Daily Archives: 6, February 2013

Neste Oil appoints Kaisa Lipponen Director of Corporate Communications

Neste Oil appoints Kaisa Lipponen Director of Corporate Communications  6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kaisa Lipponen, M.A., (32) has been appointed Neste Oil’s Director of Corporate Communications as of 1 February 2013. She will be responsible for Neste Oil’s internal and external … Read the full press release

Slashing development aid would hurt world’s poorest, MEPs warn

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cross-party MEPs have urged EU ministers to reject a President Van Rompuy proposal to slash the EU’s development and humanitarian aid, in a letter ahead of budget talks later this week. Cutting this investment would be a … Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft

Repeat order great vote of confidence in A330s efficiency and reliability Blagnac,  6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A330-300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer eGovernment Center: Awakening the dormant potential of e-government

E-government holds the promise of gains in efficiency and satisfaction for case workers. In Denmark, seven government ministries have already undergone a full digital changeover. Now researchers have adapted the model for German government agencies. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Electronic communication … Read the full press release

Tangible results expected from Turkish government talks with PKK

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs voiced strong support on Wednesday for the Turkish government’s talks with former Kurdistan Workers’ Party chief Abdullah Öcalan, aiming to put an end to decades of violence in Turkey. An in-depth dialogue could bring about a … Read the full press release

Lars Nyberg leaves TeliaSonera

Lars Nyberg, President and CEO, has decided to leave TeliaSonera. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I am greatly relieved that Mannheimer Swartling has not found anything to support the allegations that TeliaSonera committed bribery or participated in money laundering. This is something … Read the full press release

MEPs to contest use of “Chateau” labels by US wine producers

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Does the Commission plan to allow “Château” or “Clos” labels to be used on US wines sold in the EU? In the EU, these terms mean that the wine was made from grapes grown in a single … Read the full press release

CBI responds to parental leave and flexible working reforms

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI today (5th February 2013) commented on the introduction of a new system of shared parental leave, and the extension of the right to request flexible working to all employees, contained in the Government’s Children and … Read the full press release

Discussion on freedom and the rule of law in Bulgaria

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs will debate freedom and the rule of law in Bulgaria with the Council Presidency and Commissioner Connie Hedegaard on Wednesday afternoon. The discussion should focus on the assault on Ahmed Dogan, leader of Bulgaria’s Movement for … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer: Mobiles Hightech-Messgerät ermittelt Feinstaubemission

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Holzöfen erleben seit einigen Jahren einen Nachfrageboom. Doch beim Verbrennen von Biomasse wie Pellets, Holzscheiten und Holzbriketts wird gesundheitsschädigender Feinstaub freigesetzt. Seit März 2010 gelten daher neue Grenzwerte zum Feinstaubausstoß für Kaminöfen. Forscher vom Fraunhofer-Institut für Toxikologie … Read the full press release

VNG bietet Serviceleistungen für den Gaseinkauf

Leipziger Erdgasspezialist gemeinsam mit Handelstochter Energieunion auf der E-world Leipzig/Essen, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) präsentiert sich vom 5. bis 7. Februar auf der Energiefachmesse E-world in Essen mit einem neu gestalteten Messestand. Besucher können … Read the full press release

We must give hope to Europe’s youth: Irish Minister for Social Protection discusses the Youth Guarantee

Ahead of the upcoming Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Informal on February 7th and 8th in Dublin, Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, writes that Ireland’s welfare system should be a springboard as well as a … Read the full press release

Clare Balding to front her own sports chatshow on BT Sport

Award-winning broadcaster Clare Balding has signed up to present a unique programme for BT Sport. The presenter and broadcaster, who was highly praised for her brilliant work fronting the BBC London 2012 Olympics and Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage, will present … Read the full press release

EU hosts a ministerial meeting of the Support and Follow-Up Group on the situation in Mali

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, hosted today a ministerial meeting of the Support and Follow Up Group on the situation in Mali. The meeting was … Read the full press release

Threats to democracy are “unacceptable” says Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Arab revolutions are “first and foremost social and democratic”, not “nationalistic and xenophobic”,Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki told MEPs on Wednesday. He condemned the murder, this morning in Tunis, of Chokri Belaïd an “old friend” and figurehead … Read the full press release

New Director for Electricité d’Emosson S.A.

Guillaume Gros will take over as Director of Electricité d’Emosson SA in spring 2013. He will replace Olivier Dumas who has led the Martigny (VS) based hydropower company since 1996. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 1 April 2013, Guillaume Gros will … Read the full press release

Thales delivers first maritime surveillance aircraft to Turkey

Ankara, Turkey, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales has achieved delivery of the first of three maritime surveillance aircraft under the Meltem II programme for Turkey. This aircraft will be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard from Izmir Air Base. Pierre Eric … Read the full press release

Message from President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy on the Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In only two days, the European Council will begin its final negotiations on our Union’s budget for the next seven years. In fact, it will be our budget for the rest of this decade. And a budget that Member … Read the full press release

Swissgrid welcomes the new WACC calculation method

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swiss Council of Ministers announced the revision of the Electricity Supply Ordinance on 30 January 2013. Among the changes is the alteration of the WACC calculation method. Swissgrid welcomes the government’s new WACC calculation method, which … Read the full press release

Minister Coveney addresses the plenary session of the European Parliament and seeks support to deliver the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, in his role as President of the Council of Fisheries Ministers today addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament seeking support for his objectives and work … Read the full press release

NAC sells one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation for partout. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Bulgaria’s announcement regarding the outcome of the Burgas attack investigation

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative takes note of the results of … Read the full press release

Payment specialist Nets selects Telenor for telecom services in five European countries

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has entered an agreement with Nets, a European provider of payments, card and information services to supply them with telecom and data services in five European countries for the next three years. Telenor’s ability to provide … Read the full press release

State aid: Commission approves UK Green Deal for energy-efficiency measures

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that the public support of £600 million (approximately €700 million) to be granted by the UK in the context of its “Green Deal” policy is in line with EU state aid rules. … Read the full press release

Neste Oil appoints Sam Holmberg Vice President of Traffic Services, Finland at Oil Retail

Neste Oil appoints Sam Holmberg Director of Traffic Services, Finland at Oil Retail 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sam Holmberg (M.Sc. (Eng.), 43) has been appointed Vice President, Traffic Services, Finland in Neste Oil’s Oil Retail business area as of 11 February … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer: Instrumentengriff mit integrierter Elektronik erleichtert Operationen

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Chirurgen müssen mit absoluter Präzision operieren, das Führen der Instrumente erfordert viel Feingefühl. Ein neuer vulkanisierter Griff, an den sich chirurgische Werkzeuge wie Schraubenzieher und Spreizer befestigen lassen, soll Mediziner künftig bei OPs unterstützen. Forscher des Fraunhofer-Instituts … Read the full press release

MEPs approve fresh €40 million for banana producers in the EU outermost regions

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banana growers in the EU’s outermost regions will get a one-off payment of up to €40 million in financial 2013 to offset their lack of competitiveness and changing EU market conditions. MEPs approved on Tuesday the informal … Read the full press release

Meeting of the FATF Plenary, Paris 20-22 February 2013

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 36 members of the Financial Action Task Group (FATF) and representatives from the FATF-Style Regional Bodies will meet in Paris, under the presidency of Mr. Bjørn S. Aamo of Norway, for the second Plenary under the Norwegian Presidency. … Read the full press release

Neste Shipping to improve its operational efficiency and start statutory employer-employee negotiations

Neste Shipping to improve its operational efficiency and start statutory employer-employee negotiations 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil’s shipping subsidiary, Neste Shipping Oy, is to start an efficiency improvement program aimed at improving its profitability and securing the continuity of its … Read the full press release

European Commission strengthens the protection of the euro by means of criminal law

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to crack down on criminals who counterfeit euro notes and coins. Counterfeiting of the euro is estimated to have cost at least €500 million since the currency was introduced in 2002. … Read the full press release

Telenor: Large mobile services contract signed with Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives

Telenor has won the contract to supply mobile services to AgriKjøp. The agreement is worth NOK 180 million over three years. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AgriKjøp is a joint purchasing organisation for the companies in the Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives, … Read the full press release

Vivendi: the Create Joy program celebrates its fifth birthday at Olympia, Paris on 12th February

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vivendi has invited around two thousand people to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Vivendi Create Joy Fund, the group’s citizenship program, on February 12 at the Paris world-famous Olympia theatre, where the Beatles played in 1964. During … Read the full press release

NAC delivers one ATR 72-500 MSN 533 to Carpatair SA

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 533 to Carpatair SA. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing … Read the full press release

Small firms: MEPs call for new rules to ease borrowing and cash flow

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Small firms need bank loans tailored to their needs, alternative forms of venture capital, clearer rules on cooperation with lenders, and prompter payments from other firms, said MEPs on Tuesday, in a report calling for legislation to … Read the full press release

Switzerland saw another drop in electricity consumption in 2012

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Electricity consumption in the Swiss control area has fallen for the second year in a row. Reported consumption in the area for 2012 was 63,242 GWh. This figure is provisional and may change. It refers to all … Read the full press release

Thales opens Centre of Excellence for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore

The official opening of Thales’ Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore was held today and was inaugurated by Her Excellency Mrs Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Netherlands. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release

Proposal to protect the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and Answers: Why do we need to protect the euro and other currencies? Counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies remains a concern throughout the European Union. The euro is particularly susceptible to counterfeiting on a transnational scale. … Read the full press release

Alpiq sees serious gaps in the 2050 energy strategy

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alpiq acknowledges the fact that Switzerland’s energy system needs to be comprehensively transformed until 2050, and assumes that the Swiss people will be allowed to vote on this transformation at a given point in time. Alpiq further … Read the full press release