Daily Archives: 7, February 2013

Presidency engaged in 16 hours of debate over two days at EP Plenary

BRUSSELS, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Presidency represented the Council in two days of debate at this week’s European Parliament Plenary. Irish Ministers spoke at the opening and closing of eight separate debates on a wide range of issues. Irish … Read the full press release

EU accession talks with Serbia can start before June 2013, MEPs say

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU accession talks with Serbia should start without delay, provided the government keeps the reform process on course, said Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs on Thursday. Voting on the Commission’s 2012 progress report on Serbia, they stressed that … Read the full press release

Thales at Aero India 2013

Bangalore, India, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales will be participating in the Aero India exhibition, which takes in Bangalore from 6 to 10 February. Held every two years, Aero India is India’s largest exhibition for the aerospace sector. For defence programmes, … Read the full press release

Insight: Trade – An Irish Presidency Priority

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Trade is an Irish Presidency priority: we are committed to building momentum in the EU’s trade negotiations with other countries. President Barroso’s letter to EU leaders on February 4th pointed out in a that “grasping the opportunities … Read the full press release

BT launches better value totally unlimited broadband

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT has raised the stakes in the battle for broadband customers by introducing Totally Unlimited Broadband on all but its entry level offerings – and cutting the price. The UK’s most popular broadband now comes without any … Read the full press release

TeliaSonera: Nomination committee proposes Chairman of the Board

A unanimous nomination committee proposes Marie Ehrling to be appointed Chairman of TeliaSonera at the Annual General Meeting on April 3, 2013. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Marie Ehrling was President of TeliaSonera’s Swedish operations between 2002 and 2006. Prior to that … Read the full press release

Commission blows the whistle over inflated football transfer fees and lack of level playing field

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Football clubs spend around €3 billion a year on player transfers, but very little of this money trickles down to smaller clubs or the amateur game, according to a European Commission study published today. The number of … Read the full press release

Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft

ALC orders 25 A350 XWBs and firms up options for 14 A321neo aircraft Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of … Read the full press release

BERLINALE 2013: INTERNATIONAL JURY

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With WONG Kar Wai serving as Jury President, the International Jury will decide who will receive the Golden Bear and Silver Bears of the 2013 Berlinale Competition. The other members of the International Jury will be Susanne Bier, … Read the full press release

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release

EU Cybersecurity plan to protect open internet and online freedom and opportunity

Brussels,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission, together with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has published a cybersecurity strategy alongside a Commission proposed directive on network and information security (NIS). The cybersecurity strategy – “An … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications: Faster video streaming

In the smartphones and tablet era, more and more users are watching videos on the move – with a resulting strain on mobile networks. The combination of the HEVC video compression standard with LTE brings networks welcome relief. 7-2-2013 — … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Valeo’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business by Japanese auto parts manufacturer U-Shin

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the French company Valeo SA’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business (“CAM”) by U-Shin Ltd. of Japan. CAM manufactures and distributes products that facilitate vehicle access … Read the full press release

Neste Oil to invest EUR 65 million in enhancing gasoline production at Porvoo

Neste Oil to invest EUR 65 million in enhancing gasoline production at Porvoo 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil has decided to build an isomerization unit at its Porvoo refinery. The investment, valued at approx. EUR 65 million, is intended to … Read the full press release

Statement by EC, ECB and IMF on the ninth review mission to Ireland

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Dublin during January 29–February 7, 2013 for the ninth review of the government’s economic programme and met with a range … Read the full press release

Budget 2014-2020: Don’t sacrifice EU’s future to the current crisis, say MEPs

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU member states must not use the economic crisis as a pretext to force austerity upon the EU until 2020, MEPs warned in a debate on Wednesday. The EU needs a budget that is flexible enough to … Read the full press release

Telenor signs with UNI Global Union

Today Telenor ASA signed an agreement with UNI Global Union, the voice of 20 million service sector workers around the world, in order to establish a platform and framework for dialogue between UNI and Telenor on fundamental labor rights. Telenor … Read the full press release

Parliament backs law to tone down harmful traffic noise

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Noise limits for cars would be tightened to protect public health, under a draft law voted in Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs also recommended introducing labels to inform consumers about new cars’ noise levels and adding sound to … Read the full press release

NAC delivers one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release

The EU must fight poaching of endangered animals

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU should lead international support to stop poaching of elephants and rhinos and call on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to end secret ballots, the European Parliament … Read the full press release

Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard at the celebration of the grid transfer

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3 January 2013, Swissgrid and the previous owners reached a significant milestone in Switzerland’s power history: the Swiss transmission grid was successfully transferred to Swissgrid. To duly celebrate this occasion, Swissgrid organised an evening event on … Read the full press release

MEPs: Quicker access to cheaper medicines

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Patients should have quicker access to cheaper “generic” medicines, according to MEPs voting on a draft law on Wednesday. The draft rules will require authorities to meet new deadlines and transparency requirements on pricing and reimbursement. “It … Read the full press release

Thales: Appointments on the Group Executive Committee

Neuilly-sur-Seine, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean-Bernard Lévy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thales, has appointed or confirmed in their position the following persons, as members of the Group Executive Committee. Patrice Caine, Senior Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Performance … Read the full press release

Commission welcomes vote of European Parliament supporting its proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy

Strasbourg, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations with the Council with a … Read the full press release

New Director for Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Andrea Papina from the canton of Ticino will take over the position of Director of Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA. He will replace Alfredo Baldi who led the company based in Airolo (TI) for the past twelve years. … Read the full press release

Joint Statement on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance against Female Genital Mutilation (6 February 2013) High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton, Vice-President Viviane Reding, … Read the full press release

BT GROUP PLC RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2012

BT Group plc (BT.L) today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months to 31 December 2012.  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ian Livingston, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said: “Our fibre plans are helping to make the UK … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Commerzbank agree on new global loan

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is again making substantial loans available for companies from Germany’s Mittelstand. To this end it today concluded a financing agreement covering 400 million euros with Commerzbank in Frankfurt. The new funding framework … Read the full press release

Saving Pompeii with the help of regional funds: a model for Italy and Campania

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Regional Affairs Commissioner Johannes Hahn will today launch the start of work to help save the world renowned UNESCO site of Pompeii in the Italian region of Campania. Using €41.8 million of EU Regional Funds (ERDF), … Read the full press release

Per-Arne Blomquist appointed acting President and CEO of TeliaSonera

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As Lars Nyberg has decided to leave his position as President and CEO of TeliaSonera, the Board of Directors has appointed Per-Arne Blomquist as acting President and CEO. TeliaSonera AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to … Read the full press release

EuroparlTV signs 150th partnership with European media platform

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EuroparlTV has signed its 150th partnership in Strasbourg today, with the Cyprus News Agency. The partnerships are aimed at informing citizens about the activities of the European Parliament with the aid of reports from EuroparlTV. More partners … Read the full press release

School-Enterprise Agreement: Airbus and ENAC join forces

Top talent for a fast growing industry Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus, the aeronautical industry’s worldwide leader, and ENAC (National School for Civil Aviation) signed a partnership agreement on 1st February 2013 to strengthen, develop and secure their long-term relationship. … Read the full press release

Digital Agenda: OMEGA research project uses light to help achieve higher broadband speeds

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An EU-funded research project has created a system for higher broadband speeds that can connect many more devices in the home. Today, Wi-Fi is the home networking solution everyone uses, but it is unlikely to be able … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS: The armchair as a fitness trainer

Each of us would like to pursue our personal hobbies and interests into old age. However, this depends on us staying fit and healthy. Researchers are now presenting an armchair that brings the gym right into your living room at … Read the full press release

Berlinale festival to screen 17 films backed by EU MEDIA programme

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For two weeks (7-17 February), the 63rd Berlinale film festival will screen some of the best new European and international films, including 17 (list in annex) supported by the EU’s renowned MEDIA programme. In total, these films have so … Read the full press release