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Parent company of vliegtickets.nl declared bankrupt

21 December 2022 - Otravo, the parent company of vliegtickets.nl amongst others, was declared bankrupt by the court in Amsterdam on 20 December. Otravo ...
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By the end of 2024, one single charger for phones, tablets and cameras in the EU

19 December 2022 - From 28 December 2024, all new mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped ...
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Court of Justice: authorities may force airlines to pay compensation

1 December 2022 - Member states may allow enforcement authorities in their countries to make decisions on compensation to individual passengers, following a ruling ...
Calling all online shoppers: Shopping on a website you don’t know? Check reviews first, order second

Calling all online shoppers: Shopping on a website you don’t know? Check reviews first, order second

22 November 2022 - When shopping online, many consumers don’t check whether they’re dealing with a reliable shopping site first, even though ordering products ...
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5 safe shopping tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

22 November 2022 - With prices rising this year, Black Friday deals may seem even more attractive than ever before. But beware: not all ...