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REFORM IN GOVERNMENT ENTITY INSPECTIONS FOR BUSINESSES
On 30th March 2017, a new law to streamline inspections by government entities for businesses was introduced. This ensure a reduction in the loss of productivity, less bureaucracy and less administrative costs for businesses.
On 30th March 2017, a new law to streamline inspections by government entities for businesses was introduced. This ensure a reduction in the loss of productivity, less bureaucracy and less administrative costs for businesses.
REFORM IN GOVERNMENT ENTITY INSPECTIONS FOR BUSINESSES
On 30th March 2017, a new law to streamline inspections by government entities for businesses was introduced. This ensure a reduction in the loss of productivity, less bureaucracy and less administrative costs for businesses.
On 30th March 2017, a new law to streamline inspections by government entities for businesses was introduced. This ensure a reduction in the loss of productivity, less bureaucracy and less administrative costs for businesses.
NEW YORK BEST, ICON, MALTAPOST AND SHIREBURN AMONG WINNERS AT EBUSINESS AWARDS
The 6th edition of the Malta Communications Authority’s (MCA) eBusiness Awards was held yesterday at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.
These awards which showcase and encourage new ideas and best practice in the eBusiness sphere, have become an important annual appointment in the ICT calendar of activities in Malta. Twenty six, out of a record fifty five nominations made it to the finals across the eight categories awarded on the night.
THE AWARDS AND THE WINNERS
MIA Expecting 140,000 Travellers Over Easter
Malta International Airport is expecting around 140,000 passenger movements in Malta during Easter week.
Malta International Airport is expecting around 140,000 passenger movements in Malta during Easter week.
Due to the Easter rush, combined with the start of the Cruise and Fly programme and the recent launch of the airport’s summer schedule, Thursday 13th April is expected to be the busiest day over the coming week, with MIA forecasting around 21,500 passenger movements.
Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of B/E Aerospace by Rockwell Collins
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of B/E Aerospace by Rockwell Collins, both of the US. B/E Aerospace is a supplier of aircraft cabin interior products such as cabin seats, lighting and oxygen systems, and food and beverage preparation and storage equipment. Rockwell Collins is a provider of avionics and cabin electronics products and solutions for commercial and government application aircrafts.
EU Trust Fund for Africa adopts €90 million programme on protection of migrants and improved migration management in Libya
Following up on the Joint Communication on the Central Mediterranean Route and the Malta Declaration, the EU Trust Fund for Africa upon proposal from the European Commission, adopted today a €90 million programme to step up the protection of migrants and reinforce migration management in Libya.
EU's Official Development Assistance reaches highest level ever, with €75.5 billion in 2016
New figures confirm that the EU and its Member States have consolidated their place as the world's leading aid donor in 2016. With €75.5 billion in 2016, this constitutes an 11% increase compared to 2015 levels. The EU's assistance has increased for the fourth year in a row and reached its highest level to date. In 2016, EU collective ODA represented 0.51% of EU Gross National Income (GNI), having increased from 0.47% in 2015.
Commission reports on how the EU Cohesion Policy can help low-income and low-growth regions
In a report published today on EU regions which are lagging behind in terms of growth or wealth, the Commission identifies clear paths to support regional growth strategies, with the help of EU funds.
Bank On Nature: First loan agreement backed by Natural Capital Financing Facility signed in Brussels
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced the first loan agreement backed by the Natural Capital Financing Facility.
The EUR 6 million loan agreement with Rewilding Europe Capital is expected to provide support for over 30 nature-focused businesses across Europe. Rewilding Europe Capital is Europe's first conservation and rewilding enterprise financing facility.
Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Delta Lloyd by NN Group in Dutch insurance sector
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control over Delta Lloyd N.V. by NN Group N.V., both of the Netherlands. Delta Lloyd and NN are insurance companies that provide company pension schemes, individual life insurance policies and non-life insurance. They are both also active in banking and asset management. The Commission's investigation focused particularly on the possible effects on competition in pensions in the Netherlands, where the companies have the strongest market position.
EU Commission publishes latest round report and EU proposals for trade agreement with Mercosur
The Commission today published as part of its commitment to a more transparent trade and investment policy – a report summarising the progress made during the latest round of negotiations for a trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay), which took place in Buenos Aires during the week of 20 March.
Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Hamburg Süd by Maersk Line, subject to conditions
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of container liner shipping company Hamburg Südamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft KG (HSDG) of Germany by Maersk Line A/S of Denmark, subject to conditions.
University Of Malta Collects Over €5m From Foreign Students
Foreign students attending the University of Malta, including students from EU as well as non-EU member states, paid a total of €5.05m in fees for the scholastic year 2015/2016.
Foreign students attending the University of Malta, including students from EU as well as non-EU member states, paid a total of €5.05m in fees for the scholastic year 2015/2016.
The figure rose from € 4.39m the previous year, according to figures tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.
Caster: Estonianhood spirit has always helped us to jointly respond to the fear of majesty
St. John's Church in St. Petersburg, April 8, 2017 - Prime Minister Jüri Ratas participated today in the church of St. John the Republic of Estonia 100 events, celebrations and delivered a speech. Caster confirmed that the Estonians will never go to the keys after the freedom of another country's capital, and publish your mind the people exercise the right to self-determination.
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with the chemical weapons attack in Syria
Bulgaria categorically condemns the use of chemical weapons and chemical substances with equivalent effect as tantamount to a war crime. The barbaric act against the population of the Syrian town of Khan Shaykhun on 4 April 2017 is inadmissible, unacceptable and constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law. This is yet another attack with chemical weapons against the civilian population of Syria. No cause can justify the murder of innocent civilians, including many women and children.
Commission proposes €2.6 million from Globalisation Fund to support former Nokia workers in Finland
The European Commission has proposed to provide Finland with €2.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 821 former workers of Nokia Network Systems to find new jobs.
EU and Norway conclude negotiations to enhance trade of agricultural products
The European Union and Norway came to an agreement which will facilitate bilateral trade in agricultural products, allowing EU exporters to reinforce their position on their 8th largest export market for agricultural products. Commissioner for agriculture, Phil Hogan, today said: "I welcome this agreement, which will facilitate trade between the EU and Norway.
EU and Norway conclude negotiations to enhance trade of agricultural products
The European Union and Norway came to an agreement which will facilitate bilateral trade in agricultural products, allowing EU exporters to reinforce their position on their 8th largest export market for agricultural products. Commissioner for agriculture, Phil Hogan, today said: "I welcome this agreement, which will facilitate trade between the EU and Norway.
State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into German plans for electricity capacity reserve
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether German plans to set up an electricity capacity reserve comply with EU state aid rules. The Commission has concerns that the measure may distort competition and favour power plant operators over demand response operators.
Juncker Plan supports 400 microbusinesses in Luxembourg
The Juncker Plan has backed a EUR 5 million European Investment Fund (EIF) agreement under the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) to help finance microbusinesses in Luxembourg.
Mergers: Commission clears ChemChina acquisition of Syngenta, subject to conditions
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Syngenta (based in Switzerland) by ChemChina. The approval is conditional on the divestiture of significant parts of ChemChina's European pesticide and plant growth regulator business.
Mergers: Commission prohibits HeidelbergCement and Schwenk's proposed takeover of Cemex Croatia
Mergers: Commission prohibits takeover of Cemex Croatia
The European Commission has prohibited the proposed takeover of Cemex Croatia by HeidelbergCement and Schwenk under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission had strong concerns that the takeover would have significantly reduced competition in grey cement markets and increased prices in Croatia.
2016 development cooperation projects attracted by 730,053 euros
The Foreign Ministry has submitted to the Cabinet an informative report "On the Development Cooperation Policy Plan 2016 implementation." It contains information on the activities carried out, the results achieved and public involvement in development cooperation projects of the Eastern Partnership and Central Asian countries.
M. Kučinskis with the President of Ukraine to discuss relations between the countries and the situation in Europe
Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis on Tuesday, April 4, Riga, met with the President of Ukraine Petro Porošenko ( Петро Олексійович Порошенко ).
During the meeting it was discussed issues affecting the Latvian-Ukrainian cooperation, especially economic contacts as well as geo-political situation and security in the region.