Economics of Gambling in Denmark

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Statutory regulation of the Danish gaming market dates back to the 18th century, cf. “Kongelig anordning af den 6. oktober 1753”, which prohibited games of chance. From that time until the present, the fundamental objectives of the regulatory restrictions have … Read More

History of Easter eggs

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The red eggs (Easter eggs from Belarus, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Belarusian_Easter_Eggs.jpg) The custom of the Easter egg was found among Coptic Christians from the late fifth century, it is perhaps in memory of ardent eggs (ova ignita) with which the martyrs were tortured … Read More

Competitive advantage

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Competitive advantage is all that allows a company to outperform its competitors.

Gambling in Ireland

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Although casinos are not authorized in Ireland, betting and games of chance hold an important place in the culture of this nation and have been specifically authorized for decades. The country has a long-standing tradition of horse and dog racing, … Read More

Malta Translation Style Guide

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Full name: Republic of Malta Official language: Maltese. Geography Regions MALTA > MALTA Malta > Malta Ghawdex u Kemmuna > Gozo and Comino Judicial bodies Qorti Ċivili > Civil Court Qorti Ekklesjastika > Ecclesiastical Court Qorti Kostituzzjonali > Constitutional Court … Read More

Origins of Easter eggs

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The Easter egg is a Christian symbol, specially decorated for the holiday, and usually remaining edible. Traditionally it is a colorful hard boiled chicken egg, now it is often an sugar or chocolate egg. In Belgium, as in France, it … Read More

Conference on Literary Translation and Culture

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Extracts from the joint press conference by Leonard Orban and by Jordi Savall, Catalan Viol Player and Ambassador of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, and Leonard Orban, Member of the EC in … Read More

The interpretation in international institutions

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(Cabin for interpreters at the European Parliament in Strasbourg) The ability to communicate for people who do not share the same language is a prerequisite for the functioning of all international institutions. Some of them adopt the working languages that … Read More

Parimutuel betting

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The parimutuel betting is the principle that all the issues wagered by the bettors is shared in a common ground and then redistributed to the winners in proportion to their stakes after deducting a proportional levy to finance: the remuneration … Read More

The Days of Drobeta Tumu Severin, Romania

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St. George – the patron saint of Drobeta Tumu Severin Since 1990, the mayoralty of the municipal town of Drobeta Turnu Severin has resumed the festival dedicated to the days of the town and its patron saint. They had been … Read More

Paschal Triduum

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(Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles by Meister des Hausbuches, 1475 (Gemäldegalerie, Berlin)) Paschal Triduum (literally “three days”), extends from the evening of Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday morning, a three-day during which the Church celebrate the famous Passion, … Read More

English Translation Style Guide for EU – THE EU INSTITUTIONS

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COMMISSION Title. The European Commission (before the Treaty of Lisbon, Commission of the European Communities) is governed by Articles 244 to 250 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Where the context is clear, it may also … Read More

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