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EU-funded projects MICORE and THESEUS for early warning system for coastal storms keep people and their homes safe along the coastal areas

BRUSSELS, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A room with a seaside view is a luxury for most. But when storms rage and waters rise, the same view can be terrifying. Two EU-funded projects are keeping people and their homes safe with … Read the full press release

The European Commission increases assistance by further €20 million to help vulnerable people in South Sudan

BRUSSELS, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission is responding to the continuing major crisis in South Sudan by increasing its life-saving assistance by a further €20 million to help its most vulnerable people. “A human catastrophe of alarming proportions … Read the full press release

Freie Universität Berlin: A comprehensive, English-language, open access encyclopedia of the “Great War” to be presented and released on October 8, 2014, in Brussels

Public Launch on October 8, 2014 / Panel Discussion with International Experts in Brussels BERLIN, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A comprehensive, English-language, open access encyclopedia of the “Great War” will be presented and released on October 8, 2014, in Brussels. … Read the full press release

NFU Sugar launches its 2015 Sugar Industry Programme designed to engage younger growers through dedicated training and development programme

Warwickshire, England, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NFU Sugar, in conjunction with British Sugar, is launching its 2015 Sugar Industry Programme (SIP); an initiative designed to engage younger growers through a dedicated training and development programme. Now in its fifth year, … Read the full press release

The Future Fund received £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation to build children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University

Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Future Fund campaign has taken a significant step closer to its goal of establishing a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University after receiving a £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation. Dame … Read the full press release

GLOBUL the first telecom in Bulgaria to implement the child sexual abuse filter

SOFIA, 19-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GLOBUL is the first telecom in Bulgaria to introduce a filter that blocks web domains containing child sexual abuse materials. The initiative was launched in cooperation with the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior. The news was … Read the full press release

The University of Bristol expects over 20,000 students to the city as the new academic year begins

The University of Bristol will be welcoming over 20,000 students to the city next week as the new academic year begins. BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From Saturday 20 September, students from across the world will start moving into accommodation … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Scientists discover evidence that genetic factors may contribute to the development of language during infancy

Researchers have found evidence that genetic factors may contribute to the development of language during infancy. BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol worked with colleagues around … Read the full press release

Gamesa and its employees’ union representatives signed second edition of the Equality Plan reinforcing its commitment to diversity and equal opportunities for the men and women

A special-purpose taskforce has identified seven areas for improvement on which the parties will work during the next three years in order to ensure the firm’s goal of zero discrimination and improve employees’ work-life balance Biscay, Spain, 15-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa … Read the full press release

Samaritans and North Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust to offer help for people experiencing mental illness and support the Government’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy

EDINBURGH, 12-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The official launch of Samaritans’ ground-breaking partnership with North Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust (NEP) took place at the House of Commons last night. Set to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans will work with … Read the full press release

Samaritans and Facebook create ‘Help a Friend in Need’ to prevent suicide and save lives

EDINBURGH, 12-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (10th September 2014) is National Suicide Prevention Day, a date which brings together individuals and organisations from around the world with an interest in suicide prevention to reach out and save lives. Every year more … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Zaha Hadid’s Crest sculpture the highlight of London Design Festival 2014

LONDON, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London is preparing for its annual celebration of great design with the 2014 London Design Festival, and a partnership between one of the world’s most exciting architects and one of the city’s best galleries will … Read the full press release

KfW and BMUB’s “Age-appropriate Conversion” programme turns five

Promotional funds have helped convert 134,000 residential units to meet senior citizens’ needs since the programme’s launch Commitments more than doubled in 2013 Need for barrier-free homes remains high Frankfurt, Germany, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the last five years, KfW … Read the full press release

EE in partnership with Age UK hosted the first National Techy Tea Party Day to help battle digital exclusion

First EE National Techy Tea Party Day in partnership with Age UK saw over five thousand people get to grips with technology at EE stores, contact centres, offices and partner venues across the country Age UK ambassador June Whitfield joined … Read the full press release

EE survey: Common technology jargon prevents over 65 year olds around the UK from getting online

Three quarters (74%) of over 65s find tech words such as hashtag, selfie and data confusing, according to research from EE. More than a quarter don’t know what an email is and over one in three unaware of the meaning … Read the full press release

El Ayuntamiento de Elorrio, Fundación EROSKI y la Asociación Kainabera firman un convenio para colaborar con el programa del banco de alimentos

  Fundación EROSKI aportará 6.000 euros para adquirir alimentos y otros productos necesarios que no lleguen a la localidad desde el Banco de Alimentos El Servicio Social de Base, será el encargado de realizar los análisis previos a canalizar las … Read the full press release

Genworth: Tougher regulation and higher capital requirements for lenders accelerated the fall in homeownership

Unprecedented collapse in the number of people able to buy their first home as tougher regulation and greater capital requirements since 2007 take their toll Even with Help to Buy, first time buyer numbers in 2014 will fall 41% short … Read the full press release

EFPIA to host public conference on 15 October 2014 to discuss the best path towards stronger healthier and more prosperous EU

BRUSSELS, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 15 October 2014, EFPIA will host a public conference to discuss the best path towards a stronger healthier and more prosperous EU. #HealthyEU – Health Driving Growth in Europe will bring together a diversity of representatives – … Read the full press release

Sara Snogerup Linse named this year’s recipient of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Great Prize and SEK 1.2 million

Sara Snogerup Linse was named this year’s recipient of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Great Prize and SEK 1.2 million. The award places her in the same company as Robyn, Hans Rosling och Niklas Zennström. Stockholm, Sweden, 5-9-2014 — … Read the full press release

British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Gap in stillbirth rates between indigenous and non-indigenous women in Queensland, Australia, is closing

LONDON, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The gap in stillbirth rates between indigenous and non-indigenous women in Queensland, Australia, is closing, however indigenous women are still at risk of stillbirth due to preventable causes, find researchers in a new study published today … Read the full press release