Bigger letterboxes, higher gas bills and cleaner cows

gen Belgia in 2008... creste pretul la gaz, servicii medicale si medicamente un pic mai ieftine, noi standarde de constructie a caselor (se incurajeaza "energy efficiency"), trafic mai decongestionat... si...

Some households may have to call in a builder this year to enlarge their letterbox so that it conforms to European Union standards. Under new regulations, letterboxes must be at least 23cm wide and 3cm high. In addition, they have to be at least 70cm but no more than 170cm from the ground, to prevent postal workers from injuring their backs.

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Cattle farmers now have to ensure that cows sent to slaughterhouses are clean when they arrive. The new measure is designed to prevent contamination in the food chain.

eu ma bucur ca se va mai putea fuma inca in baruri in 2008 - ocazional si in restaurante. in franta si germania nu mai e de gluma cu fumatul :(