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Brussels grants 11 million euros for Chechen refugees

Chechen refugees boyBrussels - The European Commission on Monday approved the grant

Italy's election - the view from Brussels - Italy matters

European UnionBrussels - There's nothing easier than to dismiss Italy as a botched-up pla

EU approves new rules for in-flight mobile phone calls

EU approves new rules for in-flight mobile phone callsBrussels - The European Commission on Monday introduced rules making it easier for airlines to offer passengers the chance to safely make and receive mobile phones while flying.

The measures announced by the European Union's executive harmonize the technical and licensing requirements for the use of mobile phones on board aircraft.

This means airlines wishing to offer such a service throughout the EU will only need apply in one of its member states.

EU member states reduce development aid in 2007

Brussels - The European Union's 27 member states in 2007 spent less money on development aid for the first time since 2000, the European Commission said on Friday.

Europe's Social Democrats call for tougher labour laws after ruling

Brussels - The Social Democrat bloc in the European parliament called for tougher labour laws Friday following a ruling by the European Court of Justice that forbids the setting of agreed minimum w

EU plans to launch Blue Card on lines of US Green Card

Brussels, Mar 2 : The European Union (EU) is planning to set up a US Green Card style visa programme to attract highly qualified immigrant workers, which is a good news for Indian professionals see

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