European conference on financing innovation
Brussels, 30 Jul 2003 A European conference on financing innovation will take place on 11 and 12 September in Östersund, Sweden. The main focus of the conference will be examples of bottom-up...
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New European PC-based radar system to increase shipping safety
Brussels, 30 Jul 2003 A project funded under EUREKA has developed a PC-based radar system enabling ship crews and coastguards to see each other's radar images. The technology should lead to increased...
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World's space agencies voice support for ISS
Brussels, 30 Jul 2003 The heads of the world's space agencies have declared their continuing support for the international space station (ISS) despite the recent problems following the loss of the...
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Commission publishes guidelines for financing regional electronic communications infrastructure
Brussels, 30 Jul 2003 The Commission has published a set of guidelines on the conditions and procedures governing the implementation of EU structural funds in the electronic communication sector. The...
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Ion drives: Science fiction or science fact?
Paris, 30 Jul 2003 Science fiction movie fans know that, if you want to travel short distances from your home planet, you would use a sublight 'ion drive'. However, is such an ion drive science...
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ESF designs syllabus for clinical-trial investigation training
Brussels, 30 Jul 2003 In preparation for the implementation phase of the EU clinical trials directive, the European Science Foundation (ESF) has developed a training syllabus aimed at harmonising...
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A levels should stay, says teaching union Ministers should keep faith with A levels rather than pursue plans for a radical shake-up of the sixth-form curriculum, the Professional Association of...
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Europe's youth and young professionals react to space policy proposals
Brussels, 29 Jul 2003 A group of youths and young professionals working in the field of space have contributed to the debate on a European space policy with a list of recommendations, including a...
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Number of cancer-related deaths in EU falling, claims study
Brussels, 29 Jul 2003 A recent study claims that deaths resulting from cancer are falling in the European Union. The study, published in the annals of oncology journal, is based on the results of the...
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Commission's guidelines on co-existence of GM with conventional and organic farming (link)
Brussels, 29 July 2003 Commission Recommendation of 23 July 2003 on guidelines for the development of national strategies and best practices to ensure the coexistence of genetically modified crops...
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Guidelines on Coexistence of Conventional and Organic Farming and GMO Crops (Extract from: Report from the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 22 July)
Brussels, 29 Jul 2003 The Council took note of the Commission's oral briefing regarding the guidelines it should adopt by the end of July on the issue of coexistence of conventional and organic...
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Genetically modified organisms  Public deliberation (Item Approved Without Debate - Extract from: Report from the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 22 July)
Brussels, 29 Jul 2003 ( 10811/03 + 11284/03 ) The Council approved the European Parliament's amendments at second reading concerning the proposal for a Regulation on genetically modified food and...
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Protection of vertebrate animals used for experimental purposes* (Item Approved Without Debate - Extract from: Report from the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 22 July)
Brussels, 29 Jul 2003 ( 11208/03 + 11260/03 ADD 1) The Council adopted a Decision concerning the conclusion of the Protocol of Amendment to the European Convention for the protection of vertebrate...
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Traceability and Labelling of GMOs* Â Public deliberation (Item Approved Without Debate - Extract from: Report from the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 22 July)
Brussels, 29 Jul 2003 ( 10815/03 + 1 12622/03 ADD 1) The Council adopted a Regulation, with the Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and the Danish delegations voting against, concerning the traceability...
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Workshop provides new perspective on the material supply chain in Europe
Brussels, 29 Jul 2003 A workshop exploring the research and technology development (RTD) opportunities for a sustainable extractive industry in the EU and candidate countries will take place on 3 and...