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Hands-free phone use by drivers 'equally distracting'
Hands-free phone use by drivers 'equally distracting'

8 june 2016

Hands-free phone use by drivers 'equally distracting' Drivers using a hands-free phone get just as distracted as those holding it in their hand, researchers have found.

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Slovenia opens consulate in Norway
Slovenia opens consulate in Norway

7 june 2016

Slovenia opens consulate in Norway Slovenia has opened a consulate in Oslo which is to be led by honorary consul Knut Ore. The opening ceremony on Tuesday was attended by several distinguished guests, among them Foreign Ministry State Secretary Darja Bavdaž Kuret, her counterpart Tore Hattrem and Slovenian Ambassador to Norway Tone Kajzer, the Foreign Ministry said.

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Creating 3D models with your mobile phone
Creating 3D models with your mobile phone

7 june 2016

Creating 3D models with your mobile phone In this edition of Futuris, we look at whether our smartphones can help to create sophisticated 3D models. In a World where smartphones, sensors and cameras are everywhere, researchers dream of using their mobile phones differently.

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Real estate and construction are definitely causing more headaches than companies in the manufacturing or food sectors”
Real estate and construction are definitely causing more headaches than companies in the manufacturing or food sectors”

7 june 2016

Real estate and construction are definitely causing more headaches than companies in the manufacturing or food sectors” Imre Balogh is currently running the Bank Asset Management Company (DUTB d.d.) as CEO and Executive Director. The merged entity manages around €1.6 bn of predominantly distressed assets of large corporates and SMEs. According to Balogh, the majority of investor interest comes from Europe and from international financial investors focusing on the region.

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EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking
EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking

7 june 2016

EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking The European Commission has unveiled proposals which would make it easier for customers in the EU to buy online from other member countries.

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Ljubljana introducing zero-emission sightseeing train
Ljubljana introducing zero-emission sightseeing train

7 june 2016

Ljubljana introducing zero-emission sightseeing train A zero-emission tourist train, named Urban, is set to tour the streets of this year's European Green Capital as of mid-April. Urban, which will be free of charge in the first days after its launch, will connect Ljubljana's main tourist attractions throughout the year.

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