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Labour mobility - a cornerstone of the EU’s single market
3rd of November 2025
EFCI in Brussels is calling for the creation of a new central vetting system to make cross-border recruitment simpler and faster, while ensuring trust, safety and fairness. It says free movement is a cornerstone of the EU’s single market.
As the European Cleaning and Facility Services Industry (EFCI), the recognised employers’
Airports switch to smart cleaning and hygiene concepts
3rd of November 2025
Beijing Daxing Airport has brought in a raft of smart washroom solutions in a bid to enhance cleaning efficiency and improve the passenger experience.
Infrared sensors, smart locks and other sensing devices are now being used to monitor the real-time occupancy of toilet cubicles. The collected data is then displayed on integrated screens,
BICSc conference to focus on innovation
30th of October 2025
This year's British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) conference will take place on December 3, alongside the Cleaning Excellence Conference and Awards being held at the CBS Arena in Coventry.
The event - which is free to attend - boasts a full day of seminars, networking opportunities and an exhibition.
Presentations start with a
Some washroom visitors in China must now watch an ad to get toilet paper
22nd of October 2025
A video posted online has revealed that some public washrooms in China are only giving out toilet tissue once the visitor has watched an ad on their phone.
People using the washrooms in question are required to scan a QR code displayed on a wall-mounted toilet roll dispenser. Once they have done so, the code directs their smartphone to an advert
Grigeo Group enters German market with acquisition of Huchtemeier Papier
21st of October 2025
Lithuania-based paper producerGrigeo Group is expeanding into Western Europe with its acquisition of Huchtemeier Papier in Germany. The deal, it says, opens up the group's largest European market and new expansion opportunities in Germany and the neighbouring countries.
Based in Dortmund, Huchtemeier Papier is a family-owned business with over
Italian city proposes daily fee for tourists who bring dogs
20th of October 2025
An Italian city is planning to levy a charge on tourists who bring their dogs on holiday with them.
The draft law stipulates that anyone who brings their dog into Bolzano - the provincial capital of South Tyrol - must pay €1.50 per animal per night for the privilege. Residents will also face an annual ownership fee of around €100.
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