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Dutch ebike brand VanMoof declared bankrupt

18 July 2023 - The Dutch ebike brand VanMoof has been declared bankrupt by the Court of Amsterdam on 17 July. VanMoof filed for ...
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eDreams, Etraveli and Kiwi.com commit to refund within 14 days for cancelled flights

27 June 2023 - eDreams, Etraveli Group and Kiwi.com made new commitments during talks with the European Commission and the network of national consumer ...
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Court of Justice: airlines do not have to pay for repatriation during corona

26 June 2023 - Airlines are not required to pay for the repatriation flights of passengers who were stranded at the start of the ...
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High fines for illegal downloading in Germany: what can you do?

30 May 2023 - Illegal downloading or streaming can lead to high fines in Germany. Fines of €1000 are not uncommon. German lawfirms are ...
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Court of Justice: compensation for flight cancellation due to co-pilot’s unexpected death

23 May 2023 - If a flight is cancelled, in most cases passengers will be entitled to receive compensation from the airline. A cancellation ...