Author: Flaminia Baldella Borrowing money from friends or f amily can feel informal, quick, and stress‑free—especially when compared to dealing with banks. In Spain , however, this financial help brings tax implications that many people often underestimate . Even small, interest‑free loans between loved ones can raise red flags with the Spanish Tax Authority (Hacienda) if they are not structured correctly. This article explains how to legally protect yourself when borro

Author: Dóra Fekete War has always been one of the great accelerators of technological development. From gunpowder to nuclear weapons , every era has equipped states with new tools, while international law has typically responded belatedly, attempting to adapt after the fact. By the third decade of the twenty-first century, however, a qualitative shift has occurred. With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) , it has become conceivable for the first time that decis

Author: Dóra Fekete Animal welfare in the European Union has gradually developed over recent decades from a peripheral issue into a central and high-priority area of public policy. While in the past regulations concerning animals were primarily guided only by economic, agricultural, or food safety considerations , today the principle that animals are sentient beings whose welfare deserves independent protection has become increasingly prominent. The animal welfare policy of

Author: Dóra Fekete An audio recording in which a politician makes scandalous statements.A video in which a company executive justifies strange decisions.A recording that “proves” that someone said or did something they never actually said or did.Even just a few years ago, it would have been taken for granted that we should believe such materials. Today, however, the question arises more and more often: are we seeing a real recording, or one created by artificial intelligence

Author: Dóra Fekete If someone misses a software update today, at worst they get an annoying notification. If the law falls behind technology, however, the consequences can be far more serious. So the question is not merely theoretical: can the law  truly keep pace with technological advancement , or are we watching a race that is lost from the start? Technology is fast by nature. New tools, platforms, and solutions appear almost weekly. What counted as innovation yesterday

Author: Dóra Fekete Traditionally, legal systems have proceeded from the assumption that technology is merely a tool through which people can make everyday life easier. Whether we are speaking of a simple instrument or a more complex information system, the concept and interpretation of legal responsibility have always been linked to human actions and decisions. The emergence of artificial intelligence, however, is gradually reversing this way of thinking. Because of self-le

Author: Eren Koc For the last years, Ekrem Imamoglu has become one of the most important political figures in Turkiye . His rise started in 2019 after he won the Istanbul election in his first try. After that point, he seemed to be a serious opponent of the president of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. After winning the second election in 2024, he became a more promising name for Turkish citizenship. However, the more success he got, the more attention he got from the oppositi

Author: Dóra Fekete The way in which the population is involved in the making of decisions, and the extent to which this happens, fundamentally depends on the quality of local democracy . The demand for participation is not only a normative requirement but also a determining factor of the effectiveness and efficiency of public policies . According to international literature, the broader the involvement of society, the more the decisions reflect the real needs of local commun

This Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit could be crucial for the cryptocurrency industry, as it may affect the treatment of other digital assets. If Ripple wins, which is likely, it would be a major win for crypto, especially for XRP holders. Conversely, an SEC victory could require broader definitions of financial systems. Since regulating digital assets is complex, an SEC win could significantly impact future regulations. Brief Lawsuit Overview: Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Battle between the

For more than twenty years, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has dominated Turkish politics like no one else before him. For a whole generation, he was “the leader ” — the man people associated with power, change, and authority. In the early years, many believed he could modernize the country while also giving a voice to religious  conservatives who felt excluded from politics for decades. But over time, that shiny image wore off. Erdoğan’s Grip and Secularism Undermined instead of mo

Author:  İsa Korkmaz Türkiye  faces various challenges today. These are the results of the current and past doings of the government....

The South China Sea  can be called a huge global crossroads, and that name is fitting because about a third of the world's trade passes through it. It is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world, but it is also rich in resources such as oil and gas . This is precisely why it has become one of the most disputed areas in the world. There is a problem because several countries, namely China , Vietnam , Philippines , Malaysia , Brunei and Taiwan have the same claim to the

Author: Michał Krawczyński A Relationship That Is Changing Poland's relationship with the European Union has grown increasingly complex  in recent years, particularly in the area of law. Poland has frequently found itself at odds with EU regulations regarding the rule of law, despite being a full member of the EU. At the heart of the issue is a simple question: Who has the final say, Brussels or Warsaw? That conversation has led to legal battles, economic consequences, and in

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