The Brussels-Based European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) yesterday (22 June) held a round table meeting of stakeholders in Madrid, entitled ‘EU options for improving access to medicines’, writes EAPM Executive Director Denis Horgan. The meeting formed a part of the 22nd annual congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA) taking place in the Spanish capital. The […]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel described British Prime Minister Theresa May’s offer on the rights of EU citizens after Brexit as “a good start” but said many other issues related to Britain’s departure from the bloc still need to be resolved, write Noah Barkin, Gabriela Baczynska, Alastair Macdonald. “Theresa May made clear to us today that EU […]
MEPs and ACP members called for common causes behind terrorism, famine and impunity to be tackled: poverty, bad governance, corruption and armed conflict. During 33rd session of the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and European Union (EU) Member States, members debated impunity on crimes against humanity with Sidiki Kaba, President of the […]
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday (23 June) the offer she had made on the rights of EU citizens to live in Britain after Brexit was very fair and very serious and that her government would set out more detailed proposals on Monday (26 June), write Julia Fioretti and Philip Blenkinsop. EU leaders greeted […]
The EU spends just over €3 a year per patient on research into brain disorders while levels of access to treatment in many member states are becoming worse, not better, a medical conference organised by the European Brain Council (EBC) heard on Thursday (22 June). The conference was given the findings of a new report, […]
In the aftermath of the Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump to the highest seat in American politics, and a widespread resurgence of populist politics across Europe and the US, the West seems to have been delivered a wake-up call: issues of unemployment, underemployment and the struggles of the working class remain, despite appearances, […]
The EU funding will help meet the needs of the rapidly surging number of South Sudanese fleeing to Uganda. Uganda is now facing the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis, due to a continuous and unprecedented influx of people fleeing conflict in neighbouring South Sudan among others. The country is now hosting over 1.27 million refugees […]
Prime Minister Theresa May will outline her approach to the “hugely important issue” of reassuring EU expatriates about their future in Britain at a summit on Thursday (22 June) which will be her first Brexit test since an election sapped her authority, write Elizabeth Piper and Gabriela Baczynska. Over after-dinner coffee on the first day of the EU […]
“Based on our improved understanding of the role that MCL-1 plays in the pathogenesis of AML, we are enlisting additional study centers to expand this important trial into Europe,” said David J. Bearss, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Tolero Pharmaceuticals. Study TPI-ALV-201 (NCT02520011) is a Phase II, randomized, biomarker-driven study for patients with MCL-1 dependent relapsed […]
More than half of CEOs and senior executives from egta members – Europe’s leading television and radio sales houses – expect the TV and radio advertising segments to grow over the coming three years, with less than a quarter forecasting contraction, according to a new, high-level survey carried out by egta. Senior decision-makers, whose companies […]
#BrusselsInView: What’s happening in Brussels and beyond – a few tips for summer
Need to keep up with local news and events on Facebook? Founder of a local event page, Mike Chambers, explains What’s Happening Belgium? “It’s an open group on Facebook – multilingual – and now has more than 9,000 members and reflects not only Belgians but those who come to the country as expats from all […]
The Brussels-Based European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM) yesterday (22 June) held a round table meeting of stakeholders in Madrid, entitled ‘EU options for improving access to medicines’, writes EAPM Executive Director Denis Horgan. The meeting formed a part of the 22nd annual congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA) taking place in the Spanish capital. The […]
#Brexit: Merkel says May’s offer on expats ‘good start’ but many questions remain
German Chancellor Angela Merkel described British Prime Minister Theresa May’s offer on the rights of EU citizens after Brexit as “a good start” but said many other issues related to Britain’s departure from the bloc still need to be resolved, write Noah Barkin, Gabriela Baczynska, Alastair Macdonald. “Theresa May made clear to us today that EU […]
ACP-EU: High time to tackle the common causes of #Terrorism, #Impunity and #Famine
MEPs and ACP members called for common causes behind terrorism, famine and impunity to be tackled: poverty, bad governance, corruption and armed conflict. During 33rd session of the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and European Union (EU) Member States, members debated impunity on crimes against humanity with Sidiki Kaba, President of the […]
#Brexit: UK offer to EU citizens ‘very fair’, ‘very serious’
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday (23 June) the offer she had made on the rights of EU citizens to live in Britain after Brexit was very fair and very serious and that her government would set out more detailed proposals on Monday (26 June), write Julia Fioretti and Philip Blenkinsop. EU leaders greeted […]
#BrainDisorders treatment is less accessible in many member states
The EU spends just over €3 a year per patient on research into brain disorders while levels of access to treatment in many member states are becoming worse, not better, a medical conference organised by the European Brain Council (EBC) heard on Thursday (22 June). The conference was given the findings of a new report, […]
New schools: #LearningForLife in 21st century
In the aftermath of the Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump to the highest seat in American politics, and a widespread resurgence of populist politics across Europe and the US, the West seems to have been delivered a wake-up call: issues of unemployment, underemployment and the struggles of the working class remain, despite appearances, […]
EU announces €85 million as #Uganda faces world’s fastest growing #RefugeeCrisis
The EU funding will help meet the needs of the rapidly surging number of South Sudanese fleeing to Uganda. Uganda is now facing the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis, due to a continuous and unprecedented influx of people fleeing conflict in neighbouring South Sudan among others. The country is now hosting over 1.27 million refugees […]
#Brexit: In Brussels, weakened May to outline guarantees for EU expats in Britain
Prime Minister Theresa May will outline her approach to the “hugely important issue” of reassuring EU expatriates about their future in Britain at a summit on Thursday (22 June) which will be her first Brexit test since an election sapped her authority, write Elizabeth Piper and Gabriela Baczynska. Over after-dinner coffee on the first day of the EU […]
#ToleroPharmaceuticals to expand enrolment of phase II study
“Based on our improved understanding of the role that MCL-1 plays in the pathogenesis of AML, we are enlisting additional study centers to expand this important trial into Europe,” said David J. Bearss, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Tolero Pharmaceuticals. Study TPI-ALV-201 (NCT02520011) is a Phase II, randomized, biomarker-driven study for patients with MCL-1 dependent relapsed […]
TV and radio executives optimistic for growth, expect opportunities in a changing #Media landscape
More than half of CEOs and senior executives from egta members – Europe’s leading television and radio sales houses – expect the TV and radio advertising segments to grow over the coming three years, with less than a quarter forecasting contraction, according to a new, high-level survey carried out by egta. Senior decision-makers, whose companies […]
United front against #Iran regime’s destructive policies
Well-known politicians and military leaders from the US, Europe, the Middle East and other Muslim-majority countries will attend a massive pro-opposition rally organized by Iranians in Paris on 1 July. The extraordinary international event reflects the participants’ view that there is an urgent need to confront the actions of the Iranian regime, whether it’s […]
76 arrested during second international action on #ECommerceFraud
The eCommerce Action 2017 (eComm 2017) targeted the criminal networks involved in this crime and the locations where illegally purchased goods had been delivered. Law enforcement and private sector formed teams for practical cooperation. The participating countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Hungary, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, […]
#Brexit bills are dominant in Queen’s Speech
Queen Elizabeth II delivered the Queen’s Speech today (21 June) at the State Opening of Parliament. The speech covered a two-year period instead of one. The topics that dominated were Brexit and Britain’s future outside of the European Union, writes Denitsa Tsekova. The event was less ceremonial than usual because of the short notice. The […]
Oceana, Environmental Justice Foundation and WWF have welcomed a new regulation announced yesterday governing the European Union’s extensive external fishing fleet, which operates across the globe and is responsible for 28% of the EU’s total fish catches. After almost two years of negotiations, more than 23,000 vessels will need to follow the same sustainability standards, […]
#BrusselsInView: Getting spiritual in the Ardennes
Martin Banks explains how chilling-out is easy in one of the most spectacular parts of Belgium. In light of recent events, you could be forgiven for thinking the world had gone slightly mad. If, like many, need a reminder of humanity’s better side, there’s no better place than the Belgian Ardennes, which is home to […]
