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Beware of online gift-giving scam, says Customs
Philippines’ Bureau of Customs warns against ongoing internet scam via dating sites.
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Swiss city finds unlikely method to cut Traffic
Bern’s solution to traffic jams is surprisingly effective.
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16 million German email accounts Compromised
Check out if your account has been hacked here.
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France to experience stomach flu epidemic
Read how to steer clear of the nasty flu virus that is spreading across France.
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New Immigration policy when acquiring alien certification registration
Bureau of Immigration on the road to full automation
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Extensions of validity of passports no longer allowed beyond October 2015
Read the Department of Foreign Affairs reminders regarding the validity of passports.
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Hurricane Xaver leaves UK; Germany Next
Xaver leaves 3 dead as Germany and the rest of northern Europe prepares for the worst.
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Get ready for storms in Northern Germany
December snow and fog may spell bad weather.
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Belgium may face darker Winters
Electricity company fears supply problems by winter 2015.
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PH declares price freeze in Yolanda-affected regions
Trade department to bring basic goods to areas hardest hit.
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Safety Tips for a Long Trip this Undas
The Philippine Red Cross shares road safety tips if travelling this long weekend.
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23 Oct cancelled PH flights to be refunded
Radar maintenance prompts cancellation of 100 flights.
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Lights off for UK a possibility
Report reveals that Britain may suffer from power shortages in the next few years.
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Vaccinations offered to counter fresh measles epidemic in UK
Parents urged to have their kids vaccinated to prevent another measles outbreak.
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PH holidays for 2014 released
Plan your 2014 holidays to the Philippines ahead of time.
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Millions of lives at stake as sea levels rise
Climate change panel project a 10-32 inch increase in sea levels by 2100.
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Expect ATM fees to increase in the coming days
Top PH banks announce their new transaction fees for inter-bank ATM use.
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Travellers to Italy warned about laws
Travellers to Italy may be in for a surprise if they do not read about local laws.
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Britain's Three abolishes roaming charges
British mobile network giant Three has abolished roaming charges for seven countries.
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German gov’t made 2,000 data requests
Facebook releases report on governments requesting user information.
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Important Advisory: Airlines forgo rebooking fees in wake of Philippine storm
Philippine airline companies send advisory regarding rebooking fees for passengers affected by tropical storm Maring.
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Philippine health department gives tips vs intoxication from canned goods
The Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines gives tips to avoid food intoxication from eating canned goods.
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Ikea issues warning over kid’s bed design flaw
Ikea issues warning on two children's beds sold in all stores.
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Important Advisory: 21 day Visa Free to Tourist in the Philippines Extended to 30 Days
Effective 1 Aug 2013, tourist from 151 countries can stay in the Philippines visa free for 30 days.
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Important Advisory: Cold, wet, spring pushing potato prices up in Germany
The prices of potatoes in Germany have gone up at least a third, thanks to the late harvest, long cold winter and wet spring.
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Important Advisory: French strikes to cause further travel disruption
As French airport strikes enter their second day, up to half of flights are set to be cancelled, with officials also predicting widespread delays on Wednesday. Rail strikes are also set to begin at 7pm French time.
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Nissan: more than 800,000 faulty cars to be recalled
Nissan plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel.
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Updated: Baggage handlers strike in Belgium affecting passengers
Employees of the baggage handler Swissport are on strike and this is being felt by passengers
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BMW recalls 22,000 cars over faulty airbag
BMW has issued a recall of 220,000 vehicles because of defective airbags installed over a decade ago.
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France to grant foreign investors ‘entrepreneur visas’
France's president announcing proposals to win back entrepreneurs and small business owners confidence. Among the new measures will be an "entrepreneurs visa" for foreign investors.
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Vienna public transport costs set to rise by up to 15 per cent
The price of most of the tickets will increase by five percent from 1 July 2013. The single ticket will cost 2.10 Euros instead of 2 Euros.
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FAA orders no-fly zone over Boston explosion site
The Federal Aviation Administrationcreated a no-fly zone over the site of two explosions at the annualBoston marathon on Monday, and briefly ordered flights bound for Boston's Logan International Airport held on the ground at airports around the country.
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Toyota, Honda, Nissan announce air bag recall
Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side
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Hay fever set to follow winter colds in Germany and whole of Europe
Winter colds are likely to be replaced almost seamlessly by pollen, with experts speaking of a coming explosion.
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Temperature Rises in Metro Manila; Rain and Clouds in Mindanao
While the heat is on in Metro Manila and the rest of the country, a low pressure area is expected to bring rains to Mindanao
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Philippine Embassy Warns Public Regarding Online Scams Offering Employment in Portugal
The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon would like to remind the public to be extra cautious in making transactions over the internet with spurious companies and individuals offering employment and issuance of entry/working visas for Portugal. The Embassy has recently noted an upsurge in the number of Filipinos who have been victimized or have received emails… continue reading
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EasyJet allocated seating starts Tuesday
Low-cost airline easyJet is moving away from its open seating policy and will start allocating seats
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Moneyless, cardless transactions from BPI in a ‘tap’
MANILA, Philippines – Accidentally leaving your wallet at home as you speed off for work isn’t such a, well, devastating event anymore. Folks at the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) say there’s no need to worry about going thirsty or hungry for the day sans pity from your colleagues. The bank’s latest innovation, the… continue reading
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Supermarkets put up milk prices by 20 pc
German consumers will soon have to pay up to 20 percent more for milk at supermarkets, after one of the major retailers announced a significant price rise on Friday. Discount supermarket retailer Aldi Sud said on Friday that it would increase its price for milk by about 9 cents per litre. The other major German… continue reading
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Hurricane Sandy halts international flights too
Lufthansa flights to and from Frankfurt were among those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Service to Europe was among the air travel disrupted by Hurricane Sandy, with the full impact still to be seen. Bloomberg reported that Europe’s No. 1 hub, London Heathrow, had 59 cancellations on Monday, including 47 departures and 12 arrivals. The news… continue reading
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NETHERLANDS: Minimum wage for adults rises 13.20 a month
:: The minimum wage for people aged 23 and over will go up €13.20 to €1,469.40 a month on January 1, 2013. The rise stems from the official link between the minimum wage and wage rises in the collective sector. The rise means the over 23s must earn a minimum of €8.48 an hour for… continue reading