Author Archives: Nicolae Sfetcu

A denial-of-service (DoS) attack is any of certain forms of malicious damage to computer systems. The aim of such an attack is to prevent legitimate users from accessing their services. A DoS attack is generated in a number of ways. … Read More

Justification National measure Compatibility with EC law, in particular with the principle of proportionality Public order, money laundering, crime 284 ff Criminal Code (StGB) in the amended version of the 13.11.1998 (BGBl. I 3322), last amendment the 15.12.2004 (BGBl. I … Read More

Pastiera is an Italian dessert from the province of Naples. This is a cake that is traditionally eaten during the Easter period. It is an Italian “traditional food product”. Origins Mythical origin Legend says that the siren Partenope, the symbol … Read More

Full name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Note the spelling, and use it for the capital city as well. Note Luxembourg Government, Luxembourg cuisine, the Luxembourg climate, but when referring to the language use the –ish form: Luxembourgish expressions, Luxembourgish poetry. … Read More

The interpretation allows people who do not speak the same language to communicate, in the context of an informal meeting, conference, court, administrative procedure, etc. Unlike translators working on writing, interpreters must return as soon as possible fugitives messages, with … Read More

Observed by: Many Western Christians Type: Christendom Observances: Holy Mass, Service of worship, Divine Service, Divine Liturgy, Placing of ashes on the head Date: Wednesday in seventh week before Easter (March 5 in 2015, February 18 in 2016) Frequency: Annual For … Read More

Prohibitions and restrictions Specific prohibitions and restrictions with respect to betting include: – General prohibition of betting on non-sports events (Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Portugal) – Prohibition of bets lodged with bookmakers (Cyprus, France, Luxembourg and the  Netherlands) – Prohibition … Read More

Easter Monday is the next day of Easter, so the date is variable. In 2015, it is Monday, April 6, and in 2016 it will be on March 28. Easter runs from the first centuries, all throughout the week following … Read More

The various legal acts adopted under the Treaties form the European Union’s ‘secondary legislation’. As specified in Article 288 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, they comprise chiefly: Regulations Directives Decisions Regulations and decisions are directly … Read More

Reserving the grant of licenses to non-profit entities The CJEU assessed in Sjöberg and Gerdin the compatibility with EU law of national legislation which makes the award of a licence to organise gambling activities subject to the condition of the … Read More

Collecting Water Easter is a ritual of Easter. Picking the Easter Water This picking has to be made in the early Easter Sunday morning at sunrise or during the last few minutes before dawn. This water is dipped into a … Read More

Full name: Republic of Lithuania. Official language: Lithuanian. Geography Cities Note that Memel (German) is Klaipėda in Lithuanian. Bodies of water and coastal features Use the forms Curonian Lagoon for Kuršių marios and Curonian Spit for Kuršių nerija. Regions LIETUVA … Read More