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Articles tagged with: European Commission and Nokia
European Commission Approves Aid for Former Nokia Employees
The European Commission has approved an application by Germany for financial assistance for the former Nokia workers laid off when the company closed its factory in Bochum. The funding will help the 1,316 most disadvantaged among these dismissed workers to return to employment. The total estimated cost of this package is €11.1 million, of which the European Globalisation adjustment Fund has been asked to fund €5.5 million. more
Europe to Boost Rural Broadband Internet Access
The European Commission says that it is earmarking €1 billion (US$1.3 billion) to achieve 100 % high-speed internet coverage for all European citizens by 2010 as part of the European Economic Recovery Plan. On average, 93 % of Europeans can enjoy a high speed online connection but in some countries broadband covers less than half of the rural population. more
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