A profession of faith for journalism by the sea. More reflection than silence at the Silent Reading Party held last night at the Abi d'Oru Hotel on the Gulf of Marinella, Porto Rotondo, to celebrate the 160th anniversary of Il Sole 24 Ore. A reflection on the need for journalism as a compass for orientation in a world dominated by disposable information, led by Il Sole 24 Ore Deputy Editor Roberto Iotti and L'Unione Sarda Editor Emanuele Dessì.
In the room overlooking the beach, a large audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and guests of the hotel chosen for the evening, one of the historic symbols of elite tourism in Gallura, gathered. Diana Zuncheddu, CEO of the Abi d'Oru Hotel, opened the event. "We're happy that print media is alive and well and with us, here on the seashore. The sea encourages reflection," she said. "Journalists write and elaborate the news we read the next day. It's a daily effort, a work of human intelligence that helps us understand this world that now seems to have gone mad, where everyone seems to be talking nonsense, and which journalists should help us decipher."
The Union group
The front page of L'Unione Sarda flashes across the screen, illustrated by editor Emanuele Dessì. "Today we're featuring a commentary by Claudio Cerasa, tomorrow we'll read Bruno Vespa; all opinions are expressed on our pages," Dessì said. "We are the pharmacists of information, and this gives credibility to our group: the newspaper, the website, Videolina, Radiolina, and the latest addition, Unione TV. Every day, a million Sardinians contact us. We were the first in Europe to use the web, in 1994, and second in the world after the Washington Post." The collaborative relationship between L'Unione and Il Sole is also endorsed by the press: "We're happy that Il Sole is one of the 14 dailies that come out every night from our press center."
Reading the Sun
Roberto Iotti guides the audience through the front page of Il Sole 24 Ore. The most prominent section is devoted to the Middle East, "not only for humanitarian reasons but also for its relevance on the international scene." Then, beyond taxes, there's the Milan case. "We have an interview with former mayor Albertini, to understand the crisis of the Milan model, although we won't delve into the merits of the issue until a ruling is issued. Albertini describes his management of the construction industry when he was mayor; he had an open dialogue with the prosecutor's office and a strong coalition that isn't there today." Il Sole 24 Ore takes a cautious stance on tariffs: "Unfortunately, there's no certainty yet, and until there's solid data, it's pointless to speculate. What's certain is that where there's business, there's diplomacy, and that's not what Trump is doing right now."
