Freedom of expression is a right enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as in Article 5 of the German Basic Law. However, the freedom to openly express one's…
A referendum was held in Switzerland on banning the wearing of face-covering clothing in public places, including Muslim women's garments – niqabs, paranjas and burqas. The introduction of these…
Anna Sorokina, also known as Anna Delvey, a con artist who fooled American high society for years, was recently released from a New York prison. The daughter of late immigrants from near Aachen will…
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has proposed banning the sale of marijuana to foreign tourists. The initiative, supported by the police and the public prosecutor's office, will be considered by the…
A feature of medical equipment is the close attention of authorities, supervisory and controlling bodies. Therefore, illegal import of medical equipment in terms of violating laws is a risky…
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (China's highest legislative body) has banned the trade of wild animals in the country. The decision came into force on Monday, February 24.
According to data from the end of 2018, about 32,800 women in Germany officially earn a living by selling their bodies. The results of the census of prostitutes were published by the Federal…
The German population would not mind if the country banned covering one's face in public places. According to the YouGov Institute for Public Opinion Research, 54% of residents of the Federal…
Rome's city hall has issued a decree banning tourists from sitting on the steps of the famous Spanish Steps. The reason is authorities' concern for the preservation of the historic landmark.
In the Netherlands, a law banning the wearing in public places of Muslim clothing that fully covers the face, such as the burqa and niqab, has come into force. The ban applies to schools, hospitals…
Authorities in Italian cities that regularly experience particularly heavy tourist influx have been making every effort over the past few years to instill certain manners in visitors, befitting the…