Giuridico e Amministrativo

💰 Founders Mario Parteli and Paul Guillemin launched VOLTA, a startup targeting B2B sales process inefficiencies, after securing a record-breaking €6 million pre-seed round led by France's EMBLEM VC. Key investors include Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, and several European and American funds. VOLTA's AI-enhanced SaaS platform aims to transform wholesale trade by simplifying sales processes, with a potential client base of 2 million companies in Europe (90% SMEs) within a global market valued at $50 billion.

🍫 Celebrated Neapolitan nativity scene artist Marco Ferrigno was immortalized in a unique and delicious edible nativity scene by Sorrento pastry chef Antonio Cafiero, alongside pizza chef Gino Sorbillo. Weighing over 70 kg, the chocolate and sugar sculpture was unveiled yesterday afternoon in front of Ferrigno's historic shop in San Gregorio Armeno, Naples, delighting tourists and passersby with its extraordinary detail, including illuminated trees and an ancient bell tower backdrop.

🍴 Restworld is hiring an assistant cook for Ristorante Manna in the Turro area of Milan, with 1+ year experience required. The full-time position involves split shifts (10-14:30, 18-23), 4.5 days a week, with Sundays and rotating days off. Salary ranges €1,100 - €1,300 net per month plus tips, and can go up to €1,500 - €1,800 depending on experience. A fixed-term contract with the prospect of a permanent position is offered.

💳 In Italy, electronic receipts became mandatory for merchants on January 1, 2022. These receipts are transmitted in real-time to the Revenue Agency and are recorded in a Telematic Register (RT). Digital receipts, on the other hand, are sent to customers via email or QR code, reducing paper use, environmental impact, and costs for merchants. These innovations aim for a more sustainable and practical solution in Italian commerce, enhancing sale traceability and combating tax evasion.

📌 Booking.com commenced compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the European Economic Area on November 13. The response comes after hotelier associations' accusations. Following its designation as a 'gatekeeper' by the European Commission, Booking Holdings engaged with stakeholders to design conformity solutions, ensuring continuous innovation to meet evolving customer and supplier partner needs.

📌 In Florence, Mayor Sara Funaro plans to increase waste tax (Tari) for managers of more than 4 tourist apartments, aiming to fund waste tax reduction for residents. The rental sector, represented by Lorenzo Fagnoni of Property Manager Italia, criticizes the lack of consultation and warns of higher rental costs for tourists. Fagnoni argues tourist rentals produce less waste than residential homes. The administration seeks to address the disparity where large property managers pay the same rate as families.

🔮 Antica Distilleria Petrone, founded in 1858 by Domenico, a herbalist at the Court of the Bourbons, has launched a new line of liqueurs called "Alchimisti Reali". Inspired by alchemy, the line includes "Laurea Divina", a powerful digestive with laurel; "Santo Bianco", for hepatic well-being and digestion, featuring thistle; "Opera" with camphor for mental clarity; and "Amaro Esoterico", combining all three plants for a sensory journey. The branding incorporates alchemical symbols and the founding year, 1858, to represent the company's heritage.

🛫 Spain's Ministry of Social Rights and 2030 Agenda imposes a €179 million fine on low-cost airlines Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian Air, and Volotea for abusive practices concerning hand luggage policies. Ryanair faces the largest portion of the fine at €107,775,777, one year after the case opened. CEO Michael O'Leary announces plans to appeal, claiming the fines violate EU law (Reg 1008/2008) and will be overturned. The European Commission has urged airlines to unify luggage policies, while IATA supports airlines, arguing that charging for hand luggage offers consumer choice.

🌊 Italy’s first regulation on underwater tourism, part of the "Ddl Valorizzazione della risorsa mare" initiative, was approved recently. It aims to enhance the sector by mapping marine routes and establishing safety criteria and environmental, faunal, archaeological, and cultural relevance. Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè described the move as essential to make Italian tourism more attractive, citing that tourism generates approximately 29% of the value-added and employs about 40% in the blue economy sector. The new law also promotes international cooperation in recreational diving activities.

🎱 Giancarlo Perbellini launches the "Il Tredicesimo Apostolo di Casa Perbellini" podcast after achieving his 3rd Michelin star, debuting on November 28 across major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Inspired by the storied "12 Apostoli" restaurant in Italy, dating back to 1750 and patronized by celebrities like Ernest Hemingway and Maria Callas, the podcast features conversations about food, life, and history with Giacomo Zito. Ten personalities, including Hemingway and David Bowie, are covered in the first series.