Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash International airline Emirates is looking for candidates to join its multinational team of cabin crew. The Dubai-based airline is holding regular open days in Belgium, including one forthcoming session this month (20 August) in Brussels. The airline is looking for individuals who are “passionate about delivering simple…
Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash A major campaign has been launched to restore Eurostar services in the south east of England to Belgium and the rest of mainland Europe. The recent election of a new government at Westminster has prompted leading figures in Kent to urge the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir…
Photo by Diana Parkhouse on Unsplash A new survey indicates broad support among EU citizens for maintaining the ban on seal products derived from commercial hunting. The survey, which assessed public opinion on the EU Seal Trade Regulation, was published on 2 August. Its authors say it underscores the continued importance of protecting…
Photo by Kiran kichu on Unsplash Two new items have been given “protected” status by the EU. This comes after the EU Commission approved the addition of Cochinillo de Segovia and Twente to the protected list of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The first comes from Spain while Twente wine is from the Netherlands. Cochinillo de Segovia is meat…
Photo by Alex Belogub on Unsplash The International Centre for Investment Dispute Settlement (ICDI) rejected on Monday, most of the Corral Morocco Holding groups, estimated up to $ 2.7 billion, by only granting compensation for compensation 150 million dollars, less than 6% of the amount that the group has claimed, according to the Minister of Economy and Finance,…
An interview with Albert Castellanos, the President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Q). What are the main priorities of your Presidency of AER? A). As President of AER, my main priorities are to serve as a strong advocate for regional interests in Europe, especially during this new legislative term. We aim to address…
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash The EU’s financial watchdog says there are still “many obstacles” facing EU citizens who want to work or set up a business in another member state. Getting professional qualifications recognised continues to be a problem, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. The EU adopted a directive in 2005…
Photo by Johanne Pold Jacobsen on Unsplash The global expansion of luxury brands outside of the US, UK and EU is being fuelled by the opening of new markets, particularly in emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. China has emerged as a critical player in the luxury goods market, with other countries like India, Malaysia,…
Photo by Petr Sevcovic on Unsplash The Asian Catering Federation [ACF] has criticised restaurant takeaway delivery platforms in the UK for “undermining” the hospitality sector and High Street trade in general. The ACF represents the nation’s 35,000 Asian and Oriental restaurants in the UK and the sector employs over 100,000 people and contributes more than £5 billion to…
A respected Brussels political pundit says he is relieved that predictions of a major breakthrough for Far Right parties in the EU elections was not realised. Some nationalist parties did score heavily in certain EU member states such as France, Italy and Germany. But the centre right EPP group is still by far the biggest…
