Daily Archives: 19, August 2013

Swisscom with one of the best 4G/LTE coverage in the world according to the World Cellular Information Service

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Berne, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Expansion of Swisscom’s new 4G/LTE network is forging ahead. Today, 60 per cent of the Swiss population already have access to Swisscom’s latest-generation mobile network at some 300 locations across the country. And when it … Read the full press release →

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SAS Malaysia honored with Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award 2013

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SAS one of 21 companies in Malaysia – out of 145 nominations – to receive the award. CARY, NC, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SAS was one of 21 companies from Malaysia to win a Best Companies to Work for in Asia … Read the full press release →

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Strong indications of significant gas volumes in Tolmount field, Dana Petroleum has joint 50 percent stake with operator E.ON E&P

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Dana Petroleum welcomes the strong indication of significant volumes of gas in a field in the UK North Sea following the drilling of an appraisal well. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dana has a joint 50 per cent stake in the Tolmount … Read the full press release →

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Archibald Kremser takes the position of CFO at Bank of Slovenia

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday, on 30 July, 2013 the Governing Council of the Bank of Slovenia issued a licence for Archibald Kremser allowing him to perform the function of a Management Board member of NLB. Archibald Kremser will start his … Read the full press release →

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New global appointments announced at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants

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Roland Berger continues to expand its global presence: six new Partners elected The strategy consultancy adjusts its global management in line with its international growth: expanded “Global Executive Committee” (GEC) appointed Burkhard Schwenker (Chief Executive Officer), Charles-Edouard Bouée (Chief Operating … Read the full press release →

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The Bank of Slovenia commissioned system-wide Asset Quality Review (AQR) and bottom-up Stress Testing (ST) exercise in line with European Council’s recommendations

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Ljubljana, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of Slovenia, in coordination with Slovenian Ministry of Finance, has commissioned a system-wide Asset Quality Review (AQR) and bottom-up Stress Testing (ST) exercise in line with European Council’s recommendations (Recommendation for a Council Recommendation on … Read the full press release →

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SAS zwiększył udział w rynku zaawansowanej analityki do poziomu 36,2 % w porównaniu do 35,3% uzyskanych w roku 2011

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Warszawa, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Według najnowszego raportu firmy analitycznej IDC Worldwide Business Analytics Software 2013-2017 Forecast and 2012 Vendor Shares SAS Institute utrzymuje pozycję globalnego lidera na rynku zaawansowanej analityki. W 2012 roku udział SAS w rynkuadvanced analytics wzrósł do poziomu 36,2 % … Read the full press release →

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Heidelberg University and European Molecular Biology Laboratory scientists applied new electron microscopy methods to decode the structure of Gemmata obscuriglobus

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New methods of electron microscopy decode the structure of Gemmata obscuriglobus 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Certain bacteria can build such complex membrane structures that, in terms of complexity and dynamics, look like eukaryotes, i.e., organisms with a distinct membrane-bound nucleus. Scientists from … Read the full press release →

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Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kiln, the specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, has appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880, with effect from Monday 12 August. Satoshi, whose career in the insurance industry spans 20 years, … Read the full press release →

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University of Southampton Dr Karen Ruebens’ examination of stone tools and handaxe designs from 80 Neanderthal sites indicated distinct Neanderthal cultures

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A study by a postgraduate researcher at the University of Southampton has found that Neanderthals were more culturally complex than previously acknowledged. Two cultural traditions existed among Neanderthals living in what is now northern Europe between 115,000 … Read the full press release →

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International scientists use powerful carbon-14 method to show that four-fifths of the soot particle air pollution in SE Asia are from fossil fuel combustion

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Particulate air pollution from incomplete combustion is affecting climate over East Asia more than carbon dioxide and cause premature deaths of over half a million annually in China alone, yet its sources have been poorly understood. In this week’s issue … Read the full press release →

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South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance and Department for Transport unveiled plans to deliver transformational capacity increase on one of Europe’s busiest rail networks

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Proposals targeting 15% capacity increase by 2019 Work starts to procure more than 135 extra carriages for suburban routes Infrastructure investment to help drive reliability improvements 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Plans are being developed to deliver a transformational capacity  increase on … Read the full press release →

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Wood Group PSN announced it retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services in the North Sea

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) has retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services (ISC) in the North Sea, marking more than 14 years of continuous service as prime contractor on the Triton FPSO. The contract … Read the full press release →

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Innovative smartcard ticketing system StagecoachSmart introduced on Supertram network in Sheffield

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Smarter ticketing scheme to make it easier for passengers to buy and use tram tickets Integrated smart travel now available on Stagecoach bus and tram services New Megarider Xtra ticket offers hassle-free automatic monthly payments 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Supertram passengers … Read the full press release →

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Mongolian Export Consulting Week training programme part of EU funded and EBRD implemented Support to SME Development in Mongolia

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mongolian Management Consulting Institute (MMCI) has launched “Export Consulting Week”. The week will focus attention on export promotion activities, and will emphasise consulting as an effective tool to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increase their … Read the full press release →

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The European Union seeks WTO’s rule over Chinese anti-dumping duties imposed on steel seamless tubes imported from EU

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union today requested the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva to rule over a dispute concerning Chinese anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of high-performance stainless steel seamless tubes (“HP-SSST”) from the EU. The EU believes … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Andris Piebalgs introduced new €25M EU project during Bolivia visit aimed at reducing coca cultivation surface in the country

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A new EU project which is expected to benefit some 80,000 farmers’ families (and up to 400,000 people indirectly) in Bolivia has today been announced by Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, during a visit to the country. The … Read the full press release →

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Swiss National Bank’s stabilisation fund repaid the loan granted by the SNB parent company

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Zurich, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On 15 August 2013, the stabilisation fund (StabFund) of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) repaid the loan granted by the SNB parent company in full. Under the terms of the agreement, UBS may exercise an option … Read the full press release →

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Biotie Therapies Corp. released its H1-2013 interim report

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Company Highlights April – June 2013 Biotie obtained an exclusive option to acquire Neurelis, Inc., a private specialty pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, CA, focused on developing products for epilepsy and other disorders of the central nervous … Read the full press release →

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Ramboll to present engineering solutions for the oil and gas industry at ONS Norway exhibition 19-21 August 2013

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — How can we support the oil and gas industry moving towards harsh and remote northern areas? And how do we safeguard the fragile arctic environment? Meet Ramboll and get the answers at the ONS Norway exhibition 19-21 … Read the full press release →

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TDC reports for improved earnings within mobility services in its Q2-2013 Interim Report

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC’s core business is reflecting positive trends in performance. As presented in the Interim Report TDC’s earnings within mobility services showed improved development in the second quarter of 2013 compared with many past consecutive quarters, and its … Read the full press release →

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Saxo Bank strategists expect end of excessively easy money and turning point towards the slow QE withdrawal in their Q3 Outlook

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank’s strategists expect the third quarter to be good for assets and believe Q3 could actually be a major pivot point, marking the end of excessively easy money and a turning point towards the slow withdrawal … Read the full press release →

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Chr. Hansen to introduce probiotic oil drops for infants and young children at Vitafoods Asia 2013 in Hong Kong

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Meet Chr. Hansen at this year’s Vitafoods Asia trade show where we showcase our entire probiotic portfolio including the newest innovation: probiotic oil drops for infants and young children. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “Visitors at the Vitafoods Asia 2013 trade show … Read the full press release →

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Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colors Division launched new natural blue color for the confectionary and gum industry in the United States

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Chr. Hansen now offers a very bright and attractive blue shade to enhance the appeal of your candy or chewing gum! 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colors Division launches natural blue for the confectionary and gum industry in the … Read the full press release →

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Bulgarian First Investment Bank AD to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank from Hungarian MKB

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — First Investment Bank AD (Fibank) has signed with the Hungarian MKB a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of shares of MKB Unionbank. The transaction will be closed after the customary regulatory approval process. Fibank is a … Read the full press release →

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EC claims back €180M of EU agricultural policy funds unduly spent by Member States

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A total of €180 million of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by Member States, is being claimed back by the European Commission today under the so-called clearance of accounts procedure. However, because some of these amounts … Read the full press release →

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The Inditex Group Note for Rosalia Mera

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19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Inditex Group is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rosalia Mera. The Group wishes to send its sincere condolences to her loved ones and friends at this extremely difficult time, after the loss of … Read the full press release →

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Credit Suisse: commodity market increased in July 2013 supported by positive macroeconomic data

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Commodities were higher in July as fundamentals improved for some commodities, supported by positive macroeconomic data. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nelson Louie, Global Head of Commodities in Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business, said, “Based on the July Purchasing Managers Index reports, … Read the full press release →

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