Portugal. Yes, you read it correctly: it's against the law to pee in the ocean in Portugal. Local laws actually aim at keeping beaches family-friendly which means no urinating while taking a plunge. So if you happen to swim into an unusually warm patch of water at a Portuguese beach, someone's broken the law!
It's illegal not to walk your dog at least three times a day in Turin, Italy. Dog owners in Turin, Italy will be fined up to €500 if they don't walk their pets at least three times a day, under a new law from the city's council.
Milan, Italy
There's an old law that actually states that you're required to smile at all times whilst in public places and if you frown you could be fined! The only times you're exempt is during funerals or hospital visits. Imagine the smile wrinkles!
Kissing in Italy is an anytime/anywhere scenario. If, currently, PDA's (public displays of affection) wig you out, then traveling Italy will likely inspire a change in perspective. Italians know best: no matter what the economy, kissing is free, is fun, and you can even start today.
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A common casual greeting involves a kiss on each cheek, starting with the left. This form of greeting is especially common between women. Men may be more likely to kiss women hello and goodbye than to shake their hand. A firm handshake with eye contact and a smile is the appropriate greeting in professional contexts.
Strange Fine for Not Keeping Both Hands on the Wheel in Poland. A fine of 500 zloty for not keeping both hands on the steering wheel of your car? That's no joke. If you don't keep your hands on the wheel, you can get a hefty fine from a police officer.
But, our favourite obscure, and by obscure we actually mean WTF? road rule pertains to the humble potato. Under the Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946, it was illegal for anyone to sell, purchase, take delivery of and deliver more than 50kg of everybody's favourite tuber.
It is illegal to walk a cow through the street in daylight hours, well specifically from 10 am to 7pm. This law was originally found in the Metropolitan Streets Act, while the Highway Act 1980 forbids leaving mud and dung from cows on the road. Allowing cows to sleep or mooch in the road could land you a fine too.
China prohibits naming children strange names. This law is strange as one would expect that the choice of a baby's name depends on the parents as they are the ones who gave birth. In China, it is quite different as the government does not allow naming a child a name that sounds weird.
The most interesting laws of Turkey
- In the city of Elazig, in the east of Turkey, it is forbidden to visit cemeteries at night. - The mayor of Ephesus banned women in the city from wearing high-heeled shoes. - The city halls of Istanbul and Bodrum have banned swimming in the sea in underwear.
It is illegal to spontaneously dance
This weird law forces pubs and bars to have a licence in order for people to dance in them. It's quite outdated as it dates back to the 1970's. 'Dance permits' were introduced as a way for Swedish police to prevent public disorder which led to riots.
Three kisses in a row is a new type of kiss that a person in love gives to the one they love. These kisses are short ones that come one after the other. If they give you these magical three kisses, one after the other, they want to make sure that you know that they love you.
When it comes to food, history and culture, the Italians and French are close rivals. However, Italy were recently crowned the undisputed master of passion, winning the title 'best kissers in the world.
In Europe and Latin America, kiss greetings between two women, and between a man and a woman, are widely accepted. A kiss between two men, though more rare, does occur in places like Argentina, Serbia, and Southern Italy.
In Greece, and thus Halkidiki, wearing heels in sites of archeological magnitude is forbidden. This law aims at protecting the ancient treasures from abrasion and wear and tear. Namely, on the occasion that you plan to visit Ancient Stagira, Ancient Olynthos or the ancient town of Toroni, be aware and be mindful!
As of 11 April 2011, it was illegal to wear a face-covering veil or other masks in public spaces. Veils, scarves, and other headwear that do not cover the face are unaffected by this law. The law imposes a fine of up to €150, and/or participation in citizenship education, for those who violate the law.
Since 1 June last year, France has banned the sale of nitrous oxide "to obtain psychoactive effects" with a fine of €3,750.
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Even a kiss on the cheek is acceptable. Anything more tends to drift towards awkward territory.
600-ter of the Italian penal code does not take into account all types of pornographic pictures of minors, but only the ones taken for child exploitation and that the spread and divulgation of such pictures is punishable only in the case that someone, who is not the minor, took the pictures.
However, in regard to the Italian greeting, I discovered that it is customary to start with the right cheek and then elegantly move to the left cheek. Two “air kisses” will suffice followed by a delicious onomatopoeic “smack”, customary for most women of course, so as to not mess up blush or leave lipstick marks.