The Canton of Thurgau is intensifying its fight against littering by introducing a fine of 300 Swiss francs for littering starting January 1, 2025. However, there is debate over the effectiveness of such high fines, as evidence from Aargau suggests…
As the end of the year nears, Greek citizens must settle unpaid vehicle taxes, ENFIA property tax installments, and income tax payments to avoid hefty fines. Vehicle owners are reminded that no extensions will be granted for road tax payments,…
The Independent Labor Inspection Authority intensifies checks during the holiday season to enforce labor laws, reporting over 72,000 inspections in 2024, surpassing last year’s total. Violations primarily involve employee registration, unreported work hours, and unpaid wages, resulting in significant fines….
The Greek Competition Authority has imposed a total fine of 314,389 euros on three companies—Skarmoutsos, Farmex, and Peramax—for engaging in practices of resale price fixing in violation of competition laws. The fines were reduced as the companies entered a dispute…
In 2024, the Labor Inspection conducted 1,273 road transport checks in Greece as part of the European Labor Authority’s action weeks. These inspections, carried out in cooperation with the Traffic Police, revealed 495 violations, including 31 related to undeclared employment,…
Enschede’s attempt to implement a €1000 fine for littering has been declined by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security. The municipality aimed to transform the city into the ‘Singapore of Europe.’ The ministry emphasized that fines need to be…
Greece has announced fines totaling €5.5 million against eight multinational companies following a compliance check involving 443 product codes. The fines are in accordance with Article 54 of Law 5045/2023, with discrepancies found in 191 codes. Companies penalized include Johnson…
A court ruled in favor of two runners who were fined €100 for using a horse path when their usual route was flooded. The runners argued the fine was unjust, citing water damage and lack of alternative paths. Although they…
In Dublin, Judge Anthony Halpin imposed fines totaling nearly €600,000 on 27 motorists who failed to appear in court for non-payment of M50 tolls. Among those fined was a woman who made over 1,000 toll journeys without payment, ignoring nearly…
