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  • Looking out for linguists
    Don't neglect your second language!The EU institutions have begun a major recruitment campaign for translators and interpreters into eight languages including English, in a bid to address serious shortages of language staff in Brussels. From mid-July, posts are being advertised for translators into English, Danish, German, French and Slovenian. Interpreter jobs, which...
    by Editor at July 15th, 2010 at 11:07 am
  • Organic farming gets a boost with new EU label
    It’s hoped that a new EU-wide organic logo which comes into use this month will enhance consumer confidence in organic food and help to promote the sector in Ireland and abroad. Since 1st July, the ‘Euro-leaf’ label is mandatory on all pre-packaged foods produced in any EU country that meet organic farming standards. The logo is optional for non-packed and imported...
    by Editor at July 5th, 2010 at 09:07 am
  • Mairead McGuinness MEP Seeks Commission action on “Headshops”
    MEP seeks EU crack down on head shops An EU response to complaints about head shops in Ireland has been described as ‘insufficient and ineffective’ by Fine Gael. The European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmstrom said this week that although the EU plans to review existing rules on new psychoactive substances later this year, the issue of drugs policy and...
    by Editor at March 4th, 2010 at 06:03 pm
  • Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? No, it’s Russia’s New Stealth Bomber
    Russia’s first stealth fighter was unleashed into the skies this week after two decades of closely guarded development. It swooped above the country’s Far East for 47 minutes before being landed by test pilot Sergei Bogdan who said it was “easy and comfortable to pilot”. The Sukhoi T-50 or PAK FA is expected to rival the US F-22 Raptor flown by the US airforce,...
    by admin at March 1st, 2010 at 07:03 pm
  • School Crucifix ban Won’t Affect Ireland
    Irish MEPs have moved to reassure their constituents this week that a controversial ruling banning crucifixes from Italian state schools cannot be implemented in Ireland. It follows concern that the judgement earlier this month by the European Court of Human Rights could prompt a Europe-wide review of the use of religious symbols in government-run schools. But Fine Gael...
    by admin at December 7th, 2009 at 02:12 pm
  • Belgian PM beats Blair to EU Presidency
    BELGIAN Prime Minister, Herman Van Rompuy, has won the race to become the first president of the EU Council, pipping Tony Blair to the post. Mr Van Rompuy, 62, was appointed last month following strong support from Germany, France and Sweden. The presidency was one of the high level jobs created by the Lisbon Treaty, which came into effect on 1st December. Another senior...
    by admin at December 7th, 2009 at 02:12 pm
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