Giuridico e Amministrativo

🚨 Professional associations in Italy are protesting a government decree on beach concessions, with the Italian Beach Operators Union (SIB) and FIBA-Confesercenti releasing a joint statement. They claim the decree, approved on September 4, is deeply flawed, unfair, and harmful to the industry, leading to the confiscation of businesses without proper compensation as prescribed by law 118 on August 5, 2022. The associations organized protests, including an April 11 demonstration in Rome and a "gentle strike" on August 9, and plan regional assemblies to involve citizens and institutional representatives in their cause.

🍷 The High-Level Group on the European viticulture sector, initiated by outgoing Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, started its work in Brussels, aiming to define the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (PAC) reform. Albiera Antinori, President of Federvini's wine division, highlights that for every euro of added value in the wine sector, €4.1 is generated in the overall economy, and each wine sector job activates another 5.8 in the national economy. Recommendations will be presented to the European Commission early next year, with work continuing until December.

🍷 Vendemmia 2024 at Stajnbech experienced early grape maturation and rapid harvesting, with an intense aroma concentration. The season featured abundant rain and cool weather in May and June, followed by a temperature spike in mid-July without hail damage. August's heat advanced maturation by 12 days, preserving grape acidity for fresh, elegant wines with robust structure. Giuliano Valent, at his 56th harvest, anticipates unique annual evolution. Stajnbech, founded in 1991 in Pramaggiore (VE), is known for artisanal wines and environmental respect.

🏡 In September 2023, New York passed Local Law 18, enforcing strict short-term rental regulations, such as mandatory host registration, prohibiting entire apartment rentals for less than 30 days, and requiring host presence during guest stays. Penalties reach up to $5,000 for owners and $1,500 for platforms for non-compliance. Following the law, New York saw a 52% decrease in Airbnb bookings and a 46% drop in short-term rental demand, the most significant among the top 50 US markets. Hotel rates in New York rose by 7.4% from July 2023 to July 2024, outpacing the national average of 2.1%. Residential rents increased by 2.4% in the city, contrasting with a 0.8% national decrease. European cities are also revising short-term rental regulations, with Barcelona announcing a total ban within four years and Italy mandating a National Identification Code (CIN) from 2024 to regulate and control the sector.

🍷 Carmignano, known for its wine quality, received DOC in 1975 and DOCG in 1990, the highest Italian wine quality recognition. The region has about 200 hectares of vineyards and is one of Tuscany's eleven DOCG areas. The Medici family introduced international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, enhancing the local viticulture. The current winemaking consortium consists of 10 producers. The Carmignano DOCG exports 40% of its production to countries including the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and European nations, with growing markets in China and Japan. The wine is aged in oak or chestnut barrels: Carmignano for eight months and Riserva for twelve months, with two and three years of aging respectively.

🍷 The 33rd Merano WineFestival will take place from November 8-12, 2024, featuring international wine enthusiasts and professionals. Pre-launch events began in Sibari at Vinitaly and the City, where Calabrian producers received WineHunter Award Rosso and Gold. Previews at Merano's Hippodrome (September 28-29) and Lagundo's Casa della Cultura (October 25) will showcase The WineHunter selections. The 85th Gran Premio Merano Alto Adige integrates with Merano WineFestival on September 28-29. An exclusive event, “bio&dynamica &more,” highlighted organic and biodynamic wines from August 30 to September 1, with 33 Calabrian wines awarded. The Merano WineFestival will feature national and international award-winning products, including a Champagne Catwalk on November 12, 2024. Online ticket sales and industry accreditation are now open.

🍕 Research by SWG for Coca-Cola reveals 60% of Italians associate pizza with love stories; 35% consider it a favorite national dish. Eating pizza is considered a rare pleasure (25%) or for special family events (17%). The classic pizza is the top choice in Central Italy (66%), followed by stuffed (29%) and gourmet pizzas (11%). Margherita (48%), Bufala (27%), and Capricciosa (23%) are top favorites. Pizza symbolizes Italian conviviality (46%), simplicity (40%), and craftsmanship (39%). 80% of Italians pair pizza with Coca-Cola, signifying carefreeness and fellowship.

🍜 In September, 21% of Italian families engage in making homemade preserves such as jams, tomato sauces, pickled vegetables, and oils. This trend is highlighted by Coldiretti/Ixe’ during an event at Campagna Amica markets across Italy, with a main event at Circo Massimo in Rome. The tomato passata is the most popular among 18-34 year-olds, reflecting a rising interest in traditional recipes and food sustainability. Coldiretti emphasizes following safety regulations and supports an EU law for mandatory origin labeling on all food products.

✈ Wizz Air, starting from spring 2025, will operate a new daily year-round flight from Gatwick Airport to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, using their first A321XLR. The route will be the longest in the low-cost network and will launch on March 31, 2025. The flight duration will be 7 hours and ticket sales are already open.

💸 Ryanair's contracts with Frankfurt Hahn between 2013 and 2016 complied with EU state aid rules, while the EU Commission is investigating certain legacy marketing contracts involving the airline as state aid. Ryanair criticizes EU Commissioner Vestager's failure to reclaim a €6 billion C-19 state aid package from Lufthansa, which was deemed illegal by the EU General Court in May 2023. Ryanair urges the recovery of the illegal aid and measures to mitigate competitive damage caused by the €11 billion in total state aid approved for Lufthansa Group.