Opening hours of legal aid and guardianship offices to change in February
24.1.2024 14.10
The opening hours of some legal aid offices and guardianship offices will change from the beginning of February.
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Opening hours of legal aid and guardianship offices to change in February
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24.1.2024 14.10
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