314 million. Adjusted net debt stood at €2.10 billion, with a Net Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.1x, reflecting strong financial resilience. METLEN is rated by leading international sustainability and ESG agencies, holding the unique Greek position in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Market Index, and distinguished across MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS Quality score, ISS Corporate Score, S&P Global ESG, LSEG, CDP, FTSE Russell, ESG Book, EcoVadis, Bloomberg and IdealRatings. 

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SHANGHAI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pylontech (688063.SH), a leading global energy storage system provider, has been recognized as a BloombergNEF (BNEF) Tier 1 Energy Storage Manufacturer for Q2 2026, underscoring the company’s bankability, proven project execution capabilities, and established position in the global energy storage market. 

The BNEF Tier 1 list is regarded as one of the industry’s most rigorous evaluation benchmarks for energy storage companies. The assessment considers factors including technological capabilities, product reliability, large-scale project execution track record, and financial credibility. Pylontech’s inclusion in the Tier 1 list reflects its growing global project portfolio and long-standing commitment to delivering reliable energy storage solutions across a wide range of applications and markets. Recent utility-scale projects delivered by Pylontech include the Ningxia Yinchuan 200MW/400MWh Energy Storage Project and the Jiangsu Huadian Yizheng 120MW/240MWh Energy Storage Power Station in China. 

“BNEF Tier 1 recognition reflects the market’s confidence in Pylontech’s technology, product quality, and long-term reliability,” said a spokesperson for Pylontech. “This recognition further reinforces Pylontech’s position as a trusted partner for utility-scale and commercial energy storage projects worldwide.” 

With more than a decade of expertise in energy storage innovation, Pylontech has established a vertically integrated platform spanning battery cells, modules, battery management systems (BMS), and system integration. The company continues to expand its global presence while supporting the transition toward a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable energy future. 

About Pylontech 

Founded in 2009, Pylontech (688063.SH) is a dedicated energy storage system provider that went public on the STAR Market in 2020, becoming the first listed company in China focused on energy storage as its core business. With extensive expertise in electrochemistry, power electronics, and system integration, Pylontech has delivered reliable energy storage products and solutions to the global market, establishing itself as a leading player in the industry. Its products are widely used in various scenarios, including solutions for residential, C&I, grid-side storage, communication base station and data center energy storage, light-duty electric vehicles, battery-swapping and more. Website: https://en.pylontech.com.cn/?lan=en
 

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BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2026 –
Mirah Investment & Development
, a Bali-based hospitality development and management group with an active portfolio spanning branded residences, hotels and resorts, and lifestyle hospitality across Indonesia and over 1,000 units currently under construction, announced a strategic investment partnership with
RV Capital
, an investment manager with offices in Singapore and the UAE specialising in Asia-Pacific hospitality real estate. 

The partnership spans equity positions in two of Mirah’s signature hospitality brands, SOMOSHOTELS and
Cocana Resorts
, and includes access to a pipeline of at least five additional locations across Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, and beyond over the next 5 years. 

RV Capital’s investment includes a substantial capital deployment in 2026 and accelerates Mirah’s expansion across the region, with a development pipeline exceeding $300 million in hospitality assets planned across Asia. 

“Mirah has done what very few hospitality operators in Southeast Asia have managed. They have built a platform with real operational depth, not just a development pipeline. We are backing both the assets and the team behind them, and we see SOMOSHOTELS and Cocana as the beginning of something much larger,” said Vinesh Motwani, Managing Partner & CIO, RV Capital. 

The investment reflects RV Capital’s confidence not only in the individual assets, but in Mirah’s broader platform: its ability to identify emerging destinations, develop integrated hospitality product, and scale it across markets through Mirah’s partnership with
The Guest Society
, an experience-led hospitality management company redefining how brands are operated across Asia. Driven by this partnership, The Guest Society will open a Thailand office in 2026 to support the group’s regional growth. 

SOMOSHOTELS is Mirah’s lifestyle hotel brand, designed as an integrated hospitality destination rather than a conventional hotel. The flagship SOMOSHOTELS Uluwatu, a 250-room property situated on Uluwatu’s main commercial corridor, will be the first walk-in, walk-out lifestyle hotel on the strip, combining rooms, a pool day club, restaurant and retail venues, spa, fitness, and event spaces when it opens in 2027. Uluwatu is Bali’s fastest-growing hospitality micro-market, and SOMOSHOTELS is designed to serve as its first integrated hospitality anchor. The two firms are committed to exploring new SOMOSHOTELS locations together, with sites currently under consideration in Phuket’s Bangtao area and in Japan. 

Cocana Resorts
is Mirah’s beach resort brand, currently operating its first location on Gili Trawangan with 45 private-pool villas, 66 deluxe lagoon suites, beach club, spa, and two restaurants, with a third restaurant, Sensei Ikan, and additional lagoon suites opening later in 2026. Development of the next Cocana commences in Bali in 2026, on Balangan, a front-line location regarded as one of the island’s finest stretches of coastline, with an anticipated opening in mid-2029. Two locations are currently under consideration for the next Cocana resort in Thailand: Koh Phangan and Phuket, with development set to commence in 2026, marking the brand’s entry into Southeast Asia. 

“Bali will always be our home, but this partnership gives us the platform to take what we have built here and bring it to the best destinations across the region,” said Scott Matson, COO,
Mirah Investment & Development
. 

Mirah has built a track record of entering highly localised markets before demand is widely recognised, identifying where hospitality appetite is heading before quality supply arrives to meet it. That same foresight underpins SOMOSHOTELS and Cocana Resorts, both conceived for locations Mirah identified as structurally underserved, with strong demand fundamentals and limited quality supply. 

RV Capital, founded by partners combining institutional investment backgrounds spanning KKR and Goldman Sachs, targets premium hospitality assets in high-demand, undersupplied markets where active ownership drives returns. This partnership marks the firm’s first commitment in the branded hotel segment and its most significant Bali deployment to date. 

With five additional locations currently being explored and a pipeline spanning Asia, the
RV Capital
partnership positions
Mirah Investment & Development
as one of the most active hospitality expansion stories in Asia. 

Mirah Investment & Development
 

A pioneer of exclusive property development and luxury hospitality in Bali, Mirah Investment & Development is the market leader in bringing luxury developments to the most sought-after locations across the Indonesian archipelago. www.mirahdevelopments.com.
 

RV Capital
 

RV Capital is a Singapore and UAE based investment manager specialising in hospitality real estate across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm’s founding partners bring over two decades of institutional investment experience across KKR and Goldman Sachs, combined with deep expertise across Asian consumer and hospitality markets. www.rv-cp.com.
 

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French residential PV systems up to 9 kWp can now access the reduced 5.5% VAT rate, but only with modules that meet the demanding PPE2 V2 certification. AIKO is one of the few manufacturers to achieve this. 

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIKO has confirmed that its photovoltaic modules qualify for the reduced 5.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in France under the newly enforced PPE2 V2 certification. This makes AIKO a key enabler for French residential installations seeking the preferential tax rate. 

Under French rules, residential PV systems face a standard 20% VAT. The reduced 5.5% rate applies only to systems up to 9 kWp that meet all PPE2 V2 criteria. Systems above 9 kWp remain at 20% VAT. AlKO-A-MCE60Db and AIKO-A-MCE54Db modules are now listed on the official Certisolis registry of products eligible for France’s 5.5% VAT reduction. 

What Is PPE2 V2? 

The PPE2 V2 (Product Environmental Footprint 2, Version 2) certification is a demanding French environmental standard introduced in September 2025. To qualify for the 5.5% VAT, a PV module must simultaneously meet: 

The carbon threshold of 530 kg CO₂eq/kWc is exceptionally hard to meet. It forces manufacturers to decarbonize their entire supply chain, from polysilicon to finished module. Very few modules on the market currently achieve this. 

AIKO has succeeded in meeting all PPE2 V2 criteria while delivering modules maintaining its industry-leading efficiency of 24.4%–24.5% (maximizing yield on space-constrained rooftops) and an aesthetic all-black design. This combination gives French homeowners a shorter payback period and stronger return on investment. 

A Distinct Market Advantage 

PPE2 V2 certification sets a high bar that few manufacturers have cleared. AIKO’s achievement demonstrates its commitment to sustainable, low-carbon manufacturing. For the French residential market, this means premium, high-efficiency solar is now accessible at a significantly lower effective cost – without compromising on performance. 

About AIKOAIKO, a top-ranked solar technology leader, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of solar generation products. AIKO provides customers with solar cells, ABC (All Back Contact) modules, and scenario-based packaged solutions. Guided by the mission of “Empowering transformation towards a carbon-free era,” AIKO continues to pursue extreme innovation and cutting-edge technology.For more information, please visit https://aikosolar.com. 

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ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Appian [Nasdaq: APPN] today announced the Partner Award winners at its annual Appian World global conference. This year’s winners are recognized for creating innovative solutions on the Appian Platform that deliver significant client impact, business value, and excellence in AI-powered process orchestration. 

“Our 2026 partner award winners exemplify the power of combining AI and process orchestration to move beyond efficiency and into the realm of real, high-impact ROI,” said Scott Van Valkenburgh, Senior Vice President, Global Alliances & Channels, Appian. “These partners are more than just collaborators; they are the architects of modern enterprise transformation, helping our joint customers turn legacy challenges into competitive advantages through the Appian Platform.” 

Delivery Excellence Winner: PerficientPerficient, the global AI and technology consulting firm, received the Delivery Excellence Award for its outstanding achievement in executing Appian projects with exceptional quality, speed, and measurable customer impact. In a key engagement with a major health insurance provider, Perficient led the platform selection and delivery of a modern, mobile-enabled member portal in an accelerated six-month timeline. By leveraging Appian AI skills for document ingestion and deploying AI Agents to provide proactive healthcare suggestions, the solution is expected to achieve over 30%-member adoption and a 25% reduction in customer care requests while significantly reducing technical debt. 

Ecosystem Growth Winner: Ignyte GroupThe Ecosystem Growth Award was presented to Ignyte Group in recognition of the partner’s remarkable year-over-year expansion and commitment to the Appian ecosystem. Ignyte Group achieved a 71% increase in its count of certified Appian Lead Developers and grew its proprietary IP licensing to $500,000 ACV. Their strategic footprint expanded across state and federal government sectors, highlighted by the implementation of a Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) for the Veterans Affairs that provides a modernized and streamlined application for Veterans to receive care from the VA. This application will help our Veterans track and manage their conditions by allowing them to subscribe to health plans. PEP will serve as the foundational application from which Ignyte will build a strong and robust suite of health services for our Veterans. 

Innovative Solution Winner: SynechronSynechron earned the Innovative Solution Award for developing a unique, agentic framework orchestrated on the Appian Platform to solve complex business challenges. Synechron’s solution blends Appian AI skills with existing client investments to reduce barriers to AI adoption across the financial services sector. Notable successes include an AI Studio pilot for Regulatory Horizon scanning at a leading global bank, and the orchestration of financial crime “auto plausibility agent squads” at a major bank, which effectively assess 13.1 million retail clients through AI-powered automation. 

Client Transformation Winner: KPMGKPMG was honored with the Client Transformation Award for spearheading a large-scale digital modernization program for a global leader in the life sciences industry. By leveraging the Appian Platform, KPMG automated a key regulatory function, shifting critical, high-volume manual work from disconnected systems to governed, end-to-end digital workflows. The solution utilizes AI-guided intelligence to reduce administrative burdens for regulatory personnel and provides a unified data fabric to accelerate response cycle times. This transformation has not only enhanced operational efficiency but also positions the organization to drive future regulatory strategy through easily accessible global trends and historical intelligence. 

About Appian 

Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] 

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DÜSSELDORF, Germany, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vention, creator of the world’s only full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, today announced the European debut of its third-generation Rapid Series Palletizer (RSP) at Interpack 2026, alongside the expansion of its modular conveyor ecosystem, marking the continued growth of its end-of-line packaging automation solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). 

Following its North American launch earlier this year, the Rapid Series Palletizer is now available to EMEA manufacturers as part of Vention’s platform-powered approach to end-of-line automation, enabling the deployment of complete systems, from case packing and conveying to palletizing, through a single, unified environment. 

“Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to modernize packaging operations quickly while maintaining flexibility,” said Andrea Alboni, General Manager for EMEA region. “Our platform simplifies automation by enabling customers to design, deploy, and operate complete end-of-line systems without the complexity of traditional integration, while delivering payback periods as short as 1.3 years and up to 25% lower capital costs compared to traditional automation approaches.” 

At Interpack 2026, Vention is co-exhibiting with Teradyne Robotics company Universal Robots to demonstrate how collaborative robots and modular automation systems can deliver flexible packaging automation. The booth features a robotic case packing cell powered by a UR10e, Vention’s modular conveyor ecosystem for product transfer and accumulation, and a palletizing system powered by a UR20, illustrating a complete workflow from case packing to palletizing. 

Rapid Deployment and Complete Packaging Automation  

Powered by Vention’s modular hardware ecosystem and MachineMotion AI, the third-generation Rapid Series Palletizer can be deployed in as little as 4 weeks, while complete end-of-line packaging systems — including conveyors, case packing, and palletizing — can be delivered in 12 weeks, representing a 3–5× faster deployment timeline than traditional automation approaches and enabling manufacturers to achieve full return on investment up to 5× over a typical system lifecycle. 

The integrated conveyor ecosystem includes modular O-Ring and Poly-V conveyors, Vention-designed motors, and plug-and-play controls powered by MachineMotion AI. Programmed through MachineLogic and the Conveyor App, the system enables synchronized product flow, zero-pressure accumulation, and rapid line reconfiguration while reducing integration complexity through built-in motor connectivity and EtherCAT communication. 

The solution is particularly relevant for manufacturers operating in high-mix, high-variability environments, where flexibility and speed are critical to maintaining competitiveness, and where automation can replace up to 10 full-time operators per shift, helping address ongoing labor shortages. 

Designed for Ease of Use Across the Entire Line 

Vention’s software-first platform extends across the full end-of-line workflow—from conveyors to palletizers—through a common touchscreen interface and code-free operator experience. Operators can configure conveyor zones, manage product flow, create pallet patterns, and adapt to changing production requirements without PLC programming or specialized training. 

By using the same platform and touchscreen interface across cobot and industrial palletizers, as well as upstream end-of-line equipment, Vention reduces operator training time, simplifies multi-line and multi-site deployments, and enables manufacturers to scale automation without custom integration or re-engineering while reducing commissioning time to as little as 1 to 3 days for installation and ramp-up to full production. 

Productivity Through Connected Machines 

Unlike traditional palletizers, the Rapid Series Palletizer is connected by design with built-in LTE connectivity through MachineMotion AI. The solution includes Remote Support providing access to Vention automation experts within 10 minutes, and RemoteView and MachineAnalytics delivering real-time performance visibility to maximize uptime and speed up issue resolution. This helps manufacturers reduce downtime and resolve issues faster with immediate remote diagnostics and support. 

Vention’s end-of-line packaging solutions, powered by collaborative robot technology from Universal Robots, will be demonstrated live at Interpack 2026, held at Messe Düsseldorf from May 7 to 13 in Hall 6, Booth 6A58. 

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“L’approvazione all’unanimità della petizione indirizzata dai cittadini al consiglio comunale non si è tradotta in alcun provvedimento della giunta uscente nonostante l’approvazione all unanimità a febbraio scorso – dicono dal comitato – I cittadini ritengono che il continuo rimando alle responsabilità dei frontisti dei terreni prossimi alle strade o le lamentele sui costi necessari per la manutenzione e messa in sicurezza siano argomenti del tutto inadeguati rispetto ad un problema attenzionato, descritto, analizzato, rendicontato e pensato, al vaglio degli uffici e degli amministratori da anni. La cittadinanza auspica anche che le questioni relative agli espropri dei terreni su cui si trovano alcuni tratti di strade e sulla natura pubblica della viabilità di pubblico utilizzo non siano più un argomento usato per tardare i lavori occorrenti. Tentare di definire private strade pubbliche o vicinali ad uso pubblico è chiaramente solo una strategia per illudersi e illudere i cittadini che ci sia un risparmio nell’abbandonare il territorio. In questo modo si producono solo ritardi e ulteriori danni e rischi per chi usa le strade”.

“La responsabilità della sicurezza delle strade di uso pubblico è del Comune – conclude il comitato – Ogni pioggia conferma l’urgenza degli interventi e la gravità della mancata manutenzione ordinaria e straordinaria. La soglia di tenuta delle strade della nostra zona è ormai superata. Abbiamo paura a percorrerle quotidianamente”.

Il sottosegretario ha incontrato l’ordine dei commercialisti ed esperti contabili e quello dei Consulenti del lavoro, quindi incontro con i rappresentanti di Confcooperative. Tappa in Comune, Lucia Albano ha portato il saluto al sindaco facente funzioni, Anna Maria Celesti.

“Dalla politica assistenziale di un sistema-paese poggiato sul debito, grazie al governo Meloni, stiamo realizzando un paese fondato davvero sul lavoro. In tre anni, oltre 21 i miliardi investiti sul taglio del cuneo fiscale, operazione che ha avuto un effetto moltiplicatore sull’occupazione – ha dichiarato il sottosegretario Lucia Albano, incontrando i commercialisti pistoiesi – Eliminando il reddito di cittadinanza abbiamo liberato risorse da poter investire con stabilità nel sistema Italia. In una fase internazionale molto complessa, problematica l’Italia oggi può contare su due pilastri fondamentali: la stabilità e i conti in ordine, a partire dall’avanzo primario”.

Il sottosegretario, alla valorizzazione del patrimonio immobiliare pubblico, ha parlato con commercialisti e consulenti del lavoro anche della cosiddetta ‘palazzina delle professioni’, operazione di recupero immobiliare che vedrà gli ordini professionali stabilire le proprie sedi proprio in quella struttura riqualificata dell’ex area Breda.  

Confrontandosi con Confcooperative, il sottosegretario Albano ha parlato di “un piano dell’economia sociale per costruire un punto di riferimento serio che accompagna il piano del lavoro e il piano casa, due pilastri della nostra società lavoro e casa che costituiscono le basi della ripartenza di questo paese. Abbiamo aumentato l’occupazione giovanile e quella femminile. La casa è un diritto primario e stiamo lavorando affinché, in dieci anni, si possano realizzare, con 10 miliardi, oltre 100 mila alloggi pubblici.”

Lucia Albano si è anche soffermata sul mondo delle aziende vivaistiche pistoiesi, che rappresentato un’eccellenza nazionale e costituiscono volano di sviluppo. “Questo governo, per la prima volta, ha emanato una legge sulle piccole e medie imprese, una legge per garantire il sostegno, l’innovazione ma anche l’aggregazione di certe eccellenze, in particolare nel settore del florovivaismo, così che possano fare filiera.”

La sindaca facente funzioni Anna Maria Celesti ha, poi, ricevuto il sottosegretario e insieme hanno parlato di come l’amministrazione comunale, in sinergia con il governo nazionale, possa valorizzare alcuni asset strategici del Comune. 

“Grazie anche al senatore Patrizio La Pietra abbiamo avuto l’opportunità di ospitare per qualche ora il sottosegretario al Mef, un contatto importantissimo per le varie deleghe, qualificate, che esercita. Si tratta di un ulteriore segno di attenzione di Fratelli d’Italia per la città di Pistoia, verso il Comune, e nei confronti del mondo delle professioni. Con gli Ordini dei Commercialisti ed Esperti contabili, con l’Ordine dei consulenti del lavoro e con Confcooperative proseguiremo a dialogare sui tanti temi aperti”, ha dichiarato il consigliere regionale Alessandro Capecchi.

Uscendo dal Comune di Pistoia, il sottosegretario, insieme a Capecchi che è anche commissario del partito, ha salutato i diversi candidati di Fratelli d’Italia alle prossime elezioni amministrative del 24-25 maggio.

FIRENZE – La Flc Cgil ha proclamato lo sciopero nazionale delle lavoratrici e dei lavoratori degli istituti tecnici per domani (7 maggio). Nell’occasione, sono previsti presìdi in varie città della Toscana: a Firenze appuntamento alle 16 in via Cavour davanti alla prefettura. Al termine del presidio, una delegazione di sindacalisti consegnerà nelle mani del prefetto un documento sulle ragioni della mobilitazione.

“La riforma si inserisce nel solco della politica del ministro Valditara – dice il sindacato – orientata a rendere l’indirizzo tecnico e quello professionale più poveri da un punto di vista formativo e culturale, per farne una sorta di nuovi percorsi di avviamento precoce al lavoro. In modo particolare la Flc Cgil ha messo sotto accusa la modifica dei quadri orari delle materie di base a vantaggio di una cosiddetta area di indirizzo flessibile, che vedrà le imprese del territorio sostituire i docenti. Nelle intenzioni del ministero infatti saranno tagliate le ore di lettere, matematica, fisica, scienze sperimentali, lingue, geografia, storia dell’arte e saranno sostituite da altre discipline, “suggerite” dai fabbisogni formativi delle imprese del territorio, generando così una sorta di “autonomia differenziata” dell’istruzione tecnica. Nel complesso verrebbero tagliate 561 ore di materie di base nel quinquennio, con immediate ripercussioni occupazionali sul personale docente e perdita di posti di lavoro, a danno soprattutto dei docenti precari”.

“Come ulteriore aspetto di criticità – prosegue – tale riforma è stata emanata dopo la chiusura delle iscrizioni scolastiche e pertanto – contrariamente alle tante parole spese dal Ministro Valditara sull’importanza dell’orientamento – gli studenti che si sono iscritti al primo anno degli istituti tecnici si troveranno a frequentare una scuola diversa da quella che è stata loro presentata solo pochi mesi fa”.

Per tutti questi motivi, la Flc Cgil ha richiesto “il blocco di questa riforma e il ministero dell’Istruzione, nonostante le tante criticità rilevate, al momento non ha voluto fare un passo indietro”.

Da qui la mobilitazione della Flc Cgil, con l’obiettivo di fermare questa riforma.
Nel territorio della città metropolitana di Firenze sono presenti 22 istituti che contengano almeno un indirizzo tecnico, i quali ad esempio spaziano da amministrazione finanza e marketing al turistico, da meccanica e meccatronica a elettronica ed elettrotecnica, dal sistema moda all’agrario, da costruzioni ambiente e territorio a grafica e comunicazione. Undici istituti sono all’interno del territorio comunale di Firenze, mentre gli altri 11 sono dislocati nelle altre zone del territorio metropolitano: 4 nell’empolese, 2 a Borgo San Lorenzo, e uno ciascuno nei comuni di Scandicci, Sesto Fiorentino. Bagno a Ripoli, Pontassieve e Figline Valdarno.

Per domani sono dunque previsti disagi in questi istituti e una protesta che si farà sentire fin sotto il palazzo del governo, “con l’obiettivo di far arrivare al ministero la ferma contrarietà delle lavoratrici e dei lavoratori”.

REDAZIONE

Tre giorni di appuntamenti dedicati all’Arcangelo, ai due Siti UNESCO e all’identità culturale e spirituale di Monte Sant’Angelo. Tra gli eventi di punta: la rievocazione storica della battaglia tra Bizantini e Longobardi con Giorgio Pasotti, la conferenza/spettacolo di Antonio Musarra su San Michele e San Francesco d’Assisi, il convegno sui 950 anni delle Porte di Bronzo e un’opera d’arte contemporanea costruita con la comunità. 

Foggia, 6 Maggio 2026. Monte Sant’Angelo si prepara alla nona edizione di Michael – Festival del patrimonio culturale, spirituale, naturale e gastronomico, in programma dal 7 al 9 maggio 2026 nella Città dei due Siti UNESCO. 

Il tema dell’edizione 2026 è “La porta del cielo”: un’immagine che richiama la Grotta dell’Arcangelo, il cammino dei pellegrini e una ricorrenza di particolare valore storico, i 950 anni delle Porte di Bronzo del Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo. 

Il Festival è ideato e organizzato dal Comune di Monte Sant’Angelo, con il sostegno della Regione Puglia – nell’ambito degli interventi di valorizzazione del patrimonio UNESCO – e dell’Ente Parco Nazionale del Gargano, con il patrocinio dell’Arcidiocesi, del Santuario, dell’Associazione Italia Langobardorum e dell’Associazione I Borghi più belli d’Italia. 

Il Festival si apre giovedì 7 maggio con appuntamenti dedicati ai bambini, alla promozione turistica, ai laboratori sulla tradizione dei Sammecalère e alla presentazione del nuovo bando di Gioielli di Carta. La giornata si chiude con “L’ultimo tratto del Cammino di Michael: la pietra”, momento comunitario e spirituale che accompagna le compagnie di pellegrini verso la Grotta per la veglia di preghiera. 

L’8 maggio, Dies Festus, intreccia celebrazioni religiose, accampamenti longobardi nel Castello e due appuntamenti di rilievo nella Sala Convegni del Santuario: il convegno “I 950 anni delle Porte di Bronzo” e la conferenza/spettacolo “Francesco e Michele. Il cielo e la soglia” di Antonio Musarra, dedicata al rapporto tra San Francesco d’Assisi e il culto micaelico, in occasione degli 800 anni dalla morte del Santo di Assisi. 

Sabato 9 maggio è la giornata della partecipazione popolare. Con “L’Otto per la pace” associazioni, scuole e cittadini porteranno in dono una pietra, come moderni pellegrini: le pietre confluiranno in un’opera d’arte contemporanea curata dall’artista Vito Maiullari, che il Festival e la comunità doneranno al Santuario. Alle 20.30 in Piazza Carlo d’Angiò – con replica domenica 10 maggio alle 12 – andrà in scena “L’Apparizione della Vittoria”, la rievocazione storica della battaglia tra Bizantini e Longobardi con la partecipazione straordinaria di Giorgio Pasotti. 

“Michael è molto più di un festival: è uno dei modi con cui Monte Sant’Angelo racconta al mondo la propria identità più profonda” – dichiara il Sindaco Pierpaolo d’Arienzo. “Siamo la Città dei due Siti UNESCO, una comunità che custodisce patrimoni straordinari e li trasforma in cultura, partecipazione e accoglienza. Questa nona edizione, nel segno della porta, ci invita a guardare il Santuario come una soglia aperta verso il mondo, verso i cammini e verso le nuove generazioni”. 

“Il programma di quest’anno tiene insieme ricerca storica, spiritualità, divulgazione, laboratori, tradizioni popolari e grandi produzioni culturali” – aggiunge la Vicesindaca e Assessora alla Cultura e al Turismo Rosa Palomba. “È un festival che coinvolge scuole, associazioni, parrocchie, studiosi, artisti e cittadini: il patrimonio non si conserva davvero se non diventa esperienza condivisa”. 

Sul legame profondo tra dimensione religiosa, culturale e comunitaria del Festival interviene Padre Ladislao Suchy, Rettore del Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo: “L’8 maggio non è semplicemente una data del calendario liturgico e cittadino: è il giorno in cui la tradizione ci riconduce alla presenza dell’Arcangelo sul Monte Gargano, alla sua protezione e al suo invito a rinnovare la fede. In questo contesto, il Festival Michael si inserisce come un’occasione preziosa per mettere in dialogo la dimensione religiosa con quella culturale, storica e comunitaria. Il cammino dei devoti e delle compagnie, la Veglia di preghiera nella Sacra Grotta, le celebrazioni dell’8 maggio, la conferenza dedicata ai 950 anni delle Porte di Bronzo e la riflessione su ‘Francesco e Michele. Il cielo e la soglia’ ci ricordano che questo luogo non è soltanto un patrimonio da custodire, ma una soglia spirituale da attraversare”. 

Sulle produzioni culturali si sofferma il coordinatore del Festival Pasquale Gatta: “Michael continua a essere un festival di produzione, non solo di programmazione. Quest’anno realizziamo un’opera d’arte contemporanea costruita con la comunità a partire dalla pietra, portiamo una riflessione originale con Antonio Musarra sul rapporto tra San Francesco e San Michele, rilanciamo la rievocazione storica con Giorgio Pasotti e dedichiamo una conferenza scientifica ai 950 anni delle Porte di Bronzo. Quattro produzioni che parlano linguaggi diversi ma raccontano la stessa cosa: Monte Sant’Angelo non è solo un luogo da visitare, è una soglia da attraversare”. 

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BETHLEHEM, Pa., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ABEC, a global leader in bioprocess engineering solutions, announced the expansion of its Process Sciences group, expanding its ability to help biopharmaceutical manufacturers accelerate development, reduce risk, and improve productivity across the bioprocess lifecycle. 

The Process Sciences team integrates chemical and bioengineering expertise with advanced modeling, experimental testing, and custom equipment design to support customers from early development through commercial production. By combining hands-on experimentation with computational tools, ABEC enables faster troubleshooting, more efficient scale-up, and reliable technology transfer while maintaining product quality and consistency. 

Central to ABEC’s Process Sciences approach is deep process understanding. Engineers analyze and optimize critical parameters—including mass transfer, agitation, blend time, shear, and CO₂ stripping—to meet specific process objectives and avoid common mixing and scale-up challenges. This expertise spans both microbial fermentation and animal cell culture processes, allowing ABEC to deliver tailored solutions across a broad range of biomanufacturing applications. 

ABEC’s dedicated facilities further support process validation through real-world mixing studies and live cell or microbial runs at scales from 200mL to 6,000 liters. These activities are complemented by Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and other modeling tools, providing data to support Quality by Design initiatives and process characterization. 

Advanced CFD simulations also help reduce development time and cost by minimizing experimental runs and de-risking scale-up and technology transfer decisions. Rather than adapting processes to standard equipment, ABEC designs systems around defined process requirements. 

“Process Sciences gives our customers confidence as they move from development to production,” said Scott Pickering. “By combining modeling, experimental validation, and custom equipment design, we help optimize performance, improve yield, and reduce uncertainty.” 

About ABECSince 1974, ABEC has delivered engineered process solutions and services to the global biotech industry. Most of the world’s pharmaceutical and biotech companies are ABEC customers, with many leading therapies manufactured using ABEC-engineered equipment and processes. ABEC’s value is built on extensive experience, complete in-house capabilities, and a flexible, custom approach that reduces cost and time to market while maximizing productivity. 

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OVER 650 RARE MUSIC ARTIFACTS TO BE OFFERED LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY MAY 29–30 

Ace Frehley of KISS – Most-Famous Guitar – 1975 Les Paul-Ace #1(Estimate $400,000 – $600,000) 

Stevie Ray Vaughan 1969 Guild F-412 from 1990 MTV Unplugged Performance (Estimate $300,000 – $500,000) 

Johnny Cash 1954 Martin Acoustic, Played in 1956 at Grand Ole Opry Debut(Estimate $100,000 – $200,000) 

Kirk Hammett Stage and Studio-Played, Signed, First “Ouija” ESP Custom (Estimate $250,000 – $350,000) 

Eddie Van Halen Stage Played and Signed, Personally Striped Charvel Art Series Guitar from Last Performance with Sammy Hagar (Estimate $50,000 – $70,000) 

The Beatles Band-Signed “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” Record Sleeve (Estimate $20,000 – $40,000) 

Gary Busey Owned and Screen Used 1966 Gibson “The Buddy Holly Story” Southern Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with DVD (Estimate $10,000 – $20,000) 

Adam Clayton of U2 – Unforgettable Fire Studio Used and Stage Played ’85 Live Aid Vintage Fender Jazz Bass (Estimate $20,000 – $40,000) 

LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Julien’s Auctions, the world’s leading celebrity auction house, today announced full details of its highly anticipated “Music Icons” event. This year’s collection celebrates the enduring power of heavy metal and marks the 50th anniversary of KISS’s debut in London, with a touring exhibition of highlights from the sale. Following stops in London and Tokyo, the exhibition will be on view at Hard Rock Cafe New York on May 13 and open to the public daily. Bidding on the full collection of more than 800 items is now open at juliensauctions.com. The two-day auction will take place May 29–30, live from Hard Rock Cafe Times Square in New York City. 

“Interest in music memorabilia is reaching unprecedented levels, fueled by collectors who appreciate both the cultural significance of these instruments and the legacy of the artists behind them—often resulting in record-breaking sales,” said Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. “Our annual Music Icons auction, featuring extraordinary guitars from Ace Frehley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Kirk Hammett, underscores Julien’s ongoing commitment to bringing museum-quality pieces to market while shaping the global conversation around music collecting.” 

The “Music Icons” sale features an extraordinary collection of some of the most powerful and influential guitars ever to appear at auction, including instruments played by rock legends such as Ace Frehley (KISS), Eddie Van Halen, Billy Duffy (The Cult), Izzy Stradlin (Guns N’ Roses), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Mick Mars (Mötley Crüe), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Scott Ian (Anthrax), and Stevie Ray Vaughan. 

Among the many highlights is the guitar Johnny Cash played at his 1956 Grand Ole Opry debut. Cash’s 1954 Martin D-18 acoustic was used from 1954 to 1956, potentially making it his earliest professional guitar. During that period, Cash recorded singles including “Hey, Porter,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” and “There You Go.” 

For KISS fans, the sale includes dozens of unique items, from stage-worn costumes to personal effects. The centerpiece is Ace Frehley’s 1975 Gibson Les Paul, one of the most historically significant guitars in rock and roll. Frehley relied on the instrument throughout his career, using it on stage and in the studio with KISS more than any other guitar in his arsenal. His long association with the Gibson Les Paul has earned him a place on nearly every “Top 10 Les Paul Players of All Time” list. 

Find a selection of more highlights with photos and detailed descriptions via Julien’s Auctions website.   

The Highlights Include:  

Ace Frehley: 

Guitars & Bass 

Personal Treasures & More: 

LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION  

“Music Icons”Hard Rock Cafe New York  – 1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 

Friday, May 29Session: 10:00 a.m. EST 

Saturday, May 30 Session: 10:00 a.m. EST 

REGISTERING TO BID Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person on the day of the auction, or online before the sale at the Julien’s Auctions. 

For inquiries, please email info@juliensauctions.com or call 310-836-1818. 

Placing BidsThere are four ways to bid in Live Auctions: 

Julien’s Auctions accepts payments with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and USD Coin. 

Julien’s Auctions Press Contact/RSVP:  

North AmericaMichelle Gutenstein Hinz (michelleg@missingpiecegroup.com)Michelle Steele (msteele@missingpiecegroup.com)Michael Krumper (michael@missingpiecegroup.com)at Missing Piece Group 

EuropeMozell Miley-Bailey/Homage PR (mozell@homagepr.com) 

Julien’s AuctionsFor the moments that matter.You know that moment when the lights dim, right before your favorite band starts playing? Or that feeling right before the credits roll on a movie that changed your whole world in an instant? The air is charged with anticipation and words are never going to do it justice because you just really had to be there. 

At Julien’s, we exist to bring those moments back into your life through iconic artifacts and one-of-a-kind collections. Whether collaborating directly with artists, partnering with legendary estates, or working closely with discerning collectors, our auctions make culture pop with the promise of discovery and reconnection. From Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Ringo Starr to Lady Gaga, Banksy, and Kurt Cobain-from LA to the world, we are where originals find their kind. 

About Hard Rock®:Hard Rock International HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 venues including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Locations and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 88,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide. 

HRI has received numerous industry, destination and workplace awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB), Moody’s Investors Service (Baa2), and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com. 

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Continental and diaspora leaders call on coordinated global action to translate UN recognition of slavery and colonialism into concrete reparative frameworks. 

GENEVA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF), in strategic alliance with the Ligue Panafricaine–UMOJA (LP-U) and the Université Populaire Africaine en Suisse (UPAF), has officially concluded the Geneva Forum on Reparative Justice & Colonial Accountability. This summit culminated in the formal establishment of the PPF-D Justice Taskforce and the unanimous adoption of the Geneva Declaration on Reparative Justice, the 12-Month Advocacy Calendar and the Reparations Advocacy Manual & Toolkit.  

Held at Gandhi Hall, Maison Internationale des Associations, this high-level working meeting convened a formidable assembly of political leaders, legal  experts, historians, and civil-society organizers from Africa, Europe, and North America. The forum’s primary objective was to translate the UN recognition of slavery and colonialism into a concrete, actionable framework for global reparations. 

The proceedings featured a historical and legal framing by Comrade Kwesi Pratt Jnr and a keynote address from H.E. Samuel Sam-Sumana, former Vice President of Sierra Leone. 

The Geneva Declaration will be transmitted to the United Nations, the African Union, and the European Parliament within weeks. Key milestones from the forum: 

Voices of the Movement Amzat Boukari-Yabara, President of LP-U, noted that Pan-Africanism and reparative justice represent historical truth on one side and political power on the other. 

“Let it be recorded that on the 28th of April 2026, in the city of Geneva, in the seat of international human rights, Africans and our friends from every continent gathered, not to ask, but to declare. Not to plead, but to organise. Not to mourn the past alone, but to claim the future”, declared H.E Sam Sumana. 

Moving forward, the Taskforce will convene its first operational meeting within 60 days to transition the movement “from declaration to delivery”. 

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ROMA – Una scena fuori dal tempo ha attraversato il cuore della Capitale. Nelle giornate del 2 e 3 maggio, oltre 150 tra cavalieri e dame dell’associazione Templari Oggi APS hanno dato vita a un ritiro spirituale itinerante che ha trasformato le strade di Roma in un percorso di fede e raccoglimento. 

La partenza dal Colosseo ha segnato l’inizio di una camminata composta e silenziosa che ha attraversato il centro storico fino alla Basilica di San Vitale. Nessuna parola, nessun segno di protesta o celebrazione pubblica: solo il suono dei passi e la forza simbolica dei mantelli bianchi con la croce rossa. 

Il corteo ha toccato alcuni dei luoghi più rappresentativi della città, tra cui piazza Navona, il Pantheon e via Nazionale. In un contesto solitamente dominato dal turismo e dalla frenesia, la presenza dei Templari ha generato un effetto sorprendente, rallentando il ritmo e imponendo un rispetto quasi spontaneo tra i presenti. 

Il silenzio è diventato il vero protagonista dell’iniziativa. Una scelta controcorrente che ha trasformato una semplice camminata in un messaggio potente, capace di attirare attenzione senza bisogno di clamore. L’obiettivo dichiarato era quello di offrire una testimonianza concreta di fede, visibile ma non invasiva, in grado di stimolare una riflessione personale. 

Il ritiro si è concluso presso la Basilica di San Vitale con la Santa Messa celebrata da Rino Fisichella, pro-prefetto del Dicastero per l’Evangelizzazione, insieme al parroco don Elio Lops. 

Durante l’omelia, Monsignor Fisichella ha evidenziato come una presenza cristiana autentica possa ancora incidere nella società contemporanea, soprattutto quando si esprime attraverso gesti essenziali. Il silenzio, ha spiegato, diventa una forma di comunicazione profonda, capace di interrogare le coscienze in un’epoca segnata da rumore e distrazione. 

Dietro l’evento c’è l’impegno costante dei Templari Oggi APS, realtà che opera su tutto il territorio nazionale con attività che spaziano dalla custodia delle chiese al recupero di edifici religiosi, fino all’impegno sociale. 

L’associazione collabora con le istituzioni per offrire opportunità di reinserimento a persone coinvolte in percorsi di giustizia riparativa, promuovendo al tempo stesso momenti di preghiera e formazione per contrastare fenomeni legati all’occultismo e rafforzare la consapevolezza spirituale. 

«Non è una sfilata, ma un servizio», ha dichiarato il magister Mauro Giorgio Ferretti. «Il nostro passaggio vuole essere un segno, non uno spettacolo. Il fatto che Roma si sia fermata a osservare in silenzio dimostra che c’è ancora spazio per una fede vissuta con autenticità». 

Per due giorni, la città eterna ha rallentato il proprio ritmo, lasciando spazio a una dimensione più intima e riflessiva. Un’immagine insolita che ha colpito nel profondo, restituendo a Roma anche il suo volto più spirituale. 

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The Immutable Metadata Digital Certificate (IMDC) brings tradeable, verifiable data to a $100 billion-plus pipeline of sovereign Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes under the Paris Agreement. 

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Climate Week Zurich, Xange.com, a Luxembourg-based environmental intelligence and market infrastructure company, today announced a partnership with Aptos Labs and Decibel Foundation to launch the Immutable Metadata Digital Certificate (IMDC), a tradable data token that brings sovereign-grade environmental data on-chain. As Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement moves from bilateral cooperation arrangements toward operational markets, the IMDC introduces a standardised, verifiable record for sovereign mitigation data that every market participant can independently check. For the first time, sovereign governments are bringing treaty-regulated data on-chain, and are choosing the highest performance infrastructure to do it. 

Each IMDC is a cryptographically verifiable certificate representing the official data record of a mitigation outcome, including dMRV verification data, methodology identifiers, and lifecycle status. IMDCs are issued through Xange.com’s Global Environmental Market Infrastructure Solutions (GEMIS), a policy-driven technology framework for sovereign environmental market participation. 

The first IMDC programme covers a $100 billion-plus pipeline of sovereign Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) identified by Xange.com, spanning forest, nature-based, and renewable energy programmes in countries that have signed Article 6.2 bilateral cooperation arrangements. 

The launch lands as institutional tokenisation of real-world assets crossed $27.5 billion on-chain in Q1 2026, up 263% year-on-year. 

Core components of the partnership include: 

“Sovereign climate data has requirements that most blockchain infrastructure simply cannot meet. You need institutional-grade throughput to handle the volume of a global market, sub-second finality so that settlement matches the pace of institutional finance, and an audit trail that can hold up to scrutiny from treaty bodies and auditors decades from now. Aptos is the only public network operating today that combines the performance, finality, and institutional adoption this category demands, and that’s why Aptos is the verification layer for what we expect to become the largest sovereign asset program in the tokenization market,” said Avery Ching, CEO of Aptos Labs. 

“Verified data is itself a valuable asset. Mitigation-rich countries hold trillions of dollars in mitigation outcomes, but that value cannot reach international climate finance without trustable data and infrastructure. IMDCs turn the verified data behind those outcomes into a tradeable instrument every market participant, from sovereign sellers to compliance buyers, can rely on,” said Esteban van Goor, CEO and Founder of Xange.com. 

About Xange.comXange.com International Holding S.à r.l. is a Luxembourg-based environmental intelligence software and market infrastructure company, serving governments and enterprises with digital MRV systems, market infrastructure solutions, sustainability reporting, and Article 6-aligned environmental market participation. 

About Aptos LabsAptos Labs is the developer of the Aptos blockchain, a Layer 1 network designed for institutional-grade real-world asset infrastructure, supporting sovereign-scale tokenisation programs across environmental markets, regulated financial instruments, and public-sector data. 

About DecibelDecibel is an institutional on-chain exchange built on the Aptos blockchain, providing price discovery and settlement infrastructure for institutional digital assets, including tradeable IMDCs and other real-world data instruments. 

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