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“The EU’s New Industrial Data Rulebook, Why It Matters and What it Means for You”

The European Commission set out a new proposition anticipated at regulating industrial data, including who can access and share data generated by smart devices. Part of the EU’s data strategy plan presented in February 2020, is expected to receive negative feedback from a range of sectors, including the car industry, due to the introduction of […]

“EU examines measures to protect the economy from Russia sanctions backlash”

Just as the economy takes a breather from the pandemic’s impact, some countries are seeking for another financial safety net. As the EU is easing its rescue package to neutralize the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine forces Brussels to assess another raft of financial support measures. The […]

“InvestEU agreements have finally been signed by the European Commission & EIB Group, releasing billions for investment across the European Union”

InvestEU agreements have finally been signed by the European Commission & EIB Group, releasing billions for investment across the European Union The Guarantee Agreement on a European Union budget of €19.65 billion has been signed by the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) to support investment projects across […]

Guidelines by the Ministry of Health for the release of positive COVID-19 cases

As per announcement here, further to the recent decision of the Council of Ministers on 3 March 2022, regarding the release of Covid-19 positive cases on day 7, the Ministry of Health informs that as of Tuesday 8 March 2022, virus-positive individuals may be released on day 7, provided that they have a negative rapid […]

Statement by the Minister of Health on the decisions of the Council of Ministers on the gradual relaxation of measures

Please see here in English the full officially translated speech of the Minister of Health on the relaxation of measures as announced today.  The key points are as follows:  a) as of 8 March 2022, individuals who are positive to the virus can be released on the 7th day, provided that they have a negative (Rapid or PCR) test […]

EU Sanctions document on Seven Russian Banking Institutions, dated March 2nd

In the quest to keep our member companies updated, as per EU issue within the Official Journal of the European Union here, please find here below the English translated document on the sanctions in relation to the following Banking Institutions:  Bank Otkritie Novikombank Promsvyazbank Bank Rossiya Sovcombank VNESHECONOMBANK (VEB) VTB BANK OJ L 2022 063 FULL […]

Ukraine: Commission proposes temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine and guidelines for border checks

The Commission is proposing to activate the Temporary Protection Directive  to offer quick and effective assistance to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Under this proposal, those fleeing the war will be granted temporary protection in the EU, meaning that they will be given a residence permit, and they will have access to education and to the labour […]