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An estimated 1.3 billion tones of waste is generated annually in the EU and this is still steadily increasing. The overall volume of waste is growing at rates proportional to the economic growth rate of the EU25. Amongst the various streams of waste generated, management of hazardous and municipal waste alone costs the EU an estimated EUR75 billion annually. This translates to the waste management and recycling industry earning huge revenues that are expected to increase enormously in the next few years.
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Bulgaria's property scene has been subject to a meteoric rise over the last few years - fact! A decade ago, the country was seen as a poor, eastern block state riddled with crime and corruption but both international and home-grown developers soon realised its potential, and, thanks to massive investment, Bulgaria is now one of the world's top property hot spots. Many claim the time of quick high returns has passed, but Bulgaria still has a lot to offer investors who are prepared to take a slightly longer term view.

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The European Commission has set out its vision, in the form of a Communication, for improving the patent system in Europe and for revitalising the debate on this issue. Making the Community patent a reality and improving the existing patent litigation system should, together with supporting measures, make the patent system more accessible and bring cost savings for all.
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The euro area (EA13) industrial producer price index rose by 0.3% in February 2007 compared to January 2007, and EU27 prices gained 0.2%. In January 2007 prices increased by 0.2% in the euro area, while they decreased by 0.1% in the EU27.

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The European Commission has decided to establish an expert group on open-ended real estate funds, which provide consumers with access to professionally managed investments in commercial and other types of property.
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The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) continued to increase in both the EU and the euro area in March. The indicator increased by 1.8 points in the EU and by 1.5 points in the euro area, to 113.8 and 111.2 respectively.
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ICT drives 50% of EU growth
added: 30-03-2007

Public and private investment in information and communication technology (ICT) is bearing fruit, finds the Commission's annual progress report on i2010 – the digitally-led strategy for growth and jobs. Technology is fuelling innovation and productivity, and there are signs of fundamental change in markets and user behaviour, as Europe moves towards a knowledge-based economy.
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European consumers continue to benefit from lower prices and innovative services as a result of good progress in the implementation of Europe’s telecoms rules.
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Sweden should instil more competition in the public sector, cut red tape and liberalize labour markets if it is to meet the challenge of an ageing population and maintain its high standards of social welfare, according to a new OECD report.
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Euro area (EA13) seasonally-adjusted unemployment stood at 7.3% in February 2007, compared with 7.4% in January. It was 8.2% in February 2006. The EU27 unemployment rate was 7.4% in February 2007, compared with 7.5% in January. It was 8.2% in February 2006.

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