Daily Archives: 30, July 2013

France’s €571.9M restructuring aid granted to PSA Peugeot Citroën group has been approved by the European Commission

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following an in-depth investigation (see IP/13/392), the European Commission has concluded that restructuring aid of EUR 571.9 million granted by France to the PSA group is compatible with the internal market. In particular, the updated structuring plan will help to restore … Read the full press release →

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EBRD provides €190M long-term loan to global leader in the wood-based panels market Kronospan

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed two separate long-term loans today, which will provide up to €190 million for the construction by Kronospan – a privately held global leader in the wood-based panels … Read the full press release →

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Global aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital A/S sold two ATR 72-212, MSN 355 & MSN 426 to FedEx

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Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold two ATR 72-212, MSN 355 & MSN 426 to FedEx. 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

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STRABAG Real Estate feiert Grundsteinlegung für Wohnkomplex in Flugfeld Böblingen/Sindelfingen

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„Quartier 11“ heißt zukünftig „Terminal 11“ Stuttgart, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) feiert heute Grundsteinlegung für ihre Projektentwicklung auf dem Flugfeld Böblingen/Sindelfingen. Zugleich wurde der neue Name des bisher als „Quartier 11“ bekannten Gebäudeensembles vorgestellt: passend … Read the full press release →

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UGent researchers to be honored by The Science Communication Steering Group of the Royal Flemish Academy for Science and the Arts on 17 October 2013 in the Academy Palace in Brussels

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Science Communication Steering Group of the Royal Flemish Academy for Science and the Arts (KVAB) in Belgium recognises research efforts with a special award. Prof Johan Braeckman of the University of Ghent will be awarded the … Read the full press release →

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Nokia to issue 183 540 Nokia shares held by the company to 9200 Nokia employees participating in the Employee Share Purchase Plan

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Espoo, Finland, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia announced that Nokia’s Board of Directors has resolved to issue a maximum amount of 183 540 Nokia shares (NOK1V) held by the company directed to approximately 9200 Nokia employees participating in the Employee Share … Read the full press release →

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Nokia unveiled an accessibly priced 4G smartphone – Lumia 625

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Espoo, Finland, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today announced the Nokia Lumia 625, an accessibly priced 4G smartphone to help people see more of what they love. The Nokia Lumia 625 delivers high-speed entertainment to a wide audience with a large 4.7-inch … Read the full press release →

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Kenyan co-founder of humanitarian Internet platform Ushahidi.com Juliana Rotich received the Impact Award at the DLDwomen 2013 conference in Munich

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Second presentation of the award for outstanding social commitment 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As a second, Juliana Rotich was honored with the Impact Award at the DLDwomen 2013 conference in Munich on Monday, 15 July 2013. Originally from Kenya, Rotich is the co-founder … Read the full press release →

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Marie Claire named Burda Praha its new publishing partner for the further development of its Czech edition

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Marie Claire today announces Burda Praha as new publishing partner for the further development of its Czech edition. Burda Praha will assume all publishing and advertising sales responsibilities for Marie Claire from the November 2013 issue. Marie Claire is already well established … Read the full press release →

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Zumtobel Group’s latest annual report designed by the prominent British architect David Chipperfield and John Morgan studio graphic designers

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Dornbirn, Austria, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest edition of the Zumtobel Group’s artistic annual report has been designed by the prominent British architect David Chipperfield in collaboration with graphic designers from John Morgan studio. The report, which was presented at … Read the full press release →

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VTB Bank issued bank guarantee to Sibneftegeofizika Company to secure state contract implementation

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — VTB Bank has issued a bank guarantee worth RUB 504 million to Sibneftegeofizika Company and has set a credit limit of RUB 250 million. The guarantee secures the implementation of commitments under a state contract with the … Read the full press release →

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Global mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat confirmed successful launch of the largest satellite Alphasat on Ariane 5 ECA launcher

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has confirmed the successful launch of Alphasat, the largest satellite, designated I-4A F4. Alphasat was launched on an Ariane 5 ECA, the latest version of the … Read the full press release →

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Dr. Jur. Théophile Margellos appointed President of the Boards of Appeal at EU’s Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The President of OHIM, António Campinos, has welcomed the appointment by the Council of the European Union of Théophile Margellos as President of the Boards of Appeal of OHIM. Théophile Margellos is currently serving as Chairperson of … Read the full press release →

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Zumtobel Group completed the purchase of the remaining shares in Thorn Lighting Tianjin China

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Zumtobel Group purchased remaining shares in Thorn Lighting Tianjin Thorn Lighting Tianjin intends to expand its business scope to all outdoor lighting applications Dornbirn, Austria / Tianjin, China, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the course of growing its presence in the … Read the full press release →

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The European Medicines Agency published ‘First annual report on EudraVigilance for the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission’ 1 January – 31 December 2012

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published the ‘First annual report onEudraVigilance for the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission’, which covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2012. It is the third time the … Read the full press release →

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CoR members: Future of European Union rural areas uncertain after recent EU budget cuts

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s rural areas are home to 60% of the entire EU population and provide 56% of all jobs across the Union. Yet shortly after the agreement on the new Common Agricultural Policy, its future seems uncertain unless … Read the full press release →

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The European Central Bank released its July 2013 euro area bank lending survey

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) is publishing its report on the results of the July 2013 euro area bank lending survey today. The bank lending survey, which is conducted four times a year, usually at the beginning … Read the full press release →

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EU Court of Justice’s judgment in the cartel on elevator and escalator market case C-501/11 P

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Luxembourg, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Schindler group is one of the largest groups in the world supplying elevators and escalators. Its parent company is Schindler Holding, established in Switzerland. The Schindler group operates through national subsidiaries, which include Schindler Management AG … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission updates EU rules to complete the legal framework for Europe-wide patent protection

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has today proposed to complete the legal framework for Europe-wide patent protection by updating EU rules on the jurisdiction of courts and recognition of judgements (the so-called “Brussels I Regulation”). The changes will prepare … Read the full press release →

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EIB announced it appointed Expert and Alternate Expert Members to its Board of Directors

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30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On a proposal from the President, the Board of Directors decided to appoint by written procedure on 19 July 2013 the following EIB Board Members as Expert Members and Alternate Expert Members of the Board of Directors: … Read the full press release →

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