Tag #Regulations

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Dutch Mental Healthcare Faces Financial Crisis Due to Regulatory Failure

Due to a regulatory lapse in the Netherlands, mental health providers can no longer submit invoices to insurers, risking financial instability and potentially impacting patient care; urgent talks are underway to find a solution.

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Dutch Fireworks Ban Ineffective: Nationwide Measures Needed

Despite local fireworks bans in 19 Dutch municipalities, injuries remain high due to conflicting government messaging and lack of enforcement; experts advocate for a nationwide ban and improved public education.

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Athens Freezes Short-Term Rental Registrations Amid Housing Crisis

Athens froze new short-term rental registrations starting January 1st, 2025, due to a housing shortage worsened by the 1.022 million short-term rental beds available before August 2024, exceeding the country's 887,740 hotel beds, prompting measures to alleviate pressure on rents and increase housing...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Hospital Price Transparency Regulations Show Mixed Results

Despite regulations requiring hospitals and insurers to post negotiated prices since 2021 and 2022, the impact on patient costs remains unclear, with studies showing mixed results, and compliance challenges persisting, although some price decreases are noted for high-cost services.

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Italian Decree Creates Challenges for NCC Drivers

A new Italian decree requires NCC drivers to take a 20-minute break between rides and submit electronic trip logs, creating operational challenges and longer wait times for customers, impacting service efficiency and potentially tourism.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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EU's EV Quotas Push Automakers to Boost Sales

To avoid 15.7 billion euros in fines for failing to meet new EU quotas, European automakers are cutting EV prices, raising petrol car prices, pooling emissions, and planning new affordable models to boost EV sales to 20 percent by 2025.

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Climate Action
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Murthy's Cancer Warning Proposal Shakes Global Alcohol Industry

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's call for cancer warnings on alcohol labels caused global alcohol stock prices to drop, prompting debate on regulations and preventative measures, with varying responses from countries like Ireland, which mandates warnings in 2026, and Germany, which emphasizes alter...

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kathimerini.gr
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Bitcoin's 2024 Surge: Volatility and ETF Impact

Bitcoin's price more than doubled in 2024, reaching near \$95,500, driven by US election optimism and ETF introductions; however, recent price drops reflect slower Fed rate cuts and profit-taking, impacting related stocks differentially.

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\"Saxony-Anhalt Businesses Report No Bureaucracy Reduction Despite New Portal\"\

\"Saxony-Anhalt's online portal for reporting bureaucratic burdens, launched in March 2024, has received approximately 70 reports this year, with businesses reporting no significant reduction in bureaucracy despite the initiative, pointing to systemic issues and highlighting the need for more effect...

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Mandatory Raw Milk Testing in Netherlands Raises Concerns

Starting January 2025, Dutch farmers selling raw milk must conduct monthly pathogen tests (\u20ac150-\u20ac175 each), prompted by health concerns (estimated 52,000 annual dairy-related illnesses linked to raw milk) and a lack of prior regulations, potentially impacting 200 farms selling directly to ...

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Israel Increases Standard VAT Rate to 18%

Israel's standard VAT rate increased to 18% on January 1, 2025, impacting businesses and consumers through changes in invoicing and pricing for goods and services, with variations based on the transaction type and the seller's annual sales.

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EU Faces Pressure to Reconsider Automaker CO2 Emission Fines

France, Italy, and other EU countries are opposing potential fines for automakers failing to meet 2025 CO2 emission targets, arguing it would harm the industry's competitiveness. This follows the EU's plan to ban new combustion engine vehicles by 2035.

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Climate Action

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