BRUSSELS, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission welcomed today the signing of the SME Initiative with Spain, a ground-breaking agreement to unlock more than €3.2 billion of additional lending for companies with fewer than 250 employees (SMEs). In practice, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Small Business, Spain
Tagged Corina Creţu, Jyrki Katainen, SME Initiative with Spain, The European Commission
STOCKHOLM, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The stability of electricity grids has declined in recent years due to the large-scale introduction of renewables. Vattenfall/Nuon is the first energy company on the Dutch market to offer a new service from a wind … Read the full press release
Clashindarroch, Scotland, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall’s onshore wind farm Clashindarroch in Scotland has generated electricity for the first time. Once fully commissioned the wind farm will be capable of meeting the electricity needs of roughly 27,000 households. Clashindarroch wind farm … Read the full press release
Graz, Austria, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Mondi Group to upgrade the continuous cooking plant at the Frantschach mill in St. Gertraud, Austria. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Industrial
Tagged Andritz, Austria, continuous cooking plant, Mondi Group, the Frantschach mill in St. Gertraud
With today’s approval, Bexsero is now licensed in 37 countries; since first approval in Europe, over 1 million doses have been distributed worldwide Bexsero’s two-dose regimen offers a flexible dosing schedule, with the first and second doses administered at least … Read the full press release
Posted in Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland
Tagged Andrin Oswald, Bexsero®, FDA, meningococcal disease caused by meningitis B, Novartis
Polycythemia vera (PV) is associated with overproduction of blood cells that can cause serious cardiovascular complications, such as stroke and heart attack[1] Clinical data show Jakavi® (ruxolitinib) significantly improved hematocrit levels and reduced spleen size, key measures of disease control[2] … Read the full press release
GLASGOW, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists have long known that the speed of light can be slowed slightly as it travels through materials such as water or glass. However, it has generally been thought impossible for particles of light, known … Read the full press release
MILAN, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Salini Impregilo group in Nigeria has been awarded a contract for the dualisation of the carriageway of the Suleja Minna (Phase II) road in Nigeria. This arterial road is of prime importance since it connects … Read the full press release
Luxembourg, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Reinet Investments S.C.A.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Reinet Fund S.C.A., F.I.S. has today announced its net asset value as at 31 December 2014 as follows: Quote Reinet Fund S.C.A., F.I.S. (‘the Fund’) Net asset value statement as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management
Tagged F.I.S., Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, investment fund, net asset value, Reinet Fund S.C.A.
Ormaiztegi, Spain, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Irizar Group closes the year with a total aggregate sales figure of 535 million Euros, of which 82% corresponds to the export market. 2014 has been a great year in which the growth parameters … Read the full press release
Mojave Solar, with a gross capacity of 280 MW, reached commercial operation in early December 2014. Construction of Mojave Solar has generated thousands of jobs in the United States SEVILLE, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Abengoa Yield (NASDAQ: ABY), the sustainable total return … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Spain
Tagged Abengoa Yield, California, Los Angeles, Mojave solar plant, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, solar plant
Henkel erhält Gold Class Award von RobecoSAM Düsseldorf, 26-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Zum achten Mal in Folge wurde Henkel mit dem „RobecoSAM Gold Class Award“ ausgezeichnet und in die Liste der „2015 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World … Read the full press release
For people suffering from diabetes, managing blood sugar can be like walking a tightrope – if too high they run the risk of serious long term complications such as blindness, kidney failure, limb gangrene and premature heart disease, but allow … Read the full press release
BERLIN, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The balance between democracy, economic growth, and inclusion policies in Brazil is the topic of a symposium to be held at the Latin American Institute (LAI) of Freie Universität Berlin on January 30, 2015. The … Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cairn is pleased to announce the completion of the farm out agreement to Dyas UK Limited for the sale of a 10% interest in the Catcher development and adjacent acreage in the UK North Sea … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Cairn, Capricorn Norge AS, Catcher farm out, Norwegian licence awards
SOUTH TYROL, Italy, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Office for Civil Protection in South Tyrol has awarded Airbus Defence and Space and its Austrian partner company Center Communications Systems an extension contract for the Tetra radio communication network in South … Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (SAR) operations, offering pilots the unique capability … Read the full press release
PARIS, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The year 2014 ended for ATR beating last years’ records in sales; deliveries, turnover and backlog. The aircraft manufacturer’s sales increased to 160 aircraft, along with 120 options, exceeding the previous 2011 record (157 firm … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Management
Tagged ATR, Patrick de Castelbajac, regional aircraft
SEVILLE, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has now been painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain. In the coming days the … Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, announced today that it has acquired the ArchiCAD and Artlantis distribution unit of Cigraph, its first distributor partner in Italy, as part of a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Hungary, Italy, Management, Technology
Tagged Andras Haidekker, ArchiCAD, Artlantis, Cigraph, GRAPHISOFT, Istvan Toth
Garðabær, Iceland, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Marel is taking two significant steps towards a more streamlined and cost effective future manufacturing footprint in line with Marel’s ongoing Simpler, Smarter, Faster refocusing program. Marel is refocusing its product portfolio to concentrate on areas … Read the full press release
Posted in Food & Beverage, Iceland, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged manufacturing footprint, Marel, meat, poultry, processing industries
In the last three years, in the Western Desert of Egypt Eni has doubled its oil production through exploration of deep sequences. San Donato Milanese, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has announced a new discovery of oil and gas in the … Read the full press release
OXFORD, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Simon Russell Beale has been named as the next Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre, based at St Catherine’s College at the University of Oxford. The actor and music historian will succeed Stephen Fry … Read the full press release
OXFORD, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The government’s imposition of sanctions on Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants has led to a significant rise in people leaving unemployment benefits, but they are not returning to work, according to researchers at the University of Oxford … Read the full press release
Duisburg, Germany, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Klöckner & Co presses ahead with the digitalization of its entire supply chain. In order to have all targeted projects under one roof, Klöckner & Co has now established kloeckner.i, a Group Center of Competence … Read the full press release
Adults in the UK with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are being failed on critical medical checks that could lengthen their lives, according to research published by Newcastle University. Newcastle, UK, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A study across seven EU countries found that … Read the full press release
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are developing a simple blood test to diagnose bone cancer thanks to funding from the Big C. Norwich, UK, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cancer which starts in the bones is typically more aggressive than … Read the full press release
Brussels, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — For SAX, a wholesale supplier of technical products (HVAC) and sanitary ware, accurate and efficient deliveries to customers and branches are crucial. SAX recently integrated Zetes’ mobile Proof of Delivery solution, which offers bespoke, optimised … Read the full press release
First Reserve orders 149 V100-2.0 MW turbines for Oklahoma project Portland, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement No. 4/2015 of 21 January 2015, Vestas has received from First Reserve a firm and unconditional … Read the full press release
Lemminkäinen Corporation’s financial statements bulletin for 2014 will be published on Thursday, 5 February 2015 at 8.00 a.m. Helsinki, Finland, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A briefing for analysts, portfolio managers and media will be held on the same day at Lemminkäinen’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Management
Carlsberg unveils latest Carlsberg Circular Community initiative at World Economic Forum in Davos. New Community partners also announced. DAVOS, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the context of its participation in a panel on Wasteless Supply at the World Economic Forum in … Read the full press release
Ji awen Chen, PhD student of Organic Chemistry at the University of Groningen, has taken molecular machines to a new level. He has engineered a molecular stirrer, created self-assembling nanotubes from motor molecules that can switch to vesicles and back … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Netherlands, Science, Technology
Tagged Jiawen Chen, molecular machines, Organic Chemistry, University of Groningen, vesicles
Possibility of building student housing on Zernike also being explored Groningen, Netherlands, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Groningen, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen and the municipality of Groningen have outlined an ambitious urban development vision for the … Read the full press release
First Dutch university offering full range of courses Groningen, Netherlands, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Groningen is the first Dutch university to offer digital taster courses for all its Bachelor’s programmes, giving school-leavers a better basis for deciding … Read the full press release
Serving up to 100,000 passengers every weekday by 2040, the Raide-Jokeri light rail service is being planned between Helsinki and Espoo. Ramboll will develop the initial plan for the €280 million project jointly with WSP. Orestad, Denmark, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Espoo, Helsinki, light rail service project, Raide-Jokeri, Rambøll, WSP
HELSINKI, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to provide an integrated automation system to handle operations at Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd’s (VICT) new terminal in Melbourne, Australia. According to the contract, Kalmar will … Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation will publish its financial statements review 2014 on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 at 8:30 a.m. EET. The report will be available at www.cargotec.com after publication. A press conference for analysts and media, combined with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
HELSINKI, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a contract from STX France SA to deliver cargo and passenger access equipment for two cruise ships. The order was booked into fourth quarter 2014 order intake. MacGregor’s ‘turnkey’ delivery … Read the full press release
Newcastle University is ranked in the Premier League of green universities, a new study reveals. Newcastle, UK, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University has scooped a First Class Award and is ranked joint 12th out of 151 universities in the People & … Read the full press release
Eni was today awarded by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy two exploration licenses in the Barents sea and in the North Sea as part of the Norwegian Award in Pre-Defined Areas (APA) 2014. With these awards, Eni confirms its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy, Management, Norway
Tagged Eni, exploration licenses in Norway, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
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