Athens, Greece – It is essential that current rules are adapted to stimulate very risky investment in next generation access networks, estimated to cost up to 300 billion € said today Michael Bartholomew, ETNO Director, speaking at the 3rd International Conference on Broadband Internet.
The three-day event held by the Greek Regulator EETT in presence of Commissioner Reding for Information Society and Media brings together senior representatives from regulators, European institutions and industry to discuss innovation in broadband networks and services.

European Standards (ENs) ensure safety and fairness on the field and in the stands at this summer’s biggest sporting event on European soil. When Switzerland and the Czech Republic kick-off the first match of the 2008 UEFA EURO Cup in Basel, Switzerland this weekend, it will mark the beginning of an intense, and intensive, football tournament. Millions of football enthusiasts will follow every move of their favourite team and players.

ESBG (European Savings Banks Group) welcomes the two European Parliament reports on retail banking voted in plenary session today as they recognize pluralism is an asset for Europe’s retail banking market.

"For years we have been actively preparing ourselves for the REACH marathon, which starts today with the pre-registration and will last until 2018”, says Alain Perroy, Director General of Cefic. “In the chemical industry we did our homework and we provided and continue to provide a great deal of support to our members and even beyond”.

BT announced today that it will cut its carbon emissions intensity by 80% across the globe by 2020(1), setting one of the most aggressive corporate carbon reduction targets worldwide.

The company also published a new model for measuring and tracking carbon emissions – backed by the Carbon Disclosure Project. This represents an important step in measuring carbon emissions in a consistent way across the globe.