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Lithuania: The state social insurance contribution changes as from 1 July together with increased minimum monthly salary. The minimum monthly salary (MMS) in Lithuania increased by 30 EUR as from 1 July 2016. Currently, the MMS amounts to 380 EUR. Last time the MMS increased to 350 EUR at the

New regulations on wind farms investments limit their construction Before long the new act on wind power plants investments comes into force. The new regulations allow location of the wind farm only on the basis of local zoning plans. The problem is that in Poland enacting of these plans

Germany: News on the minimum wage: infringement proceedings, increase on 01.01.2017 and applicability to standby times In Germany a general minimum wage of 8.50 EUR (gross) hourly applies since the start of 2015. By May 2015 the EU Commission had initiated the first level of infringement proceedings against Germany because

Latvia: Latvia allows temporary residence permits for investors – including Schengen visas. Recent amendments make these slightly more expensive. Latvian law allows foreigners to obtain a temporary resident permit. Reasons include studies, being the spouse of someone residing in Latvia or the desire to stay in Latvia for medicinal or

Belarus: Changes on legal protection of trade and service marks will come into effect on 15 July 2016. In line with the amendments, the exclusive right to a trademark will be based on the right of its owner to use the trademark, dispose of it, and prohibit use of the