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Royal Mail: Changes to VAT on postal services
A limited number of Royal Mail services became liable to VAT in 2011. This will extend to all bulk mail services in April 2012.
More information can be found at http://www.royalmail.com/customer-service/terms-and-conditions/vat-changes
Nationwide strike in Belgium on January 30th
On Monday 30th January, unions have called a nationwide 24-hour strike which threatens to disrupt public services across Belgium.
The 24-hour action will be held from 10pm on Sunday 29th to 10pm on Monday 30th.
Please note that in consequence of the strike, distribution could be subject to a one-day delay.
Heavy snow in Greece and Iceland
Heavy snowfall in Iceland and the norther part of Greece is disrupting mail deliveries.
Snow Storm in Romania
International flights departing from and arriving at H. Coanda International Airport in Bucharest are currently being delayed or cancelled as a result of heavy snowstorms and blizzard conditions. Inward and outward flows of international postal items have been suffering disruption since the evening of Wednesday, 25 January.
Posta Romana appreciates the understanding and cooperation of all designated operators in these exceptional circumstances.
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Industry News:
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The week that was: 5 January, 2012
Norman Lamb appointed Britain’s postal affairs minister
Express Courier International to expand with EagleOne acquisition
Pitney Bowes opens “progressive” Global Technology Center
US mailers urge swift postal reforms from US Senate
Austrian Post opens call centre to boost customer service
Jersey Post to unify standard and priority delivery services
Profit growth slows to 30% at India’s Blue Dart Express
Technology News: Satori launches tracker; Cognex launches scanner
Aramex hails “exceptional” 2011, but prospects uncertain for 2012
Public Holiday News:
Worldwide public holidays courtesy of Worldwide Public Holidays News
Sudan 2012 Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Announced
Iraq Public Holidays February 5
Tuvalu 2012 Public Holidays Announced
New Caledonia 2012 Public Holidays Announced
Indian Public Holiday March 3 in Goa
Bahrain 2012 Prophet's Birthday Public Holidays Announced
Thailand Public Holiday April 9
Oman 2012 Prophet's Birthday Public Holidays Announced