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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 11, 2023

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RefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law to decarbonise the aviation sector More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and create a level playing field for a sustainable air transport in the EU following today’s adoption of a new regulation by the Council on the so-called ‘ReFuelEU aviation’ […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 2, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the launch of the new airline replacing Air Malta. MHRA President Tony Zahra asserts that, “MHRA has always been on the forefront to support initiatives to strengthen and improve our national airline – Air Malta. The story of the national airline can be best defined as […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 28, 2023

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Today, the Commission has opened new calls for proposals under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme to strengthen digital capacities across the EU. The calls are open to businesses, public administrations, and other entities from the EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and associated countries. Over €12 million allocated for projects under these calls focus on continuing support for the creation […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023

Due to national strike action affecting air travel across Italy on Friday 29th September, Air Malta has been forced to cancel flight KM624/625 Malta – Milan Linate – Malta, on Friday 29th September. Air Malta would also wish to advise its customers that the local timings for flights to Italy on Friday 29th September 2023 […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023

Today, the Commission has published the Special Eurobarometer on digitalisation of travel documents and facilitation of travel. The report explores EU citizens’ views and perceptions of travel policies, as well as the introduction and possible use of digital travel credentials. According to the survey, 68% of Europeans consider that digitalisation of travel documents is an […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023

The European Commission has informed Booking Holdings (‘Booking’) of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) may allow Booking to strengthen its position on the market for hotel online travel agencies (‘OTAs’) in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Booking and eTraveli are both active in the provision of OTA services, respectively focusing […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023

Today, the European Commission adopted a key package of initiatives to reduce tax compliance costs for large, cross-border businesses in the European Union. Today’s proposal, called “Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation” (BEFIT), will make life easier for both businesses and tax authorities by introducing a new, single set of rules to determine the […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023

Today, the Commission is presenting a series of initiatives to address the needs of Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the current economic environment. Representing 99% of Europe’s businesses, SMEs are essential drivers of Europe’s green and digital transitions, but continue to face unpredictability and volatility as a result of a number of crises in recent […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023

A new survey published today confirms that skilled workers are key to the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The results come on the same day as the Commission presents a set of initiatives for SME relief. These initiatives aim to enable a skilled workforce for SMEs to flourish by continuing to support training actions provided by the skills […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 15, 2023

Helping small to medium-sized restaurants handle their restaurant bookings at no cost. Tableo, the fast-growing Restaurant Reservation and Management System, has announced a free version of its software with no time limits. The reservation solution will be available for free for up to 50 bookings monthly, making it the ideal solution for smaller restaurants. “We […]

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Blog - Page 4 of 396 - The Mediterranean Observer

RefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law to decarbonise the aviation sector

MHRA “Connectivity remains key”.

Digital Europe Programme I Commission opens calls to invest in data spaces for tourism and cultural heritage

Air Malta flight updates due to Italy National Strike Action

Eurobarometer I Digitalisation of travel documents and facilitation of travel

Commission sends Booking Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of eTraveli

Taxation: new proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses

Championing Europe’s SMEs: Commission provides new relief to boost the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs

European Year of Skills: Survey highlights skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Tableo Launches FREE Restaurant Reservation System

European Commission designates Booking.com as gatekeeper

European tourism experiences sustained growth

DIGITOUR: Building Digitalisation Readiness in Tourism SMEs

European Commission designates Booking.com as gatekeeper

European tourism experiences sustained growth

DIGITOUR: Building Digitalisation Readiness in Tourism SMEs