Giuridico e Amministrativo

🖤 Caffè Moak becomes the official sponsor of the "ACSI FOOTBALL LEAGUE," the largest amateur soccer championship in Italy, uniting enthusiasts from 46 Italian cities and over 80 leagues. Semifinals and finals to be held at Turin's Allianz Stadium between May and June 2025. The "Museo Aperto con Moak" campaign will allow championship participants free access to the stadium museum, facilitated by ACSI's donation to Realmonte ETS Association. The partnership is highlighted by the "Il Goal del Cuore" final match featuring mixed teams of soccer legends, ACSI members, and young refugees aided by Realmonte ETS, emphasizing sport and solidarity.

🍯 Starting in 2025, the Consorzio Tutela Formaggio Asiago will launch a three-year promotion project targeting South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan, with an investment of 1.5 million euros co-financed by the European Union. In partnership with FICT, which represents over 300 high-quality charcuterie producers, the project aims to boost awareness and consumption of the Veneto-Trentino specialty cheese, Asiago, recognized for its natural European agricultural excellence. Planned promotional activities will run until 2028, encompassing the Ho.Re.Ca sector, retail, industry fairs, public relations, and digital marketing.

🍽 Ristorante Follie in Villa Agrippina, Rome, unveils a 'Menù Bambini', created by Chef Alfonso D’Auria for an inclusive family dining experience. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays for dinner, the menu features playful dishes like Mozzarella Sphere with Tomato Heart and Prosciutto Chips, and Gnocchi with Ragù, paired with non-alcoholic fruit cocktails. Cooking lessons for kids every first Saturday of the month. Reservations: follie@melia.com or call 06.92590830.

🛫 15% of British Airways' B787 fleet is grounded, affecting flights from London to New York and Doha, suspended until April due to a shortage of Trent 1000 engine spare parts from Rolls Royce. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, with supply delays expected to last until 2026, making it challenging to blame Covid for these issues.

🌎 Gran Bretagna introduced its latest offerings at TTG Travel Experience 2024, featuring the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) effective from April 2, mandatory for all travelers including transit passengers. Applications open March 5 with a recommended 3-day advance request. Italy, as Britain's 7th largest global market and 8th in terms of spending, connects through 29 airports to 28 UK cities, with visitors averaging a 6-night stay. Popular destinations include London, Scotland, and South England, with plans to promote North East regions like Northumbria and film/TV locations from Harry Potter, The Crown, Downton Abbey, and the 007 series.

🏨 Hotel Hassler in Rome, founded in 1893 and owned by the Wirth family since 1920, is managed by Roberto Wirth and Veruschka Wirth after Roberto E. Wirth's passing in June 2022. The hotel, renowned for over 130 years, was awarded "Hotel of the Year 2024" at the Food and Travel Awards Italia on October 10 at Forte Village Resort in Sardinia.

🍪 Lay’s, famous potato chip brand and official UEFA Champions League partner, also sponsoring FIFA World Cup 26TM and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027TM, launches the new Lay’s MAX line of ridged chips. Available flavors include classic, cheese, and barbecue, with recommended prices of €1.85 for the 115g packs and €0.99 for the 37g pack of Lay’s MAX Double Crunch BBQ. Lay’s MAX Classic and Cheese have been on the market since June, with MAX Double Crunch BBQ also available nationally.

🛡 Italy updated its short-term rental laws in 2024 to increase transparency and combat illicit practices. From September 1, 2024, a National Identification Code (CIN) is mandatory for rentals under 30 days and must be displayed in ads and on-site. Multi-property managers (more than four properties) must register for VAT and submit a SCIA. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €8,000. A 26% flat tax rate applies after four rentals annually or with additional services; a reduced rate of 21% is available for single-property rentals. Technological tools like Ok Home and self check-in are simplifying property management.

🍦 Casa Optima Group, an Italian owner of eight popular gelato and high-quality pastry brands, partnered with Fondazione Nuovo Villaggio del Fanciullo in Ravenna to hold a basic gelato course led by Cristina Ricci from Casa Optima School. Participants learned about artisanal gelato making, from theory to individual practice, producing flavors like hazelnut, pistachio, coffee, chocolate, tiramisu, chantilly cream, and innovative ones like amarena crunch, cookies, popcorn, and honey-based gelato from the foundation. The course aimed to provide a job-ready skill for the attendees' future.

🍸 In Argentina, the Fernandito cocktail, made simple with Fernet Branca (50 ml), Coca Cola, and ice, became an IBA-recognized drink in the New Era Drinks category in 2020. Originating from the 1960s-70s at Bar Premier, it was popularized by singer Cruz Alejandro. Fernet, introduced by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century, is the third most consumed alcoholic drink in Argentina. In 2019, Fernet Branca's Buenos Aires facility produced 25 million liters.