05/05/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 30 April, the European Commission authorised public funding of £3.4 million (€4.32 million) for broadband service in remote and rural areas of Scotland. The measure is the final stage allowing affordable broadband services to become available to all Scottish citizens. The Commission concluded that aid was well-targeted to achieve this objective and contains adequate safeguards to ensure that Scottish citizens enjoy the benefits of a competitive...