The EDA Steering Board approved end of August the way ahead for the new Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) to be established in Sintra, Portugal. The European Defence (EDA) together with 18 of its Member States will now develop the technical arrangement (TA) for the opening of this new advanced tactical helicopter training facility by […]
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Vintage food advertising with Europeana: a culinary tour through European newspapers
The newspapers collection of Europeana, the digital library thet share cultural heritage for enjoyment, education and research, includes more than 4 million newspaper issues from around 20 countries. It shows the headlines and reporting from four centuries’ historical moments such as the sinking of the Titanic. Alongside these great moments from history are more everyday occurrences. Looking at adverts […]
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The renaissance of Europe’s manufacturing industry must be based on SMEs’ real needs
According to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European manufacturing system can only make an effective and competitive transition to a cutting-edge digital and environmentally friendly economy when it is ready for significant investments in innovation. As the main job creators and providers, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) need particular support. The […]
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Zero-emission double decker buses to join public bus fleets in Aberdeen
New hydrogen buses will soon go into operation in various cities across the United Kingdom. Eagle-eyed bus spotters will notice an environmentally friendly addition to fleets driving around Aberdeen soon. Partially funded by the JIVE project, the city will see 15 hydrogen-powered double-decker buses introduced to its public transportation system later this year. Aberdeen already […]
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The von der Leyen Commission: for a Union that strives for more
Today, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission. The new Commission will reflect the priorities and ambitions set out in the Political Guidelines. The Commission is structured around the objectives President-elect von der Leyen was elected on by the European Parliament. At the heart of […]
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Social inclusion: recent policy developments in Spain, Belgium, Czechia and Lithuania
La Red Europea de Política Social (ESPN, por sus siglas en inglés) ha publicado cuatro nuevos informes Flash que proporcionan información sobre la evolución reciente de la política social en Bélgica, la República Checa, España y Lituania. Spain In March 2019, the Spanish government adopted a new “National Strategy to Prevent and Combat Poverty and Social […]
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AI technologies ensure food transparency in the hospitality, catering and healthcare industries
More than 17 million Europeans suffer from a food allergy, with 70 % of allergic reactions occurring outside the home. Those involved in the food industry face challenges as they attempt to provide total food and ingredient transparency. An EU-funded project has a solution. The European Food Information Council has replaced seven and amended two […]
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12 September: Innovators supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology present their projects
On 12 September 2019, the European Commission and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) will co-host an event to showcase how the EIT promotes talented innovators, helping them to turn their ideas into products that benefit our societies. Innovators and entrepreneurs who have benefited from the EIT will tell their stories. Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for […]
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The ECB issues recommendations on the transition from EONIA to €STR for cash and derivatives products
The private sector working group on euro risk-free rates has published a report containing a set of recommendations addressing the impact of the transition from the euro overnight index average (EONIA) to the euro short-term rate (€STR). The recommendations take an operational and valuation perspective, taking into account EONIA’s wide use as a reference rate […]
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