Giuridico e Amministrativo

✈️ Belgian air traffic is returning to normal following a technical fault in the Skeyes control system which led to the closure of the country's airspace, affecting national and international connections. Flights experienced delays or were diverted to other European airports, with Zaventem, Antwerp, Ostend, Charleroi, and Liège airports specifically impacted.

🏖️ Civitatis, a company specializing in selling activities and experiences, targets a 40% global revenue increase beyond the Italian market. In Italy alone, sales growth is aimed at 60%. International markets, such as Mexico and Brazil, have seen growth over 60% and 70%, respectively. By 2025, Civitatis anticipates over 60% growth in Italy, as stated by founder and CEO Alberto Gutiérrez, focusing on unique, high-quality experiences for Italian travelers.

🛫 British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves confirmed the expansion of Heathrow Airport with a third runway, despite environmentalist protests. The project, along with expansions at Luton and Gatwick, could increase the UK's GDP by 0.45% by 2050 and create over 100,000 jobs. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) expressed concerns about potential rises in already high airport fees in Europe. They advocate for immediate measures such as reducing air ticket taxes and offering incentives for sustainable aviation fuels.

🏡 Valencia sets a 2% cap on tourist apartment rentals within each district to preserve the residential nature of the city. The new regulation will block new licenses in areas like Ciutat Vella or Cabanyal, where the limit has been exceeded. The bureaucratic process for the rule might begin as early as next Friday, despite opposition's dissent.

🌿 Italea, a project of Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched in 2024, aims to foster the return of Italian emigrants and their descendants, as part of the 2024 "Anno delle Radici Italiane nel Mondo" under the Pnrr project, backed by NextGenerationEU funding. In 2024, travelers of 'root tourism' spent approximately €5 billion, with expectations to reach €5.5 billion by 2026. Last year, arrivals for 'visiting the place of origin' exceeded 6.6 million, a 6.2% increase over early year predictions, generating about 34.4 million tourist stays. This form of tourism highlights areas often overlooked by mainstream Italian tourist routes, promoting sustainable tourism in regions affected by low growth and depopulation, from where 95% of Italian emigration originated.

🛫 Lufthansa acquires 10% of Air Baltic with a €14 million investment and will finalize the deal in Q2 2025, subject to EU Antitrust approval. The German airline also secures a seat on Air Baltic's board, strengthening their existing partnership. Previously, Lufthansa took over Ita Airways and surpassed Air France-KLM for a 20% stake in Air Europa.

💸 Wizz Air, a low-cost airline, revised its net profit forecast downwards for the second time for the fiscal year ending March, now expecting between €250-300 million instead of the initially anticipated €350-450 million. High costs and unresolved Pratt & Whitney engine issues on its A321neo fleet, which grounded 20% of the planes, influenced the adjustment. Subsequently, Wizz Air's stock dropped 12 points on the London Stock Exchange after a third-quarter loss of €241.1 million compared to €105.4 million in the same period in 2023. CEO Jozsef Varadi remains optimistic about the company's growth capacity.

🍕 At Milan's "Guida Day" by Identità Golose, chefs gathered to present the 18th edition of the Restaurant Guide and the 2nd edition of the Pizza & Cocktail Guide. Roberta Esposito, named Pizzaiola of the Year 2023, won "Novità dell'anno" for her restaurant Marita in the 2025 Pizza & Cocktail Guide. Il Marchese Roma, with over 600 bitter references, and executive chef Daniele Roppo's mixology and Roman cuisine, are featured in the 2025 guide. MoganoXRitualLab by chef Matteo Faenza and Metis by chef Fabio Dodero are two new Rome entries praised for innovation and culinary techniques. The guide also reaffirms Kohaku's Japanese Kaiseki cuisine and Moma's Michelin-starred craftsmanship and local ingredients.

🍸 Simone Caporale co-owns Sips in Barcelona, ranked 1st in World's 50 Best Bars 2023 and currently 3rd. Paradiso in Barcelona, led by Giacomo Giannotti, topped the World’s 50 Best Bars 2022. Drink Kong in Rome maintains its status as the best Italian cocktail bar internationally. Social media shapes mixology, impacting sales and engagements, but quality and authenticity should not be sacrificed for ephemeral digital success.

🏆 Italy announces its first national tour guide competition today at 18:00, with applications open until February 27. Over 4,000 candidates expected to participate. Entry requirements include a secondary education diploma and a €10 fee. The competition involves three stages: a written exam with 80 multiple-choice questions, an oral test requiring knowledge of a foreign language, and a practical test of conducting a guided tour. Successful candidates will join the existing list of 10,000+ accredited guides.