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A 20-Year Vision For Malta's Tourism Industry
Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) President Tony Zahra discusses the immediate and long-term outlook for one of Malta’s most important sectors.
Budget 2018 Date Set For 9 October
The 2018 Budget will be announced on Monday 9 October, Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has confirmed.
Prof. Scicluna said that the priorities for the upcoming Budget would be strengthening Malta’s infrastructure, and making sure that everyone enjoys the fruits of Malta’s strong economy.
Juncker Plan: Investment Plan finances innovative medical research with a €75 million loan to Evotec
The Investment Plan for Europe continues to support innovative projects in the health sector. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €75 million to Evotec to invest in research and development of treatments for serious illnesses. The loan is guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the central element of the Investment Plan for Europe, the so-called Juncker Plan.
Work-Related Illnesses And Accidents Cost EU €476 Billion Annually
Work-related illnesses and injuries cost €476 billion a year in the EU and €2,680 billion a year worldwide, according to new global estimates.
Work-related accidents and injuries cost €476 billion a year in the EU and €2,680 billion a year worldwide, according to new global estimates.
EU to launch global Alliance for Torture-Free Trade
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström today announced that the EU will launch an international Alliance for Torture-Free Trade.
The initiative – a joint effort with Argentina and Mongolia – aims to end the trade in goods used for capital punishment and torture and will be formally launched on 18 September during United Nations General Assembly week in New York.
Consumer Authorities and the European Commission urge Volkswagen to finalise repairs of all cars affected by emissions scandal
Today the EU consumer authorities and the European Commission sent a joint letter to the CEO of Volkswagen urging the group to swiftly repair all cars affected by the "dieselgate" scandal.
This is part of a coordinated action by EU consumer authorities to make sure that the Volkswagen group respects consumer law in the aftermath of the scandal and is proactive towards the consumers concerned. Consumer authorities across the EU continue to receive indications that many of the cars affected have not been repaired yet.
The Biggest Online Threat To Maltese Businesses Is Complacency – Police
The biggest cyber threat to Maltese businesses is complacency – in other words, the belief that they will never be attacked over the internet, the Malta Police Community Media Relations Unit (CMRU) told this website.
The biggest cyber threat to Maltese businesses is complacency – in other words, the belief that they will never be attacked over the internet, the Malta Police Community Media Relations Unit (CMRU) told this website.
Mergers: Commission clears the creation of a joint venture by Centerbridge Partners and Enel in the Greek wind power sector
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture by Centerbridge Partners, L.P. of the USA and Enel S.p.A. of Italy. The joint venture does not carry out any business activity yet, its object is to build and operate seven wind farms at Kafireas (Euboea) in Greece with a total installed capacity of 154 MW. Centerbridge Partners is an investment management firm focused on private equity and distressed investment opportunities.
Smoother, faster road connections in Greece thanks to EU investments
The Commission welcomes the inauguration today of the Ionian Highway, construction of which has been 100% supported by Cohesion Policy funds thanks to the exceptional measures the Commission put forward in the 2015 "A New Start for Growth and Jobs in Greece" plan. Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Creţu said: "The EU invests to improve the everyday lives of Greek citizens with safer roads and reduced travel time.
Malta Is The European Country Most Exposed To Cybercrime
No other country in Europe is more exposed to cybercrime than Malta is, according to a new study published by Website Builder Expert (WBE).
No other country in Europe is more exposed to cybercrime than Malta is, according to a new study published by Website Builder Expert (WBE).
With a vulnerability score of 42 per cent, Malta is highly susceptible to cybercrime, despite the fact that the Maltese population hovers in the middle, in terms of actual malware and cybercrime encounters.
The Research and Development Council supported the continuation of important applied research efforts in the country
Stenbock House, September 4, 2017 - Today, the Research and Development Council (TAN) received an overview of the implementation of the national applied research program RITA and made proposals for the organization of the next strategic applied research round.
Prime Minister Ratas: The new development program of Ida-Virumaa must be realistic
Stenbock House, September 4, 2017 - Today, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas emphasized today that Ida-Virumaa entrepreneurs meet in a meeting with the new Ida-Viru County development program to be realistic and the formula for success lies in effective cooperation between the state, local government and the private sector. In this regard, it is important for each company to map out for itself what it can do to improve the region's economic climate.
Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Regenersis EMEA by CTDI EU
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of the Europe, Middle East and Africa business of Regenersis (Depot) Services Ltd. ("Regenersis EMEA") of the UK, by CTDI GmbH ("CTDI EU") of Germany, jointly controlled by Communication Test Design, Inc. of the US and Deutsche Telekom AG of Germany. Regenersis EMEA provides repair and maintenance services for electronic products, including mobile phones, smartphones, set-top-boxes, laptops, electronic payment systems, industrial applications and medical devices.
Better access to drinking water in Croatia thanks to Cohesion Policy investments
Almost €96 million from the Cohesion Fund is being invested to upgrade water supply and waste water networks in Croatia's Slavonia and Istria regions and on the island of Krk.
Apprenticeships abroad: Commission gives boost to long-term placements across the EU
The European Commission is pre-financing seven pilot projects that offer long-term apprenticeships abroad.
State aid: Commission asks Spain to recover € 5.8 million from Iberpotash
The European Commission has asked Spain to recover € 5.8 million from illegal State aid granted to Iberpotash SA (renamed ICL Iberia Súria & Sallent in 2014), a company which operates various mines of potash in Catalonia. The Commission's in-depth investigationFound that Iberpotash is the best solution for the restoration of its mining sites in Súria and Balsareny / Sallent, and full public funding of a € 7.9 million investment to cover a waste heap in Vilafruns. Aspects the first measure, mining co
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Emissions of pollutants from cars: new tests more realistic mandatory from 1 September
New and improved car emissions tests become mandatory on 1 September
As of 1 September 2017, new car models will have to pass new and more reliable emissions tests in real driving conditions ("Real Driving Emissions" – RDE) as well as an improved laboratory test ("World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure" – WLTP) before they can be driven on European roads.
Ambassadors' Week: a unique opportunity for developing projects and finding out more about what France is doing abroad
For the 25th year in a row, the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, will be setting out the diplomatic roadmap for all the ambassadors gathered. Ambassadors' Week will be opened by Jean-Yves Le Drian on 28 August and closed by Edouard Philippe on 31 August, and a programme highlight will be the President of the Republic’s keynote speech at the Elysée Palace on 29 August.
The countryside is celebrated this week - for the first time in this scale
The Rural Parliament 2017 is the right rural supervisory weekend; The event will gather Leppävirta for more than 600 participants for the week to discuss, learn and network. For the delicious treats of the Sabbath season, you will get acquainted with all the open Harvesting Corps, so the number of visitors is estimated to be close to one thousand rural friends.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with the missile test conducted by DPRK August 29th, 2017
Bulgaria is gravely concerned by the news of yet another missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which has flown over the territory of Japan. We strongly condemn such actions which endanger the lives and security of the people of Japan and at the same time contribute to new escalation of tensions in the region.
Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis to meet with the Prime Ministers of Estonia and Lithuania in Incukalns
Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis will go to Inčukalns on Friday, August 11, where he will meet with Estonian Prime Minister Jiri Ratas and Lithuanian Prime Minister Saule Skverneli ( Saulius Skvernelis ).
During the meeting, it is planned to get acquainted with the activities of the Inčukalns Underground Gas Storage Facility, as well as to discuss cooperation between the Baltic States in the field of energy.
The project for the Electronic Communications Sector Policy Plan 2017-2020 is submitted for coordination
The Ministry of Transport (MoE) in co-operation with the participants of the electronic communications sector has elaborated a draft of the development planning document "Electronic Communications Sector Policy Plan for 2017-2020", which is a short-term policy planning document, in order to determine the goal, results and directions of action accordingly to the development of the sector. And measures to achieve them.
Baltic Prime Ministers visit Incukalns gas storage and discuss co-operation in the field of energy
Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis met with Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas and Lithuanian Prime Minister Saule Skverneli on Friday, August 11, in Incukalns.
During the meeting, the Heads of Government of all three countries became acquainted with the activities of the Inčukalns underground gas storage facility, as well as discussed regional cooperation in the field of energy.