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Croatia to join EU by 2013
14th of September 2011EU member states have closed accession negotiations with Croatia, which should allow the country to join the EU on July 1 2013. This ends six years of talks during which Croatia has been asked not only to adopt new laws and regulations to comply with EU standards, but also implement them.
"We are celebrating this historic event with our Croatian
Historic labour agreement signed in Italy
14th of September 2011An historically significant agreement has been reached between the Italian employers' federation Confindustria and major trade unions (MF,CGIL,CISL and UIL) on reform of the collective bargaining system.
It has taken two years to reach agreement because CGIL held out against the new rules.
The final deal establishes national procedures to
Poland takes over presidency
14th of September 2011Poland has assumed the rotating presidency of the EU for the first time since it became a member in 2004. Its priorities for the six-month term include building relations with the EU's eastern and southern neighbours, and encouraging economic growth. It also says it wants to promote further EU enlargement.
There is an Eastern Partnership summit
Europe's second largest
14th of September 2011
The French cleaning sector now ranks second in Europe in terms of turnover - according to latest statistics. Christian Bouzols, ECJ reporter, explains the details.
This news can be considered as good given other gloomy news about the French economy. Despite a greater than forecast slowdown in the creation of new cleaning jobs, the French cleaning
Carpet challenges
13th of September 2011
Which types of carpet are the easiest to clean and which present the greatest headaches for the professional carpet care company? Ann Laffeaty looks at the chief challenges being faced by the industry today.
A carpet in a commercial or hospitality facility is meant to provide an ambiance of warmth and luxury. Whether that carpet is made from
Planning ahead
13th of September 2011
Research and detailed planning are essential before you quote for, or commit to, a carpet care and cleaning contract. Gordon McVean of Truvox International offers advice.
One of the first things professional carpet care contractors learn is that research and detailed planning are essential before you quote for, or commit to, a carpet care
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