A giant bakery is to be built in the south of the country.
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Slovakia to produce '7days' and 'Bake Rolls'
A giant bakery is to be built in the south of the country.
Slovakia’s food production sector will soon be strengthened by a foreign investor. The Greek company, Chipita, plans to build a giant bakery in the village of Kostolné Kračany, near Dunajská Streda (Trnava Region), the Trend weekly reported.
The plan is to produce more than 72,000 tonnes of bakery products a year which comprises about one half of the current national production in Slovakia.
Merkel Warns That Post-Brexit Britain Poses Challenge To Malta
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that Britain might end up lowering taxes after it leaves the EU, which could pose a huge challenge to Malta and other low-tax member states.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that Britain might end up lowering taxes after it leaves the EU, which could pose a huge challenge to Malta and other low-tax member states.
Maltese Investors Prefer Local, Have 'Conservative' Appetites
The Maltese investor has a clear preference for local investment, with a predominantly conservative appetite, according to the first edition of the Investor Sentiment Index for Malta.
Commission proposes €3.5 million from Globalisation Fund for former Microsoft Mobile Oy workers in Finland
The European Commission has proposed to provide Finland with €3.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 1,000 former Microsoft Mobile Oy workers to find new jobs. Marianne Thyssen, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, commented: "Today's decision will help to prepare the former Microsoft workers for new job opportunities. Helping these workers to manage their difficult transitions is important.
Commission forges ahead on new transparency rules for tax planning intermediaries
The European Commission has today proposed tough new transparency rules for intermediaries - such as tax advisors, accountants, banks and lawyers - who design and promote tax planning schemes for their clients. Recent media leaks such as the Panama Papers have exposed how some intermediaries actively assist companies and individuals to escape taxation, usually through complex cross-border schemes.
Antitrust: Commission fines three car lighting system producers €27 million in cartel settlement
The European Commission has fined Automotive Lighting and Hella a total of €26 744 000 for participating in an automotive lighting cartel, in breach of EU antitrust rules. Valeo was not fined as it revealed the cartel to the Commission. All companies admitted their involvement and agreed to settle.
Mergers: Commission clears joint venture by NIPIgaspererabotka, TechnipFMC and Linde
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture by NIPIgaspererabotka JSC of the Russian Federation, TechnipFMC plc of the UK and Linde AG of Germany. The joint venture will be active in the provision of front-end engineering and design, project documentation and capital expenditures estimates, as well as engineering and services for procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of liquid natural gas plants on concrete gravity-based structures.
Integration: New Skills Profile tool to help non-EU nationals enter the labour market
On the occasion of the United Nations' World Refugee Day, the European Commission is today releasing the 'EU Skills Profile Tool for Third-Country Nationals'.
It is an off – and online web editor that will make it possible for non-EU nationals to present their skills, qualifications, and experiences in a way that is well understood by employers, education and training providers and organisations working with migrants across the whole European Union.
EC Launches Ease-Of-Access Platform For Information On EU Companies
The European Commission has launched a single platform to access information on companies registered in the EU member states.
This single platform links national business registers to facilitate cross-border trade and increase confidence and transparency in the EU Single Market. It provides information on companies registered in the EU without the need to request data from other countries which used to be cumbersome and costly for businesses.
Commission brings together non-confessional organisations to discuss "The Future of Europe: a values-based and effective Union"
Today, European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans hosted a high-level meeting with fourteen representatives from philosophical and non-confessional organisations from across Europe, in the presence of European Parliament Vice-President Mairead McGuinness.
State Aid: Commission approves €377 million of French and German aid to develop innovative Airbus X6 helicopter
The European Commission has approved under EU state aid rules €377 million of French and German support to develop the innovative Airbus X6 heavy helicopter. The project will significantly contribute to research and innovation in the EU without unduly distorting competition in the Single Market.
State aid: Commission approves restructuring aid to Greek railway companies OSE and TRAINOSE
The European Commission has concluded that Greek measures to support the restructuring of OSE, the national rail infrastructure manager, and TRAINOSE, the passenger and freight rail transport operator, are in line with EU state aid rules.
State aid: Commission approves public support for Bulgarian railway company BDZ
State aid: Commission approves pubThe European Commission has concluded that Bulgarian support measures in favour of the publicly-owned railway incumbent BDZ are in line with EU state aid rules. The measures will allow the company to address its debt level without unduly distorting competition in the Single Market.
New digital publication presenting our online world in figures
Surfing, chatting, online shopping are among our everyday activities that use information and communication technologies (ICT), such as computers, laptops or smartphones. Nowadays, we spend a considerable part of our time online for various reasons, whether at work, at school or university, at home or on the move. Often we depend on our digital devices to stay in contact with family and friends, to get directions to shops, hotels and restaurants or to check our bank accounts.
Muscat Dismisses Calls For Common European Tax Base
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat yesterday dismissed calls for the introduction of a common European tax base during a debate in the European Parliament.
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat yesterday dismissed calls for the introduction of a common European tax base during a debate in the European Parliament.
Dr Muscat, who was grilled by a number of MEPs during a debate on the rule of law in Malta, said he could understand that there was a certain jealousy about Malta’s economic success.
Consumer price levels in 2016 - Price levels varied by almost one to three across the EU Member States - Widest gap for "Restaurants & hotels" and "Alcohol & tobacco"
In 2016, price levels for consumer goods and services differed widely in the European Union (EU). Denmark (139% of the EU average)had the highest price level, followed by Ireland (125%), Luxembourg and Sweden (both 124%), Finland and the United Kingdom (both 121%).
EU announces €143 million support package for the crisis in North East Nigeria
The European Commission has announced a support package of €143 million today for the early recovery and reconstruction needs in Borno State in Nigeria which is suffering from a worsening humanitarian crisis.
EU boosts cooperation with key international partners to support its foreign policy objectives
The European Commission has adopted the Annual Action Programme 2017 (AAP 2017) of the Partnership Instrument, approving 19 new projects totalling more than €87 million.
These projects will increase the impact of the European Union and help to achieve our objectives across a number of policy areas, in particular in climate action and clean energy, as well as migration management and trade.
Energy, climate change and sustainable urbanisation
Report on EU-Jordan relations: stronger partnership and good track on Jordan's reform agenda
Over the past two years the EU stepped up its support to Jordan, strengthening diplomatic ties as well as economic and trade cooperation. Focus on reforms need to continue.
Eurostat: Per capita consumption has varied more than double that of EU Member States - Nearly one to six per capita GDP ratio
Actual individual consumption (CIE) is an indicator of the level of material well-being of households. Based on the preliminary estimates for the year 2016, the CIE per capita expressed in purchasing power standards (SPA) stood between 53% and 132% of the European Union average (EU). Ten Member States recorded a per capita CIE higher than the EU average in 2016.
Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Intrum Justitia by Nordic Capital, subject to conditions
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Intrum Justitia by Nordic Capital. The Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Intrum Justitia and Lindorff, a portfolio company of Nordic Capital, are active. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden. In order to ensure that the investment in Denmark, Denmark, Estonia, Finland and Sweden, And the whole of the debt collection and debt purchasing business of Intrum Justitia in Norway. The Commission was therefore able to conclude that the proposed transaction,
30 years of 'Erasmus' exchanges abroad: Commission launches mobile application to mark anniversary
The EU today celebrates 30 years of its 'Erasmus' programme. From Erasmus to Erasmus+, 9 million people have now benefited from exchanges abroad.