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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 28, 2023
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Digital Europe Programme I Commission opens calls to invest in data spaces for tourism and cultural heritage

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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 […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023
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Eurobarometer I Digitalisation of travel documents and facilitation of travel

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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 […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023
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Taxation: new proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses

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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 […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023
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Championing Europe’s SMEs: Commission provides new relief to boost the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs

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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 […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023
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European Year of Skills: Survey highlights skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

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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 […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 15, 2023
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Tableo Launches FREE Restaurant Reservation System

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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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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 15, 2023
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Simplifying EU rules for citizens and business: findings from the 2022 Annual Burden Survey

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Today, the European Commission has published the 2022 Annual Burden Survey, which presents the Commission’s action to simplify and modernise EU rules. It lays out the progress and concrete examples of what the Commission has achieved in the first year of fully applying the ‘one in, one out’ approach, as well as with its Regulatory Fitness […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2023
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Air Malta signs Swissport as its ground handling agent for London Heathrow terminal four.

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The contract welcomes Swissport’s return to one of the world’s busiest airports. Swissport will supply a comprehensive range of Ground Handling services including check-in, boarding, ramp and baggage from September 1st, with cleaning services being added from October. Swissport already offers ground handling services within Terminal Two as well as cleaning services to a wide […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2023
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European Hospitality leaders meet in Athens to tackle industry challenges and promote sustainable growth

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The HOTREC Executive Committee met in Athens to discuss top priorities for the European hospitality and tourism industry. Staff shortages, reflections on the 2023 Summer season and the green and digital transitions: these were the most urgent topics on the table during HOTREC’s last Executive Committee meeting, reuniting industry leaders from across Europe. Participants emphasized […]
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