Current professional crime has a multifaceted nature. At the end of the 20th century, according to official data, there were more than 100 criminal specialties. This is twice as much as at the beginning of the century. Professional criminals include: criminals from the political elite; professional thieves, swindlers, counterfeiters, robbers, extortionists, hired killers. The greatest…
Firearms are not defined the same way in each country. Some terms are used in several countries in the context of gun laws. These include the following: shall-issue: granting of a required license or permit is subject only to the applicant’s meeting determinate criteria laid out in the law; the granting authority has no discretion…
Many people in this group may already be considering a longer-term rental of housing in Belgium. The process of finding accommodation can take weeks, and sometimes even months. We would like to share our experience and talk about the pitfalls and unexpected challenges that one might encounter in Flanders. Useful terms to remember: Te…
Starting from August 1st, guests of Antwerp cannot park on the streets in the historic city center. Parking in the center will only be allowed for residents with parking permits, some special permit holders (medical workers, entrepreneurs, car dealers), and people with disabilities (upon prior registration). Those who park in the center without a valid…
On Friday, the Chamber of Deputies of Italy unanimously approved a law to combat discrimination against people who have overcome oncological diseases. The document grants these individuals the right not to disclose information about the presence of cancer; there are over a million such people in Italy. Now, the draft law must pass through the…
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