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Parship improves information on dating sites after EU reprimand

23 July 2021 - Dating site ‘Parship’ has amended the precontractual information on its dating sites at the request of the European Commission and ...
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Single-use plastic products banned

1 July 2021 - Plastic is widely used in products: it is light, cheap, and can be used for different purposes. But plastic is ...
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Amendment to Telecommunications Act: ban on unsolicited telesales

30 June 2021 - The Telecommunications Act is changing as of 1 July. The biggest change is the disappearance of the Do Not Call ...
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New VAT rules for purchases outside the EU

30 June 2021 - Buying something from a webshop outside the EU? From 1 July, you will always pay VAT. Including for purchases under ...
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European Court ruling: you are not always entitled to compensation if you land at another airport

10 June 2021 - A diversion to another airport in the same city or region as what you originally booked does not entitle you ...