Monthly Archives: May 2013

New solution from Chr. Hansen targets the formation of holes in cooked whole muscle products

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The world’s total meat supply keeps increasing. Sky-rocketing by 300% from 1961 to 284 million tons in 2007, the world meat consumption is expected to double once more by 2050 (source: The New York Times). Chr. Hansen’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Food & Beverage, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Tagged bioscience, Chr. Hansen, cooked ham, cooked meat segment, cooked whole muscle products, Hohenheim University in Stuttgart, ImPorous, John Jensen, meat consumption, meat supply, pores, Safepro, Safepro® ImPorous, spoilage bacteria

First Investment Bank Bulgaria supported the charity match “Legends of Bulgaria” – “Aston Villa”

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

The charity match is in support of Stiliyan Petrov 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fibank (First Investment Bank) has bought 1,000 tickets for the spectacular beneficial show to take place at “Vasil Levski” national stadium on 26 May. At 15:00 hours, the “Legends … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Healthcare, Non Profit, Sports

Tagged Aston Villa, charity, charity match, Dimitar Penev, Fibank, First Investment Bank, Legends of Bulgaria, leukemia, match, Stiliyan Petrov, Support Stan

EDPS: ‘Smart, sustainable, inclusive Europe’: only with stronger and more effective data protection

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The lobbying surrounding the current review of the EU data protection law by organisations both from Europe and elsewhere has been exceptional. Following the presentation of his Annual Report of activities for 2012 to the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Politics, Society

Tagged data protection, Data Protection Officers, EDPS, EU data protection, EU data protection law, fundamental rights, Giovanni Buttarelli, LIBE, Peter Hustinx, privacy

Wienerberger AG announced Q1 2013 results

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Pipelife strengthens Q1 2013 results Long, snowy winter leads to volume declines for Bricks & Tiles Europe – Contribution from initial consolidation of Pipelife strengthens Group results – North America profits from positive market trend despite unfavorable weather – Group … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial

Tagged Bricks, building materials, Pavers, Pipelife, Pipes, Q1 2013 Results, Tiles, Vienna, Wienerberger

Bang & Olufsen and Universal Music deliver the best experience of sound and music with a limited edition version of the Les Misérables in Blu-Ray DVD

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Bang & Olufsen celebrates the launch of its new surround sound speaker system, BeoLab 14, with a limited edition version of the Les Misérables in Blu-Ray DVD. The award-winning audio soundtrack comes to life in Bang & Olufsen showrooms around … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Technology

Tagged audio soundtrack, Bang & Olufsen, Blu-Ray DVD, Copenhagen, Les Misérables, music, sound, Universal Music Group, Vivendi

University of Twente Dr Aiko Pras: Few people realize how dependent we have become on the most complex technical system ever built – the Internet

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Few people realize how dependent we have become in such a short time on the most complex technical system ever built by man, the internet. Without it there would be no more cashpoints, no water from the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Science, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Telecom

Tagged car-to-car communication, Cybercrime, Dr Aiko Pras, enormous quantities of data, gas networks, power grid, SCADA systems, the Internet, water networks

EC approves Syniverse of the US acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg, subject to conditions

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following an in-depth review, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg by Syniverse of the US. The approval is conditional upon the divestiture of Mach’s Data Clearing (“DC”) services … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Investment, Law, Luxembourg, Technology, Telecom

Tagged acquisition, acquisition deal, Data Clearing, Data Clearing House, deal, EU Merger Regulation, European Economic Area, Joaquin Almunia, MACH, Mach's Data Clearing, Mergers, Near Trade Roaming Data Exchange, NRTRDE, Syniverse

Dassault receives FAA and EASA approval for EASy II on the Falcon 7X

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Geneva, Switzerland, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault recently received approval from both the FAA and EASA for EASy II on the Falcon 7X. With this approval, the enhanced, award-winning flight deck is now available for all EASy-series Falcons. The latest version … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Government, Switzerland, Technology

Tagged CPDLC, Dassault, Dassault Falcon Jet, EASA, EASy II, FAA, Falcon, Falcon 7X, Geneva, John Rosanvallon

EC 2012 competition policy report shows how competition policy helps unlock potential of EU Single Market

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission’s 2012 report on competition policy shows that without an effective European competition policy, the internal market cannot deliver its full economic potential. Private barriers to trade and competition would risk replacing the public … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Tagged Annual Competition report, Annual Report, Competition, competition barriers, distorting competition, EU economy, EU Single Market, Private trade barriers, Subsidy races

László Andor speach at European Policy Centre: Single European Labour Market must be part of the EU’s recovery strategy

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Final conference of the “Single European Labour Market” project European Policy Centre, Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to open today’s conference and discuss the final report of the Single European Labour Market project. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged Brussels, Employment, EU's recovery strategy, European Policy Centre, Inclusion, Labour Market, László Andor, Single European Labour Market, Social Affairs

EBRD, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) co-hosted a round-table discussion on private funding for infrastructure

Posted on 29, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Experts prepare recommendations for G20 leaders 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) co-hosted a round-table discussion on how to unlock private sector funding for the multi trillion dollar global infrastructure sector, helping to formulate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Russia

Tagged cash-strapped governments, EBRD, funding, G20, G20 leaders, G20 Summit, global infrastructure sector, infrastructure, Kirill Dmitriev, private funding, RDIF, Russian Direct Investment Fund, St Petersburg, Thomas Maier

Bayer CropScience: Decision to restrict use of neonicotinoid-containing products will not improve bee health

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Monheim, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite failing to achieve a qualified majority in the Appeal Committee, the European Commission has announced a restriction on the use of neonicotinoid-containing products on bee-attractive crops, a decision that Bayer CropScience considers disproportionate and one … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Politics, Society

Tagged Bayer CropScience, bee diseases, bee health, bee viruses, bee-attractive crops, Bees, crops, destructive pests, European agriculture, farmers, maize, Monheim, nectar-rich habitats, neonicotinoid-containing products, neonicotinoids, oilseed rape, poor bee health, safe for bees, sunflowers, Varroa mite

EU-27 unemployed young persons were 5.7 million in March 2013, EU takes measures to tackle youth unemployment

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the current situation? In March 2013, 5.7 million young persons were unemployed in the EU-27, of whom 3.6 million were in the euro area. The youth unemployment rate was 23.5% in the EU-27 and 24% … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Tagged Apprenticeships, EU youth unemployment, exchange programmes, labour mobility, Promote employment, Traineeships, unemployment, workshops, young workers, Youth Employment Initiative, Youth Employment Package, Youth Guarantee, youth unemployment

Alstom Grid organized Technical Seminar in Barcelona on new substation automation solutions

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May, Alstom Grid organized a new Technical Seminar on new substation automation solutions aimed at small and medium sized electricity companies in the Catalonia area. This event is part of a series of seminars that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Spain, Technology

Tagged Agrienergia, Alstom Grid, ASEME, Barcelona, Bassols Energía, Bitronics, Digital Control System, DS Agile, Electracaldense, Electracardener, Eléctrica de Centelles, electricity distribution, Estabanell Energía, intelligent electronic protection, Lersa Electricitat, Peusa, substation automation solutions, Technical Seminar, Vaquer Electricitat

Henkel Lifetimes als bestes Webmagazin ausgezeichnet

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Online-Verbraucher-Portal Henkel Lifetimes von Henkel Laundry and Home Care gewinnt mit der Düsseldorfer Agentur menadwork kommunikation GmbH den Deutschen Preis für Onlinekommunikation 2013: Henkel Lifetimes ist Sieger in der Kategorie „Webmagazin“. Mit dem Deutschen Preis für … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Marketing, Media

Tagged Deutscher Preis, Henkel Lifetimes, menadwork kommunikation GmbH, Onlinekommunikation, Preis, Webmagazin

46% of EU citizens say they use eGovernment services online

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost half of EU citizens (46%) now go online to look for a job, use the public library, file a tax return, register a birth, apply for a passport or use other eGovernment services. 80% say online … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged apply for a passport, Digital Agenda, eGovernment, eGovernment in Europe, eGovernment services online, EU citizens, file a tax return, look for a job, Neelie Kroes, public library, public services online, register a birth

Mercedes-Benz stand at the UITP Congress in Geneva 26 – 29 May dominated by the world’s best-selling urban bus model Citaro

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Citaro: broad range of Euro VI-compliant urban buses Innovative technology: Euro VI, regenerative braking, weight optimisation Record Run Buses 2012: Euro VI pays its way, Citaro 8.5 percent more fuel-efficient Citaro Euro VI: Bus of the Year 2013 Emission-free urban … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged BRT systems, Citaro, Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid, Geneva, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, transport operators, UITP Congress, urban bus

ÖBB Postbus GmbH to take delivery of buses from Daimler Buses between 2013 and 2017

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

ÖBB Postbus GmbH chooses Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses Vehicles offer impressive levels of comfort, safety and efficiency Customer operates local public transportation systems throughout Austria Vienna, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ÖBB Postbus GmbH is focusing on vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Setra as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged bus fleet, buses, Citaro, Daimler, Daimler Buses, Integro, Intouro, Mercedes-Benz, ÖBB Postbus GmbH, public transportation systems, Setra, Setra Multi Class 400, Till Oberwörder, Vienna

EC, CERN to support the construction of SESAME, major research facility in the Middle East

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and CERN have today agreed to support the construction of SESAME, one of the most ambitious research facilities in the Middle East. SESAME is a so-called synchrotron light source, functioning in effect like … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Science, Switzerland, Technology

Tagged advanced materials, Bahrain, Berlin, BESSY laboratory, biological processes, CERN, cultural artefacts, Cyprus, EC, EGYPT, giant microscope, Iran, Israel, joint venture, JORDAN, Khaled Toukan, Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN, Middle East, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority, research facility, researchers, Rolf Heuer, scientific projects, scientists, SESAME, synchrotron light source, Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications, The European Commission, Turkey

Štefan Füle remarks on the EU-Turkey Association Council

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ”We had a very good, open and interactive exchange of views on a whole range of issues with all of us aware of the importance of 2013 for strengthening the relationship between the EU and Turkey. I … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Turkey

Tagged chapter 19, Employment, Enlargement, EU-Turkey, EU-Turkey Association Council, Minister Davutoğlu, Neighbourhood Policy, Social Policy, Štefan Füle

Eurocopter to supply EC225 and AS350 B3e helicopters to China’s State Grid General Aviation Company

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC225 and two AS350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s electrical grid development and build the Chinese company’s business into … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged aerial survey, AS350, B3e helicopters, Beijing, CHINA, EC225, electricity sector, emergency rescue, Eurocopter, Eurocopter China, helicopter, helicopter operator, infrastructure construction, Norbert Ducrot, passenger transportation, power sector, scientific experimentation, SGGAC, Zou Ben Guo

Zorgverzekeraars investeren in draagbare laboratoria

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea en De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar gaan participeren in het bedrijf Ostendum. Dit bedrijf ontwikkelt lab-on-a-chip toepassingen – minuscule laboratoria op een chip – waarmee een arts binnen enkele minuten onder meer bloed- , urine- en speekselmonsters kan … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Tagged Achmea, draagbare laboratoria, investeren, lab-on-a-chip, Ostendum, Paul Nederkoorn, Zorgverzekeraars

G4S honored by White House for hiring returning military veterans

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michele Obama have recognised G4S for its successful commitment to hiring returning military veterans and their families as part of the ‘Joining Forces’ Campaign 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom

Tagged Afghanistan, Custom Protection Officer, Drew Levine, First Lady Michele Obama, G4S, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., Iraq, Joshua Milewski, military veterans, President Barack Obama, secure outsourcing group, White House, ‘Joining Forces’ Campaign

Janez Potočnik at the Hay Festival: Environment or Economy: Can we have both?

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Public discussion at the Hay Festival (Hay-on-Wye, UK) Hay-on-Wye, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am hearing far too often these days that in these times of economic crisis we cannot afford to have a high level of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

Tagged economic problems, environmental laws, excessive environmental rules, Green Growth, Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Janez Potočnik, low carbon economies, resource efficient economy

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN Healthy Brain Speech at Healthy Europe Conference in Dublin

Posted on 28, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Month of the Brain/Dublin, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Reilly, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the Irish Presidency of the European Council for co-organising this conference on brain research and healthcare. As you know, we are currently … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Ireland, Politics, Science, Society

Tagged Brain, Brain innovation, brain research, brain-related disorder, Dublin, Healthy Brain, Healthy Europe Conference, Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN, SPEECH

Bang & Olufsen announced the all-new surround sound speaker system The BeoLab 14

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Bang & Olufsen announces the launch of an all-new surround sound speaker system that combines compact aesthetics and outstanding acoustic innovation to deliver the thrill of high-end surround performance without filling up the home with boxy black speakers. The new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Technology

Tagged Bang & Olufsen, BeoLab 14, outstanding acoustic innovation, quality surround sound, Struer, surround speaker system, Tue Mantoni

Bekaert launched Dramix® production line in its Lipetsk plant in Russia

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bekaert inaugurated a new production line at the company’s Lipetsk plant in Russia. Bekaert adds the production of Dramix® steel fibers to serve infrastructure and construction markets in Russia and the wider CIS. Dramix® is a Bekaert … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Construction, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Russia

Tagged Bekaert, CIS, concrete, Dramix®, HE Mr Guy Trouveroy, industrial flooring, Lipetsk, mine shafts, Mr Bert De Graeve, Mr Ivan Koshelev, Mr Vladimir Lavrentiev, Mr. Bozhko, steel fiber, steel fibers, tunnels

Lenzing Group announced Q1 2013 results, unchanged guidance for the entire year 2013

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Difficult Market Environment in the First Quarter of 2013 as Expected Weak fiber selling prices, Lenzing counteracts trend with cost savings EBITDA of EUR 64.5 mn above expectations 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The ongoing difficult market environment for man-made cellulose fibers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Industrial

Tagged EBITDA, fiber, First Quarter 2013, Lenzing, Lenzing Group, man-made cellulose fibers, Q1 2013 Results

Cecilia Malmström at “We are the Others” conference in Berlin: The rise of right-wing extremism in Europe

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Cecilia Malmström – EU Commissioner for Home Affairs ‘We are the Others’ conference Berlin, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, First I would like to thank the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung for organising this conference on a very important subject. For … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Germany, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Tagged anti-democratic, anti-Semitic, asylum seekers, Auschwitz, Berlin, Breivik, Cecilia Malmström, copy-cat violence, ethnic minorities, EU Radicalisation Awareness Network, extremism, far-right terrorist, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, ghetto in Warsaw, harassment, human rights, immigrants, intolerant, islamophobic, Malmö, migrants, minorities, National Socialist Underground, neo-Nazi party, Oslo, RAN network, right-wing, right-wing extremism, Romas, Utöya, violence, We are the Others, white supremacist ideology, xenophobia

voestalpine AG statement on Deutsche Bahn press release regarding the German rail cartel

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr. Wolfgang Eder, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of voestalpine AG, made the following statement regarding the agreement with Deutsche Bahn: “We are very pleased that, after very intense negotiations, agreement with Deutsche Bahn has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged antitrust proceedings, Deutsche Bahn, Dr. Wolfgang Eder, Duisburg, German Federal Cartel Office, German rail cartel, Peter Felsbach, rail, rail cartel, rail rolling mill, rails, statement, voestalpine

Audition publique sur la surveillance financière dans l’UE

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Michel BARNIER – Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Bruxelles, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Gouverneur, Madame la Présidente, Messieurs les députés, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord vous remercier pour votre participation à … Read the full press release →

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

Tagged Bruxelles, l’UE, Michel Barnier, surveillance financière, Système européen

EBRD lends €2m to Mobiasbanca for energy efficiency in Moldova

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is further boosting energy efficiency in Moldova with a new €2 million loan to Mobiasbancă – Groupe Société Générale. The EBRD financing will be on-lent to individual households, groups … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Moldova

Tagged EBRD, energy efficiency, Groupe Société Générale, loan, Mobiasbanca

BAWAG P.S.K. 0%-Kredit-Aktion zur Auto-Finanzierung auf Grund des großen Erfolges verlängert

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Bereits 350 neue Kfz zinsenfrei finanziert – Verlängerung der Aktion bis 31.5.2013 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die von der BAWAG P.S.K. mit Anfang Februar 2013 gestartete zinsenfreie Kredit-Aktion für den Neuerwerb von Privat-PKWs ist ein voller Erfolg. Bis Ende April 2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Banks, Financial

Tagged BAWAG, BAWAG P.S.K, finanziert, Peter Karst, umweltfreundliche Autos, zinsenfreie

La BEI prête 400 millions d’EUR au Groupe Renault

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce qu’elle vient d’accorder un prêt de 400 millions d’euros au Groupe Renault afin de contribuer à la recherche et au développement d’une nouvelle génération de véhicules écologiques et financièrement accessibles, un … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, France, Investment

Tagged BEI, Groupe Renault, Renault, Véhicules écologiques

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) SME Facility established to expand access to finance for small businesses

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Amman, Jordan, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, the European Investment Bank (EIB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the European Commission through the Neighborhood Investment Facility (NIF) are working together to provide funding for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business

Tagged AFD, Agence Française de Développement, Amman, Dimitris Tsitsiragos, EIB, European Commission, European Investment Bank, finance for small businesses, funding, Hervé Breton, IFC, JORDAN, MENA, Middle East and North Africa, Neighborhood Investment Facility, Philippe de Fontaine Vive, small businesses, SME, SMEs

Achmea and De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar invest in University of Twente spin-off company Ostendum

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Health insurers Achmea and De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar are to participate in Ostendum, a MESA+ spin-off company that is developing lab-on-a-chip applications 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Health insurers Achmea and De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar are to participate in Ostendum, a company that is developing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Tagged Achmea, Aurel Ymeti, De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar, Diana Monissen, Health insurers, Kees van Ast, lab-on-a-chip applications, MESA+, Ostendum, Overijssel, University of Twente

Viviane Reding and Neelie Kroes Statement on International Missing Children’s Day 25 May

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of International Missing Children’s Day (25 May), European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner said: “As every year, the European Commission is supporting International Missing Children Day to make sure we remember children who … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Society, Telecom

Tagged 116 000, 116 000 hotline, child abduction, children hotline, International Missing Children's Day, Missing Children, Neelie Kroes, Viviane Reding

Dassault Falcon undertakes “Rightsized Pricing” spare parts pricing overhaul

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Geneva, Switzerland, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Spare parts service has always been at the forefront of Dassault Falcon’s efforts to provide top quality customer support. These efforts have long focused on ensuring the ready availability and timely shipment of parts, and the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Switzerland

Tagged Dassault Falcon, Geneva, Guillaume Landrivon, Jacques Chauvet, Spare parts

EU-wide restrictions on pesticides harmful to Europe’s honeybee population enter into force on 1 December, 2013

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A restriction on the use of three pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid family was today adopted by the Commission. These pesticides (clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiametoxam) were identified as being harmful to Europe’s honeybee population. This restriction will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Society

Tagged bee decline, bee health, BeeDoc, Bees, clothianidin, Europe’s bee decline, Europe’s honeybee population, Honeybee Health, honeybee population, imidacloprid, Pesticide, pollinators, thiametoxam, Tonio Borg

SABCA to attend the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 17- 23, 2013

Posted on 27, May 2013 by EuropaWire PR Editors

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABCA and its composite subsidiary SABCA Limburg will be at the Paris Air Show, from June 17th until June 23rd, 2013 SABCA Team will present its latest developments in design, manufacturing, testing and support of major Complex Metallic and Composite Structures, as well as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, France, Marketing

Tagged Brussels, Charleroi, civil aircraft design, Le Bourget, Paris, Paris Air Show, Paris Air Show 2013, SABCA, SABCA Limburg

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