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23 November 2023

EU regulation on geographical indications for craft and industrial products

The European Regulation on geographical indications (GIs) for the protection of  craft and industrial products entered into force on November 16th, and will apply from December 1st, 2025 throughout the European Union.

This regulation aims to protect craft and industrial products, such as jewelry, textiles, glass, porcelain, etc., complementing the protection that already exists at European level for geographical indications of an agricultural nature (such as Champagne, Prosciutto de Parma, Port Wine, Ovos Moles de Aveiro or Pineapple from the Azores).

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15 November 2024

New changes to the local accommodation regime

Entering into force on 1 November, Decree-Law no. 76/2024 of 23 October approves a series of changes to the legal regime for the operation of local accommodation establishments, as well as to the Mais Habitação Programme. In this article we take note of the main changes. Rita Cardiga Nobre

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9 October 2024

Extension of the initial parental leave

On September 27, the Parliament approved Bill 855/XV/1, presented by a group of citizens, which aims to extend the initial parental leave from 120 or 150 consecutive days to 180 or 210 consecutive days. The main reason for this legislative initiative is the pursuit of policies to protect...

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