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ESBA welcomes the adoption of the report on Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs): competitiveness and business opportunities by European Small Business Alliance — last modified 24 October 2012, 13:25 CET

Yesterday, the European Parliament, assembled in Plenary sitting, adopted the report by Dr Paul Rübig MEP (EPP, AT) on SME competitiveness and business opportunities.

Born Gifted’s Top Recommendations for Christmas by PR Fire — last modified 24 October 2012, 12:50 CET

Over the years, high-tech gadgets have made their way onto many Christmas wish-lists.

Commission commits to take Member States to CJEU over illegal national gambling laws by European Gaming and Betting Association — last modified 23 October 2012, 17:47 CET

EU online gambling operators hail the European Commission's decision to start enforcing EU law against illegal national gambling laws. This decision is part of the twofold approach of the Commission´s Communication on Online Gambling that also contains actions for the first common European measures to be set in this sector.

The European Commission needs to pursue infringement cases on gambling by the end of term by Stanleybet — last modified 23 October 2012, 17:16 CET

The European Commission presented today the Communication towards a comprehensive European framework for online gambling, infringement cases to be pursued

Runware doesn't miss a beat with clever iPhone heart-rate app by Estelle Atayi — last modified 23 October 2012, 12:30 CET

 

European Patent Office issues patents on chimpanzees by Testbiotech — last modified 22 October 2012, 13:47 CET

In 2012 the European Patent Office (EPO) has granted three patents on genetically engineered chimpanzees as recent research carried out by No Patents On Life shows.

The Next Generation of Touch Screen Technology by PR Fire — last modified 18 October 2012, 16:23 CET

The touch screen market is fast evolving as an increase in demand means new methods of utilising touch screen technology are being developed.

E-Commerce Paris 2012 attracts 30,000 visitors and features China by Estelle Atayi — last modified 18 October 2012, 13:27 CET

 

Biofuels capped but still likely to starve and pollute by Friends of the Earth Europe — last modified 17 October 2012, 23:08 CET

Reforms announced today by the European Commission will not stop biofuels pushing up food prices and accelerating climate change, says Friends of the Earth Europe.

Increasing Number of Young Britons Wanting to Move Abroad. by PR Fire — last modified 17 October 2012, 17:08 CET

More and more young Britons are thinking of moving overseas, according to a new survey.

Energy Efficiency Revamp available for Spanish Hotels by PR Fire — last modified 17 October 2012, 17:03 CET

Hotels in Spain are now being given the opportunity to revamp their energy efficiency thanks to an online tool.

Grand Designs Exhibition in October Heated Things Up by PR Fire — last modified 17 October 2012, 16:51 CET

The popular home design television show ‘Grand Designs’ hosted an exciting event at Birmingham’s NEC this October.

Office Space Gets Go-ahead in Leeds by PR Fire — last modified 17 October 2012, 16:07 CET

An exciting new development in a Leeds business park looks set to revamp existing office space. Plans have been submitted to develop 157 acres of space at Thorpe Park.

Corsican wines provide The London Experience at the Saatchi Gallery by Estelle Atayi — last modified 16 October 2012, 17:32 CET

 

Business confidence slides down as recession hits SMEs, survey finds by European craft and SME employers’ organisation — last modified 16 October 2012, 15:38 CET

European SMEs have moved from high uncertainty to downright pessimism as the economic outlook has worsened towards a full-fledged recession, according to a survey conducted by UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers’ organisation, and its members.

European Council: financial and human capital liquidity key to growth and jobs by European Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry — last modified 16 October 2012, 15:35 CET

In view of its participation in the Tripartite Social Summit which will precede the European Council on 18 October, EUROCHAMBRES calls on EU leaders to shift their focus from repeatedly redefining priorities towards implementation. Chambers in particular highlight the importance of businesses’ access to finance and to a skilled workforce as two of the key conditions for growth and job.

Google's privacy policy questioned by EU data authorities by European Consumers’ Organisation — last modified 16 October 2012, 15:32 CET

Data protection authorities across Europe - collectively known the Article 29 Working Party – have today issued their conclusions on Google’s privacy policy changes introduced earlier this year.

THETIS MRE chooses Brest to power ahead in 2013 by Estelle Atayi — last modified 16 October 2012, 13:50 CET

 

BT Business Installation Delays Warned as “destructive.” by PR Fire — last modified 12 October 2012, 11:11 CET

A leading telecommunication company has issued a stark warning over disruptions to businesses when it comes to their telephone systems.

Many Britons look to holiday before Christmas 2012 by PR Fire — last modified 12 October 2012, 11:08 CET

Many people are planning to go away before Christmas this year, according to a recent online survey.