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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 18, 2023
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Feeding Knowledge Pilot Study launched

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The Feeding Knowledge Pilot Study, which was officially launched by Hon Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli, is spearheaded by Dr Bernice Sant, alongside Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the intention to be extremely helpful for health-conscious people, to dine in restaurants and any other places offering catering services, to include the Macro-nutrient details, namely […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 15, 2023
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DiscoverEU I next application round for 35,000 young people to receive a travel pass opens in March

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Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel said: “We are glad to make available, for 2023, a total of 70,000 travel passes to 18-year old people who will be able to experience our Union first-hand.” The Commission will launch the DiscoverEU spring call, which will run from Wednesday 15 March at 12:00 CET and close on Wednesday 29 March […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 14, 2023
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Single Market turns 30 I Commission’s reports confirm the Single Market underpins Europe’s ability to tackle key challenges

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In a number of ecosystems, skills availability is one of the most frequently cited obstacles to investments across the EU negatively impacting the availability of goods and services for example in the advanced manufacturing sector and the construction, energy and tourism ecosystems. The hospitality industry alone is estimated to lack 800 000-1 000 000 workers. […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 13, 2023
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Brussels│Proposal for a Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

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Position Paper Context Increasing recycling and reuse rates are central parts of achieving the EU’s circularity objectives. The proposed review of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive will aim to bring packaging legislation in line with the objectives set out in EU strategies such as the EU Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan. […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 13, 2023
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Conference on the Future of Europe follow-up: citizens’ panel puts forward 23 recommendations to speed up food waste reduction in the EU

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On 10, 11 and 12 February, the Commission hosted in Brussels the closing session of the first European Citizens’ Panel, allowing citizens to provide their input on how to step up action to reduce food waste in the EU. This is the first of a new generation of Citizens’ Panels launched as a follow-up to the Conference […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 6, 2023
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France I Commission approves €1.5 billion French scheme to support protection against the insolvency of travel organisers

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The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.5 billion French scheme to support insurers that cover travel organisers’ insolvency. The aim of the scheme is to preserve the protection of travellers in the event of insolvency of a travel organiser. The French measure France notified to the Commission its plans to […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 1, 2023
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MHRA, “Strong recovery in 2022 but profits below 2019”

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) presented the BOV-Deloitte Hotels’ Quarterly Performance Review for the overall and forth quarter results of year 2022. Raphael Aloisio, Deloitte Financial Advisory Leader, stated that after a difficult first quarter, tourist arrivals gained momentum in the last 3 quarters of the year. On a cumulative basis, tourist arrivals […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 27, 2023
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Consumer protection: Google commits to give consumers clearer and more accurate information to comply with EU rules

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Following a dialogue with Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) which includes EU Member States authorities responsible for consumer law, Google agreed to introduce certain changes in Google Store, Google Play Store, Google Hotels and Google Flights in order to ensure compliance with EU consumer law. The action was coordinated by the European Commission. Have you […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 19, 2023
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Malta | More companies in hospitality sector investing in sustainable operations

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Schemes operated by Malta Enterprise and the Energy and Water Agency (EWA) are supporting more companies as they invest in sustainable operations. Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli highlighted the positive impacts of this Government support to businesses during a visit to Paradise Bay Hotel, one of many businesses benefitting from these […]
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