Daily Archives: 14, March 2013

Sir Andrew Witty is officially installed as the seventh Chancellor of The University of Nottingham

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sir Andrew Witty was officially installed as the seventh Chancellor of The University of Nottingham at a ceremony on 12 March. Sir Andrew, Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoSmithKline, graduated from The University of Nottingham in 1985 with … Read the full press release

The European Commission reports on progress in fight against protectionism

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission is today able to report about some success in its strategy to fight global trade barriers. The efforts of the European Commission to fight protectionism over the last year bear fruit and could create better … Read the full press release

SAF Tehnika JSC announce a release of Spectrum Compact, the world’s first powerful handheld microwave spectrum analyzer

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAF Tehnika JSC (NASDAQ OMX Riga: SAF1R), leading carrier-class point-to-point microwave radio manufacturer announce a release of Spectrum Compact, the world’s first powerful handheld microwave spectrum analyzer. It is designed specifically for the comfortable outdoor use and is … Read the full press release

European Commission takes action to strengthen enforcement against marketing scams

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Commission outlined a series of actions to tackle aggressive commercial practices across the EU such as fake ‘free’ offers, ‘bait and switch’ advertising for products which cannot be supplied, and exhortation of children. Five … Read the full press release

Die Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU): “Einen international sichtbaren Ort der Lebenswissenschaften schaffen”

Integratives Forschungsinstitut für Lebenswissenschaften gegründet 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) hat am Nachmittag des 7. März 2013 in Kooperation mit der Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin und dem Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin (MDC) in einem Festakt das neue … Read the full press release

AREVA 2012 ANNUAL RESULTS: SIGNIFICANT TURNAROUND IN PERFORMANCE ONE YEAR AFTER LAUNCHING THE ACTION 2016 PLAN

Backlog renewed over the year 2012 to €45.4bn thanks to the increase in nuclear order intake Sales revenue growth: €9.342bn (+5.3% vs. 2011), led by nuclear and renewables operations Very sharp upturn in EBITDA(1): €1.007bn (+€586m vs. 2011) Very net … Read the full press release

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, the European Ombudsman, has informed the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, of his intention to retire on 1 October 2013

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a letter to Mr Schulz, dated 13 March, Mr Diamandouros explained that by the end of March 2013 he will have completed ten years in office as European Ombudsman. He stated that “the time has come for me to … Read the full press release

President Herman Van Rompuy Opening remarks at the European Council

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Welcome to this Spring European Council. Every year this season, we meet to inspect our economic situation, our prospects; and we set the direction on how best to guide our national and European policies. It’s called the “Spring Council”, … Read the full press release

The University of Dundee announces extra places available for Primary Education

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Dundee is inviting applications from high calibre graduates for the Professional Graduate Diploma in Primary Education course, commencing in August 2013. The Scottish Government recently announced additional funding for teacher training this year in … Read the full press release

The European Commission proposes rules to make Youth Employment Initiative a reality

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has proposed operational rules to implement the Youth Employment Initiative to combat youth unemployment. The Youth Employment Initiative was proposed by the 7-8 February 2013 European Council with a budget of €6 billion for the … Read the full press release

P&T LUXGSM announces seven new HD channels on “Tële vun der Post”

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — P&T LUXGSM announces seven new HD channels on “Tële vun der Post”, thereby bringing the total number of HD channels to 46. IPTV from P&T LUXGSM now offers 127 channels in the basic package, including 26 HD … Read the full press release

EURid: on average, 80% of .eu domain names were renewed in 2012

.eu gathers loyal customers Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On average, 80% of .eu domain names were renewed in 2012, according to the latest progress report from the .eu registry EURid. This is the sixth year running that .eu has maintained … Read the full press release

Pöyry PLC awarded significant assignment by CMPC Celulose Riograndense for the expansion of its a pulp mill project in Brazil

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pöyry has been awarded an assignment by CMPC Celulose Riograndense for the expansion of the company’s Guaiba pulp mill in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The assignment consists of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services … Read the full press release

An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London outlines benefits of EU-US trade agreement

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London, on the potential effects of the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been released today. It takes a detailed look at current transatlantic trade and … Read the full press release

Philips LED Technology Helps Shine Light on Bay Bridge as Sustainable Art

Public-private partnership between Illuminate the Arts, CalTrans & artist Leo Villareal turns bridge into The Bay Lights sculpture: 4.5 miles of LED supported by solar; spurs local economy Somerset, NJ, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a shining example of public-private partnership, The … Read the full press release

Women suffer more than men from crisis-driven budget and social spending cuts say MEPs

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Women suffer more than men from crisis-driven budget and social spending cuts, which must be offset by investing in job training and female entrepreneurship, say MEPs in a non binding resolution adopted on Tuesday. Two other resolutions … Read the full press release

Atos Worldline launches its product range for connected vehicles

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in high tech transactional services, launches its product range for connected vehicles. Using its cloud and pay-per-use expertise, vehicle drivers will be offered new services combining mobility and telematics. The automobile industry … Read the full press release

The European Commission agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States, effectively firing the starting gun for what is hoped to be a relatively quick negotiation. The draft … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham won international strategy gong at Guardian University Awards

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham — which has campuses in both Malaysia and China — has reinforced its reputation as a truly global university with a win for its international strategy at the inaugural Guardian University Awards. The … Read the full press release

Irish Presidency concludes negotiations with European Parliament on ‘Stop the Clock’ proposal in relation to aviation emissions

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ireland’s Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, TD, has welcomed agreement reached between the Council and European Parliament on the proposed ‘stop the clock’ decision in relation to greenhouse gas emissions from the … Read the full press release

Phoenix Heli-flight will soon welcome two new AS350 B2’s, an EC135 twin-engine aircraft and signs MOU for the first Canadian EC145 T2

Heli-Expo, Las Vegas,  14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The AS350 B2’s are a favorite of our clients and we needed to increase our capacity to satisfy the demand for this aircraft”, sited Paul Spring, President and CEO of Phoenix Heli-Flight. The new … Read the full press release

Value of Pöyry’s share-based incentive plan for the year 2013

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 7 March 2013 the Board of Directors of Pöyry PLC has resolved on the number of shares of the plan for key personnel for the year 2013. The rewards to be paid on the basis of … Read the full press release

Political parties should nominate a candidate for European Commission President in the next European elections

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Political parties should nominate a candidate for European Commission President in the next European elections and they should display their European political party affiliation, under a recommendation adopted by the European Commission today. The proposals aim to … Read the full press release

Notice of Annual General Meeting of Husqvarna AB

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders of Husqvarna AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting, which will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday April 11, 2013, at the Elmia Congress Centre, the Hammarskjöld Hall, Elmiavägen 15 … Read the full press release

Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States

Strasbourg, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States Ladies and gentlemen: thank you for coming here today. The European Commission has this afternoon given its green … Read the full press release

Philips receives 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its innovative EchoNavigator live image-guidance tool (EchoNavigator)

Global introduction1 of innovative imaging tool designed to support the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including structural heart disease repairs, without the need for open heart surgery World-first technology that provides a new dimension to interventional imaging by combining live X-ray and … Read the full press release

Minister Bruton: Agreement of draft mandate for EU-US trade talks will be a key step

New study says EU-US deal could boost EU exports by €220bn 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The agreement today of the European Commission’s draft mandate for the new trade talks with the US is a significant development, according to Minister for Jobs, … Read the full press release

Kristalina Georgieva: Building resilience: Lessons from Post-tsunami Japan

Japanese week by Friends of Europe / Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Excellencies, The topic today is one that, for as long as I live, will be in my heart. It is the great East Japan earthquake, and what Japan … Read the full press release