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A High-Level Conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region was held today in Brussels

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

HRVP Catherine Ashton hosts conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event brought together 40 women, civil society leaders of several generations, peace and security experts, peace activists, government officials and gender equality advocates from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Management, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

The University of Nottingham: Transforming African lives for a second decade

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As the University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions scholarship programme enters its second decade, graduates of the scheme continue to make a real impact to the development and prosperity of their home countries. Aimed at nurturing talent for a global … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Sadler’s Wells celebrates the centenary of the Rite of Spring, one of the highlights of dance in London this spring

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

And the world premiere of Raven Girl comes to the Royal Opera House in May 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  ‘A String of Rites’, a series of three events commissioned by Sadler’s Wells to mark the 100th anniversary of the premiere … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, News, Society, Travel, United Kingdom

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European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) marks one year anniversary – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) today convened key stakeholders to mark one year since the establishment of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy. Organised … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Society, Technology

Maritime Security: an EU approach – Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Seminar “Challenges and opportunities in maritime security and surveillance for effective governance and innovation in the EU’s maritime domain” at Dublin Castle, Ireland Ireland, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to take part … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Statement by the European Commission President Barroso on the death of Baroness Thatcher

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Let me, on behalf of myself and the European Commission, say that I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Baroness Thatcher. She was without doubt a great stateswoman, the first female Prime … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

President José Manuel Durão Barroso comments on the situation in Portugal

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What matters now is to find a solution. And, as you know, the European Commission already released a communiqué on the situation following the Constitutional Court’s decision yesterday. What I can say is that we welcome the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Portugal, Society

Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland deeply regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Mr Štefan Füle and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Mr Thorbjørn Jagland … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Commissioner Šemeta: Recent developments, fuelled by the outcome of the Offshore Leaks, confirms the urgency for more and better action against tax evasion

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has long advocated more transparency and stronger common tools to fight fraudsters, discourage evaders and ensure fair burden-sharing in taxes. Indeed we put a comprehensive package of measures on the table last December to achieve … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Society

A world you like: industry and public sector representatives from 10 EU Member States to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases in Denmark

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Climate Action: European Commission engages industry to spread best climate practices Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday 8 April 2013, industry and public sector representatives from 10 European Member States participate in a field trip to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Technology

European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs announced €27.5m to support people’s access to basic services in Darfur

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs announced today €27.5 million to support people’s access to basic services (such as education and health), as well as water management and agriculture in Darfur, a region in Western Sudan. The funding was announced … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Psychologists at The University of Nottingham discover copying is a social phenomenon

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mimicking the behaviour of mum and dad has long been considered a vital way in which children learn about the world around them. Now psychologists at The University of Nottingham have shown that copying unnecessary behaviour is more likely … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Students from the University of Bristol transform the outlook for residents at a Clifton care home

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff at Carlton Mansions, on Apsley Road, already had a good relationship with student volunteers and decided to ask the University of Bristol Students’ Union (UBU) for their help in creating a fun scene. The Painting and Decorating Society … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Education, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

To mark International Roma Day, the European Commission calls for further efforts by the Member States to improve the situation of Roma communities in Europe

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels,  8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To mark International Roma Day, the European Commission has underlined the need for further efforts by the Member States to improve the situation for Roma communities in Europe. Despite efforts in the Member States towards … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Is this the end of work as we know it?

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

A thought-provoking new white paper, ‘The Future of Work’, suggests it could be 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioned by Esselte Corporation to mark its100-year anniversary, the paper looks at the current and future world of work highlighting the key changes both … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, News, Society, Technology

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Janez Potočnik: Getting the future we really want will depend on each one of us

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Debate organised by “Ecolo Ethik, de l’Ecole des Affaires Internationales des Sciences Po” Paris, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good evening, Nearly a year ago, in Rio de Janeiro, I gave a speech entitled “Making sure that the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Politics, Society

Janez Potočnik: The private sector and the environment need each other

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Annual conference of the Green Growth Knowledge Platform (OECD) Paris, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a pleasure to be here this morning, for this the second annual conference of this Platform. The platform is needed, because action is needed. It is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Society, Technology

Closing Remarks at the Agora Workshop: “The role of civil society in the intercultural dialogue”

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Anna Lindh Forum, Marseille, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I appreciate this opportunity to listen to your ideas at this Forum. Listening is key to a real dialogue; and a real dialogue with civil society, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

The University of Nottingham secures €6m in funding from the EU to enable post-doctoral researchers in child health

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham has secured €6m in funding from the EU to enable post-doctoral researchers in child health to take part in exchanges and collaborations across the globe. The University is leading a consortium of 25 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Top Vatican officials accepted Easter greetings from Pilsen

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Plzeň, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — General Manager of Plzeňský Prazdroj Doug Brodman personally presented Pope Francis with the original gift in form of a unique beer chalice made in the workshop of the significant Czech designer Rony Plesl during the general … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Religion, Society

Johannes HAHN: Environmental Partnership remains core issue of Baltic Sea Strategy

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Johannes HAHN – Commissioner for Regional Policy Conference of the Heads of Government of the Baltic Sea States on Environmental Protection/Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Prime Minister Medvedev, Your Excellencies, Dear colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, I will never forget my … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Russia, Society

The Commission welcomes the Turkish Parliament adoption of the law on foreigners and international protection

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Joint statement by Commissioners Štefan Füle and Cecilia Malmström on the adoption by the Turkish Parliament of the law on foreigners and international protection Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission welcomes the adoption yesterday by the Turkish Parliament of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Turkey

Report shows female researchers still under-represented in Europe

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Although the proportion of female researchers in Europe is increasing, the under-representation of women in scientific disciplines and careers still persists. This is the message of the latest edition of the “She Figures”, published today by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Science, Society

Barroso: Culture: the cement that binds Europe together

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Opera Europa – RESEO Spring Conference/Vienna 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Chairman, thank you very much. Dear friends, some of whom I also met in other boxes in the operas across … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Austria, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Janez Potočnik: A throw away economy cannot be competitive

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

UNEP meeting “Towards a Sustainable Economic Paradigm: from Labour to Resource Productivity” Paris, 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you for inviting me to participate in this discussion. I want to first of all make a comparison between labour and resources as determinants of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

Viviane Reding met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Meeting between European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding and United States Attorney General Eric Holder met today in Washington. They had cordial discussions on a wide range … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

JYSK continues to support Save the Children Denmark on the project Work2Learn in Bangladesh

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For four years JYSK has cooperated with Save the Children Denmark on the project Work2Learn in Bangladesh. JYSK continues the support in 2013 – now as a business partner. JYSK has for the last four years cooperated … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Non Profit, Retail, Society

Catherine Ashton & Stefan Füle comment on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko. Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Ukraine

Essilor: impaired vision affects 4.2 billion people worldwide

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Burden of Impaired Vision $269 Billion Annually Vision Impact Institute Takes on Global Challenge to Raise Awareness of the Consequences of Poor Vision Charenton-le-Pont, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, today launches the first organization dedicated to socio-economic-related … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society

The L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science program proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Paris, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary with a three-day program, including a photo retrospective on the Champs-Elysées, a science forum at the Paris Observatory and a dinner-debate. The final event … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, France, Science, Society

Radegast measuring finds noise level is nearly 120 decibels during extra league hockey matches

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Praha, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During some of the extra league matches, hockey players might feel like they’re standing next to a jet engine. That is exactly the level of noise that fans are able to produce. Extra league partner Radegast … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Society, Sports, Technology

Scientists at the University of Bristol identified a key molecule responsible for the processes of how memories are written into brain cells

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Common fruit fly key to discovery as to how memories are written into brain cells 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Scientists have identified a key molecule responsible for triggering the chemical processes in our brain linked to our formation of memories.  The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Dundee-based jewellers to take part in UK’s largest jewellery trade show following a month-long fundraising campaign

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A group of aspiring Dundee-based jewellers will take part in the UK’s largest jewellery trade show later this year following a month-long fundraising campaign saw them smash their target by almost 20 per cent. The nine designers, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Marketing, Society, United Kingdom

The European Commission announces the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Climate change: Commission launches second call of investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies  Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launches the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme. This major funding programme promotes the commercial demonstration of environmentally … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society, Technology

HRVP Catherine Ashton comments on her meeting with Davutoğlu, Turkish Foreign Minister

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Ankara, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Minister Davutoğlu, can I first of all thank you so much for your hospitality. It is the first time that you and I have actually met in your capital and later I will have the privilege of … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Turkey

EU Member States must fulfil their commitments towards the world’s poorest

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aid figures released by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) today show that the European Union and its 27 Member States remained the world’s largest donor in 2012, providing more than half of the Official … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

The European Union, invited by the Pakistani authorities, to observe the country’s general elections of 11 May

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union, in response to an invitation by the Pakistani authorities, is deploying an election observation mission to observe the General Elections of 11 May. Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Universität Freiburg: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit Studierenden sprechen, Seminare besuchen, Dozierende kennenlernen, den Freiburger Innenstadtcampus entdecken: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein. Der Tag der Offenen Tür findet am Montag, 8. April 2013, von … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Germany, Science, Society

Largest study into poverty finds 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation — it was 14 per cent in 1983, and over 30 million people (almost half the population) are suffering some degree of financial insecurity. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Society, United Kingdom

Research into new modes of dwelling for an ageing population will go on display at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Photo opportunity: 8pm on Thursday, 4th April at Upper Level Gallery, Matthew Building 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The exhibition celebrates the recent work of FLEX, the Flexible Dwellings for Extended Living research project and will be on show at the Upper … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Education, Real Estate, Society, United Kingdom