Tag #Compensation

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EU Reform Could Reduce Flight Delay Compensation

The EU is considering a reform that would significantly increase the minimum delay threshold for flight compensation, potentially leaving 80 percent of affected passengers without compensation, prompting opposition from consumer advocates and the German government.

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Controversial Settlement Follows Fatal ATV Accident in Istanbul

In Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district, a 17-year-old's negligent driving of an ATV caused the death of a 29-year-old, leading to a controversial settlement viewed by some as 'blood money', despite being legal under Turkish law, while the criminal case proceeds.

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Greek Construction Bonus Ruling Appealed to ECtHR

Greek construction firms and owners are appealing a Supreme Court ruling that deemed New Building Code bonuses unconstitutional to the European Court of Human Rights, questioning liability for resulting damages, while the responsible government officials remain unaccountable.

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UK Rail Regulator to Increase Compensation for Disabled Passengers

The UK's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) will allow higher compensation for disabled passengers who did not receive pre-booked train assistance after a court awarded £1,200 to one passenger, highlighting widespread issues with assistance failures, impacting 5% of passengers using the service in 2023-2...

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Infected Blood Scandal: Chair Demands Faster Compensation

Nigel Hamilton, chair of Haemophilia Northern Ireland, testifies before the Infected Blood Inquiry, highlighting concerns about slow compensation for victims of contaminated blood products; he received compensation but his twin brother died before receiving it, illustrating the urgency to improve th...

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U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Expectations Despite Slow Private Sector and Rising Layoffs

The U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April 2025, exceeding expectations, but private sector growth lagged at 62,000, and layoffs increased by 63% year-over-year, with nearly half related to DOGE.

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EU Proposes Raising Flight Delay Compensation Threshold

The European Commission proposes raising the minimum flight delay for passenger compensation from three hours to five to twelve hours, depending on the flight distance, potentially eliminating 80 percent of current claims, prompting opposition from consumer advocates and the German Justice Minister.

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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Slow Compensation for Contaminated Blood Victims

One year after a report on the contaminated blood scandal—the worst treatment disaster in NHS history—only 100 of more than 30,000 infected victims have received compensation, despite government promises of swift action and the deaths of approximately 3,000 people.

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Nurse Awarded £88,693 After Chisel Falls From Roof

A nurse in Scotland was awarded £88,693 in compensation after being struck on the head by a 4kg chisel that fell 9 meters from a roof during a Renfrewshire Council work project in October 2021, resulting in debilitating injuries.

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Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 38 Years Awarded £1 Million Compensation

After 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Peter Sullivan was exonerated this week, having been denied parole three months prior due to his steadfast refusal to admit guilt; he is now eligible for £1 million in compensation.

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RD4U: €1 Billion in Damage Claims Filed, Compensation Mechanism Under Development

The International Registry of Damages (RD4U) has received over 27,500 claims totaling approximately €1 billion in reported damages, primarily for housing destruction, with a compensation mechanism under development, aiming for payouts within 1-5 years, funded potentially by frozen Russian assets.

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Slow Compensation Rollout in UK's Contaminated Blood Scandal

The UK government's compensation scheme for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, which infected over 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis C between the 1970s and 1990s, is facing criticism for its slow rollout, with only 77 payments made from 475 invited claims as of April 24th, despite a prom...

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