Just 15 minutes of physical activity a day was associated with a 22% lower risk of death SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, 17-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fifteen minutes of daily exercise is associated with a 22% lower risk of death and may be … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Healthcare, Society
Tagged EuroPRevent 2016, lower risk of death, physical activity
BRUSSELS, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The New Skills Agenda presented today by the European Commission covers many key issues, but contains little to convince EUROCHAMBRES that it represents an upgrade on similar initiatives over the last decade. Some new elements are … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Society
Tagged Arnaldo Abruzzini, EUROCHAMBRES, European Commission, New Skills Agenda
UTRECHT, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The majority of international companies using most cotton globally are failing to deliver on cotton sustainability according to new independent research published today by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK, Solidaridad and WWF. Just eight companies out … Read the full press release
Le maire de Mexico a présenté des politiques publiques à succès de sa ville qui ont été reproduites dans d’autres États du Mexique et ailleurs dans le monde PARIS, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Le maire de la capitale mexicaine, chef … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, France, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure & Utilities, Media, News, Politics, Society
Tagged CDMX, économies productives, Forum de l’OCDE, inclusive cities, Maire de Mexico, Mancera Anne Hidalgo, Mancera France, Mancera Mexique, Mancera OCDE, mayor Mexico City, Miguel Angel Mancera, Miguel Angel Mancera Espinosa, OCDE Forum, Ville de Mexico, villes inclusives
GLASGOW, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of world-leading universities has held an inaugural meeting in Brussels to found the Guild of European Research Intensive Universities. The Guild brings together universities that have demonstrable excellence in teaching, research and policy formation … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Europe’s most intractable scientific and social challenges, Guild of European Research Intensive Universities, Professor Anton Muscatelli, Professor Jan Palmowski, Professor Ole Petter Ottersen, Professor Stanislaw Kistryn, University of Glasgow, University of Oslo
Urban birds are less afraid of litter than their country cousins, according to a new study, which suggests they may learn that litter in cities is not dangerous. The research could help birds to adapt to urban settings better, helping … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Alison Greggor, Gates Cambridge Scholar, University of Cambridge, Urban birds
CAMBRIDGE, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As they struggled to maintain their grip on India as the jewel in the colonial crown, the British attempted to mould the character of India’s princes. Research by Teresa Segura-Garcia into the remarkable story of Sayaji Rao … Read the full press release
Growing gap between investments and needs G20 putting climate goals and competitiveness at risk Germany, UK, France and China the most attractive for investors MUNICH, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The G20 nations are at risk of falling short of the climate … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Investment, Society
Tagged 2016 Allianz Climate and Energy Monitor, climate goals, G20 nations
PARIS, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Edward W. Scott, JR, for his effective policy-led and campaigning work in areas such as poverty relief, third-world debt reduction, the fight against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis as well as autism research and treatment Yann Borgstedt, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, France, Non Profit, Society
Tagged BNP Paribas Wealth Management, Edward W. Scott JR, philanthropy prize, Yann Borgstedt
The Hague, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mrs. Emily O’Reilly European Ombudsman Subject: Recent initiatives to improve Eurogroup transparency Thank you very much for your letter of 14 March and your kind words of appreciation for the recent initiatives to improve … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Government, Management, Netherlands, Society
Tagged Eurogroup, Eurogroup transparency, European Ombudsman, Jeroen Dijsselbloem
Plans to set up an EU Border and Coast Guard are to be put to a vote in Parliament’s civil liberties committee this week. MEPs also vote on proposals to introduce a standard European travel document for non-EU nationals and … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society
Tagged EU Border and Coast Guard, Parliament's civil liberties committee
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 31-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Some 90 participants, including government officials and civil society representatives, are coming together in Dushanbe today for a meeting organized by the OSCE Office in Tajikistan to discuss human rights issues specific to the country, … Read the full press release
Posted in Law, Non Profit, Society
Tagged human rights issues in Dushanbe, Markus Mueller, Nigina Bakhrieva, OSCE, Sharaf Karimzoda, Tajikistan
La rencontre internationale ayant pour thématique « Économies productives, sociétés inclusives » permettra à la Ville de Mexico de présenter des projets à fort impact social visant à améliorer la productivité des villes tout en promouvant une croissance inclusive et … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Politics, Society
Tagged CDMX, économies productives, Forum de l’OCDE, inclusive cities, Maire de Mexico, Mancera Anne Hidalgo, Mancera France, Mancera Mexique, Mancera OCDE, mayor Mexico City, Miguel Angel Mancera, Miguel Angel Mancera Espinosa, OCDE Forum, Ville de Mexico, villes inclusives
Free guided tours at the exhibition “Greek Banknotes: Historical Evidence” Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank, Corfu ATHENS, 27-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new permanent exhibition entitled “Greek Banknotes: Historical Evidence” is presented at the Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank … Read the full press release
United Colors of Benetton partners with UNFPA to raise awareness of maternal health of women and girls in emergency situations Treviso, Italy, 27-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Childbearing should always be safe, even in emergencies. This is the message that UNFPA, … Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, 27-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European University Association (EUA) and the Association of Arab Universities, together with the University of Barcelona, will hold the Third Arab-Euro Conference on Higher Education (AECHE) from 25 to 27 May 2016. Under the theme … Read the full press release
NEWCASTLE, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz returns to the UK in June to give a public lecture at Newcastle University as part of a festival celebrating Latin and Lusophone culture. Immigration and Xenophobia The author will … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged 11th annual ¡Vamos! Festival, Junot Díaz, Newcastle University, Nik Barrera, Pulitzer Prize winner
Experts at Newcastle University will feature in a BBC Look North news series which explores the best ways to age well. NEWCASTLE, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — All this week, the BBC’s Living Life Longer series will focus on the University’s key … Read the full press release
Diverse faith groups join to call for recognition of humanitarian contribution TOKYO, Japan, 20-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On May 23, Soka Gakkai International (SGI) will co-organize an official side event at the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in Istanbul, Turkey, highlighting … Read the full press release
COVENTRY, UK, 20-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Last night researchers at the University of Warwick hosted a ‘Psychoactive Supper’ to stimulate discussion about the concept of psychoactivity, central to The Psychoactive Substances Act (2016), a new piece of UK legislation that seeks … Read the full press release
The world’s largest primary care pay-for-performance programme, designed to improve patient health care and outcomes, has failed to save additional lives according to joint research by the Universities of York, Manchester and Michigan. YORK, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2004, the … Read the full press release
Socio-economic inequality costs the NHS in England £4.8 billion a year, almost a fifth of the total NHS hospital budget, according to researchers at the University of York. YORK, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The research team found that the more deprived … Read the full press release
PARIS, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — André Brahic, astrophysicien à l’Institut de recherche sur les lois fondamentales de l’Univers du CEA, et professeur à l’Université Paris Diderot, s’est éteint le dimanche 15 mai, dans sa 74ème année. Scientifique unanimement reconnu, spécialiste de … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Science, Society
Tagged Diderot André Brahic, Professeur à l’Université Paris
Study finds ‘significant variation’ in stillbirths and neonatal mortality across the UK LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Research published today shows the wide regional variation in the incidence of stillbirth and neonatal deaths in the UK. The MBRRACE-UK report focuses on … Read the full press release
Recognised welfare outcome assessments within farm assurance schemes have shown a reduction in feather loss and improvement in the welfare of UK cage-free laying hens, according to the findings of a study from the AssureWel project by the University of … Read the full press release
Gap is widening between rich and poor in retirement – North/South divide is evident. Better-off retirees heading for affluent suburbs, market and cathedral towns LONDON, 11-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Britons are living through a hugely varied set of circumstances when they … Read the full press release
LONDON, 10-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —Statement from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) on the International Day of the Midwife 2016. FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis, … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 09-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Society’s expectations of masculinity pile the pressure on men, which can be a factor in the high male suicide figures, Samaritans CEO Ruth Sutherland told the Cambridge Union Debate this evening. Three times as many men as … Read the full press release
Posted in Society, United Kingdom
Tagged male suicide figures, Ruth Sutherland, Samaritans, Society’s expectations of masculinity
Con motivo de su 300 Aniversario, CORREOS se suma a la iniciativa de Fundación Manantial para luchar contra el estigma Será el próximo 29 de mayo en Madrid y el objetivo es superar los 2.000 participantes del año pasado Todos … Read the full press release
Posted in Government, Healthcare, Non Profit, Society
Tagged CORREOS, la Carrera Solidaria por la Salud Mental, la Fundación Manantial
A grassroots campaign by the World Economic Forum Global Shapers community to make the benefits of the internet available to everyone is gaining momentum ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa #Internet4All campaign is backed by over 90 Shaper … Read the full press release
“Shaping the Future of Construction: A Breakthrough in Mindset and Technology” – new report Innovative technologies and processes are reducing costs and the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure assets To access the full report click here GENEVA, 05-May-2016 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Shaping the Future of Construction, World Economic Forum
FrieslandCampina publishes CSR update for 2015 Amersfoort, Netherlands, 03-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. updated its process of sustainable value creation in 2015. The company invests in making consumers aware of a healthy lifestyle by providing information about nutrition and … Read the full press release
Posted in Food & Beverage, Management, Netherlands, Society
BRUSSELS, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero approach, and with Brazil frequently cited as a “hot zone” for the mosquito-borne Zika virus, business aircraft operators are understandably concerned. “A lot of people are going to … Read the full press release
LONDON, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One Direction’s Niall Horan, songstress Katherine Jenkins and presenter Claudia Winkleman, were among stars at British Airways’ twelfth annual Wentworth Ball today (April 22, 2016). The day-long golf and gala event raised an incredible £220,000 for the airline’s global charity partnership with … Read the full press release
Education is the key to integration Düsseldorf, GERMANY, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel is starting an extensive refugee’s integration program in its vocational training center. In collaboration with external partners and public authorities, the company is offering career guidance and … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Dr. Loert de Riese-Meyer, extensive refugee’s integration program, Henkel
SWINDON, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nationwide has been named as a leader on workplace gender equality by being included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2016 The unranked alphabetical list is published in partnership with Business in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Emma Tucker, Kathryn Nawrockyi, Nationwide
The area at Breary Banks on the River Ure after the weir removal works took place LONDON, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project to reintroduce salmon to a stretch of river in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire has been given a boost thanks … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Associated British Ports, Simon Brett, The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust, YDRT
Overwhelming support for enhanced beneficial ownership transparency: 91% agree Corruption levels are persistent: 39% say its widespread in their country Pressure continues to bring out the worst in executives: 42% justify unethical behavior Data privacy issues are creating complexity for … Read the full press release
Posted in Government, Management, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged bribery, corruption, David Stulb, EY, FRAUD, Global Fraud Survey
Arteixo, Spain, 21-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The contribution adds to the one million euros already donated by the Group since 2009 for social projects carried out in the country by Entreculturas The fund is for emergency activities concerning basic necessities being … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Non Profit, Society, Spain
Tagged devastating earthquake, Ecuador, Inditex
LONDON, 20-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Tate announced today highlights of its 2017 exhibition programme, which will feature major retrospectives of contemporary artists including David Hockney, Wolfgang Tillmans, Rachel Whiteread and Emilia and Ilya Kabokov. And fifty years after the celebrated exhibition … Read the full press release
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