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Western Balkan companies moving forward on road to the EU by European Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry — last modified 20 December 2012, 23:56 CET

While Member States delayed important decisions on EU enlargement at last week's European Council, a recent EUROCHAMBRES analysis highlights that businesses in the Western Balkans are moving forward on their way to the EU.

PR Officer / Writer, European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH by XFEL — last modified 20 December 2012, 22:18 CET

To support its PR group, the European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH is looking to recruit a PR Officer / Writer.

EU Timber Regulation Lawyer, ClientEarth by ClientEarth — last modified 20 December 2012, 22:14 CET

ClientEarth, a public interest environmental law group founded in 2007, is looking to recruit a EU Timber Regulation Lawyer (Enforcement).

Fisheries Ministers must pick up pace on road to stock recovery by Greenpeace European Unit — last modified 20 December 2012, 17:38 CET

Greenpeace is critical of last night’s deal on fish quotas for 2013, as it allows more fish to be caught than is sustainable. However, ministers for the first time have shown a level of discipline that has not been evident in the horse-trading over previous quota negotiations.

Last-minute Discounts on Tour of the US and Canada by Thomas Cook Tours by PR Fire — last modified 20 December 2012, 23:36 CET

Thomas Cook Tours is offering last-minute discounts of over 10% on its Eastern Spirit Tour of Canada and the United States, due to depart London on 19 April 2013.

SITL Logistics Solutions 2013 to highlight supply-chain collaboration by Estelle Atayi — last modified 20 December 2012, 11:48 CET

SITL Logistics Solutions will bring together transport and logistics specialists from 26 to 28 March 2013 in Paris Nord Villepinte, near Paris (France). The trade show’s theme will be Working together to win over the markets of today, with conferences and award ceremonies focusing on a range of themes including real estate, the maritime industry, rail freight and innovation.

As Wooden Toys See a Rise in Popularity, New UK Toy Company Launches to Offer a New Generation the Best of Traditional Toys by PR Fire — last modified 10 January 2013, 22:58 CET

Blackpool Lancashire, UK (December, 2012) – Wooden toys are making a comeback with kids of all ages. As technology advances and toys become more sophisticated, there is a segment of the population that enjoys the tradition, fun and time-tested appeal of wooden toys. Minky Toys, an online retailer and family-owned business has launched in recent weeks to support the newfound demand for traditional toys.

UK Start Up Forced To Move Abroad As People In The UK Don’t Want To Work by PR Fire — last modified 18 December 2012, 23:59 CET

A recent tech start up that was fortunate to receive a significant investment offer from Middle East Investors has been forced to relocate the business from its home city of Leicester (UK) to the UAE because it couldn’t find staff in the UK.

More ‘Silver Surfers’ Joining The Distance Learning Community by PR Fire — last modified 13 December 2012, 23:07 CET

Over 50s are increasingly less likely to be baffled by computers and more likely to be using them as a learning resource, a new survey has revealed. And the news is described as being hugely positive in terms of older people’s health, their involvement in society and the development of their range of interests.

Early Christmas present: dodgy health claims on food to disappear from shelves? by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 12 December 2012, 17:30 CET

December 14 marks the final whistle for unproven health claims used by EU’s food industry. That day ends the 6-month transition period for industry to adapt their packaging and stop using claims which cannot prove their beneficial effect on consumers’ health.

The EU Unitary Patent: A 'One Stop Shop' for Monsanto & Co by No Patents on Seeds! — last modified 11 December 2012, 17:52 CET

This week the European Parliament is supposed to vote on a new EU Unitary Patent that also foresees the establishment of a Unified Patent Court. The new EU regulation aims to accelerate the granting of patents within the EU. The international coalition of No Patents on Seeds! and other institutions are warning that adopting the EU Unitary Patent would not be in line with the interests of civil society.

EU patent: SMEs welcome unitary system, urge Italy and Spain to join by European craft and SME employers’ organisation — last modified 11 December 2012, 17:41 CET

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers' organisation, warmly welcomed the votes at the Competitiveness Council yesterday (Monday) and at the European Parliament today (Tuesday) paving the way to a unitary patent system in the EU.

French wines sweep across London in January 2013 by Estelle Atayi — last modified 10 December 2012, 17:12 CET

Throughout January 2013, London (UK) will play host to a range of events devoted to French wine. Held by various organisations, the events will showcase the wide variety of French wines and will include two general tastings, as well as 13 events centred on Burgundy wine. British wine professionals and members of the media will have the opportunity to experience the acknowledged and remarkable diversity of France’s wines.

Energy Saving in the Catering Industry by PR Fire — last modified 07 December 2012, 11:10 CET

Restaurant and Hotel owners in fact all commercial kitchen operators have been very slow in realising the crippling effects of ever increasing energy costs in their kitchens.

They Are Coming Out Of Their Shells by PR Fire — last modified 13 December 2012, 23:07 CET

InterCasino releases 4 new slot games featuring 4 charismatic characters. InterCasino is Seriously Entertaining.

CARTES 2012 reaffirms smart-technology sector’s dynamism by Estelle Atayi — last modified 06 December 2012, 17:03 CET

 

Youth Guarantees: a valuable measure if member states deliver by European Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry — last modified 06 December 2012, 23:02 CET

EUROCHAMBRES welcomed today’s Communication by the European Commission on Youth Employment, and particularly the proposal for a Council Recommendation on Youth Guarantees*, but stressed the need for national governments to commit resources to its delivery. It also insisted on Chamber involvement in discussions on a Quality Framework for Traineeships.

EU record fine for TV and Computer price fixing cartel - Collective answers needed by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 05 December 2012, 18:45 CET

Following today’s record EU EUR 1.47 billion fine for a 20 year cartel run by television and computer material producers, the European Consumer Organisation highlights that a full answer is the introduction of a system of collective redress in the EU – streamlining legal actions to allow such victims to go to court as one.

Get Your News Out To 9 Million Potential Customers with Guaranteed Publication by PR Fire — last modified 13 December 2012, 23:07 CET

An innovative news publication wire launched at the beginning of this month that promises to get your brand and story heard.

Top 3 Reasons Why A Personal Injury Claim Can Fail by PR Fire — last modified 06 December 2012, 23:03 CET

There are many reasons why a claim for personal injury could be rejected and these vary dependent upon the type of injury case that you are pursuing