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New Circular Economy Action Plan: no circular economy without bioeconomy
Berlin (ots) - "European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the new Circular Economy Action Plan (nCEAP). It's an ambitious step forward to transform Europe into a circular economy", says François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics. "As EUBP, we especially endorse the European Commission's (EC) commitment to support the 'sustainable and circular bio-based sector ...
moreFinCompare doubles Series A round towards EUR 22 million
Berlin (ots) - FinCompare, the Berlin-based FinTech with a focus on SME financing, has successfully extended and completed its Series A financing round. In an A+ round, FinCompare was able to secure an additional EUR 12 million in funding. As such, FinCompare has now successfully raised a Series A totalling EUR 22 million (equaling more than EUR 25 million since company foundation). The investment is led by existing ...
moreNew documentary "Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet" is premiering in Berlin
moreField test: compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in industrial composting
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Subway in the hot seat: Chickens will besiege corporate headquarters in Amsterdam
Berlin (ots) - One hundred oversized fierce chickens will besiege Subway's European headquarters at Prinsengracht 13 in Amsterdam on Tuesday, 11 February 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. With this "revolt of the chickens", animal rights activists are protesting against the fact that the sandwich company sells meat from chickens that are kept under cruel conditions. They ...
moreSpectrum. The most dangerous artwork
On February 4 is World Cancer Day. German Cancer Aid and Dermatological Prevention Association demand: Sunbed Ban
moreSapcorda releases unique data service for high precision GNSS in USA and Europe / SAPA - Safe And Precise Augmentation
Berlin, Germany / Scottsdale, USA (ots) - Sapcorda Services GmbH ("SAPCORDA") today announced the release of the unique SAPA (Safe And Precise Augmentation) Premium GNSS positioning service. The SAPA service enables mass-market GNSS devices to operate with unprecedented accuracy and reliability across Europe and the ...
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Survey: European policy benefits national digital development
Berlin (ots) - More than two-thirds of Europeans (68%) believe that European policy and legislation is having a positive impact on their country's digital development, a new survey of the Vodafone Institute, the European think-tank of the Vodafone Group, has revealed. Citizens in Hungary and Poland (75%) were most convinced that membership of the EU is beneficial to national digital development, compared to people from ...
moreBDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
BDI on Brexit: "Withdrawal is the right step on the wrong path"
Berlin (ots) - - Without an extension of the transition period, only a basic agreement is possible - EU must protect businesses from unfair competition - A hard Brexit at the end of the year is not off the table The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU on Friday is the right step on the wrong path, according to the Federation of German Industries (BDI). "The uncertainty surrounding the withdrawal may be over, but ...
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The World's Most Dangerous Artwork / Cancer charity Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid), ADP, and the artistic duo LOW BROS welcomed guests to a somewhat unusual gallery opening
moreBerlin art consultant ARTCADIA GALLERY expands network to the United States with a novel concept - CEO Nadine Diana Griesbach plans to conquer new markets with her consulting
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BDI reaction to election results in the UK: The political fog in London is clearing
Berlin (ots) - In response to the election results in the UK, BDI Director General Joachim Lang comments: "The political fog in London is clearing." "The political fog in London is clearing. The outcome of this election is linked to the mandate to quickly accept the withdrawal agreement. - No company in Germany wants Brexit. Nevertheless, our companies breathe a sigh ...
moreThe latest trend: Safety as a Christmas gift / Keeping home in sight with a smart surveillance camera
moreCoworking giant rent24 takes over 100% of Friendsfactory
Berlin (ots) - Following the successful merger in 2017, the r24 Group, which is one of the world's leading coworking providers, is now taking over the Friendsfactory AG completely. "Over time, we have grown successfully together, and we have constantly evaluated the development. For this reason, we have decided to focus entirely on the core brand rent24 and exercise our call option," explains Robert Bukvi?, founder and ...
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Run-up to the investiture of the new European Commission: Federation of German Industries calls for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to swiftly present a modern EU industrial strategy
Berlin (ots) - In light of the investiture of the new European Commission, Director General Managing Director of the German Federation of German Industries (BDI) Joachim Lang calls for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to present a modern EU industrial strategy without delay. - "German industry appeals to ...
moreStatement from Christian Krawinkel, CKV: Boris Becker Trophies
Berlin (ots) - Christian Krawinkel, along with his company CKV, entered the bidding in July 2019 in the forced sale of Boris Becker memorabilia with half a million euros, with the intention of keeping the tennis star's collection intact in its entirety. CKV even contacted the London-based insolvency administrator Mark Ford with the idea of purchasing the rights to the ...
moreAR Metallizing Announces Acquisition of Eurofoil Paper Coating GmbH
moreAppell from Berlin Wall to Trump and the World: Do Not Build Me Up Again - nowhere / Non-profit organisation "Die kulturellen Erben e.V." makes the Wall talk and mobilizes people to participate
Berlin (ots) - - Video including original graffiti art gets the message of the Wall across - Online generator tool to create individual freedom messages on social media - "Die kulturellen Erben" and its founder Ibo Omari call for more humanity and a peaceful togetherness Berlin Wall fights for freedom It`s been 30 ...
moreDo not rebuild me! - Berlin Wall calls on entire mankind for tolerance and freedom
Berlin (ots) - Non-profit organisation "Die kulturellen Erben e.V." makes the Wall talk and mobilises people to participate - Video including original graffiti art gets the message of the Wall across - Online generator tool to create individual freedom messages on social media - "Die kulturellen Erben" and its founder Ibo Omari call for more humanity and a peaceful ...
moreKat Florence releases World's Rarest Kashmir Sapphire Collection
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Police raid envion AG ex-CEO Matthias Woestmann and lawyer Thomas van Aubel's offices, investigate criminal activity related to illegal takeover
moreWhat's behind the internet's 'ghost' videos and why high-res IP cameras are the best protection against ghosts - Halloween 2019: It's haunting you!
morerent24 coworking starts at LGH Hotels
Berlin, Germany (ots) - Coming soon, a coworking offer from rent24 will be available at 14 of the LGH Holiday Inn Hotels. The global operating coworking and coliving provider is expanding its location network in the UK to enable business travelers to work comfortably while traveling. "We are thrilled that we are able to collaborate with LGH which enables us to offer our fantastic concept and to create a win-win situation ...
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Envion AG founders to donate millions to crypto community after favorable ruling against ex-CEO Mattias Woestmann, co-conspirators in Berlin's high court
moreThriving interest in "Meet-a-German." / More than 130 schools in 45 US states celebrate German culture / Fulbright Germany brings together American students and German guest speakers ´
Berlin (ots) - Undertaking virtual travels across Germany, inviting others to "ask-me-anything," or playing games to practice the supposedly unmasterable German language - on October 3, the annual Day of German Unity, Germans and Americans who have lived in Germany will visit schools across the U.S. to provide young ...
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The Estrel Congress Center is undergoing expansion / The new Estrel Auditorium is scheduled to open in January 2021- The Estrel Congress Center changes its name to ECC
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BDI on Brexit: "No free pass for postponement"
Berlin (ots) - - Last minute extension of deadline particularly expensive for companies - No recognizable plan from London for preventing a no-deal Brexit - Business must prepare for a hard Brexit The Federation of German Industries (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie BDI) has expressed its concerns about a further postponement of Brexit without a clear goal. "There will be no free pass for a postponement without a ...
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IFA 2019 - The leading global consumer electronics trade fair will start in Berlin
more SMACK Communications develops new RKW Group website / Launch of the new corporate website of RKW, one of the world's foremost manufacturers of excellent film solutions
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