The EU is showing its strength as it adds more harsh measures to its list against Belarus. They will be imposing a travel ban and freezing assets on another 15 or so officials from Belarus. The new names will be added to an existing list that already has about 175 names on it from Belarus. …
Author Archives: Derrik Brunner
EU Patent Coming Next Year
If you’re considering getting a patent in the EU – hang on for a bit until the uniform EU patent is put into place. At the moment, getting your product patented in each EU state individually is both an incredible hassle and an incredible expense. Marc Dulst, for instance, who is a Belgian inventor of…
UK Unemployment Down…But Expected to Rise
The UK Graduate Careers Survey 2011 has found that students are applying for post-college jobs much earlier than ever before. Students are applying for jobs almost an entire year before they graduate, as jobs are so scarce and fear of unemployment is quite high. The Survey found that over 33% of final-year students had already…
Princess Beatrice Auctions Hat on eBay
If you loved Princess Beatrice’s hat from the royal wedding – don’t despair! It can still be yours. Designed by Philip Treacy and called, a “unique sculptural celebratory headpiece,” Princess Beatrice put the hat up for sale on eBay. This hat, which has been likened to everything from a Twizzler to a toilet seat, has…
Google Trying to Make Good in the EU
Google has its sights, as of recently, on wooing Europeans to its side while it deals with legal, regulatory and political difficulties. They are faced with issues revolving around privacy, copyright disputes, taxation and more. Winning Fans In their latest bid to win fans, Google has purchased a building in Paris near the Saint-Lazare train…
French Investment Boutique Wins California Mandate
The French investment boutique, TOBAM, has been awarded a $150 million mandate from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Now, this anti—benchmark strategy boutique will be participating in a Manager Development Program II that is set up by CalPERS and the Strategic Investment Group. TOBAM Chosen Yves Choueifaty, TOBAM’s president said, “We are very…
EU Renewing Investments in Korea
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy announced that five EU-based companies have pledged to invest $510 million in Korea. These pledges were made in Berlin during an event that was attended by the Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-kyung. Solid Investments One of the companies has pledged $25 million, while another that is involved…
UK Workforce Lagging Behind
The UK workforce is falling behind in European Union institutions, reports the head of the European Parliament’s London information office. While the British workforce contains 12% of the EU’s population, they only represent 5% of the jobs in the European Parliament and Commission. European Parliament Careers On Monday, in an attempt to build awareness about…
An Interview with Swedish Minister of Trade, Ewa Bjorling
Recently, The Moscow Times met with Ewa Bjorling, Sweden’s minister for trade. During the interview, Bjorling discussed many issues pertinent to relations between Sweden and Russia, focusing on customs, corruption and commerce. Commercial Partners She explained that Russia is very important to Sweden as a commercial partner. The two countries, Bjorling said, have common bonds…
American Ireland Fund Dinner
Tomorrow night, Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be the guest of honor at the annual dinner of the American Ireland Fund taking place in Lincoln Center. Attendance is expected at about 1200 and the event should raise more than $2.5 million for various Irish charities. Dinner Honorees At the event, the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Leadership…
