Giuridico e Amministrativo

🌊 Google Maps, following a U.S. executive order by President Donald Trump, will rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for U.S. users. Globally, the area will be recognized by both names, while in Mexico it will remain Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, Alaska's highest peak will be called Mount McKinley in the U.S. Changes reflect government official updates, as stated by Mountain View's giant in a post on X.

💸 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.

🕊 Over 1 million pilgrims visited Rome in the first month of the Jubilee, according to Mayor Gualtieri, despite criticisms of a Holy Year flop. ENIT cites a slowdown in American tourism, with late bookings post-Trump elections, affecting Rome's primary market by value and second by volume. Tourism councilor Onorato acknowledges a drop, especially in non-hotel accommodations, while Federalberghi's President Roscioli warns of an oversupply in short-term rentals.

🎨 Lombardy, Italy, offers to host Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" as the Louvre's president deems current placement inadequate. Francesca Caruso, Lombardy's Cultural Affairs Councillor, proposes a temporary housing for the painting, recalling its 1913 exhibition at the Pinacoteca di Brera. No claims, just willingness to accommodate the masterpiece.

✈️ 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.

🚢 Starting January 1, a new tax in Iceland resulted in fewer cruise stops, with dozens of stops canceled for 2025. Each stop now incurs a tax of approximately $18 per passenger. MSC Cruises, among others, has reported challenges in planning future visits due to the short notice of the tax increase. Akureyri port has been notified of 44 cruise stop cancellations, affecting other Icelandic ports as well. Cruise Iceland president Sigurður Jökull Ólafsson argues for adequate notice before implementing such taxes.

🏖️ 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.