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European audiovisual artists demand fair market conditions

Ljubljana – The European audiovisual industry needs modern legislation that will reflect the rapid development of digital technologies on the market, agreed participants of a regional conference on copyright. They called for the implementation of the EU copyright directive on the single digital market and a mechanism that would protect artists.

Red Bull loses lawsuit against local soda company

Austrian energy drink giant Red Bull lost its trademark cancellation lawsuit against a local company producing soda in the Mediterranean province of Antalya.

In the last hearing of the case held in an Ankara court, Red Bull's case was dismissed on the grounds that there was no similarity between the two trademarks.

Gov't okays expenses on Integrated electronic system of Trade Register

The Government approved, in its Wednesday's meeting, the substantiation note regarding the necessity and the opportunity to carry out the expenses related to the 'Integrated electronic system of the National Office of the Trade Register', meant to reduce the bureaucracy and the time dedicated to the registration process of companies in the Trade Register.

Analysis: Why Europeans should lose sleep over Italy and not Turkey?

The financial net worth of the general government sector is the total value of its financial assets minus the total value of its outstanding liabilities. Positive financial net worth signals the strength and health of public finances. It also shows the government will be able to continue its policy programs without experiencing financial stress.