Pensioner on a holiday in Switzerland learned a very expensive lesson on a little-known law.

Tourists visiting France may have to pay additional €10 per night in a hotel if proposed bill gets approved.

Italian ambassador detained in Laguna said he was deprived of due process.

British energy firms to invest in the Philippines once 60-40 rule on ownership is changed.

In some EU countries, parents of children who are obese or drunk are deemed cruel and neglectful, therefore to be punished.

Cab drivers across four major EU cities staged a massive protest against American-made taxi app Uber.

Migrants who abuse Germany’s benefit system are warned of severe punishment if caught.

Philippine traffic enforcers can now implement the anti-drunk driving law to erring drivers.

Swedish government considers giving single, capable women a chance to be mothers.

Bill that forces all gov’t financial transactions to be published is a step closer to becoming law.

EU to bring more foreign direct investors to the Philippines in the next 5 years.

Amsterdam City Council plans to raise fees to offset losses in bike service.

French court rules that using dating sites while married is against the law on mutual respect.

Seafarer education now meets international standards. But authorities still need to show consistency in implementing law.

Officials plan to ban shirtless and bikini-clad tourists into this Spanish city centre.

Instead of being a hero, man in Valencia faced with a fine for helping injured biker.

Health department ready to implement law as period for re-assessment ends.

Why do workers get a free day off every 1 May? Discover why Labour Day matters to every single worker in the world.

Vhong Navarro says mauling incident a lesson for him to love more.

Vhong cries tears of joy as DOJ dismisses rape complaint, pursues fight vs accusers Lee and Cornejo.

British Embassy in Manila vows to take action versus sex offenders.

Latest version of Spain’s anti-terrorism bill may once again be blocked in parliament.

Senators charged with kickbacks from PDAF file appeals versus Ombudsman.

Italian ambassador faces child trafficking charges after his arrest in Laguna.

Group warns new Italian child care requirement may overburden parents.

Criminals now using more sophisticated devices to ward off police.

Women fined for slapping bum pinchers too hard.

Philippine lawmakers hesitant to lift Bank Secrecy Law.

Consumer rights group wants Twitter, Facebook and Google to respect user’s privacy.

Here’s a list of freight forwarders that you should not use:

Cannabis clubs soon to open in five municipalities.

After a 16-year career, corrupt official finally brought to justice.

Philippine lower house still has to approve their version before FOI becomes law.

Survey shows surprising statistics on violence against women in EU member states.

Alleged rape victims Deniece and Roxanne could be punished for lying under oath.

Tourists have to pay extra if they’re bringing their pets to Germany’s capital.

Limiting cash withdrawals days before election seen as way to curb vote buying.

Changes made to child benefit claims in Sweden.

Approved law may mean parents have free choice on baby’s surname.

Top cop believes number of smartphone users at the wheel is increasing.

Ordinances against peeing in public and cutting in line seen to put errant Filipinos in their right place.

German chancellor targets Facebook’s anti-privacy policies in bid to push European Internet.

Lawmakers show all-out support for bill that will prevent EU blacklist on Filipino seafarers.

Critics reproved the snail’s pace consolidation of the FOI bill in the Philippine lower house.

Why does tax evasion seem like a growing trend among the German elite? Find out here.

Public petition forces transportation board to install speed limiters to dangerous city buses.

Peace pact between the government and the MILF gets global support.

Lawmaker passes bill that will require bartenders to call service for too drunk customers.

Find out what Norway has in store for its travellers this 2014.

Reform on parental leave extends and boosts incentives for dads.

Bern’s solution to traffic jams is surprisingly effective.

Senate president vows more effort from Senate to pass the following measures:

Germany encounters huge problem on its way to boost healthcare system.

Find out what happened behind one of the worst massacres in recent Philippine history.

Court orders supermarket to pay 200,000 Danish kroner in damages to fashion giant.

Barangay officials now have power to evict professional squatters in the city.

Philippines eyes new tax on vices to boost Healthcare.

Video streaming to get wider penalties in Germany.

Lower house approves law that will fine those who are caught paying for sex.