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European poll shows considerable concern about EU ethics by Friends of the Earth Europe — last modified 31 January 2013, 18:32 CET

A majority of people across Europe are concerned about ethics and lobbying in European Union policy-making, and want better regulation of lobbyists, as well as increased transparency of the EU, according to a new opinion poll.

Commission acts on bee-killing pesticides but stops short of complete ban by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 01 February 2013, 13:37 CET

The European Commission will today ask EU member state representatives to consider imposing restrictions on certain pesticides because of their harmful effects on bees. Greenpeace welcomes the move by the Commission, which follows the publication of several scientific studies linking the use of neonicotinoid pesticides to the disappearance of bees.

Auto industry welcomes proposals to expand clean fuel infrastructure by European Automobile Manufacturers Association — last modified 30 January 2013, 11:00 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) supports the European Commission's proposals to expand infrastructure for alternative fuels that were announced last week as part of its 'clean fuel strategy'. In particular, ACEA welcomes the Commission's clear acknowledgement that there is no one single solution to the challenges of sustainable transport, but that there must be a whole basket of options available.

Europe figures low in German elections by Jonathon Cini — last modified 01 February 2013, 13:51 CET

The upcoming election in Germany is being widely touted as one of the most important elections of 2013. The pending outcome of this election is largely anticipated in Europe. Whilst, Merkel is tipped to win her third campaign, recent election results suggest otherwise.

Crude & Refined Sunflower And Rapeseed Oil by Greta Letcheva — last modified 29 January 2013, 09:14 CET

Crude & Refined Sunflower And Rapeseed Oil

PLASTIFORM polymerizes advanced non-destructive testing solutions by UBIFRANCE UK — last modified 28 January 2013, 17:16 CET

 

Parenstaround unveils multi-device parental-control system by UBIFRANCE UK — last modified 28 January 2013, 16:01 CET

 

CEDRAT unveils electromagnetic-simulation software Flux® 11.1 by UBIFRANCE UK — last modified 24 January 2013, 17:07 CET

CEDRAT, a European leader in simulation technology, has developed Flux® 11.1 — the latest version of its Flux® electro-magnetic simulation software program. This software package provides electromagnetic and thermal physics simulations in 2D and 3D, producing accurate results efficiently, enabling users to optimise electrical devices.

ALDEBARAN Robotics to BETT on the future of education by UBIFRANCE UK — last modified 24 January 2013, 13:01 CET

 

Appetite to know: Europeans want food origin labelling by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 24 January 2013, 11:11 CET

The origin is one of the key criteria for consumers when buying food. These are the results of a survey on origin labelling presented today in Brussels by The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). Conducted in Sweden, France, Poland and Austria, the representative survey polled consumers about their expectations for origin labelling on food.

Timber look on aluminium by Anchun Huo — last modified 24 January 2013, 11:03 CET

 

Tobacco Products Directive very unlikely to increase illicit trade by EPHA — last modified 23 January 2013, 13:39 CET

Tobacconists and newsagent are demonstrating in Brussels to express their opposition to the draft Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). They claim that, if adopted, the text will increase counterfeiting and the parallel market. They state that the Directive provisions on 75% coverage of health for cigarette packs will make the latter “quasi generic”, easier and cheaper to counterfeit.

Bureau Veritas Certification France unveils guide on offshore wind-farm projects by UBIFRANCE UK — last modified 22 January 2013, 17:10 CET

 

Mike Dignam to Support Lawson in 2013 Chapman Square Tour by PR Fire — last modified 22 January 2013, 17:11 CET

Mike Dignam has been announced as the support act for Lawson’s hugely anticipated UK tour this spring.

IKOULA launches English-language website for secure web hosting by UBIFRANCE UK — last modified 22 January 2013, 15:22 CET

 

Caboodle looks to further growth in online office products and office supplies market by PR Fire — last modified 18 January 2013, 16:30 CET

Troubles on the High Street are a world away for one British company which has seen a 77 per cent rise in online business in just one year. Caboodle Office Supplies, the leading online retailer of office products and office supplies, forecasts further market penetration in 2013 after celebrating record growth in 2012.

INEVO Technologies has Process Care Solution™ for production plants by UBIFRANCE UK — last modified 17 January 2013, 13:55 CET

 

New report presents alternatives to harmful biofuels to decarbonise EU transport by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 17 January 2013, 12:06 CET

Europe can effectively replace oil with renewable energy in transport without resorting to harmful biofuels, according to a new report by Dutch research institute CE Delft, commissioned by environmental groups.

Best foreign currency exchange rates by EUbusiness — last modified 21 May 2013, 11:40 CET

Looking for competitive exchange rates in all major currencies? EUbusiness, in partnership with TorFX, provides online foreign exchange tools, information and currency.

Pesticide risks to bee decline identified - Friends of the Earth reaction by Friends of the Earth Europe — last modified 16 January 2013, 23:55 CET

Reacting to news today [Wednesday 16 January 2013] that European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientists have identified a number of risks posed to bees by three neonicotinoid insecticides, Friends of the Earth’s Executive Director Andy Atkins said: