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BlueLink launches Freedom of Electronic Speech Campaign
BlueLink has initiated an internet campaign in support of everyone using the World Wide Web to exchange free information and ideas. Read more...

Institutions and civil society debate over the Third sector’s involvement in ICT policy decision making in Bulgaria
Integration of environmental sustainability in ICT policy was a major focus at the National consultation on ICT policy in Bulgaria, led by BlueLink and the State Agency for Information Technology and Communications. Read more...

Workshop “Greening Development through ICT and Civic Engagement”
The workshop will be held on November 1, 2006, during the Internet Governance Forum in Athens will address how communities in the Global South can harness the immense potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in addressing sustainability problems. Read more...

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Novinite.com: Laptop Sales in Bulgaria Up 100% in First Half of 2008

02.09.2008
The sales of portable computers in Bulgaria have gone up 100% during the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period of 2007, according to data of the market research company IDC.

Novinite.com: Bulgaria Aspiring Journalists to Write About Internet Anonymity

21.07.2008
Anonymous on the Internet is the topic that has been drawn out Thursday at Sofia University for the written journalism entrance exam.

BBC: Whitehall bid to cut IT emissions

18.07.2008
The government unveils plans its hopes will help it become the first in the world to make its computer use "carbon neutral".

Novinite.com: Bulgarian University Students Win Microsoft IT Award in Paris

15.07.2008
A team of Bulgarian university students won one of the prizes at world's largest IT competition for students Imagine Cup, which is organized by Microsoft, and took place in Paris.

Guide to Greener Electronics - 8th Edition

14.07.2008
With expanded and tougher criteria on toxic chemicals, electronic waste and new criteria on climate change only Sony and Sony Ericsson score more than 5/10 in our latest Guide to Greener Electronics.

Billion-dollar Domain Industry

11.07.2008
The latest ICANN plan to allow the global populace to assemble an entire domain name like www.yourname.yourname as their free-choice is a revolutionary and timely decision.

Majority of old mobile phones not being recycled, says survey

09.07.2008
Only 3% of people recycle their mobile phones despite the fact that most have old devices lying around at home that they no longer want, according to a global consumer survey released by Nokia.

Novinite.com: Bulgaria State Gazette is Now Available on Internet

07.07.2008
The Bulgarian State Gazette became available on the Internet Tuesday and its access through the Bulgarian Parliament's website is free for anyone.

Cordis: IST research in Europe: good, but could do better

03.07.2008
EU funding for information society technologies (IST) research under the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) has helped make Europe a world leader in a number of key areas, including high-speed networking and nano-electronics. Nevertheless, systemic changes are urgently needed to remove the remaining barriers to innovation which are preventing the full exploitation of research results.

Industry Council Established in Japan to Promote Green Information Technology

25.06.2008
The Green IT Promotion Council of Japan was established on February 1, 2008, following a proposal made by seven representatives of IT-related industry organizations such as the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) and Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association (JEMA).
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