Daily Archives: 17, April 2015

Syngenta Q1 2015: Robust performance in Europe and effective risk management in the CIS at $4.0 billion sales

Integrated sales up one percent at constant exchange rates Reported sales impacted by currency; full year earnings guidance maintained Robust performance in Europe: effective risk management in the CIS Delayed start to North American season BASEL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

The “Writing for CEE” journalism award of APA – Austria Press Agency and UniCredit Bank Austria launched for the twelfth time

Submissions welcome from all round the world – prize of EUR 5,000 VIENNA, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The “Writing for CEE” journalism award of APA – Austria Press Agency and UniCredit Bank Austria has been launched for the twelfth time. … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Global Research special report identifies the three biggest risks and three most likely opportunities in the global economy

LONDON, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — While there are clearly risks, the seismic events the world economy endured over four years – a doubling in oil prices, a major financial crisis, the worst recession since WW2 and the euro crisis – … Read the full press release

Henkel enhances its competence in the area of hotmelt adhesives with the acquisition of Novamelt GmbH

Henkel to broaden its portfolio of pressure sensitive adhesives Düsseldorf, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Novamelt GmbH, a privately owned company based in the south of Germany. With this transaction Henkel as leading solution provider worldwide … Read the full press release

Turkey: Gliss Million Gloss is the number one brand according to the Watsons Beauty and Personal Care ranking

Turkish customers vote for Gliss Million Gloss ISTANBUL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Customers in Turkey voted Gliss Million Gloss as the number one brand, according to the Watsons Beauty and Personal Care ranking. Watsons, one of the world’s leading beauty … Read the full press release

The Netherlands and Belgium take a first step by opting for a joint seat on the IMF Board; IMF Spring Meeting takes place in Washington D.C. on 18 and 19 April

At the upcoming IMF Spring Meeting, the members will discuss the state of affairs of the global economy and the reform of the IMF organisation. By mid-2015, agreement must be reached on an interim solution that will lead to a … Read the full press release

LEGO Group expands its production facility in its Kladno factory in the Czech Republic

The growth of the LEGO Group in recent years and its strategy to locate production close to its core markets have led to a further expansion of the Kladno factory in the Czech Republic, which employs 2000 people at present. … Read the full press release

Jeanette Winterson and University of Liverpool’s Professor Janet Beer to launch new research group focused on understanding mental health

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Novelist and broadcaster, Jeanette Winterson, will join the University of Liverpool’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janet Beer, at a public event to launch a new research group dedicated to exploring the social, cultural, and personal dimensions of … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researchers: Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young criminals were significantly lower than today

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young offenders were significantly lower than today, revealing the value of providing “skills and stability”, say University of Liverpool researchers. The After Care project, conducted by Department of Sociology, Social Policy … Read the full press release

UCL and University of Bristol research: Men donate competitively when the fundraiser is an attractive woman

LONDON, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Men give more money through fundraising websites after seeing that other men have donated large amounts and when the fundraiser is an attractive woman, according to new UCL and University of Bristol research. The scientists say … Read the full press release