A media center at the Fiera del Levante, with hundreds of accredited journalists from all over the world. Border checks, red zone and stop to flights: Puglia is preparing for G7 in June, implementing maximum security actions. The controls at the border with Slovenia, meanwhile, will be extended for another six months: it has been decided to close the airspace, monitor the sea and ports and monitor the network and environments at risk of radicalization, with several thousand forces of the order and military personnel employed.
It is on maximum alert for the arrival at Borgo Egnazia (from 13 to 15 June) of the Heads of State and Government, and of Pope Francis, called to speak about Artificial Intelligence. The choice of Borgo Egnazia – recalls Ansa – was also made because it is an isolated place and easily controllable in its access roads. In fact, a protection bubble will be organized around the resort on two levels: one ‘red zone’ maximum security which will include the entire structure, accessible only to authorized persons; a ‘yellow zone’ wider with more attenuated controls. Outings outside the Borgo are planned, in addition to the gala dinner in the Castello Svevo in Brindisi for Thursday 13th. Alberobello and Polignano a Mare could be two other locations chosen for a visit, but there is nothing official yet.
American officials have already been to Puglia for inspections: the US President Joe Biden will be defended on sight by Secret Service. The security services around Brindisi airport, where the delegations will arrive, will be particularly stringent. During the days of the summit, the airspace will be closed, while naval units of the Navy will monitor from the sea (also a submarine) with soldiers ready to intervene. And again with a view to preventing the entry of people at risk, the controls at the Slovenian border activated following the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue. Maximum alert also for protest demonstrations.
