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🚢 CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA, following its Council meeting on February 8 in Genoa, praised the "Libro Verde" proposed by Minister Adolfo Urso aimed at a shared industrial strategy. The Italian nautical industry achieved a historic export record of €4.4 billion in 2024, maintaining Italy's position as the world's leading exporter. Government policies, including the "Piano del Mare" by Minister Nello Musumeci, support the sector, addressing market slowdowns and promoting competitiveness. Reforms for deregulation and simplification for boaters are underway, complementing infrastructural and health department decrees for simplified professional titles and new licenses. A technical roundtable discussed sediment removal at tourist harbors, while an MP proposed a bill to advance port reform. President Saverio Cecchi highlighted the Association's commitment to nautical industry development, enhanced by prestigious companies like Brunswick Marine and Volvo joining its ranks.

💸 In January 2025, Italian inflation rose by 1.5%, with regulated energy goods such as electricity and gas tariffs for domestic use contributing significantly. The national consumer price index (NIC) increased by 0.6% monthly, excluding tobacco. Regulated tariffs soared by 27.8% annually, while non-regulated energy goods like vehicle fuels, lubricants, and domestic fuels saw a decrease in deflation from -4.2% to -3.0%. Processed food prices grew from +1.7% to +2.0%. Transportation service prices slowed from +3.6% to +2.5%, communication services from +1.2% to +0.9%. Core inflation excluding energy and fresh food remained stable at +1.8%, whereas excluding only energy goods, it slightly increased from +1.7% to +1.8%. The monthly general index increase was driven by regulated energy prices (+14.5%), unregulated energy (+2.6%), processed food (+1.2%), unprocessed food (+0.9%), and durable goods (+0.5%), partially offset by the transport services price drop (-2.3%). The year-on-year Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) changed by -0.7% monthly due to winter sales and +1.7% annually. Inflation has impacted the Italian tourism market, potentially leading to price increases in transportation,

🏅 Over 1 million pilgrims passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's in just over a month, as reported by Roma Capitale. Events from December 24 to date have been conducted properly, precisely, and functionally, without excessively large crowds, serving as an important test. International observers, including diplomatic and consular staff, noted improvements in Rome due to Jubilee preparations—positive remarks on cleanliness, renovated streets, traffic, and public transport services.