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Today, October 21, 2024, the President of InfoCons, Sorin Mierlea, is participating in the online meeting organized by ANEC: The European Consumer Voice in Standardization, with the support of the European AI & Society Fund. The theme of…

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is speaking today, October 17th, 2024, at the Factory 4.0 Conference. The conference is taking place in Bucharest, at NORD Events Center by Globalworth . Factory 4.0 is an event dedicated to digital transformation,…

Today, October 15th, 2024, a representative of InfoCons will participate in the webinar organized on the occasion of World Standards Day 2024 by the ISO and IEC Joint Technical Committee (JTC 1). Standards are essential for building trust, particularly in areas such as Cloud,…

Romania’s National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has signed a cooperation agreement with InfoCons, the European Organization for Consumer Protection. Under the terms of this agreement, Ancom and InfoCons will jointly launch and develop programmes…

On October 16, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons, participates in meetings on the second day of the Plenary Meeting of the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO , held in Alicante, Spain. InfoCons is an…

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16, and the theme for 2024 is “Right to foods for a better life and a better future”. This year’s theme emphasizes the need for global action to ensure that…

Today, October 15th, 2024, a representative of InfoCons will participate in the webinar organized on the occasion of World Standards Day 2024 by the ISO and IEC Joint Technical Committee (JTC 1). Standards are essential for building trust, particularly…

On October 15, 2024, Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons, participates in the Plenary Meeting of the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO , held in Alicante, Spain. The Plenary Meeting takes place between 15 – 16…

As digital technologies transform our daily lives—shaping how we work, learn, connect, and do business—e-waste management isn’t keeping up with this rapid progress. According to reports from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Institute for…

Every year, October 14 is celebrated as International E-Waste Day. This year’s theme is based on the slogan “Join the e-waste hunt – Recover, Recycle, and Give Them a New Life!”, focusing on unused electronics that are stored…

Apple’s latest iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models have finally hit the market, and consumers are now faced with a common question: Is it worth upgrading? While Apple has introduced some notable enhancements such as AI-optimized processors…

The National Day of Spain is celebrated annually on October 12th and marks the moment when Christopher Columbus discovered America. This date symbolizes the time when Spain, having completed the unification of its kingdoms, began to extend its…

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating today, October 11, 2024, in the reception organized for Spain‘s National Day. The event is being held by the Embassy of Spain in Romania at the Royal Palace in Bucharest –…

Since 2020, fuel and lubricant prices for personal transport in the EU have fluctuated significantly. In May 2020, annual inflation rates dropped to -19.5%, but by 2021, they had started to climb sharply, reaching +33.4% by November. The…

Every year on October 3rd, German citizens come together to celebrate the German Unity Day, a national holiday that commemorates the country’s reunification. This day marks the moment when East and West Germany were officially united after decades of…

On October 2nd, 2024 , Sorin Mierlea , the President of InfoCons , is participating in the “Enhancing the sustainability of bio-based products : new tools and future standardisation developments” event, organized by the BioReCer (Biological Resources Certifications Schemes)…

On October 1st, 2024 , Sorin Mierlea , the President of InfoCons , is participating in the members’ meeting organized by Consumers International on the Zoom online platform. The main theme of this meeting is „Elevating the Voice…

On September 29 each year, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is observed. Marking the fifth anniversary of the event, this year’s focus is on the urgent need for financial investments to support efforts…

Today, September 26th, is the European Day of Languages. The purpose of this day is to raise public awareness about the importance of learning languages and preserving Europe’s linguistic heritage. In 2024, the theme of the European Day…

On September 22, the Bulgarian community celebrates Independence Day. This year marks the 126th anniversary of Prince Ferdinand’s declaration of Bulgaria‘s independence at the “Forty Martyrs” Church in Veliko Tarnovo. On this occasion, InfoCons offers Bulgarian citizens the…

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission have initiated an intellectual property (IP) training program for influencers, available on the Influencer Legal Hub platform . The new resources are designed to help social media…

InfoCons Association is pleased to announce that two key presentations will be featured at the upcoming ICELIS 2024 conference. These presentations will explore critical aspects of digital skills and the factors influencing the development of an information society…

As of May 2025, travelers from countries that have that currently do not require a visa to enter the Schengen Area will need to comply with a new requirement: obtaining an electronic travel authorization before their visit. This…