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Join Jean-Paul Gravel, Leading Expert in Dissolving Limiting Beliefs, on his groundbreaking Emotional Freedom Retreats in Europe

Experience the transformation of a lifetime in just a few days VANCOUVER, Canada, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Renowned personal coach from Canada and leading expert in dissolving limiting beliefs, Jean-Paul Gravel, invites those interested in personal development to join his Emotional … Read the full press release

“The Scientist” – the documentary about the life and work of Raphael Mechoulam

TEL AVIV, Israel, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 1964 Professor Raphael Mechoulam was on a public bus carrying 5 kilos of premium Lebanese hashish in a plastic bag to his laboratory at the Weitzmann Institute in Rehovot. That noticeably fragrant … Read the full press release

Sandoz launches respiratory health program aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of asthma – Breathe Africa

Non-communicable diseases like asthma are rising rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa where healthcare systems are ill-prepared to cope1 – Zambia is ranked #1 in the world for mortality due to asthma2 Increasing the medical expertise of local healthcare professionals is a … Read the full press release

Experian: Youngest generation of house buyers in the UK unlikely to be found living in central parts of London

First time buyers now more likely to be living in the Western Isles of Scotland than in Kensington & Chelsea LONDON, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Virtually none of Britain’s aspiring homemakers can now be found living in central parts of London, according … Read the full press release

TU Delft Professor Seumas Miller awarded European Research Grant of EUR 2.5m for research project on global terrorism and collective moral responsibility

Delft, Netherlands, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Seumas Miller of the faculty of Technology, Policy and Management of TU Delft has been awarded an European Research Grant of 2.5 million euros for a five-year research project on global terrorism and collective … Read the full press release

Samaritans: Suicides on the railways have risen by 5.3 per cent in the 12 months to March 31, 2015

SURREY, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Suicides on the railways have risen by from 278 to 293 in the 12 months to March 31, 2015, a change of 5.3 per cent. A rise of 5.3 per cent is in line with changes … Read the full press release

Portugal Telecom: MEO kids CAMP leva diversão e boas práticas na praia, de Norte a Sul de Portugal

LISBON, 22-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Arrancou no passado sábado, dia 18, na praia de Moledo em Caminha, o MEO kids CAMP, um projeto da marca da Portugal Telecom dedicado ao segmento infantil que irá percorrer o litoral de Norte a … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Group partners with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness

MANCHESTER, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a decisive vote by its members and colleagues, The Co-operative Group today (Monday 20 July) announces that it will partner with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Over a two … Read the full press release

NatWest’s 2015 Student Living Index: Belfast, Southampton and Nottingham most affordable UK cities for students

Research reveals that Belfast, Southampton and Nottingham were ranked as the most affordable UK cities in which to study and most students rely on their student loan as their main source of income. Edinburgh, 17-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NatWest’s 2015 Student … Read the full press release

Prudential: 21% of pensioners in UK have gone back to work since they reached the State Pension age, or are planning to do so in the future

Retired jobseekers want to keep mentally active as well as increasing their income in retirement Around one in six are doing voluntary work while nearly one in 20 are earning more than before they retired LONDON, 16-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Cambridge researchers warn that without technological innovation over the next decade healthcare costs in the UK could be significantly higher

New report urges government and designers to work together to break down the barriers to innovation in order to adapt to an ageing population.   Cambridge, 15-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new report co-authored by Cambridge researchers warns that without technological … Read the full press release

ING study: European countries lead the way in the sharing economy

Rapid growth tipped for the sharing economy in Europe, driven by disruptive brands like Airbnb To date, cars have been the most borrowed item, but sharing of holiday accommodation is predicted to overtake this Sharers make an average of €2,500 … Read the full press release

Tate Modern will present the Turbine Festival this summer; free to all and sponsored by Hyundai Motor

LONDON, 1-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — This summer Tate Modern will present the Turbine Festival, an exciting audio-visual feast of music, performance, installations and activities, free to all and sponsored by Hyundai Motor. On 25 July, Tate’s Turbine Hall will become … Read the full press release

A doubtful campaign

LONDON, 1-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Few election campaigns may prove to be really clear and transparent. But nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest, and all the illegal contrivances and the truth about them sooner or later will … Read the full press release

Forum for the Future and FrieslandCampina release report on addressing food and nutrition security in Southeast Asia

Businesses, governments and civil society need to forge trust, find alignment and foster collaboration and coordination to secure the future of food and nutrition, as food systems in Southeast Asia and the world hang in delicate balance. Amersfoort, Netherlands, 29-6-2015 … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica – Selex ES: The Duke of Rothesay visited an engineering event for girls in Edinburgh to mark National Women in Engineering Day

EDINBURGH, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Duke of Rothesay visited an engineering event for girls in Edinburgh on 23 June to mark National Women in Engineering Day. This was hosted by Finmeccanica – Selex ES at their Crewe Toll site. His … Read the full press release

The European Commission hosted the annual high-level meeting with religious leaders

BRUSSELS, 18-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today the European Commission hosted the annual high-level meeting with religious leaders. First Vice-President Frans Timmermans hosted European Parliament Vice-President Antonio Tajani and fifteen religious leaders from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Mormon communities. … Read the full press release

University of Warwick staff, family and friends will take part in the Two Castles Run to support the University’s research into premature birth, miscarriage, cancer and dementia

COVENTRY, 11-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Staff, family and friends of the University of Warwick will on Sunday 14th June raise funds for ground-breaking research by taking part in the Two Castles Run. The Two Castles Run see runners make their … Read the full press release

New Cities Summit in Jakarta: Ericsson envisions Networked Society in which connectivity is the starting point for new ways of innovating, collaborating and socializing

Ericsson, a founding member of the New Cities Foundation, uses its ICT expertise to provide innovative solutions and services across a variety of industries At the New Cities Summit in Jakarta, Ericsson representatives will exchange views on ICT and urbanization … Read the full press release

Ericsson ConsumerLab’s latest report looks into the commuter experience while using public transport and personal vehicles in London, New York, São Paulo and Shanghai

82 percent of commuters in London and 79 percent of commuters in New York use travel-related apps to plan their commute more efficiently Commuters who use smartphones perceive the public transport industry to be lagging behind and have high expectations … Read the full press release