Giuridico e Amministrativo

📌 A travel agency in Saintfield, near Belfast, faced a critical error when IATA, through the BSP system, mistakenly charged them £40,500, threatening their survival. They were informed that this amount would be withdrawn from their business account and ticket sales would be banned due to exceeding their £7,000 BSP limit. For 10 days, reported by ttgmedia.com, the agency could only issue tickets using customer credit cards while unsuccessfully trying to contact IATA. However, a day before their financial year's end on October 30, the funds were returned, safeguarding the agency's financial balance.

🍰 Valentino Tafuri, a pizzaiolo and leavener, offers for the fourth consecutive Christmas since 2020 his personal line of panettone, with three different variations using Solid Mother Yeast. These include classic with Marsala-soaked raisins and candied orange, coffee and chocolate with dark and milk chocolate, and candied apricot. Panettones can be purchased at 3Voglie shop in Battipaglia or online. Tafuri, over 30, is also an award-winning pizzaiolo and an instructor at In Cibum school in Pontecagnano.

🚨 Iata criticizes Spain's fine on airlines for hand luggage fees, claiming it violates European regulations and impacts pricing freedom. This contentious decision described as "terrifying" by Iata could lead to all airlines including the cost in tickets, eliminating consumer choice and value. The confrontation appears to be far from over.

🚢 The Red Sea Governorate received a report this morning about the disappearance of the tourist ship Sea Story during a dive near Marsa Alam, Egypt. Governor Amr Hanafi coordinated a search for 31 tourists of various nationalities and 14 crew members. The tourists had departed on November 24 for a trip until November 29 to Hurghada Marina. Some survivors have been rescued, and the boat had 18 cabins for up to 36 passengers. No Italian tourists were reported aboard.

💰 During Black Friday, Italians plan trips 50 days in advance for short breaks and 85-95 days for longer vacations of up to a month, per Skyscanner. Last year's searches focused on European destinations, with Spain topping the list, followed by the UK, France, Germany, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Best deals were for Madrid, Tenerife, and Prague. More info at www.skyscanner.com.

🏢 In Milan, the ANBC-Fipe "La Responsabilità delle Scelte" Manifesto was presented at Palazzo Bovara, outlining strategic guidelines for banqueting and catering in Italy. The sector saw a 10% increase in turnover in 2023, reaching over €2.2 billion, with more than 14,000 permanent employees and 100,000 staff during peak periods. Key participants included EPAM Secretary Carlo Squeri, Lombardy's Regional Councillor Barbara Mazzali, and ANBC-Fipe President Paolo Capurro. The roadshow aims to promote legality and responsibility across Italian cities.

🏖️ In Barcelona, the tourist tax is set to increase by an additional €4, as indicated by the city government in collaboration with the Catalan government. Currently, tourists pay a variable rate based on hotel category (€1 to €3.5) or cruise ship stay duration (€2 to €3). Barcelona adds a surcharge of €4 to the general Catalonia-wide tariff, which may double to €8 with the new ordinance. Mayor Collboni emphasizes that this increase from €4 to €8 will enhance social returns for residents and help cover the cost of services used by tourists.

🍔 The Settimana Italiana di Cucina nel mondo concluded on November 22, 2024, focusing on the Mediterranean Diet. Only 23% of 18-24-year-olds practice it, citing high costs due to fresh foods (42%) and lack of time (50%). Chef Filippo La Mantia offers a recipe called "Estate" for less than €2.50 per portion. Andrea Segrè notes that following the Mediterranean Diet saves €7.28 per week compared to the current Italian diet (€46.27 vs. €53.55). The diet is more recognized by older age groups, with 85% of those over 65 practicing it regularly. Women follow it more faithfully than men, with higher fruit and vegetable consumption. The recipe "Estate" includes pasta, tomatoes, basil, anchovies, capers, almonds, lime, ginger, olive oil, and aged cheese.

🍕 Pizzeria "Sorriso" in Modena seeks a Cook with at least one year of experience. The position includes kitchen management and food preparation with full-time availability across 6 days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Work schedules comprise 4 double shifts and 2 single shifts, with meal breaks included. Salary ranges from €1,500 to €1,600 net per month, based on candidate experience. Initial fixed-term contract offered with the goal of long-term employment.

🍰 Cameo, with its historic Paneangeli brand, introduces sparkling dusts for desserts. Two varieties, sugared veil and golden cocoa dust, priced at €1.45 for 60g and €1.79 for 50g, respectively, aim to simplify home baking and decorating. The "Just a touch - transform every recipe into magic" campaign encourages consumer creativity. Paneangeli targets the Christmas season to brighten celebrations with these easy-to-use glittery toppings.