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EU, IOC to promote dialogue in sport

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner responsible for sport, and Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), met today as part of the Commission’s ‘structured dialogue’ with the sport movement. Both stressed the benefits of their … Read the full press release →

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Transport Council reaches agreement on rail interoperability

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission welcomes the progress achieved in the Transport Council today to enhance the quality and efficiency of Europe-wide rail services by removing remaining technical obstacles. Following the proposal of the Commission for the recast of … Read the full press release →

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EC published its annual report on EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Keeping dangerous food off the shelves Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  An annual report published today on Europe’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) revealed that in 2012 almost 50% of notifications related to food and feed rejections at … Read the full press release →

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Prime Minister David Cameron gave seal of approval to Diageo investment in renewables, whisky and skills

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, today (Friday 7th June, 2013) hammered home his support for the renewable energy revolution which is powering Scotch whisky export growth. The Prime Minister visited the Cameronbridge Distillery in … Read the full press release →

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Conference in Brussels: Paving the way to the European Alliance for Apprenticeships

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Youth employment: EU support for apprenticeship and traineeship schemes Brussels, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The importance of good quality apprenticeships and traineeships in the transition from education to work and for implementing the Youth Guarantee was the main focus of a conference … Read the full press release →

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EU plans to spend unprecedented €3.5 billion between 2014-2020 for nutrition in some of the world’s poorest countries

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Union (EU) is to spend an unprecedented €3.5 billion between 2014-2020 on improving nutrition in some of the world’s poorest countries, Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, is expected to pledge tomorrow. Speaking ahead of a … Read the full press release →

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The winners of the European Prize for Innovation in Public Administration announced

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —   The European Commission today announced the winners of the European Prize for Innovation in Public Administration. This prize celebrates the most innovative, forward-looking public initiatives which benefit citizens, firms, or the education and research sector. Nine … Read the full press release →

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EC seeks to hear your views on EU waste and recycling policies

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission wants to know whether you think the recycling targets in EU waste legislation need reviewing, and how. The results of the consultation will be used to help develop potential new legislation to prevent … Read the full press release →

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EU-wide protection for domestic violence victims under new EU law

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Luxembourg, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, following today’s adoption of a European Commission proposal by Justice Ministers from the EU Member States. The new regulation for an … Read the full press release →

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Alstom technical experts on Capitol Hill briefing

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom technical experts, led by John Marion, Director of R&D execution for Boilers and Bob Hilton, Director Power Technology for US Government Affairs, recently took part in a day long briefing on Capitol Hill titled “Advanced Coal Technology … Read the full press release →

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EC paved the way for new pilot sign language project

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today paved the way for a new pilot project to improve communication between the European institutions and the deaf and hard of hearing. Today’s financing decision means the pilot project, for which the … Read the full press release →

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EC adopts package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

See also MEMO/13/509 Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade, especially cigarette smuggling. The illicit tobacco trade is a global threat depriving Member States and the EU of … Read the full press release →

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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) complies with series of suggestions made by The European Ombudsman to prevent conflicts of interest

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, welcomed the positive reply of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to suggestions he made with an eye to helping the Agency improve its administration. The suggestions, which were formulated following the Ombudsman’s recent … Read the full press release →

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CEO coalition, EC to collaborate on improving internet for kids

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  CEOs and senior board members from the world’s digital, media and tech companies (IP/11/1485) have met in Brussels to report directly to Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes on how they are making the internet a better, … Read the full press release →

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Welsh Secretary David Jones calls on Welsh Government to follow UK lead on future wind farm developments

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Following today’s announcement of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework relating to sub-50 megawatt wind farm development in England, Welsh Secretary David Jones has urged the Welsh Government to adopt comparable measures in Wales, so … Read the full press release →

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Kristalina Georgieva on the floods in Central Europe

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At this difficult time for many people struggling to cope I want to express my appreciation for all those helping in … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: investment aid for German airport Memmingen in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that investment aid totalling €7.75 million to finance an infrastructure project at Memmingen airport is in line with EU state aid rules. Memmingen airport is a small regional airport located in South … Read the full press release →

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Hundreds Mississippians attend rally at American Eurocopter facility in Columbus calling on Congress to restore funds for UH-72A Lakota helicopters

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Columbus, Mississippi , 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper and U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee joined leaders of EADS North America and American Eurocopter at a rally Thursday to call on Congress to … Read the full press release →

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EC: Latvia ready to adopt euro in 2014

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Brussels, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Commission publishes its 2013 Convergence Report on Latvia, together with a citizen’s summary that briefly explains the report and the rationale behind it. The Commission concludes that Latvia has achieved a high degree of sustainable economic … Read the full press release →

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Role of research & innovation in agriculture

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

European Parliament/Brussels, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We share a saying in most European languages that necessity is the mother of invention. For agriculture, such a moment of necessity has come in the search for new approaches to farming. Solving the future … Read the full press release →

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