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The Yacht Club de Monaco celebrates sporting and environmental achievements of 2023

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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MONACO, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (LaPresse)  - To celebrate an eventful 2023 and the 70th anniversary of the Yacht Club de Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco, president of Yacht Club de Monaco, rewarded the Club members at the usual winter cocktail.

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  • MONACO, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (LaPresse)  - To celebrate an eventful 2023 and the 70th anniversary of the Yacht Club de Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco, president of Yacht Club de Monaco, rewarded the Club members at the usual winter cocktail.
  • “Yachting is also synonymous with sporting performance and values that are close to my heart,” continued the Sovereign.
  • It illustrates the passion that unites us with our members," said Bernard d'Alessandri, Secretary and General Manager of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • Designed by Lord Foster, the Monaco Yacht Club provides an active contribution to the Principality's action, with a proactive and committed policy.

Pirelli P Zero E wins 'Tyre of the Year' 2023 Award 

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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PARIS, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (LaPresse) -Pirelli P Zero E has clinched the 'Tyre of the Year' (Prix Point S) award at the 2023 Automobile Awards in Paris. The UHP tyre, a champion of technology and sustainability, was honoured with the accolade on Thursday at the sixth edition of the event, which brought together 53 brands, including automobile manufacturers and industry suppliers, at the Automobile Club de France in Paris. The Awards jury, comprising 20 men and 20 women, chose to reward the Pirelli P Zero E tyre for its performance, innovation, and sustainability.

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  • PARIS, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (LaPresse) -Pirelli P Zero E has clinched the 'Tyre of the Year' (Prix Point S) award at the 2023 Automobile Awards in Paris.
  • The Awards jury, comprising 20 men and 20 women, chose to reward the Pirelli P Zero E tyre for its performance, innovation, and sustainability.
  • The P Zero E incorporates the latest technical innovations developed by Pirelli to meet current trends in electric and sustainable mobility.
  • Pirelli P Zero E will initially be available in 17 sizes for the aftermarket from January 2024.

Italy-USA: Business Care International Award ceremony in NY, special award to Marco Durante

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Consulate General of Italy in New York hosted the awards ceremony for the 6th edition of the 'Business Care International Award' on Thursday.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Consulate General of Italy in New York hosted the awards ceremony for the 6th edition of the 'Business Care International Award' on Thursday.
  • The recognition, as explained by the creator of the award and president of Business Care Communication, Massimo Veccia, is awarded every year to the personalities representing the "best contemporary Italian spirit."
  • New to this year's edition was the Special Award to the 'Best Italian Entrepreneur in the United States of America 2023-2024', awarded to Marco Maria Durante, publisher of the LaPresse news agency.
  • We have made investments in this country," commented Durante during the ceremony.

LaPresse: USA, at LoveITDetroit showcasing innovation and sustainability of Made in Italy

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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In particular, the installation aims to underline how Italian companies have taken the path of sustainability, integrating this approach with the essence of Made in Italy.

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  • In particular, the installation aims to underline how Italian companies have taken the path of sustainability, integrating this approach with the essence of Made in Italy.
  • "Italy is at the forefront of innovation in the automotive sector", remarked the ambassador, recalling the "Italian champions" present at the 2023 Auto Show, in particular in the electric cars sector.
  • We wanted to use sustainability as an underlying theme, because it crosses various sectors", said the Italian consul in Detroit, Allegra Baistrocchi, promoter of 'LoveItDetroit'.
  • And obviously I don't need to say anything about Italy and the its design heritage," Duggan said, after moderating the expert panel.

LaPresse: USA, at LoveITDetroit showcasing innovation and sustainability of Made in Italy

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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In particular, the installation aims to underline how Italian companies have taken the path of sustainability, integrating this approach with the essence of Made in Italy.

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  • In particular, the installation aims to underline how Italian companies have taken the path of sustainability, integrating this approach with the essence of Made in Italy.
  • "Italy is at the forefront of innovation in the automotive sector", remarked the ambassador, recalling the "Italian champions" present at the 2023 Auto Show, in particular in the electric cars sector.
  • We wanted to use sustainability as an underlying theme, because it crosses various sectors", said the Italian consul in Detroit, Allegra Baistrocchi, promoter of 'LoveItDetroit'.
  • And obviously I don't need to say anything about Italy and the its design heritage," Duggan said, after moderating the expert panel.

Detroit, Italy starring at the opening of the Auto Show 2023

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (LaPresse) Italy has been a main protagonist on the opening day of the Detroit Auto Show 2023.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (LaPresse) Italy has been a main protagonist on the opening day of the Detroit Auto Show 2023.
  • The long ties between Detroit and Italy, recalled the ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, date back to 1899, the year of the first edition of the Auto Show.
  • That same year, Italy sent its first consular agent to Detroit.
  • For this reason, "there is a continuous exchange of information between the automotive world and the racing world," dePonti said.

LaPresse: Germany-Morocco: Cooperation for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Western Sahara

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Germany and Morocco want to strengthen their cooperation, particularly on the issue of conflicts such as the one in Western Sahara.

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  • Germany and Morocco want to strengthen their cooperation, particularly on the issue of conflicts such as the one in Western Sahara.
  • Baerbock emphasised, in particular, that Morocco's autonomy plan presented in 2007 for the Sahara region can be an important basis for finding a solution that can be accepted by all parties involved in the conflict.
  • Bourita, in turn, pointed out that the Moroccan government is continuing to work with the United Nations to find a diplomatic solution.
  • "We know that the issue of Western Sahara is particularly important for Morocco.

Cinema, Italian Golden Globe to documentary on Gianni Agnelli produced by Marco Durante

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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ROME, July 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Gianni Agnelli, in arte l'Avvocato" has been awarded the 2023 Globo d’Oro, i.e.

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  • ROME, July 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Gianni Agnelli, in arte l'Avvocato" has been awarded the 2023 Globo d’Oro, i.e.
  • Italian Golden Globe, as Best Documentary.
  • We have been investing in television for four years: this is the first award for an important documentary.
  • I lived with the Avvocato, I knew him very well and I called him Giovanni unlike the others who called him Gianni or l’Avvocato," said the founder and President of LaPresse, Marco Durante, who produced the documentary.

Ferretti debuts at Piazza Affari on June 27, Iervolino as anchor investor

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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MILAN, Italy, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferretti's luxury yachts are just one step away from Piazza Affari.

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  • MILAN, Italy, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferretti's luxury yachts are just one step away from Piazza Affari.
  • At the time of the listing, which will take place on June 27, the company's market capitalisation will be approximately €1 billion.
  • "I am proud and happy to participate as an anchor investor in the Ferretti project.
  • The transaction consists of 88,454,818 shares – approximately 26.1% of the share capital – offered for sale by Ferretti International Holding SpA.

/R E P E A T -- La Presse's Larouche and Journalism for Human Rights' Pulfer win 2023 Press Freedom Awards/

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is delighted to announce La Presse's Vincent Larouche as the winner of the 2023 Press Freedom Award.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is delighted to announce La Presse's Vincent Larouche as the winner of the 2023 Press Freedom Award.
  • WPFC has also selected Rachel Pulfer, executive director of Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), as the winner of the 2023 Spencer Moore Award for Lifetime Achievement.
  • This award honours the recipient's sustained and demonstrable commitment to improving press freedom and freedom of information.
  • The awards will be distributed at WPFC's annual World Press Freedom Day Luncheon at Ottawa's National Arts Centre on May 3.