🔥 Olympic flame arrives in Cernobbio and Como

☕ Como might have Italy’s best coffee beans

🏰 Billionaire Ambitions Report shows that Europe is reviving

The "Euro-Pivot" is confirmed: Interest in Western Europe as a top investment destination skyrocketed from 18% last year to 40% for 2026.

Private Equity is King: 49% of billionaires plan to increase direct investment in private companies. They aren't just buying stocks; they are buying businesses.

Real Estate is the "Anchor": 45% of billionaires in EMEA plan to increase their exposure to Real Estate over the next 12 months, followed by 33% in the Americas.

Cash is trash (again): Only 19% plan to increase cash holdings.

Billionaires are Mobile: Younger billionaires are most likely to move, with 44% of those aged up to 54 years having moved at least once, and 15% considering it.

The Euro Safety Net. Investors are tired of the ups and downs in the U.S., so they're shifting their attention to Europe - confirming Como as the ultimate safe haven.

Not Only Retirement. Active entrepreneurs are moving in, shifting demand from seasonal holiday homes to year-round primary residences and investments.

Less Liquidity. With liquidity trapped in private markets, top-tier deals might now require more diverse financing.

🔥 Lighting the Torch. The Olympic flame arrives in Como and Cernobbio on February 3rd. Check the full program.

⚡ Stress-Testing the Lake. The E1 Series returns this April (last time we had W. Smith and R. Nadal participating).

⛵ Quiet Luxury. The Vintage Sailing Trophy returns. A quieter, "old money" alternative to the powerboats returns for another year to Bellagio.

🚧 Bridge Closed. The SP Lariana is fully closed in Blevio from Friday night (10 PM) to Saturday evening (6 PM) to remove the Bailey bridge. Plan to take the "high road" or the ferry if you are moving between Como and Bellagio.

🚀 The Space Unicorn to-be. D-Orbit is officially too big to ignore. With $150M+ in Series C funding, 21 successful missions, and over 400 employees operating out of Fino Mornasco, they aren't just a local startup - they are the UPS of the global space economy.

📈 The Wealth Spillover. Milan is now the "World Capital of Millionaires."

👔 Winning the Talent War. Saati won "Top Employer" again.

☕ Still Grinding. Local coffee bean legend Caffè Milani (est. 1937) just secured the "Tre Macinini" award from Gambero Rosso.

🏎️ The UK Stimulus. Classic Top Gear episodes featuring Lake Como will be airing this week, to remind the UK why they love the lake.

💍 The Wedding Premium. Brides Magazine lists Bellagio as a top honeymoon spot.

🛎️ The Herritage. A fresh review of Villa Serbelloni confirms: heritage still sells.

🏢 Office for auction in Via Milano, Como. €171K · 166 m² . Energy efficiency: D, parking spot included, date of sale 3/18/26.
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🍕 Pizzeria for transfer, Faloppio. €38K · 170 m² · Rent - 175 Eur/month. Operational since 1994, with a loyal clientele from Switzerland, Lombardy, and tourists.
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🚗 Car Wash for transfer, Lecco. €350K · 1700 m² · Rent - 3400 Eur/month. Approximately 20,000 cars are washed per year. Price recently reduced.
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🏨 Events Supervisor: Villa d’Este (Cernobbio). Fluency in Italian and English is required, plus 3 years of experience in a related role.
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🌌 CTO: Aerospace & GeoAI (Como). European deep-tech startup building stratospheric aerospace platforms.
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