Syrian Army General Command calls on residents of Aleppo’s secured northeastern neighborhoods to return to their homes

The General Command of the Army and Armed Forces called on the residents of the northeastern neighborhoods of Aleppo city to return to their homes now that the Syrian Arab Army has restored security and stability to them.

Late payments: Commission seeks clarifications from Italy and Slovakia

European Commission, Press release, Brussels, 18 June 2014:

Today the Commission decided to seek clarifications from Italy and Slovakia on their application and implementation of the EU's Late Payment Directive. The request for information in both cases takes the form of a letter of formal notice under EU infringement procedures.

According to the Commission's information, Italy is not applying the Directive correctly in practice. The Commission has received a number of complaints which highlighted the fact that in Italy the public authorities take on average 170 days to make payments for services or goods provided, and 210 days for public works.