Greece has successfully blocked Turkey's attempt to register the "Turkaegean" trademark in the EU, with the EU Intellectual Property Office siding with Greece. This legal victory, led by Greece's Ministry of Development and the Industrial Property Organization, protects Greece's national and economic interests and highlights the ongoing regional tensions.
Tag: Legal Challenge
Attica Department Stores is challenging a €400,000 fine for alleged deceptive pricing, arguing the penalty is disproportionate given the technical nature of the error, its swift correction, and the lack of any consumer harm. The company plans to pursue all legal remedies.
Italy sends a second group of eight migrants to Albania in a renewed attempt to process asylum seekers abroad after facing legal challenges. This follows the return of a previous group due to a court ruling questioning the legality of their detention in Albania.
The Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association (STAMA) of Greece has announced its decision to legally challenge a government initiative imposing taxes on legal entities engaged in Airbnb-style activities. STAMA stated its intent to bring the issue before Greece's highest administrative court, emphasizing its duty to protect the interests of its members and the broader market.