Category Archives: Country Law

The EU’s approach to waste management

As European society has grown wealthier it has created more and more rubbish. Each year in the European Union alone we throw away 3 billion tonnes of waste – some 90 million tonnes of it hazardous. This amounts to about … Continue reading

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Spain’s customs regulations

What products am I allowed to bring into Spain? According to the European Commission, travellers may not bring any animal food products into Spain, neither for their own consumption, nor as part or their luggage (including meat, meat products, milk, … Continue reading

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Import regulations by Ukraine customs

Customs regulations prohibit sending cash, travelers’ checks, personal checks, credit cards, or passports through the international mail system. Customs authorities regularly confiscate these items as contraband. Ukrainian customs authorities may also enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export … Continue reading

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Guide to Russian Tax Law Research

This guide provides basic information on the Russian tax system, including the sources of the tax law and their hierachy and the structure of the tax system, as well as useful links to different sources of tax information in English. … Continue reading

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Outrage and disenchantment in Greece ahead of austerity vote

By Robert Marquand The protests have become the largest social movement in Greece since martial law in 1974. More than a pushback against austerity, they hint at broad skepticism toward Europe’s leaders. Athens The upstart crowd camped out on Syntagma … Continue reading

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