Daily Archives: 5, March 2013

Unicaja colabora con el Torneo de Debate Jóvenes Promesas de Andalucía que se celebra en Sevilla con la participación de cerca de 200 estudiantes y profesores

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5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unicaja, a través de su Obra Social, colabora con el Torneo de Debate “Con Acento” Jóvenes Promesas de Andalucía, que celebra su IV edición hasta el próximo domingo, día en el que se celebra la gran final, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Financial, Spain

Eurobank & Corallia: egg – enter•grow•go: A comprehensive, innovative program to support youth entrepreneurship

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5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The egg – enter•grow•go is a joint Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by Eurobank (www.eurobank.gr) and the Corallia (www.corallia.org) unit of the “Athens” research centre. Greek youth entrepreneurship is full of ideas but faces many obstacles in its effort to put them into practice. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece, Investment, Small Business

Sandoz launches an authorized generic version of argatroban injection (aqueous solution for intravenous infusion)

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Princeton, New Jersey, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sandoz today announced the US launch of an authorized generic version of Eagle Pharmaceuticals’ ready-to-use argatroban injection 50 mg/50mL, aqueous solution (1 mg/mL). Argatroban injection is indicated for prophylaxis or treatment of thrombosis in adult … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland

Enagás to invest €2.1Bn between 2013 and 2015

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 The strategic priorities will focus on the regulated asset business in Spain  Enagás will capitalise on its LNG experience and on its complex network management to continue the prudent internationalisation process it began in 2011  The company plans … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Spain

Latvia and the euro

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Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Latvia formally asked the Commission to deliver an extraordinary convergence report with the aim of joining the euro from 1st January 2014. The report will assess if the country has achieved the five convergence criteria as defined … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Latvia, Politics

International Women’s Day 2013: events at the European Parliament on women and the economic crisis

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The European Parliament is marking International Women’s Day this year by hosting a workshop for journalists and a discussion between MEPs and national MPs on women and the economic crisis 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Workshop for journalists on “Women and the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

El Beneficio Neto de Enagás ascendió a 379,5 millones de euros, un 4,1% superior al de 2011

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 Los resultados han estado motivados principalmente por el riguroso control de costes operativos, que se redujeron un 1,8%  La compañía invirtió 761,4 millones de euros y puso en explotación activos por valor de 994,4 millones  Enagás ha … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain

Trinity College: Countering Workplace Bullying for People with an Intellectual Disability

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Let me be ME! 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Anti-Bullying Centre (ABC) at Trinity College has found there is a lack of knowledge and procedure for professionals in managing cases of bullying involving people with an intellectual disability in the workplace. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Ireland, Management, Science, Society

Skanska awarded Bond Street Crossrail main station works in the UK, worth GBP 55 M, about SEK 554 M

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5-3-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska UK has been awarded a five-year contract, in joint venture with Costain, to deliver the main station works at the new Crossrail Bond Street Station in London. The contract is worth GBP 55 M, about … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Nordisk Film Interactive is ready for the PlayStation 4

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5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sony has now announced the video game console PlayStation 4, which will give fans worldwide a whole new gaming experience. Nordisk Film Interactive is ready to handle sales. At midnight of Thursday, February 21 (UK time), Sony … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Denmark, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Media, Technology

Financial stability policies in central banks – Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB

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Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, Seminar: “Financial Stability Policies in a Post-Crisis World” Czech National Bank, 4 March 2013 Czech National Bank, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Financial cycles and the real economy The global financial crisis has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government

Twelve professors from ETH Zurich are to receive a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant

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5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Twelve professors from ETH Zurich are to receive a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant. As a result, around 33 million Swiss Francs in European research funding will flow into ETH Zurich. It thus shares the top spot with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Investment, Science, Switzerland

Speech: Making education fit for the digital age

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Androulla VASSILIOU – Member of the European Commission for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth The Grand Coalition ICT skills and job Conference/Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I’m delighted to be here with you for the second day of our Conference launching the Grand … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Society, Technology

The only way is Olly Murs as the pop sensation comes to Wembley Arena, report LondonTown.com

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Popular X-Factor runner-up invites fans to dance with him at Wembley Arena   5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — He may not have won ITV’s popular reality TV show, the X-Factor, but Olly Murs has certainly kept a nation entertained since. In front of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Media, News, Travel, United Kingdom

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Eurogroup statement on Cyprus

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5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup welcomed the new Cypriot Finance Minister, Michalis Sarris, and the information he provided on the situation in Cyprus following the presidential elections and on the policy intentions of the new government. The first exchanges with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government

UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws

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Media accreditation deadline set at Thursday 14 March  5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The draws for the quarter-finals of the 2012/13 UEFA club competitions will take place on Friday 15 March at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. The UEFA … Read the full press release →

Posted in Media, Sports, Switzerland

Bulgaria joins the Unified Patent Court agreement

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Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The formalities enabling Bulgaria to become the 25th signatory state to the Unified Patent Court agreement have been accomplished today. The first 24 member states signed on 19 February. For more information see press release: Signing of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Technology

Innovation and inspiration in new issue of .eu Identity

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Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The latest issue of .eu Identity is now available in the .eu registry’s free magazine app on the Apple iTunes® and Google Play stores. In this issue Digital strategist, William Deckers, reveals five unique advantages that Internet businesses have over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Technology

adidas introduces revolutionary cushioning innovation as part of its new Energy Running Segment

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BOOST™ changes running forever Herzogenaurach / New York, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At a global launch event today, adidas introduced a new way to run by unveiling its latest running innovation Energy Boost. Part of a new adidas segment called Energy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Germany, Sports, Technology

‘EU Science: Global Challenges & Global Collaboration’

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Máire Geoghegan-Quinn – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science European Parliament / Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Cookson, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity to talk to you about Global Challenges and Global Collaboration for EU science. We … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Science, Society, Technology

Technicolor et Tata Sky renforcent à nouveau leur collaboration

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Paris (France), 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Technicolor (Euronext Paris : TCH) annonce aujourd’hui deux extensions de contrat avec Tata Sky, leader des opérateurs satellite en Inde avec 8 millions d’abonnés. Dans la prolongation de la relation de longue date entre les deux sociétés, et … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Media

EIB and BCR continue to support SMEs, midcaps and municipalities in Romania

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5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Comerciala Romania S.A. (BCR) signed a further EUR 50 million loan agreement to finance projects to be carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), midcap companies and public entities … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Romania, Small Business

Mercury Filmworks et Technicolor finalisent un accord avec TELETOON Canada pour le développement de la série d’animation « Atomic Puppet »

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Ottawa, Canada & Paris, France, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercury Filmworks et  Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH), leader technologique mondial dans le secteur du Media & Entertainment, annoncent avoir signé un accord avec TELETOON Canada pour le développement d’Atomic Puppet, une série d’animation humoristique pour … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Technology

Typhoon Bopha: EU donates €7 million to Philippines disaster

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Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union is increasing its emergency aid to the victims of Typhoon Bopha by €7 million, bringing the total humanitarian funding to €10 million since the region was struck by its force in December. The money … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Society