Second Edition of the Press Cartoon Europe10.000 Euro to be Won BRUSSELS, November 27 - In 2010 the Press Cartoon Europe (PCE) will award press cartoons Pan-European Survey Reveals Concerning Rates of Chemotherapy-Induced NeutropeniaUp to 30 % of patients surveyed experienced an infection during the course of their chemotherapy, while use of prophylactic treatment varies widely in clinical practice Updating the Guidelines for Assessing Toxic SubstancesBRUSSELS, November 18 - The current issue of Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, World Savings Banks Institute Works with its Members on an International Effort to Increase Savings Accounts Among the PoorBRUSSELS, November 13 - The World Savings Banks Institute (WSBI) will be working with members in RISI Identifies 17 Containerboard Machines in Europe with a High Risk of ClosureBRUSSELS - RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announces the official publication of a new study titled: “The Western European Recycled Containerboard Risk of Closure Study.” This report analyses the risk of closure for 85 mills and 120+ machines, each ranked by major criteria such as cost position, market prospects for the grade, future regional wood supply, corporate significance of the mill, machine age and machine size. Ansell Enlarges Range of Advanced Chemical Protection GlovesBRUSSELS - - New AlphaTec(R)58-270: Best Solution for Handling Oily Parts More Safely Ansell Healthcare, a global leader in barrier protective solutions, announces the launch of the AlphaTec(R)58-270, a new chemical-resistant glove. Designed as a liquid-proof glove requiring less force to grip oily parts, the AlphaTec(R)58-270 incorporates the Ansell Grip Technology(TM). The enhanced grip reduces fatigue and offers superior dexterity. The AlphaTec(R)58-270 is recommended for light handling applications in environments with potential chemical hazards, including the chemical industry, oil refineries and production, automotive and OEM markets, maintenance, metal, machinery & equipment and building & construction. AlphaTec(R)58-270 is a lighter version of the AlphaTec(R) 58-530 and 58-535 gloves which are recommended for medium to high duty chemical applications. Members of the European Parliament Form “Friends of Gilgit-Baltistan” in the European ParliamentBRUSSELS - A group of Members of the European Parliament, including Jürgen Creutzmann, have decided to form a group called “Friends of Gilgit-Baltistan.” GSMA Launches European Mobile Manifesto to Help Create a Prosperous, Green and Inclusive EuropeBRUSSELS - The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today unveiled a European Mobile Manifesto which sets out how the mobile industry will help achieve key European Union objectives to boost economic performance, improve efficiencies, protect consumers and increase the use of green technology. To do this, the mobile industry has undertaken to work more closely with governments, education and health authorities and technology manufacturers. The mobile industry is also calling upon the EU to provide a number of measures to support the initiative. The Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security of the European Commission Presents Eleven Video ClipsBRUSSELS - - 1989: The Year That Changed Europe - Marking the 20th Anniversary of Democratic Change in Central and Eastern Europe SCA Packaging Challenges Students With the Second Edition of the Design ChallengeBRUSSELS - After a successful first edition, SCA Packaging continues to encourage young talents to present their innovative ideas to the packaging industry. Design Challenge 2009 kicks off on November 1st 2009. This year’s challenge: create a lean, slick, ‘fat free’ packaging design, taking complexity out and leaving the lowest environmental footprint possible. Abbott’s XIENCE PRIME(TM) and XIENCE V(R) Receive Indications in Europe for Treatment of Patients with DiabetesBRUSSELS - - CE Markings for Additional New Indications Further Validate Use of Abbott’s Drug Eluting Stents in Treating a Range of High-Risk and Complex Patients RISI Announces Winners of the PPI Awards 2009BRUSSELS - RISI is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 Pulp & Paper International (PPI) Awards program. The winners received the good news and their trophies at the PPI Awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 28, in Munich, Germany. “There is no Single European way to Consume Alcoholic Beverages”BRUSSELS - - Understanding Different Drinking Patterns Across Europe key to Successful Alcohol Policies Arab Health 2010: Ansell Showcases Latest Innovations in Hand Protection Solutions Dedicated to Healthcare ProfessionalsBRUSSELS - - Comprehensive Gammex(R) Surgical Range and a Wide Selection of Examination Gloves Offer Optimal Protection and Prevent Infections and Allergies Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism AwardBRUSSELS - - IBE and UCB Announce Winners of Award to Improve Understanding of Epilepsy Around the World Growing Public Opposition to Oracle Owning Sun’s MySQL - Campaigner: Worse Than fox in Charge of the Henhouse (ORCL, JAVA)BRUSSELS, Belgium - - EU Campaigner Sharpens the Tone — World’s Leading Software Freedom Activist Richard Stallman, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) and Open Rights Group (ORG) ask European Commission to Protect Competition by Blocking Intended Acquisition BlueBackUp Responds to the Financial Crisis by Offering SMEs the Opportunity to Back Up Their Data Very Affordably, While Also Benefiting From Top-Quality ServiceBRUSSELS - BlueBackUp, a subsidiary of Oodrive Technologies, has introduced a new off-site backup service that is ideal for SMEs in these tough times. Called ‘SOHO Edition’, this backup solution is available at a very competitive price, while also offering an intuitive interface and excellent service: a genuine first for the online backup market! Sunbeds as Vitamin D SourcesBRUSSELS - In order to ensure that the human body receives a balanced level of vitamin D, sun beds should particularly be used in the winter. This recommendation was expressed by a research group lead by professor Johan Moan from the University of Oslo, based on a study that has now been published in the specialist magazine Photochemistry and Photobiology’. “In the winter months the Vitamin D level falls significantly, as the sun light contains too little ultra violet light to stimulate the vitamin D production in human skin. If you use sunbeds during this time, this interruption can be avoided and the vitamin D level can be kept at a balanced level”, says Johan Moan. Microsoft to Comment on European Commission AnnouncementBRUSSELS - - Significant measures offered by Microsoft to address broad range of antitrust issues in Europe. Enfinity Signs Major Chinese Agreements With China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corporation, Ningxia Region and Qinghai ProvinceBRUSSELS - - An Important Joint Venture Contract has Been Signed Today in Brussels in Presence of the Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy World Teachers’ DayBRUSSELS - - Build the Future: Invest in Teachers Now! In the face of the global economic crisis, it is vitally important that governments invest significantly in public education, making it a cornerstone of economic recovery plans. Education International, the global union federation representing 30 million teachers around the world, is appealing to the international community to take urgent action to ensure that children are not made to pay for the crisis. HSI Launches ProtectSeals European Boycott of Canadian SeafoodBRUSSELS - On the heels of the European Union’s ban on the commercial trade in seal fur, Humane Society International is launching the ProtectSeals European boycott of Canadian seafood. By encouraging restaurants, chefs and consumers to boycott Canadian seafood, HSI intends to convince the Canadian fishing industry and government to stop the commercial seal slaughter. Muscle and Joint Pain Costs European Economies up to EUR240 Billion a YearBRUSSELS - - New Study Reveals Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) Responsible for More Sick Days Than any Other Health Condition European Circus Association Challenges Performing Animal BansBRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Circus Association (ECA) today announced the filing of legal actions against Austria and the City of Luxembourg to challenge their bans on animals in the circus. ECA President Urs Pilz made the announcement at the European Parliament where the ECA and its partners delivered a report to MEP Doris Pack, Chairwoman of the Committee on Culture and Education, on next steps for the Parliament’s 2005 circus resolution which noted the desirability of further recognition of the classical circus, including the presentation of animals, as part of European culture. EU Must Act to Tap Europe’s Largest Energy Source say BusinessesBRUSSELS - More than 140 company representatives in 38 countries have signed the European Offshore Wind Declaration, calling on national governments and the EU to give the necessary political and legislative support to develop a new multi-billion Euro offshore wind industry. Voluntary Industry Action Changes Food Advertising to ChildrenBRUSSELS - The food industry has significantly changed the types of products it advertises to children across the EU, according to data just released by Accenture Media Services. The figures, to be presented to the European Commission on Friday, show the extent to which companies have voluntarily restricted the foods they advertise to under 12s altogether or only to “better for you” options. GSMA Initiative Helps Save Lives and Create Safer Roads for European CitizensBRUSSELS - The GSMA, the body representing the worldwide mobile communications industry, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to secure the deployment of a single, in-vehicle emergency call service, known as eCall, across Europe. Rob Conway, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of the GSMA visited the offices of Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Information Society and Media, to sign the MoU on behalf of the global mobile industry. Launch of the First Internet Platform to Offer Encryption and Planning for Emails & SMSBRUSSELS - Belgium based, Emailplanning.com is the first internet platform to bring together a set of innovative solutions: securing your electronic correspondence, planning the delivery time of emails and sms, effectively managing your emailing campaigns as well as verifying good receipt of the messages sent. Ranking of European Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) Penetration Shows Scandinavia and Smaller Economies Still AheadBRUSSELS - - Full Global Findings, and Other Unique Research, Available at FTTH Conference in Lisbon in February 2010 RISI Confirms Speakers For Free Afternoon Seminar At 2009 Pulp & Paper International (PPI) AwardsBRUSSELS - RISI today announced that a number of top industry experts will be speaking at the free RISI Seminar on October 28, 2009 in Munich, Germany. The seminar will take place in the afternoon, before the 2009 Pulp & Paper International (PPI) Awards Gala Dinner. eCommerce Business - Borderlinx - Gives Canadian Visa Customers Access to US MarketBRUSSELS - eCommerce business - Borderlinx (www.borderlinx.com) - is working with Visa to give its cardholders the chance to easily purchase goods online from US retailers. RISI Announces Finalists for the 2009 Pulp & Paper International (PPI) AwardsBRUSSELS - RISI today announced the finalists for the 2009 Pulp & Paper International (PPI) Awards program. The PPI Awards will honor leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments of companies, mills and individuals within the global pulp and paper industry. BlueBackUp Revolutionises Disaster Recovery by Introducing an Affordable DR Plan for BusinessesBRUSSELS - BlueBackUp announces the launch of its new Disaster Recovery service, which significantly reduces the level of risk for companies by enabling them to restore their business quickly after a major incident - at a cost that is considerably lower than a conventional DRP, while also providing a broader level of service than its competitors. Aluminum Industry Continues to Add Value to a Greener EuropeBRUSSELS - - Material’s Unique Benefits and 10+ Years of Progressive, Sustainable Thinking Paying Off for European Consumers Wind Power Works: Global Wind Day Reaches Tens of Thousands of PeopleBRUSSELS - On 15 June, tens of thousands of people from around the world joined in celebrating the enormous benefits of wind power during the first ever Global Wind Day. “Wind energy is a driving force for climate protection, economic development and the creation of future-proof jobs”, said German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel. “The Global Wind Day 2009 demonstrates the enormous potential of wind energy to the public.” |
