Consumers: 1 in 7 Sunbeds in breach of UV radiation safety limits

Consumers should be aware of the potential risks associated with using sunbeds according to the results of a market surveillance check of sunbeds and sunbed services, published today by the European Commission. Details

EU information and assistance services

European Union citizens and businesses must be informed eff ectively about their rights and the opportunities arising from the EU. In order to do this in the most direct and efficient way possible, the Commission has set up a series of services in partnership with various actors in the Member States. Details

Tourist Cards - Save Money on Your Holiday in Austria

Between the Bodensee and the Neusiedlersee there are a lot of different tourist cards available offering a wide range of discounts for travellers as well as for locals. Details

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT (Fourth Chamber)

(Air transport – Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 – Article 2(l) and Articles 5, 6 and 7 – Concept of flight ‘delay’ and ‘cancellation’ – Right to compensation in the event of delay –Concept of ‘extraordinary circumstances’) In Joined Cases C‑402/07 and C‑432/07, Details

Travel in Italy by Train

Italy has an extensive railway network, most cities and towns in Italy are connected to it and can easily be reached by train. Therefore European consumers who decide to visit Italy might well consider to choose the train as their means of discovering the country. ECC Italy, Bolzano office, has put together some useful information and tips on this topic. Details

Sun, Sea, Sand and …. Savings!

If you are about to take your holidays ECC Ireland would like to offer you some tips to enable you to enjoy your holiday, while still saving money. Details